NEW Weekly PAA Ride

28.7.10

The long-awaited PAA weekly ride starts the first Sunday in August, August 1! The route is posted on mapmyride.com (link below). It includes route directions.

It will roll every Sunday at 8 a.m. from the South Pasadena Trader Joe's at Mission and Grand. If you're running late, you can latch on at the Rose Bowl, which we'll roll through maybe 15 minutes later. The whole ride will take around 2.5 hours, I think.

From the Bowl, we'll go up Salvia and Lida, and down Chevy Chase. Then it's up through Kenneth Village to Glenoaks, to Tuna Canyon. We'll go down through Montrose, up Hospital Hill. Then we'll take Chevy to Highland, and then it's downhill to wherever you started from. Here's that link I mentioned earlier.

http://www.mapmyride.com/route/us/ca/pasadena/756127977657971123

To make the ride fun for a variety of riders, this is a zone 2 ride, except on the climbs. For those, knock yourselves out, then regroup. You get style points for riding back down and pacing up the slower riders. Regroup spots are at the bottom of Chevy, top of Tuna, and top of Hospital Hill.

Not like I need to tell you this, but bring food and water, and wear your helmet.

See you there!

-John Stesney

posted by David Bianco at 8:43 PM 0 comments

21.7.10

Just in time to beat the heat, stay cool in PAA's summer jersey...2nd order has just arrived!! Contact Sue for purchases!!!

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July's Guest Speaker

9.7.10

Why do muscles fatigue?
What exactly is VO2 Max?
What is Glycogen Supercompensation?
What is the best training strategy for your physiology?

Find out from a Professor with a PHD in exercise physiology who teaches at Cal State University, LA. He works in the Department of Kinesiology which is the science of human movement. It is team mate Bulent Sokmen who will teach us at the team meeting on July 14th at La Cabanita in Montrose. @ 7pm.

See you there!

posted by David Bianco at 8:30 AM

June Meeting! Gerry Cody... Endurance Mountain Bike Racer Extraordinaire

3.6.10

The June Club meeting is upon us, and if you own a mountain bike, have raced a mountain bike event, or even thought about riding in the dirt you'll want to be in attendance!

When? Wednesday June 9th. Announcements start promptly 7:00 PM with our speaker at 7:30 PM. Board meeting starts at 6:00 PM if you have ideas, plans or suggestions that you'd like to share with the board.

Where?

La Cabanita Mexican Restaurant (back room)
3447 N. Verdugo Road
Glendale, CA 91208

Who?

We are pleased to announce that Gerry Cody will be joining us to speak about his experience and share some insight about the hardest single day of mountain bike racing in the United States, The Leadville 100. In 2009, The year Lance Armstrong blew the field apart thanks to pace setters doing much of the work early on, Gerry was the only finisher in the top 50 who wasn't being paid to race Leadville... and he finished 25th. In case your not familiar with the Leadville 100 it's a 100 mile, out and back format mountain bike race that STARTS at 10,000 ft. above sea level. It then goes up from there, with a total of over 12,000 ft. of climbing on the day. Oh, did I mention that's a mountain bike race also? Simply finishing the race is tough, getting a belt buckle by finishing under 9 hours is even tougher, and finishing 25th out of thousands of starters is even more impressive. Gerry is taking time out of his training this year to come and talk with us before he heads up to Colorado, so please join us this Wednesday for this special event.

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Coach Rick ride this Saturday 4/24

22.4.10

Join Coach Rick for a Coached Tempo Ride

Saturday April 24th
Leave 7:15am from Descanso
Roll past TJ's 7:45-ish
Coach will be riding Long Montrose Route, feel free to join for all or part of the ride.

No need to RSVP, see you out there....Rain Cancels!

Coach Rick's Tempo Ride Ettiquette:
1- 2x2 or single file at all times
2- Steady Tempo that keeps the majority of the group Aerobic
3- Stronger Riders take longer (not faster) pulls.
4- Lead riders are responsible for the entire group, which means:
If you roll through a yellow light, check to see if the group has split, if so, SLOW to 9mph until the group is back together.
When making a left turn at a busy intersection, make sure there is enough time for the ENTIRE group to make the turn.
No Jack-Rabbit starts from red lights. Roll up to speed slowly so the back of the group doesn't have to sprint to catch up.
5- Easy on the climbs (Kitchen, Wall, Winston, etc) and re-group at the top as the group will probably split up no matter how slow the lead riders "think" they are going ;-)

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Bicycle John's DEMO DAYS

20.4.10

This SUNDAY, April 25, 9am-4pm. Bicycle Johns-Acton will be hosting demo days - bikes.fun.food.excitement

Test ride the road and mountain bikes of your choice on their custom test track. You will be fully supported with free energy drinks and food whether you're on the 4 mile mountain loop or the multiple road loops. When you're done building up an appetite join them in the exhibition area for some free barbecue, product displays, and more.
Riders must bring a certified bicycle helmet and your pedals. register online at active.com

33330 Santiago Road
Acton, CA 93510
(661) 269-0745

posted by David Bianco at 9:46 PM 0 comments

Coached Ride this Saturday

6.4.10

Join Coach Rick for a Coached Tempo Ride

Saturday April 10th

Leave 7:15am from Descanso

Roll past TJ's 7:45-ish

Coach will be riding Long Montrose Route, feel free to join for all or part of the ride.

No need to RSVP, see you out there....Rain Cancels!

Coach Rick's Tempo Ride Ettiquette:

1- 2x2 or single file at all times

2- Steady Tempo that keeps the majority of the group Aerobic

3- Stronger Riders take longer (not faster) pulls.

4- Lead riders are responsible for the entire group, which means:

If you roll through a yellow light, check to see if the group has split, if so, SLOW to 9mph until the group is back together.

When making a left turn at a busy intersection, make sure there is enough time for the ENTIRE group to make the turn.

No Jack-Rabbit starts from red lights. Roll up to speed slowly so the back of the group doesn't have to sprint to catch up.

5- Easy on the climbs (Kitchen, Wall, Winston, etc) and re-group at the top as the group will probably split up no matter how slow the lead riders "think" they are going ;-)

posted by David Bianco at 10:33 AM 0 comments

Coached Ride Sat 3/27

22.3.10

Hey Gang!

If you are looking for a moderate/easy ride this Saturday, here you go!

Depart Rose Bowl Lot K at 8am

To Sylmar via Foothill, return via Glenoaks & La Tuna Cyn.

Refueling stop at MB2 Raceway indoor go-cart track in Sylmar.

MB2 will be open, so check it out.

www.mb2raceway.com

Aaaron Baker will be onsite to chat and help with the re-fueling.

www.aaronbakers.com

55mile ride, moderate pace.

Should be back to the bowl Noon-ish.

RAIN CANCELS.

I NEED A SUPPORT CAR AND DRIVER....ANYONE WANT TO VOLUNTEER? There is a stipend of $40 available to cover gas!! please contact me directly if you are interested in supporting this ride.

RSVP to Coach Rick by Friday Noon.

Cheers!

Coach Rick

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Sprint Sessions with Coach Rick

11.3.10

Sprint Sessions:

3 Wednesdays

March 17, 24, 31
5:30-7:00pm

Meet at Parking Lot F, on the East side of the flood canal, closer to the stadium.

Rain will be cause for re-scheduling.

Overview:
Each week will start with a warm-up at 5:30pm, a walk through (in the
parking lot) of sprint techniques (seated/standing/jumps/etc), drills to
help you dial-in the techniques, and then a set of sprints on the road.
Week #1 Flat terrain + timed sprints
Week #2 Uphill
Week #2 Downhill

You DO NOT have to attend all 3 session, but there will be a progression to the drills.

Please RSVP by Tuesday Noon prior to each session.

Cheers,

Coach Rick

posted by David Bianco at 10:58 AM 0 comments

March Meeting Recap

Didn't make the PAA March meeting last night because you were squeezing in a couple hours of base miles or a night time trail ride? That's Ok, we won't hold it against you... This time...

Here's a recap of the night's festivities:

Pablove! Jeff Castelaz of the Pablove Foundation and Rick Babington shared some video and commentary on their epic ride across the country. They talked about the food they ate, the miles they rode, and some of the everyday people they met along the way...like Lance Armstrong. Gaze upon more information on the Pablove Foundation here.
New Members! Yes people are still joining PAA, on pretty much a daily basis actually
Race Results! PAA members have been busy putting in work on the road and in the dirt. Multiple wins, even more podiums, and more top ten finishes than I can count on my fingers and toes (which incidentally is as high as I can count)
Clinics and Event! Coach Rick is doing stuff, and as a current and paying member you are invited! Keep an eye on the e-mail board for details of upcoming clinics and coached rides (hint: this coming Wednesday, Rosebowl... 5:30...go fast)
Cannondale Deal! It ends this Friday!!! Get your order in now or be wracked with guilt and regret for missing out.

That's "The Haps" for March. Make it to next month's meeting, April 14th, for exciting details TBA

posted by Corey Keizer at 9:00 AM 0 comments

Cannondale Deadline - Friday, March 12th

8.3.10

All Cannondale orders must be postmarked by this Friday, March 12th. Please e-mail if you have any questions to products@paacycling.org.

Thanks,

Aaron Tuchfeld
PAA Products Manager

posted by Aaron Tuchfeld at 8:07 PM 0 comments

March 10 Club Meeting

6.3.10

Pablove Across America 2009!

Jeff Castelaz and Coach Rick will be talking about the ride at the March 10 Club Meeting:

Hear about the logisitics and planning, nutritional protocol, the top tier support staff, the people we met along the way and the cancer connection. We will be showing a couple of video clips that will give you a snapshot of our 3,000 mile 43 day journey from St. Augustine, FL to Los Angeles.

You can get a head start by going to http://www.pablove.org and watching some or all of the daily dedications.

If you would like to read Jeff's blog that started when Pablo was diagnosed with Wilm's Tumors, go to http://getwellpablo.blogspot.com/

Thanks,

Rick

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Cannondale Demo Bikes

20.2.10

Bicycle John's (Burbank) will have the following Cannondale demo bikes available to PAA members. Contact Lee at the shop 818-484-8330 to schedule a test ride time slot. You'll be able to check out the bikes for up two hours.

Super6's sizes 48-60 (except 56) - road
http://www.cannondale.com/usa/usaeng/Products/Bikes/Road/Elite-Road/SuperSix/

And the RZ120 (MTB) in med and large.
http://www.cannondale.com/usa/usaeng/Products/Bikes/Mountain/Marathon/RZ-One-Twenty/

Below are all the models/items for this Team Deal (contact Lee with any questions):

ROAD
SUPER 6 HI-MOD - DURA-ACE
SUPER 6-3 ULTEGRA
CAAD 9 - DURA-ACE

MOUNTAIN
SCALPEL CARBON TEAM
SCALPEL CARBON 2
FLASH CARBON 29'ER 1
FLASH CARBON 29'ER 2
4MOTO 3
RZ ONE TWENTY

FRAMESETS
SUPER 6 HI-MOD (NO CRANK)
CAAD 9-1 (NO CRANK)

CRANKSET
BB30 HOLLOWGRAM SL W/ CERAMIC BEARINGS

posted by David Bianco at 2:00 PM 0 comments

Cannondale Deal

12.2.10

Our current sponsors, Bicycle John's and Cannondale have teamed up to offer PAA special pricing on a selection of road and mountain bikes:

ROAD:

SUPER 6 HI-MOD - DURA-ACE

SUPER 6-3 ULTEGRA

CAAD 9 - DURA-ACE

MOUNTAIN:

SCALPEL CARBON TEAM

SCALPEL CARBON 2

FLASH CARBON 29'ER 1

FLASH CARBON 29'ER 2

4MOTO 3

RZ ONE TWENTY

FRAMESETS

SUPER 6 HI-MOD (NO CRANK)

CAAD 9-1 (NO CRANK)

CRANKSET

BB30 HOLLOWGRAM SL W/ CERAMIC BEARINGS

All orders must be received by February 28th. Lead time for shipping will be between 4-6 weeks depending on availability. Bicycle John's staff will be holding a demo day at the Rose Bowl (Lot K) on Saturday, February 20th, between 9:00am and 2:00pm for you to try out some of the models (just bring pedals, shoes and a helmet if you want to check them out.) If you can't make it to the demo, you can always stop by the shop in Burbank to determine sizing.

If you would like to take advantage of this deal, please e-mail me and I will send you pricing and ordering information.

Aaron Tuchfeld

PAA Products Manager

products@paacycling.org

posted by Aaron Tuchfeld at 10:29 PM 0 comments

Club Meeting TONIGHT

10.2.10

Cannondale demo bikes will be on hand for viewing.
Raw food experts Michael Varbaek and Diane Haworth will be presenting.

RAW FUEL for Energy and Endurance

The human body is the ultimate performance machine. Join athletes, fitness authorities, and certified raw food chef instructors Diane Haworth & Michael Varbaek to learn:

Simple and delicious strategies for boosting your nutritional levels

How athletes can enhance fitness & performance with a living enzyme diet

How to make raw sports drinks and energy bars

The health benefits of raw food nutrition

Wednesday, Feb 10th at 7:15pm

La Cabanita

3447 N Verdugo Rd
Glendale, CA 91208 34.2015 -118.2277

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SDSR Road Race Simulation and Skills Clinic this Weekend!

4.2.10

Attention: those not racing Blvd RR and/or Fiesta Island ITT and/or Red Trolley Crit!

SDSR Road Race Simulation (Coached Ride) 8-11am

Saturday February 6th

Ride as a group from Encanto at 8am to Puddingstone and Fairplex

3 Lap Race Simulation

Return as a group to Encanto Park

Rain Cancels

Rain Date: Saturday Feb 13th

I would like all Categories to participate in the 3 lap Race Simulation:

Cat 5 Men/Cat 4 Women = first wave

Cat 4 Men/Cat 1-3 Women = 1min back

Cat 1-3 Men = 3min back of 5's

Team Captains: This is a great opportunity to work on race strategies!

Non-racers: come and ride to/from Bonelli with us and even do a leisurely 2 laps of the course while the race simulation is going on.

Please RSVP by Friday Noon (see below) for one or both events this weekend.

Skills Clinic

Sunday February 7th
1pm - 4pm
Rose Bowl Lot K
Open to all current PAA members.
All ability levels

Rain Cancels

Due to the numerous requests from PAA Members who were unable to attend yesterday, I am repeating this clinic.

This is primarily a road skills clinic but feel free to attend on a MTB or CX bike as many of the skills taught will be effective on any bike you ride.
Advanced riders are encouraged to attend in order to brush up on skills AND to help mentor other club members.
We will be in the parking lot and on the grass during this clinic.

Since the clinic is 3hrs, we will have time to progress from basic skills to intermediate skills and (time permitting)advanced skills. Please bring water and enough food to sustain yourself for this amount of time.

Please RSVP via email or phone by Friday midnight.
Cheers,
Coach Rick
Click this Link to RSVP

Coach Rick Babington is a Cat 1 USA Cycling Certified Coach with 30 years coaching experience in endurance sports. He is currently working with individual athletes around the world, is Assistant Coach for the USParaCycling National Team, and will be providing numerous opportunities throughout 2010 for PAA Club Members to participate in Coached rides, supported group rides, and training clinics. Coach offers personal coaching programs for a monthly fee. Coach is also a certified bike fitter and offers fittings to PAA Members at a reduced rate. Contact Coach directly for details.

posted by Corey Keizer at 10:26 AM 0 comments

SUNDAY, FEB 21, 2010

26.1.10

Two Events for your choosing!

1) The Serotta Ride which was originally scheduled for Jan. 24 has been postponed due to heavy rains. This ride will now take place on Sunday Feb. 21. The day will include an 80 mile bike ride from Orange County to the Serotta Factory. Lunch and a tour to follow. Then, get escorted back to O.C. in style while your bike is transported in a separate vehicle.
Contact Kay Payer for more information.

2) Also on the calendar is a repeat of last year's very successful PAA Track Day.

When: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (Arrive 30 minutes early to sign a waiver and to get geared up.)
Where: LA Velodrome, Home Depot Center, Carson, CA. http://lavelodrome.org
Cost: FREE for PAA Members! (Includes bike rental & track certification)
What to Bring: helmet, shoes & pedals
RSVP: Scott Lelieur

Please RSVP, as space is limited! Thanks to PAA, we are able to attend this session at no cost. The cost for a typical “accelerated” introductory track class at the LA Velodrome is $65 per person.

At the PAA Track Day you will learn about the basics of track riding, take a spin on the track (free rental bikes are included with this session), and become certified to ride at the LA Velodrome for training rides and races. Bring yourself, your helmet, shoes and pedals.

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2009 PAA in Pictures

10.12.09

If you missed the Awards Ceremony last night at El Cholo, here is the slide show from the event. There is music set to the slide show, so make sure to turn it up really loud if you're at work!

posted by Corey Keizer at 8:36 AM 0 comments

Club Registration Now Live!!!

6.10.09

It's that time of year again! Time to show your club pride by logging into SportsBase Online and becoming a registered member of the Pasadena Athletic Association. You can click this link:SportsBaseOnline and it will take you right to the registration page.

Don't forget to do this as you will lose access to all of the incredible benefits that come with being a member of the best looking club in Southern California (and probably the world). For more information please feel free to contact any of your Board Members!

We haven't established a "Register by this day or else" date, so go on and do it now, because we'll most likely close registration and start cutting people from mailing lists around the end of October, and we really, really don't want to cut anyone from the mailing lists. So Go! Register!

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Niterider Light Deal!!! Get 'em Before it Gets Dark!

10.9.09

Fellow club members,

For those of you who like to ride when it gets dark, we’ve come up with another product deal which will make it much safer and more fun. PAA members will now have the opportunity to purchase Nite Rider lights at a significantly reduced price. Below are links to the to the three models that are included in the deal. If you would like find out pricing and ordering info, please e-mail me back @ paaproducts@sbcglobal.net.

Deal expires October 3^rd.

http://www.niterider.com/prod_minewt200.shtml - ready to ship

http://www.niterider.com/prod_minewt400dual.shtml - ready to ship

http://www.niterider.com/prod_pro600.shtml - 30-60 day lead time

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September Meeting!!! PAA at PAA: Pablove Across America pays us a visit.

4.9.09

When?

Wednesday September 9th. Announcements start promptly 7:00 PM with our speaker at 7:30 PM. Board meeting starts at 6:00 PM if you have ideas, plans or suggestions that you'd like to share with the board

Where?

La Cabanita Mexican Restaurant (back room)
3447 N. Verdugo Road
Glendale, CA 91208

Who?

We are pleased to announce that Jeff Castelaz of the Pablove Foundation will be joining us to talk about the Pablove Across America ride this Wednesday. The Pablove Foundation is named for Pablo Castelaz who was diagnosed with Bi-Lateral Whilms Tumor on May 17th 2008, and lost his fight with cancer earlier this year. Despite this, Jeff and his family fight on through the foundation, working to raise awareness, money and support for Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, a not-for-profit organization that turns no patient away regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. Pablove Across America is the first step in an ambitious plan to help raise awareness nation wide for the fight against pediatric cancers and the need to support the pediatric cancer community as a whole.

You can check out the Pablove Foundation Here: www.pablove.org

Check out http://getwellpablo.blogspot.com/ as well.

posted by Corey Keizer at 9:17 AM 0 comments

PAA is Bonkers for Bunko!!!

13.8.09

PAA is Bonkers for Bunko!!!

Join PAA as we raise funds for MS

A Night of FUNdraising for PAA's MS150 Team

www.PAACycling.org

When? Saturday August 22nd

Check in and Cocktails 5:00 p.m.

Dinner 5:30 p.m.

First Bunco Game 6:45 p.m.

Where? Re/Max Premier Properties (Back Alley)

2375 Huntington Dr. San Marino, CA 91108

Fun Includes: Dinner, Beverages, Bunco and Raffle... And a Silent Auction!

Ticket Price: $25 Pre-Sale and $35 at the Door

For information on ticket purchase and RSVP please contact:

coreykeizer@gmail.com
jtokunaga@yahoo.comLisaLoeffler@remax.netkayp@expertauditservices.com

Now with Donations Button! Can't make it to the event but want to contribute anyway? Simply click the Paypal button to make a donation!

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August Meeting! Aaron Baker from C.O.R.E Centers

5.8.09

When?

Wednesday August 12th. Announcements start promptly 7:00 PM with our speaker at 7:30 PM. Board meeting starts at 6:00 PM if you have ideas, plans or suggestions that you'd like to share with the board.

Where?

La Cabanita Mexican Restaurant (back room)
3447 N. Verdugo Road
Glendale, CA 91208

Who?

We are very fortunate to have Aaron Baker from C.O.R.E. Centers as our speaker for our August Meeting. Aaron has been working with Coach Rick for some time and has accomplished a number of cycling goals. What makes Aaron's circumstances different from the rest of ours is that Aaron's doctors told him he probably wouldn't be able to walk ever again after a tragic accident testing motorcycle parts for a major manufacturer. Aaron has been developing C.O.R.E. Centers as both a rehabilitation facility, and a properly outfitted training facility for challenge athletes complete with the necessary equiptment and the fitness and rehab professionals to create a succesful environment for the client. Please join us on Wednesday for this compelling presentation.

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PAA BBQ is coming soon.

27.7.09

Yes, it will soon be the end of the season BUT with that comes one of our most prized club events:

Key take away is the date and time: Sat Sept 12th 4:00 PM.

The new location but more important, please RSVP by Sept 7th via email with what you will bring.

Direct from the Reilly's (Both of them):

You are invited to the

ReMax/PAA

10^thAnnual Team & Family BBQ Party!

Saturday September the 12^th

At 4:00 p.m.

4865 Sunset Avenue

La Crescenta

We’re doing something different this year!

Tom and Judy are having an amazing

Taco truck to do the main course.

What we need from you are the following:

Appetizers

Desserts

Drinks (Beer, wine, soft drinks)

R.S.V.P. Tom Reilly (818) 249-3869 or e-mail

(by 9-7 w/ number in party & pot luck choice)

Please e-mail your pot luck choice or questions ASAP

Tjr_la@pacbell.net or
judyreilly@pacbell.net

See you there!

Directions

Exit Ocean View Blvd. Off 210 fwy.

North on Ocean View to Foothill Blvd.

Left (West) on Foothill Blvd. approx. 1/4 mile to Briggs Ave. Right on Briggs Ave. up hill ½ mile to Los Amigos Ave. Turn Left, then right on Sunset.

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Reminder: July 8th Meeting: Ben Serotta!!!

19.6.09

When?

Wednesday July 8th. Announcements start promptly 7:00 PM with our speaker at 7:15 PM. Board meeting starts at 6:00 PM if you have ideas, plans or suggestions that you'd like to share with the board.

Where?

La Cabanita Mexican Restaurant (back room)
3447 N. Verdugo Road
Glendale, CA 91208

Who???? Oh... I thought you'd never ask

We have the extremely good fortune of hosting Ben Serotta (Of Serotta Bikes fame, incase clarification was needed) for our July 8th Meeting. Ben is an Icon of frame building world wide and is respected by great minds such as Ernesto Colnago. Most notable in cycling lore are the bikes that were built for the 7-11 cycling team. 7-11 was the first American team to race in the Tour de France and it was the first American team to have a rider in the Maglia Rosa in the 1988 Giro D'Italia. Andy Hampsted would win the Giro that year, a feat no American has yet to duplicate. Additionally Ben is credited as a pioneering mind in bike fitting and is a wealth of knowledge of cycling specific technology. If you only attend one meeting this year, this is the meeting to attend.

We anticipate that we'll have a full house for this meeting, so we're asking that you RSVP if you plan to attend. Please try your best to RSVP two weeks prior to the meeting. You can RSVP at:
coreykeizer@gmail.com

posted by Corey Keizer at 8:00 AM 0 comments

The Gallery is "Go"!

18.6.09

As you may have noticed we've been doing some work on the PAA Website.

One of the additions we made early on was a PAA member's photo Gallery. Our idea was to have members submit images to the gallery and then we'd not only have an awesome gallery, but also have a collection of images for our annual party. So if you have images that you would like to contribute you can e-mail them to images@paacycling.org! If you want credit for your photo when it's displayed simply add the photo as an attachment to the e-mail, and put "Photo by: your name here" in the subject line. Our software will automatically add that directly below the photo.

so get to it. Send some images!

If you want to see the progress so far click here to view the PAA gallery in all it's glory

posted by Corey Keizer at 12:37 PM 0 comments

June Meeting... PAA Annual Social Meeting

9.6.09

This month's meeting is the annual social meeting. Banner will be sharing his photo slide show and well be sitting around talking about what has been going on with racing and riding over the past few months. The social meeting is a laid back meeting with no formal speaker or presentation, so just swing on by and hang out!

When?

Wednesday June 10th. Announcements start promptly 7:00 PM with things opening up at 7:15 PM. Board meeting starts at 6:00 PM if you have ideas, plans or suggestions that you'd like to share with the board.

Where?

La Cabanita Mexican Restaurant (back room)
3447 N. Verdugo Road
Glendale, CA 91208

posted by Corey Keizer at 8:22 AM 0 comments

Skipping Ahead... Big July Meeting!!! Hint: Serotta Bikes.

29.5.09

When?

Who???? Oh... I thought you'd never ask

posted by Corey Keizer at 3:30 PM 0 comments

Second PAA Clothing Order Now Live!!!

The second 2009 PAA clothing order is on line and ready for your order. Prices are @ $5 per item more than the last order because we expect the order to be 1/10th the size of our last huge order. Only jerseys, shorts and bibs available this time.

Go check it out and stimulate the economy! Don't wait because we want to get the order to LG as soon as possible.

https://www.sportsbaseonline.com/Item.aspx?item_id=3292

posted by Corey Keizer at 11:43 AM 0 comments

Torelli Frame Deal!!! Get on it!

20.5.09

In case you missed it, we have a deal running with Bicycle John's and Torelli bikes for their Montefalco frame/fork combo that is running through the 31st of May. If you would like information regarding pricing, please contact Aaron at: paaproducts@sbcglobal.net. There is currently a Montefalco built up at the Bicycle John's in Burbank that is available for test rides.

I put about 160 miles in over the weekend on one and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't really, really impressed. If you want my opinion you can contact me at: coreykeizer@gmail.com

posted by Corey Keizer at 4:09 PM 0 comments

Riders Needed!!! PAA Team for the MS 150 ride in Ventura CA October 3-4

19.5.09

PAA is putting together a team for this years MS 150 ride in Ventura CA, October 3rd and 4th. This is a fun ride for an excellent cause with great support and an excellent party afterwards! Riders of all skill and fitness levels are encouraged to join. There will be multiple routes of varying lengths on both days. I will be captain of the team, and I'm looking for 20 or more committed riders who are up for this challenge. This ride includes some of the best roads through out the Central Coast.

If you want to register click the link I've included below. Make sure to enter "PAA Cycling" as your team name. You should be able to pick it from the drop down of available teams. There is an added benefit for PAA Members, and that is FREE REGISTRATION!!! contact me for the coupon code at: coreykeizer@gmail.com

https://secure3.convio.net/nmss/site/TRR?fr_tm_opt=new&pg=tfind&fr_id=10521&JServSessionIdr010=ziov5jmtn2.app329b

posted by Corey Keizer at 12:56 PM 0 comments

New poll on the Yahoo Group! Clothing Re-Order!!!

5.5.09

We've just posted a new poll on the Yahoo Group regarding a clothing re-order with LG. The focus of this order is going to be the essentials: Jerseys and Bibs/Shorts. We'd like to get an idea of how many people are planning to order clothing, so go take the poll and let us know what you want!

Click Here for Clothing Poll!

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May Meeting = National MS Society!

4.5.09

When?

Wednesday May 13th. Announcements start at about 7:15 PM with our speaker at 7:30 PM. Board meeting starts at 6:00 PM if you have ideas, plans or suggestions that you'd like to share with the board.

Where?

La Cabanita Mexican Restaurant (back room)
3447 N. Verdugo Road
Glendale, CA 91208

Krisztina Quick, Sr. Development Manager of Bike MS has graciously volunteered to come and speak to the members of PAA for the May 13th meeting. The MS150 rides are incredible 1-2 day riding events with exceptional support and incredible organization. This year's ride is October 3rd and 4th and will take participants through Santa Barbara and Ventura, along some of the most beautiful roads the central coast has to offer. Krisztina will be discussing the mission of the society, the goals of the event, and details of the ride. If you're looking for a cycling event to be a part of that lacks the inevitable result of being beaten by Rob Shaw or Shane Buysse then this is the event for you! click www.bikemssocal.org for more information.

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Ride of Silence 2009. May 20th 7:00p.m. RoseBowl Lot K.

1.5.09

I'd like to remind everyone that the ride of silence is coming up May 20th, at 7:00 p.m at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. Plan to meet in Lot K at 6:30 with the group rolling out promptly at 7:00 p.m. This is an extremely important event that affects all cyclists, regardless of club lines, regardless of fitness or skill level, and regardless of type of bike...

The Ride of Silence will begin in North America and roll across the globe. Cyclists will take to the roads in a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways. Although cyclists have a legal right to share the road with motorists, the motoring public often isn't aware of these rights, and sometimes not aware of the cyclists themselves.

In 2003, Chris Phelan organized the first Ride Of Silence in Dallas after endurance cyclist Larry Schwartz was hit by the mirror of a passing bus and was killed.

The Ride Of Silence is a free ride that asks its cyclists to ride no faster than 12 mph and remain silent during the ride. There is no brochure, no sponsors, and no registration fees. The ride, which is held during Bike Safety month, aims to raise the awareness of motorists, police and city officials that cyclists have a legal right to the public roadways. The ride is also a chance to show respect for those who have been killed or injured.

For more information, click Ride of Silence

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April Bolletino di Bicicletta Now Available!!

30.4.09

It's True!!! The April Newsletter is now online for your perusal. Feel free to go to our newsletter page and download the awesomely updated April Newsletter.

Or, Simply click here for the super fantastic Newsletter download action!

Some of the content included in this action packed issue:

An overview of PAA's CAT 4 utter domination at SDSR
The Bonelli Mtn bike race
Bacon
High School Mtn Bike League Awesomeness
Banner's Camelback

It should also be noted that many past newsletters are now available for download as well.

If any members happen to have old newsletters from months and years past please forward them to me. You can e-mail them to me at: coreykeizer@gmail.com

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May Coached Ride: Bicycle John's to Bicycle John's May 17th!

27.4.09

The Bicycle John's to Bicycle John's ride is back! Last year's John's to John's ride was a huge success so we've decided to do it again. This years event will be expanded and will include two support cars to allow for a split group of varied riders. John's in Burbank will also be hosting a BBQ at the finish of the ride. This is a 90 mile ride from Bicycle John's in Burbank to Bicycle John's in Acton where we will turn around and return to Burbank. We will meet at Bicycle John's in Burbank at 7:00 a.m. for a Prompt roll out at 7:30 a.m.

Please RSVP before the 10th of May as we need to ensure that we have enough food at the BBQ for everyone. Also, even though this is a supported ride, please bring your own ride food and drink to take with you on the ride or to put in the support car. Also bring everything you would need to repair a flat as the support cars will not be stocked with tubes.

Here are the details:

Bicycle John's Burbank
1038 N. Hollywood Way
Burbank, CA. 91505

May 17th 2009
Meet at 7:00 a.m. for a prompt 7:30 roll out.

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Please RSVP by e-mailing Coach Rick at: rbabington@ca.rr.com

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April Meeting = Bike Advocacy! Be There! 4/8/09

5.4.09

When?

Wednesday April 8th. Announcements start at about 7:15 PM with our speaker at 7:30 PM. Board meeting starts at 5:45 PM if you're dying to see the excitement that is a PAA Board meeting.

Where?

La Cabanita Mexican Restaurant (back room)
3447 N. Verdugo Road
Glendale, CA 91208

What?

Colin Bogart of the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition!!! Colin Bogart has been an active member of the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition (LACBC) since the year 2000. He became involved with the LACBC when he moved back to Los Angeles from Northern California and started cycling for recreation. He served on the LACBC Board of Directors for four years and was the Board President for two of those years. Colin now commutes regularly by bicycle and has been bike commuting in Glendale for the past three years. He has extensive experience with organized rides and has done the AIDS LifeCycle, the LiveStrong Challenge, and a group tour with the Adventure Cycling Association. In addition to his personal experience riding and commuting, Colin recently earned his League Cycling Instructor certification from the League of American Bicyclists, the oldest nationally recognized bike advocacy organization in the U.S.. He is currently the PLACE Grant Coordinator for the LACBC working on a collaboration with the City of Glendale to develop the Safe & Healthy Streets Plan – a policy document intended to make Glendale a better, safer place to walk or ride a bike.

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Coached Ride this Saturday

2.4.09

Date: Saturday April 4th, 2009

Start Location: Descanso Gardens

Start time: 7:15am

Finish time: Noon-ish

Route: Montrose Long route plus one lap of Bonelli Park

Details/Ride Goal: Long miles working together as a group. Making efficient use of 2x2 and paceline formations. Stronger riders taking longer pulls, helping everyone get through 75miles efficiently. Two water stops: Gladstone at Lone Hill & El Encanto Park for Water & Nature breaks. Bring enough food for 75miles.

Pace: Moderate; based on the group dynamics

Distance: Approx 75miles

Please RSVP at rbabington@ca.rr.com by Friday Noon, so I know who to expect.

Cheers,

Coach Rick

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March Bolletino di Bicicletta Now Available!!!

19.3.09

That rascally president finally posted the March Newsletter for your perusal. Feel free to go to our updated newsletter page and download the awesomely updated March Newsletter.

Or, Simply click here for direct Newsletter download action!

If any members happen to have old newsletters from months and years past please forward them to me. You can e-mail them to me at: coreykeizer@gmail.com

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March Meeting! PowerBar!!!

11.3.09

When?

Tonight!!! Wednesday March 11th. Announcements start at about 7:15 PM with our speaker at 7:30 PM. Board meeting starts at 5:45 PM if you're dying to see the excitement that is a PAA Board meeting.

Where?

La Cabanita Mexican Restaurant (back room)
3447 N. Verdugo Road
Glendale, CA 91208

What?

PowerBar!!!

Power bar will be in attendance, and will be bringing information regarding their full line of nutritional products. Additionally they will have their nutritionist on hand to field questions from us... so be there!

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Helmet Order Deadline Extended!!!

4.3.09

ATTENTION!!!

HELMET ORDER DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 3/9/09

Please note that the helmet deal has now been extended. This means you all have extra time to order your helmets, which I highly recommend you do ASAP! Get to it!!!

DEAL SPECIFICS:

Bell Volt - White/Silver only

Giro Atmos - White/Silver only

For pricing, information or order forms please send an e-mail to: coreykeizer@gmail.com or paaproducts@sbcglobal.net

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March Club Meeting: Nutrition Night

19.2.09

We are planning a Nutrition Night for our March club meeting on Wednesday, 3/11/09. It will feature companies with products to talk about, sample and purchase that night at a discount to PAA members. We have some ideas as to who we'd like to see at the meeting, but really we'd like to know who you all would like to see as well. Is there a Southern California based company that you would like to see at Nutrition Night? Email Corey Keizer with your suggestions.

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