This was my first XCO race in a MTB Series. As first time and not knowing exactly what to expect, I’ve decided to join Cat 3. I had no real goals for the race other than do my best. The starting line was in a paved section that would join the trails at about 1/3 of the course. People […]
Race Report from Gianluca Ambrogio : CCCX MTB XC RACE #1 February 12, 2023 Read More »
I entered into two races; the Women’s 3s and the Women’s P/1/2/3. Women’s 3: (5th/6th) They grouped the W3s with the Women 40+ and it was a strong group. This race isn’t traditionally known to be fast, because it’s an early season race, and today it was. I managed to keep with the front group
Livemore crit #1: A Race report from Alexis DeZubiria (Lexi) Feb. 12, 2023 Read More »
Tune Up discount offer going until the end of February https://mikesbikes.com/pages/wheelsmith-tech-departments
News from Sponsor Mikes Bikes Read More »
22 Oz or 26 Oz bottles: same price for either size. Email Barry if you are interested: bgordonfnace@gmail.com.
Purchase Water Bottles Read More »
Hi Team, This weekend is a great opportunity to give cyclocross a try at two races that are relatively local in Santa Cruz. The promoter does a great job with a creative fun course with lots of Halloween themed decorations and a kid’s race. Check out all the details https://www.cyclo-x.com/ and on-line registration closes Wednesday at 5pm,
Cyclocross Events in Santa Cruz Saturday (11-29) & Sunday (11-30) Read More »
Hi Team, In July, I took two weeks to travel to Winter Park Colorado to participate in the USAC mountain bike national championships. Since Winter Park is situated at 9000 feet of elevation I had to acclimate. To acclimate, I spent a few days at Mammoth Lakes followed by Park city, and then a few
Peter Hecht’s Race Report from MTB Nationals Read More »
Hi Team, This year’s mountain bike national championships were held in Winter Park, Colorado again at an elevation of over 9000ft. To help prepare for racing at altitude, our family spent the previous week in Tahoe to acclimate to 6000ft before driving out to the Rockies. We arrived on Tuesday afternoon, giving me a few days to
Mountain Bike National Championships Report by Justin Peck Read More »
Report from From Justin Peck, June 30, 2022 Hi Team, My teammate Dylan Atkinson and I just completed a three-week road trip to three UCI mountain bike races in Montana and Canada! We took his Sportsmobile van and camped out at the race venues along the way. It was a great trip with tons of
Missoula and Canmore/Whistler Canada Cup Race Report Read More »
In-person LGBRC Team Meeting! Our first in-person team meeting occurred at approximately 6:30 PM on Thursday June 16 at Mike’s Bikes in Los Gatos! President Ben Dodge starting the discussion followed by Mike’s Bikes Los Gatos Manager, Levi Luna, who provided updates on bicycle supply chain issues. There was barely a drop bars bike to
June 16 Meeting held at Los Gatos Mikes Bikes Read More »
Rare – Three Sets of 650C Wheels (Clinchers and Sewups) Sewups: Zipp front and Trialist rear disc. RaceRim carbon aero clinchers. Pair of Easton aluminum clinchers. The bike was sold and built by Wade Hall of the Spokesman in Santa Cruz with an extra third brake next to the rear shift lever. As you would
48 cm Cervelo P2 Time Trial Bike for Sale – $1900 Read More »
LGBRC, Your beautiful custom Specialized Pure Taste water bottles are here! Here is the cost breakdown including the 9% Morgan Hill sales tax, regardless of size (e.g., 22 or 26 oz): $10 for one bottle (retails >$12) $15 for two bottles ($7.50 each) $20 for three bottles ($6.67 each) $25 for four bottles ($6.25 each)
Water Bottles For Sale Read More »
The LGBRC BOD and Leadership team are excited to invite you to, and see you at, an in person meeting! The in-person meeting will be on Thursday, June 16, at Mike’s Bikes in Los Gatos at 6:30. Feel free to arrive early! Mike’s will be providing some refreshments as well as an opportunity to shop
In-Person Meeting at Mike’s Bikes June 16, 2022, 6:30pm Read More »
July will be another quite month for road racing. The annual Davis July 4th Crit will not be held this year due to the streets used for the course have been opened up to restaurant dining. ———————— So the month will start with this weekends Leesville Gap road race held at Williams. I can’t tell
Upcoming Race News From Mark Howard, Road/Track Team Director Read More »
During the week leading up to my race at Soldier Hollow, I was able to take some time off and do school virtually in Utah while riding trails and acclimating. The first part of the week went by pretty quickly as I enjoyed riding some of the best trails in the country at Corner Canyon
Peter Hecht’s Race Report: Soldier Hollow Read More »
March, April & May have been busy months in the shop, lots of new bikes coming in, but unfortunately still not too many of the road type. We have had some mid range bikes in from Orbea, Giant and Cannondale and while ours have gone out the door quite quickly there are still some models
Shop Talk from Mark Howard, Mike’s Bikes in Los Gatos Read More »
The Auburn Downtown crit is this weekend (May 15), but they were struggling to get enough riders registered to make the race happen. Madera Stage Race is coming up but is also in the same boat as Auburn and needs at least 200 registered otherwise the event is at risk of been cancelled. At the
Stage 5 – Gila Monster Road Race After a hair-raising crit experience, the team wanted to make their mark on this edition of the epic Tour of the Gila. Alison Tetrick informed us at our evening race debrief that historically a break can go on this stage. We were determined to be represented in it.
Stage 5 – Gila Monster Road Race Read More »
Stage 2 – Inner Loop Road Race Indeed, the fireworks did ignite today!! Five miles into the race was the first sprint, and not long after that was the first QOM. This caused the peloton to shatter early on. Lauren De Crescenzo (Cinch) launched at the base of the first QOM, and Instafund, DNA, and
Tour of the Gila Stage 2 Read More »
Stage 1 – Mogollon Road Race Today, everyone was a bit nervous about the tactics after an intense Redlands experience. The team made the decision to not go for Sprint jersey because none of us have done this race before, and we have not raced as a team (3 guest rider additions who have never
Tour of the Gila – Stage 1 Read More »
Los Gatos Bicycle Racing Club / Group Event Strava Route RideWithGPS For this ride, we have two meeting points: Los Gatos Roasting Company and Peet’s Cupertino. This allows for convenience of more northerly members. Should be a fun spirited ride and perfect weather to see who is going to give it a go on Montebello
Saturday Ride 4/30 Peet’s Pickup; Montebello, Redwood Gulch Read More »
Dear LGBRC Sponsors and Members, The Redlands Bicycle Classic is the longest continuous running invitational, professional stage race in American bike racing. Each year, the City of Redlands, CA and surrounding communities open their homes, their hearts and their streets to world-class athletes. From humble beginnings on a Memorial Day weekend in 1985, the event,
Redlands Bicycle Classic Stage 4 – LGBRC Victory! Read More »
When: 9:00 AM Sunday, April 24 Meet-up: Starbucks Rancho Shopping Center, 654 Fremont Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022 Los Gatos Bicycle Racing Club / Group Event Strava Route Regroups and Rest Stops 1) Top of Moody’s 2) Portola Valley Town Center (restroom if needed) 3) Skywood Trading Post (Water) Los Gatos Bicycle Racing Club / Group
Sunday Ride, April 24, 2022 Read More »
When: 9:00 AM Where: Starbucks Rancho Shopping Center, 654 Fremont Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022 Come out and climb one of the most iconic Bay Area climbs with us this Sunday! This route has a bit more climbing than our regular Sunday route, but sometimes exceptions need to be made for a climb like Old La Honda! STRAVA ROUTE We’ve got 1 Categorized Climb on this Sunday Route!
April 17, 2022 – Sunday Ride Read More »
[LGBRC_MEMBERS] [LGBRC_Rides] LGBRC Sunday Ride 4/10/2022 LA->OLH->Canada->LA Strava Route Where: Starbucks Rancho Shopping Center 654 Fremont Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022 When: 9:00 AM 4/10 The weather looks great! Regroup Portola Rd & Alpine Rd Top of OLH and Skyline Woodside Rd San Mateo Bicycle Sunday( has water) Woodside Rd
Sunday April 10, 2022 LA->OLH->Canada->LA Read More »
Google Docs Version Strava Route RideWithGPS The storied default LGBRC Saturday Ride, inherited from way back. Has everything you need, with great efficiency. Regroups. Since this route is well known, there’s no getting lost, and less need for regroups. Don’t multiply regroups beyond these. There’s one BR/water break, at Calero Park, plan accordingly. If you
Saturday Ride 4/9: Standard Reservoir Route Read More »
