Cycling News & Notes

I keep hearing persistent rumors that a Gran Fondo is being organized for the area.  Now, many of you will think this is something to be eaten but in fact, the Gran Fondo is a long time tradition in Italian cycling culture.  Levi Leipheimer lends his name to one each year in California.  The Fondo is a large participation, long distance ride that is not a race but is timed and is for both pros and amateurs of all abilities.
Retro George Update--While there is no record of George having ever answered his cell phone or replied to a voice mail, I have it on good authority George is training hard on a fitness bike at some gym, as he does every year.  I also heard he is working on new excuses, fearing the "heart racing" excuse has run its course.

Granville Cycling Challenge--Spring Version
Yes, I had so much fun last fall that I decided there should be a Spring/2010 version too.  Larry P gave me the idea by flinging the above at me after Saturday's ride, suggesting it be one of the prizes.  I'm checking the calender for a date that does not conflict too much with COP rides and will update later.  I'm also thinking about charging $1.00 per rider to help defray the expense of prize monies and doughnuts.  I also want to expand the prizes and figure out a way for the noncompetitive like Dennis and Amanda to win something.  More later.

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