Agoura Cycles Christmas Party

Ok well Christmas party might be a stretch since Joel is Jewish, but whatever the reason, we decided to celebrate the season in true bike shop crew style....

By going GO-KARTING...yes you read it right--no little black dresses or champagne, but instead jeans and some fast, fun machines to race.

We headed to a place in Newbury Park called MB2 and got suited up for the night. We had to wear helmets and neck protection; gosh isn't that what you want to do for a company party?

Much to my surprise it was really fun, although I admit to be scared to death! We were able to race 3 times, each race had a number of laps (of course for me less as the boys lapped me multiple times)....who would have thought that those two foot pedals have different functions? one means go; the other stop....I don't think it was a good idea to use both at once!

I think Ryan won the overall night, but I was definitely most improved gaining time and speed with each lap. Lisa gets the big prize for aggressive driving as she drove not into, but yes under the barriers and also managed to be facing the opposite direction more often than not:)

Colby, John, Bobbie, Tim and Jim were speed demons while Joel made himself dizzy going around so fast for so many laps.

It was really fun and I urge you to forget the boring company gig next year and book your next party at MB2.

Here are some pics above...

rl

ps..we missed you Andy:(

Long time no blogging - too much going on!

It feels as though I have been on a cookie diet lately with the holidays finally here.  I've been riding more when I can, though the weather and getting ready for this season seems to have gotten in the way now and again.

So to burn more calories, I've taken up running again.  My last attempt at this resulted in me getting shin splints for weeks and I decided running wasn't for me.  This time around I am starting slow and working into it.

Along with the running, I also have been hitting the dirt in some of the best riding of the year!  The dirt is tacky making for really fast times especially in the downhill sections of my routes.

Here is some pictures of some recent rides in the dirt... it's been a while so I can't really remember them all.

Oh, and to take my losing weight more seriously, I actually rode the road bike yesterday and did intervals for two hours.  Next up, perfect pushups and exercise balls... I guess I do want to be like Lance RaeLynn!

Cyclocross

I went to check out cyclocross today at Pierce College...look like fun, but the course was really tough--not sure I have the legs for it. Of course that doesn't mean I won't try. After all, I've got these two to teach me right? What could go wrong?

Stay tuned as I explore this more...

~rl

49 degrees and dropping

Leg warmers, arm warmers, long sleeve jerseys, tights, head covers, toe covers, feet covers, long finger gloves....I put it all on; it's cold outside, I hate the cold and I grew up in Maine!

But I moved here for heat and I want it back. Sure it's beautiful to ride with snow covered mountains in the background, but at least give me sunshine if it's going to be cold--make my mind think it's warm while my toes go knumb.

So according to the weather I'll either be riding outside looking like the StayPuff Marshmellow girl or I'll be in the theater watching a chick flick and pounding out the miles with my bike on the trainer~~~

btw...dear santa, I would like a new Kinetic Kurt for XMAS:)

and yes I've been a very good girl.
~rl

Agoura Cycles Team Members Win Cyclocross

Recognize these guys from the shop? Bobbie and Colby--they rocked the Cyclocross race at the CA Bike Fest!

If you're into cross or BMX, come by the shop and get all your questions, suggestions, work done by Colby and Bobbie.

And that's not all they do....personally saw Bobbie at the PIRU TT today! Waiting to hear if he whooped the dudes in his class there as well:)

Great fun for all.

rl

CA Bike Fest

We spent Saturday at the California Bike Fest; an event to help raise money for the Breakaway for Cancer effort.

It was a beautiful day to spend on the boardwalk in Ventura. The sun was shining on the ocean as the first group of riders left for the 100K ride. Some had "sherpas"; well known pros like Ivan Dominguez (sp?), Freddie Rodriguez (sp?), Wayne Statina and more!

There were also shorter rides, a family ride, a trike race and a cyclo cross race. Agoura Cycles was one of 56 booths at the Expo portion of the event. It was a place to get a great deal on some product, demo a GIANT bicycle, pick up a free copy of Road Bike Action magazine, or just enjoy the beach.

All in all a long day on the legs, but it's always great to see such a huge interest in cycling whether you are a recreational rider, a cyclocross racer, commuter, or just getting onto your first set of training wheels....it's all fun:) and for a good cause.

rl

Some photos don't need explanation