If you can't make it out to our mt bike ride at Rockville on November 2nd, but are going to be in the bay area, think about signing up for a trail day! The more mountain bikers that show up and represent our community in a positive way, the better! Plus, it's a great workout! You can sign up for any portion of the Bay Area Ridge trail here: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/7875354397
The Sacramento Velodrome project took a huge step forward. Yesterday members of the Sacramento Valley Velodrome Association met with the Granite Park Director, the land developer, and Councilman McCarty. According to Dean Alleger, Chief Executive Office of the Sac Valley Velodrome Association, "the Park Director, the land developer, and Councilman McCarty all want it to happen! The City will work to come up with matching funds and we are free to offer naming rights to corporate sponsors".
A velodrome in Sacramento would be such a wonderful asset to our cycling community. If you're interested in learning more there will be a free media event on October 21. Here's info from the Sac Valley Velodrome Association's Website: We are hosting a FREE media event in the 250 seat 24th Street Theatre at The Sierra 2 Center for the Arts and Community in Curtis Park on Monday October 21st from 6:30-7:30! It will be a short one hour presentation regarding our plan to build a velodrome in the Sacramento area. Our key speaker, among others, will be 1992 – World Professional Pursuit Champion and 2010 U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame Inductee Mike McCarthy. We’ll also be screening No Coast, a short film about four local riders who pedaled track bikes from Portland to San Francisco in seven days last year. We are exploring the option to build at Granite Regional Park. The City and its developers have shown an interest and all interactions have been positive. Granite Park is our first choice due to public transportation access and its central location, but we are in the early stages of negotiation and are open to discuss other locations. For FREE reservations to our presentation and/or entry to our pre-presentation VIP fundraiser please sign-up at TimeYourRace! |