November 30

Ok Cumberland Cycle Crew!  Thanksgiving has come and gone and this is the week that most serious cyclists begin putting down foundations for the next racing season.  We've had some great rides this fall and it is apparent that we have some very enthusiastic and capable riders here in Somerset.  Indiana and Tennessee have published some races for 2007 already and these include road races - crits and time trials.  There are even some stage races scheduled!  I have not even heard from Ohio or any of the other surrounding states.  We have plenty of races we can go to within a days drive of home!

Now it is the time to pick up and begin training!  And I would love to have you join us at what ever level you are comfortable with!  In 2007 I will be racing for Cumberland Cycles and I intend to race as many weekends as i possibly can.  I don't know yet if i will do well - but that doesn't really matter at this point. Obviously - as many Cumberland Cycles Jerseys we can put in a race the better.  So far - the two powerhouse teams in our region are the Texas Road House team out of Louisville (currently #1 in midwest) and Grand Fondo out of Nashville.  I have former associates on both of these teams so it may be possible to have very good race relations with these people.  But perhaps our greatest hope for success is with another team out of Indianapolis who - to my understanding - is new and was organized to dethrone the Texas Road House boys - they are good people and would be willing to work with us at least in the early season races -

Right now - it really does not matter what level you are at - or what catigory you will race in!  We need anybody and everybody who might want to show up and race!  If you've ever wanted to race bikes - now is the time to contact me or Mark Travis at Cumberland Cycles.  Now is the time to begin preparing for the 2007 bike racing season!!!  I would be happy to prepare a training program for anybody who needs one -

Here is the Current Tennessee Schedule -  TN 07 Races

As always - do us all a favor and support our local bike shop! Cumberland Cycles