Not a lot to update here at HQ. Another week of winter, another week of manic weather patterns. Make sure to take advantage of the weekend and get out on the bike. Stay tuned here for more information on next weekend’s Womens Cycling Fitness Session hosted by Presbyterian Sports Medicine and Uptown Cycles.

SATURDAY
9a, Hell Loop. Our friends and neighbors at Modry Evergreen Racing are doing the Hell Loop this Saturday. There are two options. First one gives you about 94 miles and leaves from Smelly Cat in NoDa at 9:00am. The second option leaves from the school parking lot in Harrisburg around 9:45 and will get you about 65 miles.

It’s a fun route with a few short climbs. Total elevation gain of 4,500.

There is a store stop around mile 60 if you started the ride from NoDa. This ride is open to anyone that wants to come out and that is prepared to ride this type of a ride (food, bottles, spare tubes, phone, fitness). Average pace will probably be around 19mph.

930a, Uptown Cycles Winter Bike League. Meet at the front of the shop, 1432 W. Morehead. ‘A’ Group – “Show’n'Go”, 50′ish miles, 17-19mph avg. ‘B’ Group goes “No Drop”, 35 miles, 15-17mph avg. Look for a small group to spin over from Noda at 9a.

SUNDAY
10a, 36th Street Racing Sunday Ride. *NOTE: The bridge at Cal Bost Rd is out. Detour directly to Zion Church Rd from Flowes Store or left on Sam Black Rd. Group departs 10am from the corner of 36th & Yadkin. 53miles. Group stop at Stallings Road Park. Group stop at corner of Pine Church Rd and Flowes Store Rd. Lead/chase split at Flowes Store Rd, chase group will ride no drop (18-19mph) and sweep the route. Store stop at Camp Stewart Rd & Harrisburg Rd. Sprint at Orr Rd. Pub finish at Growlers Pourhouse for $2.50 Rangers and Fat Tires courtesy New Belgium Brewery.

Please come prepared. Cell phone, food, water, cue sheet, route & pace familiarity, ID, and cash are always good things to have on your person no matter the distance. Cyclists ride at their own risk, roads are not closed for cyclists. We do our best to make sure everyone gets home in one piece, but it can be tough to account for all. The ride is NO GO if it’s raining. Route details below:

Great turnout last weekend at the Polar Bear. Really strong rides by Alexis, David “The Younger” Duquette, and Joey “Lifts” (despite trying to bunny hop an errant pipe in the road – SHOWOFF) who all finished in the front chase group. Alan, “Baby Legs” Zoller, Jeffy “The Thin One”, Wojtek, Moseley, “Tex” Bulloch, and “Bianchi” Burke all put good rides as well. Hope we’re not leaving anyone out.

Back to the winter doldrums… If the weather nerds are any where near accurate, we have a lot of nasty weather on the horizon this weekend. Check out the links below for rainy day options.

SATURDAY
9a, Uptown Cycles Rainy Day Computrainer Class. Sign up here.

930a, Uptown Cycles Winter Bike League. Meet at the front of the shop, 1432 W. Morehead. ‘A’ Group – “Show’n'Go”, 50′ish miles, 17-19mph avg. ‘B’ Group goes “No Drop”, 35 miles, 15-17mph avg. Look for a small group to spin over from Noda at 9a. *NOTE: This ride may not go if weather prohibits a safe ride. Check with the shop in the AM, or sign up for a rainy day Computrainer Session.

1130a, Uptown Cycles Rainy Day Computrainer Class. Sign up here.

2p, Uptown Cycles Rainy Day Computrainer Class. Sign up here.

SUNDAY
10a, 36th Street Racing Sunday Ride. *NOTE: The bridge at Cal Bost Rd is out. Detour directly to Zion Church Rd from Flowes Store. Group departs 10am from the corner of 36th & Yadkin. 53miles. Group stop at Stallings Road Park. Group stop at corner of Pine Church Rd and Flowes Store Rd. Lead/chase split at Flowes Store Rd, chase group will ride no drop (18-19mph) and sweep the route. Store stop at Camp Stewart Rd & Harrisburg Rd. Sprint at Orr Rd. Pub finish at Growlers Pourhouse for $2.50 Rangers and Fat Tires courtesy New Belgium Brewery.

Please come prepared. Cell phone, food, water, cue sheet, route & pace familiarity, ID, and cash are always good things to have on your person no matter the distance. Cyclists ride at their own risk, roads are not closed for cyclists. We do our best to make sure everyone gets home in one piece, but it can be tough to account for all. The ride is NO GO if it’s raining. Route details below:

Winter is back! The Uptown Cycles Winter Computrainer sessions are under way, base mileage is being gobbled up, and the sh*t talking is well and truly formed. Lots of sun, cold, and wind (aka, Kryptonite) on tap for the weekend:

SATURDAY
930a, Uptown Cycles Winter Bike League. Meet at the front of the shop, 1432 W. Morehead. ‘A’ Group – “Show’n'Go”, 50′ish miles, 17-19mph avg. ‘B’ Group goes “No Drop”, 35 miles, 15-17mph avg. Look for a small group to spin over from Noda at 9a.

10a, Polar Bear Metric. That time of year again, kids. The Rocky River Road Club is hosting the 14th annual Polar Bear Metric in Davidson. 10am start. Last year saw cold temps, a mid ride blizzard, and a lot of tough riding. Registration is here. Look for the group to caravan from Smelly Cat at 830. If you’re going, please be there by 815a.

SUNDAY
10a, 36th Street Racing Sunday Ride. *Note, bridge at Cal Bost Rd is out. Detour directly to Zion Church Rd from Flowes Store. Group departs 10am from the corner of 36th & Yadkin. 53miles. Group stop at Stallings Road Park. Group stop at corner of Pine Church Rd and Flowes Store Rd. Lead/chase split at Flowes Store Rd, chase group will ride no drop (18-19mph) and sweep the route. Store stop at Camp Stewart Rd & Harrisburg Rd. Sprint at Orr Rd. Pub finish at Growlers Pourhouse for $2.50 Rangers and Fat Tires courtesy New Belgium Brewery.

Please come prepared. Cell phone, food, water, cue sheet, route & pace familiarity, ID, and cash are always good things to have on your person no matter the distance. Cyclists ride at their own risk, roads are not closed for cyclists. We do our best to make sure everyone gets home in one piece, but it can be tough to account for all. The ride is NO GO if it’s raining. Route details below:

That time of year again, kids. The Rocky River Road Club is hosting the 14th annual Polar Bear Metric in Davidson. 10am start. Last year saw cold temps, a mid ride blizzard, and a lot of tough riding. Registration is here. Look for the group to caravan from Smelly Cat at 830. If you’re going, please be there by 815a.

Busy here at Team HQ, kids – so just a quick post this week. 2012 is starting off with some stellar weather. The cold snap has led us into what looks to be a nice weekend to get in some winter base miles. As always, check out Weeklyrides.com for more weekend ride options.

SATURDAY
9a, Presby Sports Medicine/Energy Cafe’ Race Team Training Ride.

930a, Uptown Cycles Winter Bike League. *THIS WEEK CATCH A POST-RIDE BELGIAN WAFFLE. $5 DONATION WITH PROCEEDS GOING TO NATIONAL MS SOCIET. Meet at the front of the shop, 1432 W. Morehead. ‘A’ Group – “Show’n'Go”, 50′ish miles, 17-19mph avg. ‘B’ Group goes “No Drop”, 35 miles, 15-17mph avg. Look for a small group to spin over from Noda at 9a.

SUNDAY
10a, 36th Street Racing Sunday Ride. *Note, bridge at Cal Bost Rd is out. Detour directly to Zion Church Rd from Flowes Store. Group departs 10am from the corner of 36th & Yadkin. 53miles. Group stop at Stallings Road Park. Group stop at corner of Pine Church Rd and Flowes Store Rd. Lead/chase split at Flowes Store Rd, chase group will ride no drop (18-19mph) and sweep the route. Store stop at Camp Stewart Rd & Harrisburg Rd. Sprint at Orr Rd. Pub finish at Growlers Pourhouse for $2.50 Rangers and Fat Tires courtesy New Belgium Brewery.

Please come prepared. Cell phone, food, water, cue sheet, route & pace familiarity, ID, and cash are always good things to have on your person no matter the distance. Cyclists ride at their own risk, roads are not closed for cyclists. We do our best to make sure everyone gets home in one piece, but it can be tough to account for all. The ride is NO GO if it’s raining. Route details below:

Great find by Jeffy “The Thin One”.

New Year’s Resolutions – CX Bike Race from Kyle Bainter on Vimeo.

Kids,

From the entire staff here at 36th Street Racing World Headquarters, thank you for an outstanding 2011. Seriously. We’ve steady growth for the year, and you’ve all played a huge part of it. The “Zone Defense” has kept our core strong, our rides on the road, and the word on the street. You should all be very proud. Here’s to a strong start to 2012 (Polar Bear Metric, anyone?). Hope you all have a wonderful New Year’s Eve. We’ll see you on the road in January. Keep pedaling.

Please remember that the 2012 kit order is in it’s final hours. Yes, we know you don’t like to be rushed. Yes, we know you’re unsure of sizing, and yes, we know it’s the holidays and budgets are tight. NOW BUCKLE UP SALLY AND GET YOUR ORDER IN QUICKLY. Friendly tip, you must be registered and signed in to the team discount area of Shopuptowncycles.com to view the Club and Race packages.

Click here for the Club package, requires a 50% min payment.

Click here for the Race package. Limited to those participating in 10 or more races. Requires 50% min payment.

Click here for accessories and a la carte ordering. You can access the Hincapie Sizing Chart here (make sure you are reading sizing for VELOCITY items).

Finally, be sure to find Moseley in the New Year. He has the team discount cards. As always, check out Weeklyrides.com for more weekend ride options.

SATURDAY
930a, Uptown Cycles Winter Bike League. Meet at the front of the shop, 1432 W. Morehead. ‘A’ Group – “Show’n'Go”, 50′ish miles, 17-19mph avg. ‘B’ Group goes “No Drop”, 35 miles, 15-17mph avg. Look for a small group to spin over from Noda at 9a.

SUNDAY
10a, 36th Street Racing Sunday Ride. *Note, bridge at Cal Bost Rd is out. Detour directly to Zion Church Rd from Flowes Store. Group departs 10am from the corner of 36th & Yadkin. 53miles. Group stop at Stallings Road Park. Group stop at corner of Pine Church Rd and Flowes Store Rd. Lead/chase split at Flowes Store Rd, chase group will ride no drop (18-19mph) and sweep the route. Store stop at Camp Stewart Rd & Harrisburg Rd. Sprint at Orr Rd. Pub finish at Growlers Pourhouse for $2.50 Rangers and Fat Tires courtesy New Belgium Brewery.

Please come prepared. Cell phone, food, water, cue sheet, route & pace familiarity, ID, and cash are always good things to have on your person no matter the distance. Cyclists ride at their own risk, roads are not closed for cyclists. We do our best to make sure everyone gets home in one piece, but it can be tough to account for all. The ride is NO GO if it’s raining. Route details below:

12p, Ride To Oblivion. A conversation pace group ride around the inner city (with a pub stop of two for hydration purposes). Start your year the way you want to live your life; with good friends, good food & good drink!START AT COMMON MARKET SOUTHEND – meeting at Noon. Leaving at 1pm, NO exceptions.

Kids,

Here’s to a great holiday weekend. Hope everyone is getting much needed time away from the office, easy riding, and perhaps even squeezing in an adult beverage or two.

Reminder, the 2012 kit order is underway. Yes, we know you don’t like to be rushed. Yes, we know you’re unsure of sizing, and yes, we know it’s the holidays and budgets are tight. NOW BUCKLE UP SALLY AND GET YOUR ORDER IN QUICKLY. Friendly tip, you must be registered and signed in to the team discount area of Shopuptowncycles.com to view the Club and Race packages.

Click here for the Club package, requires a 50% min payment.

Click here for the Race package. Limited to those participating in 10 or more races. Requires 50% min payment.

Click here for accessories and a la carte ordering. You can access the Hincapie Sizing Chart here (make sure you are reading sizing for VELOCITY items).

Finally, be sure to find Moseley. He has the team discount cards. As always, check out Weeklyrides.com for more weekend ride options.

FRIDAY
10a, Show N’ Go. Some of the 36th Street Racing crew will be rolling at 10a from Uptown Cycles. 40-ish miles, winter pace.

SATURDAY
930a, Uptown Cycles Winter Bike League. Meet at the front of the shop, 1432 W. Morehead. ‘A’ Group – “Show’n'Go”, 50′ish miles, 17-19mph avg. ‘B’ Group goes “No Drop”, 35 miles, 15-17mph avg. Look for a small group to spin over from Noda at 9a.

SUNDAY
10a, 36th Street Racing Sunday Ride. FOR THOSE OF YOU RIDING ON CHRISTMAS DAY, OUR PAL “BABY LEGS” ZOLLER WILL BE LEADOUT. Group departs 10am from the corner of 36th & Yadkin. 53miles. Group stop at Stallings Road Park. Group stop at corner of Pine Church Rd and Flowes Store Rd. Lead/chase split at Flowes Store Rd, chase group will ride no drop (18-19mph) and sweep the route. Store stop at Camp Stewart Rd & Harrisburg Rd. Sprint at Orr Rd. Pub finish at Growlers Pourhouse for $2.50 Rangers and Fat Tires courtesy New Belgium Brewery.

Please come prepared. Cell phone, food, water, cue sheet, route & pace familiarity, ID, and cash are always good things to have on your person no matter the distance. Cyclists ride at their own risk, roads are not closed for cyclists. We do our best to make sure everyone gets home in one piece, but it can be tough to account for all. The ride is NO GO if it’s raining. Route details below:

MONDAY
830a, Sugar Gran Fondo! Start 8:30a at Cast Iron Waffles, head up 521 through Park and pick up anyone along that corridor make it up to NoDa at 10:00, do the 36th Street Racing course, and then come back to waffles… for those that start at Cast Iron, you should be able to get 95-100 miles in. Winter Pace of 18.5-19.5 mph.