Hennie Kuiper at '79 TdF. Via Hennie Kuiper Flickr

Hope everyone has recovered from the first week of computrainer sessions at Uptown Cycles. I’m sure Farina’s voice is hoarse – she got way too much of a kick out of the torture. Congrats to David “The Flying Scotsman” Hay for putting on a show Thursday night. From Z’s live reporting, it sounds like someone is the new king of the “Watts Per Kilogram” club. The sad news is, only Dave and Malcolm know what a kilogram even is.

Lots going on this weekend, and seems the cold has decided to retreat a bit. Check out our friends at Weekly Rides for additional options. Don’t forget to check your inbox for information on the current team deal via Shopuptowncycles.com. Deadline for orders is Sunday afternoon.

SATURDAY
7a, Saluda Grade. Dave “Haggis” Hay is rolling via Columbus, NC to Saluda and back. 50mi +/-. Hit Dave directly if you want to suffer on his wheel.

9a, Race Squad Training. Meet at Dolce Vita. 3.5hrs, 2 up paceline with pulls being no longer than 10 min. 2 x 20 min tempo sessions.

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.

SUNDAY
9a, Big Stampede. Bike swap and expo. “Features 25,000 square feet of manufacturers, retailers, clubs/teams, and individuals buying, selling, and swapping new and used cycling and triathlon equipment. A place to sell your old gear, and buy or swap for new gear.” Charlotte Motor Speedway 9a-3p. Get there early!

9a, 36th Street Racing Sunday Ride. Group departs 9am 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: