Thanks to everyone that showed up to the Will Drink For Toys charity event at Dolce Vita yesterday. Great time, and there seemed to be a nice stack of toys and bike parts for the kids. A few housekeeping items:

-For those of you in the Fall session, Uptown Cycles Winter Computrainer Classes are open for registration. Make sure you sign up now – the spots will go fast.

-2012 Kit orders will go live very soon. Due to the time crunch, we will need everyone to place their order quickly. Make sure to keep an eye on your inbox for the go ahead. $125 for the club package, $300 for race team. At large members will order on an item by item basis. Once again we will utilize shopuptowncycles.com to fulfill the order.

-Now that winter has decided to finally show up, we are moving the Sunday ride to a 10a start for the remainder of the cold weather season. Please spread the word.

As always, check out Weeklyrides.com for more ride options.

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.

2p, Carl’s Alley Cat. “In memory of Edward “Carl” Hedrick who was killed by a hit-and-run driver earlier this year. The driver was never apprehended but Carl’s memory lives on. Much thanks to CABA board member Keith Sorensen and others for making this event happen and to those businesses and individuals who are listed as sponsors.”

WHERE: The Common Market – 1515 s. Tryon / South End
WHEN: Saturday, December 10 – registration begins at 12:30.
COST: $5.00

SUNDAY
10a, 36th Street Racing Sunday Ride. *NEW TIME. 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: