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.