We've got some news coverage collecting so here's a list that we'll update with 2010 coverage!
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Thank you!!! And a few results...
Thanks again to everyone who came out last Saturday to ride around some of the best roads and trails that the East Bay has to offer. 86 riders signed up this year! And special thanks to the sponsors, checkpoint workers and others that came through and made the second East Bay Alley CX event a success. Check out the links below for some photos of the event:
Plattyjo's Flickr
HotMark's Flickr
J. Suzuki's Flickr
We're already thinking about our next event (maybe this summer???). Stay tuned. For now, check out some of the top finishers from the ride:
Men (completed all checkpoints)
1. Johnsten
2. Matthias (singlespeed)
3. Kea (singlespeed)
4. Krishna
5. Dayton
6. Fred
7. Thomas H.
8. Blake
9. Bobo Clown (Austin)
10. Peter D.
Women (completed all checkpoints, first place tie determined by mean round of rock/paper/scissors)
1/2. Kathleen
1/2. Kelly C.
3. Celeste
4. Carol (singlespeed)
5. Kelly B
King/Queen of the Mountain (ie. Tunnel Road)
Walton and Kathleen
Klunker
1. Carol (old singlespeed Peugeot road bike with slicks)
2. Justin ('88 Rock Combo)
Plattyjo's Flickr
HotMark's Flickr
J. Suzuki's Flickr
We're already thinking about our next event (maybe this summer???). Stay tuned. For now, check out some of the top finishers from the ride:
Men (completed all checkpoints)
1. Johnsten
2. Matthias (singlespeed)
3. Kea (singlespeed)
4. Krishna
5. Dayton
6. Fred
7. Thomas H.
8. Blake
9. Bobo Clown (Austin)
10. Peter D.
Women (completed all checkpoints, first place tie determined by mean round of rock/paper/scissors)
1/2. Kathleen
1/2. Kelly C.
3. Celeste
4. Carol (singlespeed)
5. Kelly B
King/Queen of the Mountain (ie. Tunnel Road)
Walton and Kathleen
Klunker
1. Carol (old singlespeed Peugeot road bike with slicks)
2. Justin ('88 Rock Combo)
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Pump up the tyres. And get ready for a muddy good time.
Things are coming together for Saturday.
As a reminder, registration will open at 11:30 at the northwestern corner of Lake Temescal. $5 signs you up for the ride, gets you a map of the route, and food and refreshments at the end of the ride.
The ride will promptly being at 12.30 sharp. The speediest riders will probably complete the course in a little over 2 hours. The after party will be held at the starting location in Lake Temescal.
The course is approximately 25 miles and roughly 50/50 road and dirt. All dirt trails are "legal" and allow cyclists. However, on some trails riders will be sharing space with hikers and dogs. Please be considerate when passing. As mentioned below, the East Bay is very hilly, and this ride is no exception. There will be steep paved climbs, downhill dirt descents, gradual dirt climbs and other conditions. Choose a bike that you will have fun on and will get you through the course safely. Keep in mind that we've had a bit of rain the last two days. Conditions will likely be muddy.
What to bring?
Layers, water, and tools - including a spare tube, patch kit, mini-pump and multi-tool. If you want to bring a bag with a change of clothes, there will be a bag check at registration. Maybe a snack or two.
What are the prize categories?
While we hope people turn out for the ride with the intent to have fun, there will be prizes for top finishers. Categories will include: 1st Overall (male and female), 1st Fixed/Singlespeed, 1st Klunker (loosely defined) and Lanterne Rouge (DFL). Depending on how things play out, other categories may be added last minute. Anyone that jeopardizes the health and safety of other riders will be DQ'd.
I guess that's all you need to know. Ride safe and we'll see you Saturday!!
As a reminder, registration will open at 11:30 at the northwestern corner of Lake Temescal. $5 signs you up for the ride, gets you a map of the route, and food and refreshments at the end of the ride.
The ride will promptly being at 12.30 sharp. The speediest riders will probably complete the course in a little over 2 hours. The after party will be held at the starting location in Lake Temescal.
The course is approximately 25 miles and roughly 50/50 road and dirt. All dirt trails are "legal" and allow cyclists. However, on some trails riders will be sharing space with hikers and dogs. Please be considerate when passing. As mentioned below, the East Bay is very hilly, and this ride is no exception. There will be steep paved climbs, downhill dirt descents, gradual dirt climbs and other conditions. Choose a bike that you will have fun on and will get you through the course safely. Keep in mind that we've had a bit of rain the last two days. Conditions will likely be muddy.
What to bring?
Layers, water, and tools - including a spare tube, patch kit, mini-pump and multi-tool. If you want to bring a bag with a change of clothes, there will be a bag check at registration. Maybe a snack or two.
What are the prize categories?
While we hope people turn out for the ride with the intent to have fun, there will be prizes for top finishers. Categories will include: 1st Overall (male and female), 1st Fixed/Singlespeed, 1st Klunker (loosely defined) and Lanterne Rouge (DFL). Depending on how things play out, other categories may be added last minute. Anyone that jeopardizes the health and safety of other riders will be DQ'd.
I guess that's all you need to know. Ride safe and we'll see you Saturday!!
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Support Your Local Businesses!
We just wanted to give folks a heads up on the sponsors coming through this year to support the event. Local favorites and previous event sponsors Box Dog Bikes, Chuey Brand, and De La Paz Coffee, as well as new sponsors Boozely's Pickles, Mountain Hardwear, and 'Stache Bags are all pitching in to make the event even better than last year. Thank you sponsors!
Monday, February 15, 2010
Best way from BART
Just thought we'd give you guys a ProTip with the safest/best route from Rockridge Bart to the race start.
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- North on College (towards Trader Joe's/UC Berkeley).
- Right onto Chabot.
- Right on Golden Gate Ave (this is where you go under the freeway).
- Sharp left up Golden Gate Way will get you up to Broadway.
- Stay on Broadway until you see the park on your right. Second driveway to the park is probably best.
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Monday, January 25, 2010
upDATE: March 6, 2010
We've changed the date to buy a little more time. Hope for nicer and warmer weather. More time to bake up some goodies for the afterparty, et al. We're are also working on a some more sponsors and will update you guys soon!
"there is no way in hell I'm missing it. I loved the event last year!" - the guy who puts on the amazing soil saloons thinks that Evans event is the epitome of men and women on wheels exploring the limits of hill, dell, and beerbottle.
"I highly recommend this event. Was super fun last year" - Sasha, racer from Sheila Moon's Boyfriends & Girlfriends cyclocross/MTB team; read his ride report from last years event here
"there is no way in hell I'm missing it. I loved the event last year!" - the guy who puts on the amazing soil saloons thinks that Evans event is the epitome of men and women on wheels exploring the limits of hill, dell, and beerbottle.
"I highly recommend this event. Was super fun last year" - Sasha, racer from Sheila Moon's Boyfriends & Girlfriends cyclocross/MTB team; read his ride report from last years event here
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Saturday, February March 6, 2010!!
Start & Finish @ Lake Temescal
more details to follow. get ready to get rad.
more details to follow. get ready to get rad.
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