YMCA Time Trial Series 2008

Participate in these 20K (12.4 mile) timed events to gauge your fitness level or prepare for the Freeport Triathlon.  Learn about bicycle position, aerodynamics and cycling technique to improve your cycling efficiency.  

Thursdays: May 22, June 19, July 17, August 21.
Warm-ups begin at 6:00pm.  First riders take off at 6:30pm. 
Riders sent off individually, on 60-second intervals.
**Helmets required **

Register at YMCA  (815) 235-9622

$12.00 for each time trial, or
$24.00 for series of 4 time trials

Note: July's TT was shortened to 10 miles

--> May, June, July Results <--

THE SOLUTION TO SOME OF THE
WORLD'S BIGGEST PROBLEMS IS IN YOUR GARAGE
FOR 2 MILES OR LESS
GO BY BIKE

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Wisconsin Trail Passes
are in!
2008 Trail pass fees:
Annual ($20) Daily ($4)
for WI resident or non-resident.
Required for the Badger State trail.

Come in and Ride our
Computrainer:
$10/hr (Call to reserve your time slot)
Find your fitness level and track your progress.
You will be able to record average power, peak power, average speed, peak speed on various courses.

Per RacerMate: "The regular use of CompuTrainer will increase your bike speed by 2 to 4 MPH. This is a bold statement which is backed up by the experiences of over 25,000 triathletes and cyclists of all ages and ability levels over a 20 year period!"

FBC - Rolling 10K TT Course
Fastest times to date in '08
Men
Ron M.(14:49)
Mark W.(15:25)
Dan D.(15:28)
Women
Ann M.(18:22)
Ce F.(20:20)

For ride info and fun!
Check out Dave Fonda's
website/blog
Cycle Upper Left

and

Chain Link Cyclists nfp
http://www.chainlinkcyclists.org/

2008 Illinois law now has three legal improvements for Bicyclists:

• Motorists must leave a minimum of 3 feet when passing a bike.
• Cyclist may "take the lane" (ride further from the curb) where right turns are authorized.
• Cyclist have the option of using a right arm hand signal when turning right.

Ride Safely!
Remember to always wear your helmet!