Chicago Bike Racing: Wednesday notebook

Wednesday notebook

Feb 17
2010

» Registration is open and brisk for Half Acre Cycling’s Gapers Block Criterium Series, this year with two men’s heats and a women’s Cat 3 race. In conjunction with the series, Half Acre has organized a women’s beginner road clinic.
» While you are thinking about Half Acre Cycling and the great things it does for the community, send good vibes to Audrey Thibeau, who recently underwent surgery for a brain tumor.
» The women’s Cat 4 field has sold out at Hillsboro-Roubaix, but a wait list is available. Just 35 spots remain in the Cat 3 field.
» Local racer and former Olympian John Coyle (Wolverine) is on NBC’s production crew in Vancouver. He’s sharing some stories at his blog, including this striking tale of the torch. (Read to the bottom.)
» Why it costs over $10,000 to put on an industrial park crit.
» An interesting range of tests is available at the UIC Human Performance Lab.
» USA Cycling has made available a free “My First Bike Race” online seminar.