WWK 2007 Likely Starting March 14

With the four week extension of daylight savings time in 2007, we spring forward on March 11, so expect to start the weekly WWK races on March 14, about two weeks earlier than usual. Time to get fit!

Here are the details for the WWK Training Race:

Schedule: Race occurs every Wednesday through September. Everyone welcome.* (Dependent on weather, although even with rain some riders still show up.)

Location: Race loop is Northeast of Urbana (click map for larger image). You can drive from U-C by taking 150 E to Mayview and then North out of Mayview. See blue route on map for further details. Course is approx 4 mi square denoted in red on the map.

Parking: Park at the Southwest corner of the course on the North side of the road (labelled 'park' on map). The landowner at that location allows us to park, but please don't park across the drainage ditch as that erodes the ditch.

Start Time: Rollout is 5:15PM with one warmup lap. Everyone races together. You can jump in with no penalty if you join the field at the end of the warmup lap.

Race Length: Race will be 4-5 laps Spring early season, longer during Summer 5-7 laps. (If you want more mileage, consider riding out and back. Course is approximately 14 miles from Urbana-Champaign.)

Rules: If you get dropped, you can roll until the field comes around again or backtrack to meet them. If you get dropped, please stay out of the breaks and stay out of the sprint. Riders are here to 'train' so interfering with their effort to stay at the front is inconsiderate. If you are just sitting on, please call it so you don't fracture the group. If you have a 'mechanical' or flat, fix it and get back in when the field comes around again.

Suggestions for New Riders: If you are new to the race, expect the speed to pick up quickly at some point. If you get dropped from the front group, find others to ride with and form a chase group. You should be there for 'training' so make the most of the situation, even if it's not going your way. Even the pros finish off the back sometimes.

* This race is not explicitly organized by anyone and participation is voluntary. We take no responsibility for any personal injury from participation.

Mini Training Camp on March 11-12

To make the Training Camp experience available to as many teammembers as possible we are planning a 'Mini' Training Camp on the weekend of March 11 & 12, 2006. This is will be be held in Champaign and offers a chance for riders to get in some long miles at a comfortable pace in preparation for the full camp on March 24-27. If you have never done a 100+ mile ride, here's an opportunity.

Tentative plans are as follows (please check back on details):

Ride date #1: Saturday March 11 - 100+ miles, route depends on winds; comfortable pace. (Optional short loop of 60-70 miles)

Ride date #2: Sunday March 12 - 60+ miles, route depends on winds; may ride organized moderate pace line at times.

Ride time: 9:00AM (both days)

Ride location: IMPE (both days)

Notes: Ride time grace period of 10 minutes. Generally, we won't ride if the roads are icy but otherwise is up to you to decide if you are comfortable with weather conditions (i.e., rain, wind).

Team Meeting: Wed 2/8 @ 8PM

C-U Racing Spring Organizational Meeting: team plans, new members, team kit and other items. Current members should attend. Those interested in joining the team are welcome.

Meeting date: Wed, February 8 2006

Meeting time: 8PM

Meeting location: Tom's House - 805 Hessel, Champaign Map

See you there!

February Team Ride

Thanks to all that showed up on a soggy January 28 for our first team ride of 2006.

Another team ride is scheduled for Saturday February 25, 2006. This is will be a 'base' ride to get in some solid miles without a hammerfest (hopefully). Probably 2-4 hours depending on weather and turnout.

Come out and get involved in team riding for 2006. This is a good chance for those interested in joining the team to meet riders.

Ride date: Saturday February 25, 2006

Ride time: 11:00AM

Ride location: IMPE

Notes: Ride time grace period of 10 minutes. Generally, we won't ride if the roads are icy but otherwise is up to you to decide if you are comfortable with weather conditions (i.e., rain, wind).

Spring Training Camp Update

For those attending the 2006 C-U Racing Spring Training Camp, Josh Ballard will be sending out a more detailed info packet within a week or two.  The cost for the cabin and breakfast each day comes to $85.00 each.

Details: The dates have been set for March 24-27. The camp will occur in southern Illinois on a 4-day structured schedule. The riding will work out to roughly 275 miles total, with some shorter days oriented toward climbing and one long day of 100+ miles.

Contact Rich Castle for more details.

January Team Ride

A team ride is scheduled for Saturday January 28, 2006. This is will be a 'base' ride to get in some solid miles without a hammerfest (hopefully). Probably 2-3 hours. Come out and get involved in team riding for 2006. Also a good chance for those interested in joining the team to meet riders.

Ride date: Saturday January 28, 2006

Ride time: 11:00AM

Ride location: IMPE

Notes: Ride time grace period of 10 minutes. Generally, we won't ride if the roads are icy.

Spring Training Camp Dates Set

The 2006 edition of the C-U Racing Spring Training Camp is currently in the planning stage. The dates have been set for March 24-27. The camp will occur in southern Illinois on a 4 day structured schedule. The riding will work out to roughly 65 miles per day with some shorter days oriented toward climbing and one long day, likely 100+ miles. Costs are undetermined but group lodging will be included. Contact Rich Castle for more details.