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Seizure Head Slog
Fest
JULY 25th ~ 9:00 AM ~ Furman
University This 1st annual Caesars Head ride is designed for
cyclists who don't think they can't slog it up to Caesars Head but really can!
We will help you get to the top with friendly encouragement, strategic breaks,
and a SAG vehicle. Best of all, this is a another FREE event sponsored by the
Greenville Spinners. You don't want to miss this one. We start in the Timmons
Arena parking area at Furman University and head out toward Dacusville,
then Pumpkintown. Our first climb is the infamous Asbury Hill, before we turn
onto Hwy 276 to slog on up to Caesars Head. Suggested lunch is at the Mountain
House Restaurant just before the park. We return through Marietta
then Travelers Rest before arriving back at Furman. Seizure
noun
1 : the act or an instance of seizing or the condition of
being seized.
2 : a sudden attack, spasm, or convulsion, as in epilepsy or
another disorder.
3 : a sudden onset or sensation of feeling or
emotion.
Slog
verb
2 :
to plod (one's way) perseveringly especially against difficulty
intransitive verb 1 :
to plod heavily : tramp <slogged through the snow>
2 :
to work hard and steadily : plug
— slog·ger
noun
Festival
noun
1 : An occasion for feasting or celebration,
especially a day or time of religious significance that recurs at regular
intervals.
2 : An often regularly recurring program of
cultural performances, exhibitions, or competitions: a film festival.
3 : Revelry; conviviality.
Who: Any
Interested Cyclist. Designed for intermediate and
higher skilled riders due to length and difficult climbing
What: Seizures Head Slog Fest
Approx. 60 miles total distance
When:
Sat. July 25, 2009 9:00 AM
Where: Furman
University Timmons Arena
Parking Lot (see below).
Restrooms located in the stadium home side concourse
Why: To
fully understand the word SLOG
This ride is now sponsored by the
Greenville Spinners. To officially participate you must agree to wear a
helmet, follow all rules of the road and sign a waiver provided at the start.
There is no cost to participate. If you find you enjoy rides like this
show your support through membership in the Greenville Spinners. Even though
we plan to have a sag vehicle, some refreshments at a break and a
designated lunch spot please prepare for the ride as if it was self-supported
(i.e. carry snacks, tubes, patch kit, tools etc.). Questions? Contact Ken
Drescher at kdresch@aol.com
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Due to the size of our groups and the need to maintain our average group speeds , we are adding a new group this week 05/19. We have many that want to graduate from the "C4" to "C3" group but are finding the transition difficult. I hope that this new group structure will help the transition.
It is important that you respect the group average speeds advertised for the group that you join. If you have the "need for speed" join the next fastest group next week do not push your group to go faster!! The ride leader sets the pace for the group, please follow the leader.
We do need "C" ride leaders/sweeper for every week , PLEASE Volunteer for next Tuesday @ 6PM.
Ride Info-
"A" & "B" Perimeter Rd. ride led by Steve Baker (Race Focused, High Speed-Police escorted around Perimeter Rd 7.2 mile loop), be ready to not only rock but roll with these groups. Average speeds are 20+++MPH
"C"Country Group Rides-
Group # Distance Speed
"C1a" 32 miles 20MPH +++ Hammer Heads Non-Group Ride
"C1b" 32 miles 19+
"C2a" 32 miles 18-19MPH
"C2b" 32 miles 17-18MPH
"C3a" 32 Miles 16-17MPH
"C3b" 32 Miles 15-16MPH
"C4" 24 miles 12-14MPH (no one left behind with Sweeper)
Ride leaders set the pace, assimilate new cyclists to the Donaldson experience, and assure the rules of the road are conveyed to all in the group. We want to ensure all feel welcome and included in our activities. We are seeing new folks weekly and having a primary contact within the groups has helped to ease their transition from a "Newbie" to a "Regular".
Please volunteer to be a ride leader at Donaldson Center Tuesday nights. You make this ride a success.
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The New 2009 Donaldson Jersey is here !
The wait is over - now you can order your Donaldson Center 2009 Jersey. Download the following Donaldson Jersey 2009 and fill out the form. We will have trial sizes of the jersey out and the Greenville Spinners Tent on Tuesday nights for you to try on for fit. Drop off your order form there and be one of the first to get your new Limited Edition Jersey to celebrate our Tuesday night rides.
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ICAR Family Fun Ride - "...it was fun to see so many folks and so many kids"
"Thanks for putting it together. I was there tonight with 3 "new" riders. A couple of fat "50" something guys; a skinny dude and his young grasshopper, and we had a blast. I do Donaldson Center and enjoy it a lot, but ICAR is a great alternative for folks just getting into riding with others and it was fun to see so many folks and so many kids."
We'll be back
Barry Wyatt
Mar 10, 2009
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ICAR Family Fun Ride - April 21
We had a great showing of 32 people for our first Family Fun Ride. Bring your family to the ride every first and third Tuesday of the month at 6pm at Whole Foods Market. All types of bikes and riders welcome. It is free and open to the public. This is a VERY relaxing social ride around ICAR.
Remember, ICAR has bike lanes, very little traffic and the chance to ride with me and my 9 year old daughter. ALL bikes are welcome. Cruisers, road bikes, mountain bikes, etc. All we require is that you have a helmet. This is a great opportunity to come out and have fun riding, learning about your bike, meeting other great people and getting some fantastic exercise! We will be meeting at the parking garage at 6:00. No rush to roll out so come and enjoy an evening on two wheels.
Duke Spinelli
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Donaldson - "Amazing"
"Yahoo!!! I rode for my first time at Donaldson last night in Group 4. It was amazing! I loved every minute of it. Yes, I fell, standing still at a stop sign and thought I wouldn't make a hill or
two but it was a great experience overall.
Thanks to Jean and Danielle and everyone else in Group 4 who were so encouraging and patient. Wish I could take all those "great job", "keep it up", "go girl" s and put them in my pocket to use throughout the week.
What a great organization to be a part of......thanks to all of you who make it possible!"
Mary Pitts
Wed Mar 25, 2009
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Lights for Life
The Spinners (provided funding, manpower, and promotion - even a bike by Larry Smith) along with help from Carolina Triathlon and Upstate Bike & Skate provided 38 lights to those that needed them most at the Triune
Center, The Salvation Army and Project Host Kitchen.
"Michelle, Thank you again for taking the time to help keep the bikes for our clients safe on the road. I am so impressed with the spirit of your group and your willingness to make a difference. We appreciate all that your association is doing to better life experience for the Greenville community as a whole. Take care"
Jim Abbott Salavation Army
A few clients bike's with bright flashers recently applied by the "Lights for Life" squad of the Greenville Spinners headed by Michelle James.
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Greenville Spinners 2009 Race Team
Greenville Spinners Racing is a USCF sanctioned cycling team that is open to all Greenville Spinners who want to race their bikes. All ages and abilities are welcome. To race as a Spinner you simply join the Club, identify yourself as a member of Greenville Spinners Racing on your racing license, and race in the current team jersey.
Greenville Spinners Racing consists of Cat 5, Cat 4, Cat 3 and Masters racers. We travel throughout South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia to participate in USCF sanctioned road, mountain and cyclocross races.
Benefits of racing as a Spinner include: (1) association with like minded teammates with which to train, travel and RACE, (2) sponsorship perks (varies from year to year), and (3) partial reimbursement of entry fees (subject to funding).
The team is in the process of finalizing sponsorships and kit design for 2009. The 2009 team clothing order will be placed in the next few weeks.
If you are interested in racing as a Spinner in 2009 (or learning more) , contact Bo Campbell (bcampbell@hortonlawfirm.net) or Randy Hutchison (rhutchis@gmail.com).
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