SUPER CYCLE ROAD SERIES

SUPER CYCLE ROAD SERIES
Supported by - BOLAND CYCLING UNION
and DRAKENSTEIN TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT

CONTACT PERSONS / ORGANISERS:
KEVIN :    078 563 2921
IAN :    083 949 4501
WAYNE :    079 522 9824
GREG :    073 463 1754

12 ROAD EVENTS DURING THE SERIES

ALL CATEGORIES:

• Under 10 / 12 / 14 / 16
• LADIES
• VETS 30 - 39 YEARS
• VETS 40+
• OPEN (JUNIORS, UNDER 23, ELITES)
• ALSO A RECREATIONAL / FUNRIDE SECTION!! 

EVENT 1 OF SUPER CYCLE SERIES:
DATE:    SATURDAY 24 APRIL 2010
VENUE:    FLORIDA FARM STALL, LADY LOCH CIRCUIT -
    On Malmesbury road, R44 / R45 crossing, outside
     Wellington.

EVENT DETAILS:

UNDER 16 & LADIES:    START - 08H00 PAARDEBERG CIRCUIT: APP. 75 KM
UNDER 10, 12, 14:    START - 08H10 PAARDEBERG CIRCUIT: APP. 40 KM
FUNRIDE GROUP    START - 08H20 PAARDEBERG CIRCUIT: APP. 40 KM
VETS 30-39    START - 08H30 LADY LOCH CIRCUIT: 7 LAPS - APP. 92 KM
VETS 40 +    START - 08H40 LADY LOCH CIRCUIT: 6 LAPS - APP. 78 KM
OPEN:    START - 12H00 LADY LOCH CIRCUIT: 9 LAPS - APP. 117 KM
JUNIORS / U23 /ELITES

Training for the King of the Mountain

Lekker training this morning

BEN Red Hill Charity Challenge

Dear all

BEN is hosting an event on 23 May – have a look at http://www.benbikes.org.za/charitychallenge/index.php for information, registration, and sponsoring a cyclist. This will be a tough endurance event, 11 hours of a hilly Redhill to Cape Point circuit, sunrise to sunset. The proceeds of all sponsorship goes to BEN for bicycles and training of previously disadvantaged school kids so they can better access school, home and be more independent. We are hoping to sign up 100-150 cyclists for the day, and to raise R500.000 which will bring an enormous amount of bicycles and training to many new communities. I am hereby appealing to you all to spread this information as widely as you can to you network of friends and contacts.

Regards

Andrew

Andrew M Wheeldon
PhD student (UCT, SA) MSc (Leicester, UK)
BEN Director; www.benbikes.org.za
I-CE Partner; www.cycling.nl
email: andrew@benbikes.org.za
+27 825989178 (cell/mob); +27 217884174 (w)
30 Eastlake Drive, Marina da Gama, Cape 7945
skype: andrew.murray.wheeldon

Wannabee King of the Mountain

WANNABEE KING OF THE MOUNTAIN
When: Saturday 1st of May
Where: Steenbras Dam Road
Stats: 3.40km long
260m climbing
7.7% average gradient
Rules: Handicap race based on weight (bike included), gender and age. Everyone has a chance to win!
How: All coming together at our normal meeting point (Waterstone village) for the weight session with bike. Then we leave for a warm-up ride to the bottom of the Steenbras Dam road. There we start with 30sec interval. After the race we cycle back for coffee and final results.
Fees: Registered wannabees wearing wannabee cycling top FREE
Registered wannabees not wearing wannabee cycling top R5
Others R10

Gravity Watts

The formula for Gravity is: Watts_to_overcome_gravity = 9.81 x P x %slope x V. Where Cslope is a coefficient, P is your weight, and V is your speed on the road. The faster you go, the more you weigh, and the steeper the slope, the more power is required to take you up the hill.

Friction Watts

The formula for Friction is: Watts_to_overcome_friction = 0.1 x V x P
When the velocity V is measured in meters/second and the weight P is measured in kilos, for a decent quality bike, with well-inflated racing tires on a smooth road, the metric Cfriction is said to be about 0.1.

Wind Resistence Watts

The formula for Wind Resistance is: W_to_overcome_air_resistance = Cair x (V + Vwind)^2 x V. If there is no wind, it is simply: Cair x V^3.

For the metric system, Cair ranges from perhaps 0.8 for a city bike without baggage or a hybrid with baggage, to .7 for a mountain bike or loaded touring bike to perhaps 0.45 for a hybrid or upper position on a racing bicycle without baggage, to as low as 0.36 for full racing position on a conventional racing bike.

Overall Watts Formula

Wrider = Cfriction x V x P + Cair x (V + Vwind)^2 x V+ Cslope x P x Slope% x V + acceleration

More details on http://www.mayq.com/Best_european_trips/Cycling_speed_math.htm

Hello to all the Wannabees

Had our meeting last night. Sure is great to work with such dedicated committee members.

Main items of importance are that we will have bimonthly mountain bike rides during the winter. We are planning one formal ride for the more technical able riders and one ride for the riders who prefer the rolling hills type rides. In that way we can hopefully accommodate most of the riders. Thanks to Ralph Rudd and Clayton Hindle for sorting this out.

Our BUZZ will persist but will probably become part of the new WEBSITE. Between Michel de Clippel and Deon van Zijl they will setup a website which should be set up by the end of June

Club membership now at 150 members with over a 1000 hits per month on the BLOG

We will be ordering 30 winter tops as per photo on the BLOG. Make sure you get one of the first. They will be available from Pieter Schoeman or from Helderberg Cycle world

The BASIN MOUNTAINBIKE CLUB has made a good offer to interested Wannabee members. You can join their club for R500 per year and ride as many times as you want in Lourensford during their weekend rides, or you can as a Wannabee member pay a discounted price of R20 per ride ( R40 for non-members) without joining their club. This is of course subject to the normal procedure of pre booking at Cycle Addiction and the availability of space. Please contact Malan for the details. Thank you to their team for accommodating our members in such a way

The main event for May will be the HILLCLIMB on the 1st of May. Details on the BLOG.
As you will see, due to the handicapping system any and everyone will have a chance to win. Even the chairman due to his age and extra weight. So do not miss this event. Non club members can for R20 also participate. Prizes and trophies for diferent categories will be handed out.


If anyone has a small prize to donate, please contact our organiser Michel through the club’s or my e-mail address.

Then the usual reminders

PLEASE NOTE

Winter start times. LSD rides on weekends will start at 07h00


AN URGENT APPEAL ONCE AGAIN TO MAKE SURE THAT YOUR M/AID DETAILS AND ICE CONTACT DETAILS ARE IN YOUR SADDLE BAG AND ON YOUR CELL

MEMBERSHIP

Please remember to renew your 2010 membership. Contact Charles at charlesnesbitt@woolworths.co.za

Please put the blog address on your computer as a hotspot
http://www.wanna-b-team.blogspot.com/

Our official e-mail address is wannabteam@gmail.com

Yours in cycling

Danie Morkel
0845133246
morkelwade@telkomsa.net

Wannabee King of the Mountain 1st of May

more info

Did you order your Wannabee Winter Shirt/Top

Wannabee winter shirt  in a winter polyester honeycomb (+/- R300)

Call Pieter Schoeman on his cell 0826580905 or

order from Cycle Addiction or Helderberg Cycle World or

sent email to wannabteam@gmail.com

SPORT NUTRITION WORKSHOPS

The Stellenbosch University Sport Performance Institute (SUSPI)

IAN CRAIG
MSc Exercise Physiology
BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner (NLPPrac)

Ian Craig is an exercise scientist, nutritional therapist and NLP practitioner. He initially qualified as an Exercise Physiologist (MSc) and Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), a knowledge-base that he applied into his own middle-distance running career plus the care of his Personal Training clients. Ian's current focus of Nutritional Therapy (BSc) allows him to address the larger picture of health, with considerations such weight management, digestive health, blood sugar regulation, stress, fatigue and sporting performance. He runs three nutrition & exercise clinics in Cape Town, regular workshops on stress, corporate wellness and sports nutrition, plus is a columnist for the 'SA Squash', 'Go Multi' and 'Bolander' publications. Additionally, Ian writes and presents internationally on the new concept of 'Functional Sports Nutrition'.

Sport Nutrition; An Introduction to the series – Module 1 Code: NUT	An introduction to the concepts of 'Functional Sports Nutrition'. Food as a source of health plus athletic performance. 14 April 18:00 – 21:30
Sport Nutrition Workshops Weight Management – Module 2 Code: NUT1A	Weight loss, weight gain and weight category sports. Strategies to lose weight, gain weight and to 'make weight'. 21 April 18:00 – 21:30
Sport Nutrition workshop: Overtraining and Stress – Module 3 Code: NUT1B	Understanding the connection between overtraining and adrenal fatigue. Using lifestyle and diet to strike a balance. 27 April 18:00 – 21:30
Sport Nutrition workshop: Digestion and Detoxification – Mod 4 Code: NUT1C	Digestion and Detoxification - the cornerstones of health in athletes: Strategies to optimize their function. 28 April 18:00 – 21:30
Sport Nutrition workshop: Nutrient Timing – Module 5 Code: NUT1D	What to eat & drink before, during and after training and competition to optimize performance gains. 4 May 18:00 – 21:30
Sport Nutrition workshop: Injury Rehab – Module 6 Code: NUT1E	Control of inflammation plus optimization of the body's environment for regeneration of muscles, joints and bones. 5 May 18:00 – 21:30

PRICE STRUCTURE:
All modules are R250 for students and R275 for members of the Public.
PLEASE NOTE:
Total cost for 6 Modules:
R1500 (student)
R1650 (public)
If you commit to three modules in advance:
R650 (student)
R700 (public)
If you commit to six modules in advance:
R1350 (student)
R1485 (public)
ENQUIRIES: ANNATJIE GOEDHALS
Tel: 021 808 9210
Email: learning@sun.ac.za

DIRTOPIA MTB FESTIVAL

EXCITING DIRTOPIA MOUNTAIN BIKE FESTIVAL JUST AROUND THE CORNER

The action-packed Dirtopia Mountain Bike Festival will return to Tarentaalkraal Campsite (Greyton) from 30 April 2010 to 02 May 2010 in celebration of its 10^th anniversary!
The Dirtopia Mountain Bike Festival is a family event and offers an array of activities such as a skills clinic, dirt jumping, funrides, downhill, hillclimb, a spectacular night ride, night dual and the much anticipated bicycle polo tournament. Children can look forward to loads of fun in the Spur activities area.
Take of work for the Friday to enjoy the celebration of mountain biking for the whole weekend.
Skills Clinic: Do not miss Hannele Steyn Kotze's mountain bike workshop on Friday, 30 April 2010 at 14h00. The cost is R250 per person and is open to male and female riders. Topics that will be focused on include dealing with basic technical skills, bicycle maintenance, nutrition and more. Feel free to ask this South African mountain bike legend as many questions as possible, just remember to bring your gear i.e. bike, helmet, gloves, water-bottle etc and a notebook.
The Dirtopia Enduro on Saturday morning, is a treat for riders that want to see more of this beautiful area. The entertainment at the Freeride, Dirt Jumping, Night Dual etc. afterwards is a must-see. Then Sunday morning riders can experience more of the fantastic singletrack during the second funride of the weekend. According to Darryn Stow, a well-known face in the South African FreeRiding circles, the Dirtopia Mountain Bike Festival is most certainly a highlight on the MTB calendar – especially for adrenaline seeking freeriders. Darryn started BMX racing at the age of 3 and will be competing in the BMX World Championships to be hosted in Pietermaritzburg in July. He was introduced to freeriding at the 2006 Dirtopia Mountain Bike Festival - and has been competing ever since."I've always enjoyed freeriding, but unfortunately there aren't that many competitions in South Africa, which is why I don't miss a Dirtopia event. I just love the adrenaline and the challenge. Each year the jumps get bigger and the drops get higher, which means there is always a challenge and something to be scared of. Freeriding requires a lot of bike skill and you definitely need to be brave and confident in your own abilities. Although it is an amazing sport, it can also be dangerous. My advise to beginners is to start small and build your way up to bigger jumps and drops. No other event comes close to Dirtopia Mountain Bike Festival. There is such a great vibe as everyone is there to have fun and ride there bikes. Meurant, Arina and the rest of the crew do such an amazing job every year, people can't wait to go back," says Stow.

Runnersare also invited to join in the fun by taking on the Tsiba Education Trail Run presented by New Balance on Sunday, 02 May 2010. The race will start at 10h30 and the entry fee is R50 per entrant. Proceeds will go to the Tsiba Education Fund.

Pre-Enter and Save: Entries for the 2010 Dirtopia Mountain Bike Festival are now open!

Don't miss this action-packed extravaganza that promises to be endless fun for the entire family! Cost will be from R50 per event or R475 for a DirtPass (AMArider members pay only R425, while children under 16 pay R375). A DirtPass is for pre-entries only and includes a t-shirt, camping and events for the entire 3-day weekend! For more information and pre-entries, visit www.dirtopia.co.za, email theteam@dirtopia.co.za or call the Dirtopia Trail Centre on 021 884 – 4752.

AMARIDER 100MILER MTB

MEDIA RELEASE                             APRIL 2010        

ENTRIES OPEN FOR THE AMARIDER 100MILER ULTRA MARATHON

Entries for the second adrenaline pumping AMArider 100Miler Ultra marathon, which will start and finish in Malmesbury in the Swartland, are now open.

Keen cyclists can prepare for an exhilarating challenge as they tackle the electrifying 160km route which has been developed with the co-operation of local farmers and landowners, who gave permission for the organisers and cyclists to have access to their properties. The awe-inspiring race will be divided into three sections of approximately 55km with two compulsory timing checkpoints creating perfect vantage points for spectators and supporters.

DATE:    Saturday, 22 May 2010

TIME:        07h15

VENUE:     Malmesbury

DISTANCE:    160km

Competitors can enter individually or in 4-member teams. To make the event even more exciting, the first 4-member team to have all its members across the finish line will be awarded the Fundamental Finishers prize of R5 000.

According to event organiser Meurant Botha, this type of support from landowners forms the foundation of Amarider, which endeavours to bring new routes to riders and new riders to existing routes.

Enter Now: Only pre-entries will be accepted and entries are limited.

For more information on the AMArider 100miler visit www.amarider.co.za or phone (021) 884 – 4752 or email info@amarider.co.za