2010 Over the Hump Race Schedule:
2010’s 12 Race Series begins Tuesdays on
May 25, 2010 @ 6:00pm

1st 6 races
Tuesday, May 25
Tuesday, June 1
Tuesday, June 8
Tuesday, June 15
Tuesday, June 22
Tuesday, June 29

2nd 6 Races
Tuesday, July 27
Tuesday, August 3
Tuesday, August 10
Tuesday, August 17
Tuesday, August 24
Tuesday, August 31

Over the Hump is back after a sold out season of Mountain Bike Racing at Irvine Lake in 2009. OTH is a fun, cross-country mountain bike race for everyone. Race course has been designed to challenge all levels of riders, and give you a great place to experience the fun and excitement of mountain bike racing. Our beautiful course offers a variety of scenic terrain with views of Irvine Lake and Santa Ana Mountain Range. Ride through the pine trees above the lake to single track along the cottonwoods. Easily accessible after work from all over Orange County.

Register & more info at: http://overthehumpseries.com

Twitter: http://twitter.com/overthehumpmtb

ROCK N’ ROAD GOES TO WASHINGTON D.C.
by Greg De La Paz

I was in the nation’s capital for the National Bike Summit 2010 in the beginning of March. Over 700 bicycle advocates from all walks of life attended the National Bike Summit. The goal of the summit was to increase federal funding for alternative transportation projects; bike lanes, complete streets, and safe routes to schools. However, let’s not forget the fun stuff, we also advocated for additional funding for urban revitalization which would allow for more green belts, open space parks, and wilderness areas.

So you ask how does this all work, well I was asking myself the exact same thing. It appears you just need to ask for what you want. Basically, the issue is we (public) just don’t ask for what we want from our representatives in government. I met with the aids of the majority of the Orange County Congressional Representatives and it seems they are willing to listen. Not that you always get what you want but you can be heard. For our political system to work we need to participate, not just vote and go home, heck some of us don’t even vote.

So here are some of the specific things you can do to help our cause’s progress to the next level. Call and write your congressman or congresswoman and be specific about what you want. Educate yourself about the bills you are asking them to vote on. Follow up on your initial request and be persistent until you get an answer. I was informed that it takes around 25 requests from their constituents (you!) on a specific item, before it starts to peak the congressional representative’s curiosity. So this means we need to do our part so get your friends involved! Make it a group activity have fun. If you aren’t sure who your representative is look on the web at house.gov to find out. Also go to congress.gov and senate.gov to find more information on the specific bills that interest you that you want passed.

Here are the bills the cycling community currently needs to get passed:
· H.R. 4722
· H.R. 1443
· H.R. 4021
· H.R. 3743
· S. 2747

Do some research and educate yourself on the subjects that can make a difference for us all. So jump in and speak up and make yourself heard, let your representative hear what is important to you.

Till next time,
Greg De La Paz

For those of you wanting more information drop me a line at greg@rocknroadcyclery.net.

Cycling celebrities Ned Overend and Todd Wells are coming to Rock N Road Irvine for a one night only get-together.

Have you ever dreamed about asking Ned Overend about his induction into the United States Bicycling Hall of Fame? Or finding out why his nick name is “The Lung”? Maybe you would like to find out how Todd Wells won all those national championships?

Well on March 25th at Rock n Road Cyclery all your dreams can come true.

At 7:30pm Todd Wells and Ned Overend will be at RNR for an informal Q&A.

If you would like to RSVP visit our events page on Facebook or just come down.There will be treats and snacks for you and don't forget to bring your favorite cycling memento so you can get an autograph to take home with you.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=110831828932590

So you all there!

The Wednesday-Rides with JD Kitty and Matthias are back!

We're going to ride Blackstar and lights are going to be mandatory. This will be a great to learn riding after sunset!!!! Easy fire roads all the way up: Beginner group will ride about 40min up and then back down to the starting point, while the experienced guys will go up all the way to peeks/gate/giant white fussball or whatever you like to call it ....

• Roll Off time is now 6:00pm
• We will have 2 groups with 2 different routes:
  Beginner Level and Experienced Level. We still ride as a group, so nobody is left behind but we will ride more technical tracks and less stops for a break to rest.
• Wednesday Rides will be also a joint event with the trails angels (http://trailangels.homestead.com) and the Rock N’ Road Divas (http://www.rocknroadcyclery.net/divas.php)
• We will always post Monday early morning on www.teamvelosport.com where the next ride is going to be.
• Every week is going to be a different venue and course ( Aliso Creek, Blackstar, El Moro, Peters Canyon, O’Neil, Whiting .... )
• In both groups we will have experienced racers as control riders, who will be more than happy to answer any questions you have regarding gear or riding techniques.
• And most important LOT’S OF FUN and a chance to meet other fellow mountain bikers.

So EVERYONE is welcome and if you have more questions just send us an email: matthias@teamvelosport.com

My Fox LA Hot List for 2010: Vote for the best bike shop in Orange County

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Click this link and place your vote for Rock N' Road to be the best bike shop of 2010! I could really use your help... by clicking that link above you can let all of Orange County know what we both already do...
That Rock n' Road is the best bike shop in Orange County!

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