FREE
ENTRY... THAT'S RIGHT!
Any rider who has a
PRO-BIKE FIT ($150) with Randy Ice, P.T., C.C.S. will have his/her entry fee
waived. Randy has over 25 years of fitting experience and can relieve pain
syndromes with his fitting techniques. Call (800) 548-4447 for information or
to schedule an appointment. Deadline: October 19, 2011.
| THREE
GREAT SCENIC ROUTES! |
The 35 mile (easy) and 50 mile (moderate) routes are beautiful, rural
and scenic. For those looking for a challenge there will be a hilly Metric
Century (63 miles) again this year. The elevation gains are 900, 2000 or 3000
feet respectively for the 35, 50 and 63 mile rides.
Course mileage and elevation profiles for all three routes:
Metric Century http://www.mapmyride.com/view_route?r=213127692397791542
50
Mile Route- http://www.mapmyride.com/view_route?r=953127692257861033
35
Mile Route http://www.mapmyride.com/view_route?r=983127691861421371
All SAG stops will be fully stocked with fresh bananas, oranges,
cantaloupe, pineapple, trail mix, salted peanuts, raisins, freshly baked
oatmeal and chocolate chip cookies from the Solvang Bakery, Fig Newtons,
Bottled Water and SPIZ, the only nutritionally complete energy drink (www.SPIZ.net). Additional food items may be
added as available.
The SCOR Cardiac Cyclists
Club has developed a long term affiliation with
Carmichael Training Systems
(CTS), which provides renowned coaching and training programs for amateur
athletes all the way up to Lance Armstrong. . CTS is opening a new facility in
Santa Ynez and will be offering training camps, bike fitting services as well
as bicycle ergometer/VO2 max testing.
Kirk Nordgren MS is the
GM/Master Coach of this facility and can be reached at
KNordgren@trainright.com for
information as well as dates and times of their upcoming training camps and
clinics. Kirk will be our guest speaker on November 4th at the Solvang Prelude
while Chris Carmichael himself will revel us with his many cycling tales and
stories at our March 9th, 2012 Italian Carbo Loading Dinner at the Solvang
Theatrefest, a short two block walk from the Hotel Corque. Don't miss it!
| 6:00
PM - Carbo loading Italian Dinner in the Banquet Room at the Days Inn in
Buellton. |
"Strategies for proper training and event day success." Kirk
Nordgren has an MS in exercise science and has been a cycling and triathalon
coach for Chris Carmichael Training Systems for over 5 years.
Volunteers are needed to work
Friday evening and on ride day at registration. SAG stops and the finish line.
Volunteers will receive a free T-shirt and free BBQ lunch. Call (562) 690-9693
to sign up or for additional ride information.
For information on motel/hotel accommodations call the Solvang
Visitors Bureau (805) 688-6144, the Lompoc Chamber of Commerce (805) 736-4567
or the Buellton Chamber of Commerce (805) 688-7829. For those seeking overnight
camping, trailer or RV parking, call Flying Flags Campground in Buellton (805)
688-3716.
For
those seeking overnight camping, trailer or RV parking, call Flying Flags
Campground in Buellton (805) 688-3716.
| CYCLING FESTIVAL AND LUNCH |
Outdoor musical festival packed
with vendors, live DJ and others. A catered luncheon will be served from 10:30
AM - 3:30 PM. Lunch tickets available for pre-order online or at the
event.
Available at
www.brightroom.com within 72 hours after the ride. Obtain a photograph of your
exciting time on our scenic routes as a memento of our event. Please affix your
Bib number to your chest.
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Helmets are mandatory for all riders. Helmets will be available for
purchase from SCOR. If you ride in a paceline, please announce "on your left"
when passing other riders. Please ride single file and understand that you
assume all liabilities and risk for riding in a paceline. No personal SAG
vehicles are allowed. Headphones, Walkmans and iPods are also forbidden by
law. TRIKKE BIKES PROHIBITED. |
| LAW
ENFORCEMENT AND INTERSECTION CONTROL |
The
Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department and California Highway Patrol will be
providing intersection control throughout the courses. Please follow their
directions. At unmanned intersections and on the route, please obey all
applicable vehicle code laws. These roads are open to normal traffic, but
are generally lightly traveled due to the rural nature of the area. Riders who
violate vehicle code laws, ride unsafely or are rude, discourteous or dangerous
to other riders (or to law enforcement personnel) will NOT be allowed to
enter any future SCOR events and face ticketing by law enforcement
personnel.
| Solvang Prelude News and Updates |
Figueroa Mountain Brewery - This brand new beer brewery
has established it's business in Buellton literally within a half mile of our
Start/Finish line. They specialize in a variety of fine ales and will be making
their products available to everyone over age 21 at our Cycling Festival. Look
for their popup tent near the catered lunch area.
You can find more
information at www.figmtnbrew.com.
Check our website
(www.bikescor.com) for ride updates, the latest news and new sponsors.

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| ROUTES / TOPOGRAPHY / RIDE RATING SCALE |
Topography and routes available for review at
www.SCORCCC.com The Bicycle
Ride Directors' Association of America (BRDAA) has developed the ride
difficulty rating scale described in the chart shown here.
The 35 mile route is rated easy *** The 50 mile route is rated moderate
**** TThe Metric Century is rated difficult *****
| STARS |
DIFFICULTY |
VERTICAL
GAIN (feet) |
DISTANCE (miles) |
| ****** |
Extremely
Difficult |
4000+ |
100+ |
| ***** |
Difficult
|
2000-4000 |
60-80+ |
| **** |
Moderate |
1000-2000 |
40-60+ |
| *** |
Easy to
Moderate |
500-1000 |
20-40 |
| ** |
Easy |
250-500 |
10-20 |
| * |
Very Easy |
0-250 |
5-10 |
For an up to date list of other cycling events visit
www.bikelink.com |
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