Race Across the Sky Film Showing Oct 22

Go here for local showings:
http://www.ncm.com/Fathom/Sports/RaceAcrossTheSky.aspx

SONG OF THE WEEK

We are adding A song of the week section. Every week we will post a song for your listening ears. If you like it, ad it into your workout mix, to switch up routine =)  If you have suggestions please send us a message so we can ad it in the upcoming weeks.

This weeks song is. Hang Me Up to Dry-By Cold War Kids

Trek Madone 2010 Get Inspired

Todd and Anne’s Trip to France

 

Todd and I recently returned from a fabulous Trek Travel Trip in Dordogne, France. We have been on four Trek Travel trips and every time we are amazed by how great the riding, food and accommodations have been. On our most recent trip we spent six days riding through a lesser known area in France, called the Dordogne Region. This area is a little west of Bordeaux and is the epitome of what one would think of when riding through the French Countryside. Old villages and towns pop up along the winding rolling hills while castles dating back to the 13th and 14th centuries overhang on the cliffs above the Dordogne river. The trip included daily supported rides and activities such as exploring prehistoric caves with rare cave drawings, taking a private tour of a renovated medieval castle, and taking a relaxing kayaking trip with champagne toast along the Dordogne River.

Every ride was rewarded with exceptional French cuisine. Our guides planned picnics with fresh and authentic foods from the region and at night we were catered to by outstanding bistros and few Michelin Star restaurants that made even the most hungry rider say “when”.

Once again we were amazed by how professional and knowledgeable our guides were of the region and how accommodating they were to each person on the trip. Everyone on the trip was of various riding ability and yet our guides were able to provide each person with the support they needed to start and finish the ride. Some wanted to ride more while others wanted to ride less and everyone was accommodated.

Todd and I have been so impressed with Trek Travel that we have reserved a trip especially for the Tour de France-The Bike Lane’s Trek Travel 2010 Tour de France Trip. So far we have about 14 customers booked on the trip and we have space for 24. We know this is going to be a trip of a lifetime; to ride some of the climbs of the race, see Lance and the Radio Shack Team, and all of the other crazy things that go on at the Tour. We are so excited about this trip with Trek Travel and we can’t wait to share this adventure with our customers. If you are interested in coming with up send an email to info@thebikelane.com with 2010 Tour de France Trip in the subject heading.

Also, please email us if you have any questions about Trek Travel and any of their trips. You can find out more about their trips at www.trektravel.com

Three-peat for DC Kids Triathlon Camp

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2009: Lisa Kilday/Hub of the WheelOnly a cynic would scoff at Men’s Health magazine’s announcement that the Nation’s Capital is America’s “Fittest City” in 2009. Does fitness and health really rule DC? It must because every local park and trail in the summer are full of weekend warriors clad in spandex who are running, biking, or practicing their golf swing while checking their Blackberry. Many local running and cycling races sell out on the first day of registration. DC is a type-A city full of overachieving athletes, right?

Men’s Health overlooked the shameful reality of DC’s other population when they awarded DC as the “Fittest City in the US.” In a nutshell, DC is the unequivocal leader in preventable and deadly diseases in the US. Over 3% of DC residents have HIV or AIDS, which surpasses West Africa’s infection rate. AIDS is no longer a health iss

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Action Alert Transportation Enhancements under Attack

Please take a moment to call your Senator Today
From the League of American Bicyclists:  Action AlerT
Transportation Enhancements Under Attack!
FY 2010 Transportation Appropriations Bill

We need your help – TODAY!

 

Senator Coburn (R-OK) is offering two amendments to the FY10 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations bill that will strike funding for transportation enhancements. The two amendments are S. Amendment 2370 and S. Amendment 2371.

 
The Transportation Enhancement program has provided between one-half and three-quarters of all Federal funding invested in bicycling and walking improvements in the last 20 years. More than $250 million is at stake in fiscal year 2010 – if Coburn’s amendment is successful it will affect hundreds of trail projects, sidewalks, bicyclist education programs, bike rack on bus programs, and roadway improvements for bicyclists.

S. Amendment 2370 prohibits funding for transportation enhancements if the Highway Trust Fund does not contain amounts sufficient to cover unfunded highway authorizations. 

 

S. Amendment 2371 allows states to opt out of the 10 percent set aside rule that require states to spend at least 10 percent of their surface transportation funding on transportation enhancements.

 

We expect the amendments to be offered and voted on during Senate floor debate tomorrow, Wednesday, September 16.

 

Please call your Senator immediately and urge them to vote NO on S. Amendment 2370 and S. Amendment 2371 to the FY10 transportation appropriations bill. 

Thank You!

 

Kudos to MORE and FCPA for a great new Trail System!

Laurel Hill Ribbin Cutting

New Sustainable Trails to Open at Laurel Hill Park in Lorton

 

 

Press Release from FCPA
Fairfax County officials along with members of the Fairfax County Park Authority Board will join equestrian enthusiasts, cyclists and hikers for a ribbon cutting ceremony on 7.5 miles of new sustainable, natural surface trails in Laurel Hill Park on Saturday, September 12, 2009. The public is invited to join the celebration which begins at 10 a.m.

The trails were designed by volunteers from Trail Solutions, Inc and Park Authority planning staff and conform to the publicly-approved Laurel Hill Park Conceptual Development Plan. Construction was completed on time and under budget by Southern Asphalt Incorporated, Trail Solutions, Inc. and volunteers from Mid-Atlantic Off-Road Enthusiasts (MORE). The project cost $359,000 and was built using funding from the 2004 and 2006 Park Bond Programs. MORE adopted the park and will perform regular safety and maintenance inspections, provide tree and brush pruning and repair the trails as necessary.

Much effort was given to building the trails using sustainable construction techniques. Smaller, specialized construction equipment was used to minimize disturbance at the park. The trail bed is reinforced with stone and meanders over existing topography, avoiding steep slopes. Natural obstructions were left in place to interrupt water runoff during rain events.

Approximately two miles of trails is designed specifically for advanced mountain biking with assorted obstacles and skill-building features such as banked turns and log jumps. Visitors to the park can access the new trail system via the Cross County Trail (CCT), a 41-mile trail that runs from the Potomac River in the north to the Occoquan River in the south.

Trailhead maps at the entrances feature colored loops and corresponding colored trail signage to provide superior orientation for novice riders and first time users. Simple warning signs like “Brake for Snakes” alert users to sensitivity issues for natural and cultural.

 

Light and Motion Seca 400 Lighting System

What you need for lighting up the night!

Light & Motion Seca 400 Lighting System – Serving Burke, Springfield, Reston, Herndon and all of Northern VA: The Bike Lane

This thing rocks!  I used the Seca 400 on the our Thursday Night ride at Wakefield.  The trail was so lit up that I forgot it was dark!  The only draw back was that the dust from the trail, because it was so dry, was reflected and made it hard to see sometimes. 

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Wine and Cheese Evening featuring Trek Travel

Take a trip of a lifetime with Trek Travel

An Evening with Trek Travel

The Bike Lane cordially invites you for an evening reception of wine and cheese and Trek Travel. Whether it is white water rafting in Costa Rica, amazing sunset wine tastings in Tuscany or climbing the legendary mountain passes of the Alps like so many past champions of the Tour de France, Trek Travel has your vacation of a lifetime. With some of the most exotic and intriguing corners of the world as our back drop, join us for a relaxing evening of wine and spirits with fellow vacation enthusiasts.

Wednesday Sept 9  7:30 pm- 9:00 pm
The Bike Lane in Reston Town Center
11943 Democracy Drive
Reston, VA 20190
Please RSVP to info@thebikelane

 

 

 

Beginner Cyclocross Clinic

The Bike Lane Presents:

Join us for an evening to learn the ropes of cross racing

Intro to Cyclocross Clinic

FREE

Sept. 2

5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Lake Fairfax Park

Reston, VA 

Are you ‘Cross curious? Thinking about giving cyclocross a go this fall? Wondering what all of the buzz is about? Come out to our free ‘Cross clinic to learn the basic skills and tips that will get you up to speed. This is a clinic for riders who know their way around a road or mountain bike, but are true beginners to cyclocross. This clinic isn’t for ‘Cross racers hoping to take their skills to the next level. Our instructors will focus on helping you take the first steps toward grasping the skills that are unique to cyclocross. We will have multiple instructors to ensure that everyone can get some individual help, as needed. The clinic will cover: dismounting; remounting; clearing barriers; shouldering the bike; tackling hills; navigating off-camber sections; tips on equipment and more. 

 

 

Please bring:

–A cyclocross bike or a mountain bike (preferably one without full suspension). If possible, remove any bottle cages before you arrive (we’ll help if you can’t).

–Off-road shoes with cleats and clipless pedals

–Fitted cycling gear (nothing baggy).

–Your helmet (just in case)

–Gloves (preferably long-finger ones) 

The clinic is free, but space is limited, so RSVP to adam@thebikelane.com

Got more questions? Call 703-689-2671 or email Adam at adam@thebikelane.com 

Rain date will be Sept. 9 

For directions to the park, check: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/lakefairfax/lkffxdirections.htm 

Once you reach the park, take the main road to the “T” intersection, turn right and park in the lot. The clinic will be held at the base of the dam on the opposite side of the spillway. Look for the yellow Bike Lane tent.