Hello there Y’all,
I realize that this is just a run, but coming from a very poor, single mother household (more like trailerhold), I saw my mother struggle financially. There were times when us kids would stay at a friends house or at an “uncles/aunts” for a couple of weeks while my Mom was homeless. I have never slept on the street, but my mother did… and more often than I want to imagine. It still makes me sad that she sacrificed so much and busted her ass so hard just to scrape by and all the while, attempting to shelter us kids from the heartache that she was enduring.
Well, I have two charities that I personally support with Tribe. One, of course, is Not One More. The other is Maggie’s Place which helps expectant homeless mothers get back on their feet with shelter, food, and job skills training. It is NOT a halfway house for druggies or a shelter for battered women… it is simply a place (series of) where homeless expectant mothers can get back on their feet.
So, if you feel so inclined to want to help out, please support this race. The odd distance is representative of the gestational period of the birthing process… but, they also have a 10K to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Maggie’s Place.
For every one of us that enters, I will be matching your entry with a donation from our team. If you do enter, simply send me an email saying so (Please note that you ride with The Ladies). Thank you, in advance.
Kevin Chief Weitzel
kevin@tribemultisport.com
Click on Maggies Place by Kevin and it will take you to the registeration page for this run.
Thank you Kevin for all you do.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Saturdays Ladies Only Bikeride 10/16/2010
Good Morning Ladies
This Saturday we will meet directly across the street from the fountain on saguaro blvd in Fountain hills. At 6 am ready to ride at 6:15 am
After turning on to saguaro blvd you will drive about 2.5 miles, There will be a 3 way stop, at this stop you will see the fountain on your right, make a left turn and park on the south side of the street.
The ride this week will take us out to bush Highway. Once again this will be a steady climb ride. The grade will be no more than 1.8%. This road has a very wide and beautifully paved shoulder, Which make the ride very safe. Plan on a 4 hr ride. bring at least 2 bottles of water, eat a good but light breakfast. On your way in to the ride please plan some time to stop and use the facilities, because there is a place to stop once we turn on to the b line.
Direction: From anywhere in the valley take Shea blvd to saguaro blvd North drive 2.5 miles, make a left turn at the 3 way stop and park on the south side of the street.
See you saturday
LaVerne
602-565-1839
www.theladiespac.blogspot.com
Click on the title to RSVP on the meetup site or respond to this email
Also check out our Blog, I have posted a note from Kevin. Maggie's Place
This Saturday we will meet directly across the street from the fountain on saguaro blvd in Fountain hills. At 6 am ready to ride at 6:15 am
After turning on to saguaro blvd you will drive about 2.5 miles, There will be a 3 way stop, at this stop you will see the fountain on your right, make a left turn and park on the south side of the street.
The ride this week will take us out to bush Highway. Once again this will be a steady climb ride. The grade will be no more than 1.8%. This road has a very wide and beautifully paved shoulder, Which make the ride very safe. Plan on a 4 hr ride. bring at least 2 bottles of water, eat a good but light breakfast. On your way in to the ride please plan some time to stop and use the facilities, because there is a place to stop once we turn on to the b line.
Direction: From anywhere in the valley take Shea blvd to saguaro blvd North drive 2.5 miles, make a left turn at the 3 way stop and park on the south side of the street.
See you saturday
LaVerne
602-565-1839
www.theladiespac.blogspot.com
Click on the title to RSVP on the meetup site or respond to this email
Also check out our Blog, I have posted a note from Kevin. Maggie's Place
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Saturday 10/9/2010 The Breast Cancer Awareness Bike Ride
Good Morning Ladies
This Saturday, We will meet at the Bagel nosh and ride 25 miles before riding down the road to join Landis Cyclery, in a BREAST CANCER AWARENESS RIDE. This ride will be taking place on this day at bike shops all over the country.
Everyone is welcome - it's not just for ladies! It is an opportunity for us to all ride together in a show of support and solidarity with respect to finding a cure for breast cancer, to remember those we have lost to the disease, and to raise awareness. EVERYONE is affected by breast cancer. Let's ride together for a cure and to support each other.
100% of your $25 registration fee goes to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Feel free to let everyone you know, know about this event!!
Here is the link to register for this ride:
https://event-manager.compete-at.com/Manager/event/home.do?eid=2817
Registration closes Oct 8, Please dont wait to register, Lets do this.
If you do not wish to do the extra miles Please join us at:
Landis cyclery
1006 E. Warner Road
Tempe Az
starts Time: 10:00AM
to register the day of please be there at 8am
Thank you for making this Happen
LaVerne
602-565-1839
This Saturday, We will meet at the Bagel nosh and ride 25 miles before riding down the road to join Landis Cyclery, in a BREAST CANCER AWARENESS RIDE. This ride will be taking place on this day at bike shops all over the country.
Everyone is welcome - it's not just for ladies! It is an opportunity for us to all ride together in a show of support and solidarity with respect to finding a cure for breast cancer, to remember those we have lost to the disease, and to raise awareness. EVERYONE is affected by breast cancer. Let's ride together for a cure and to support each other.
100% of your $25 registration fee goes to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Feel free to let everyone you know, know about this event!!
Here is the link to register for this ride:
https://event-manager.compete-at.com/Manager/event/home.do?eid=2817
Registration closes Oct 8, Please dont wait to register, Lets do this.
If you do not wish to do the extra miles Please join us at:
Landis cyclery
1006 E. Warner Road
Tempe Az
starts Time: 10:00AM
to register the day of please be there at 8am
Thank you for making this Happen
LaVerne
602-565-1839
Monday, October 4, 2010
The Story of a Stolen Bike By Julie P
I felt it good info to pass along to you and our bike group to update you on my sons stolen road bike.
His bike was stolen tues night and showed up on craigs list sat. we requested the assistance of the police, long story short all they did was take a police report and waste time. After 3 meetings with the phoenix pd and 26 hrs of leg work on our own and actually going as far as to test ride our own stolen bike, in the end we had to pull a Bonny and Clyde, after all was said in done a big laugh was had by us. Lesson learned please photograph your bike with you, highlight any “special identification” you have with photo’s or receipts and the very most important thing…..drum role please……WRITE DOWN YOUR SERIAL NUMBER OF YOUR BIKE ….it can be found near the handle bar stem or most often etched into the frame beneath the crank shaft. The serial number is the only identification the police accept from you to identify your bike, without it YOU ARE SCREWED.
The best bike lock to use is the very heavy U shaped lock, these 3 de-moralized thieves scoped out, cut a braided lock cable and physically rode off with our bike in less than 3 minutes from a bike rack where it was secured and had video surveillance.
I know a lot of our ladies have wonderful, expensive, bikes I would really hate for them to go through what my family has endured the last 48 hrs.
Julie p.
His bike was stolen tues night and showed up on craigs list sat. we requested the assistance of the police, long story short all they did was take a police report and waste time. After 3 meetings with the phoenix pd and 26 hrs of leg work on our own and actually going as far as to test ride our own stolen bike, in the end we had to pull a Bonny and Clyde, after all was said in done a big laugh was had by us. Lesson learned please photograph your bike with you, highlight any “special identification” you have with photo’s or receipts and the very most important thing…..drum role please……WRITE DOWN YOUR SERIAL NUMBER OF YOUR BIKE ….it can be found near the handle bar stem or most often etched into the frame beneath the crank shaft. The serial number is the only identification the police accept from you to identify your bike, without it YOU ARE SCREWED.
The best bike lock to use is the very heavy U shaped lock, these 3 de-moralized thieves scoped out, cut a braided lock cable and physically rode off with our bike in less than 3 minutes from a bike rack where it was secured and had video surveillance.
I know a lot of our ladies have wonderful, expensive, bikes I would really hate for them to go through what my family has endured the last 48 hrs.
Julie p.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
The Ladies Only October Calendar
Good Morning Ladies
Last Month was the Warm up to Climbing, I gave you some literature on climbing, and Some drills that would help in developing a better Cardio for climbing. Well this month and next month we will be climbing. For the Ladies that signed up for the Tour de Tucson you might want to do all of these rides. They are great builders for that ride.
Why are we climbing? In reality CLIMBING will make you a stronger cyclist, for two reasons.
1. you will learn how to read the road in order to know when to shift. example: by looking ahead you can see the rise and drop in the road, with this knowledge you can determine if and when you will need to shift to an easier gear to stay seated or or if you think you can stand all the way to the top, you would shift to a harder gear and stand. You want to shift either way before you get to far into the climb, by doing this it will make the gear change smooth.
2. It builds your mental and physical strength, at the same time. Some time I wonder if my legs gave out first or did I tell myself it to hard and I have to stop. 9 out of 10 i told myself its to hard. As we climb we talk to ourselves or to the Lady that is climbing next to us and we don't think. we just climb. Once you reach the top of the climb you say, wow that wasn't so bad.. but the following week you climb it by yourself, your statement is different you say boy that was hard... What was the different? Yep, The first climb you did not think you were talking, Therefore, the mind did not play a roll in the climb, the body is the same it remembers what it took to get to the top. The Mind is a very powerful thing, it can stop you in your tracts, so we must stay positive over the next 6 weeks. Pick points through out the climb that you can make it to and once you reach it pick another one.. Look at the top of the climb, acknowledge it and don't look at the entire climb again, keep your focus 6 to 8 inches ahead of you, because that road is flat.
The most important thing about Climbing is this: DON'T EVER SAY I CANT or ITS TO HARD, with both of these statements you have defeated yourself and YOU WONT because IT IS. Instead say OK ,,, LETS GET HER DONE. :)
Ladies Please eat a good Carb dinner on Thursday and a good protein dinner on Friday, Fuel you body with a good source of water and electrolytes all week and Ill see you on the weekend ready to Climb. * these ride will be SAG Supported so please chime in if you plan on riding with the Group
The October Saturday Ladies Only Bike ride Calendar
Oct 2 .....B line to Shea*.................................... Tribe Multisport
Oct 9 .....Breast Cancer Awareness Ride^ ......Landis in Tempe
Oct 16... Fountain/Bush Hwy*......................... Fountain Hills
Oct 23 ..9 Mile Hill* ...........................................Fountain Hills
Oct 30 ..In Mummy Mt ....................................Tribe Multisport
Thank you for Making this Happen
Have a Great Month.
LaVerne
^Saturday, October 9th - Landis Cyclery, 1006 E. Warner Road
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS RIDE
10:00AM
This is a ride taking place on this day at bike shops all over the country. Everyone is welcome - it's not just for ladies! It is an opportunity for us to all ride together in a show of support and solidarity with respect to finding a cure for breast cancer, to remember those we have lost to the disease, and to raise awareness. EVERYONE is affected by breast cancer. Let's ride together for a cure and to support each other. 100% of your $25 registration fee goes to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Feel free to let everyone you know know about this event!!
Here is the link to register for this ride.https://event-manager.compete-at.com/Manager/event/home.do?eid=2817 Registration closes Oct 8, Please dont wait to register, Lets do this.
Last Month was the Warm up to Climbing, I gave you some literature on climbing, and Some drills that would help in developing a better Cardio for climbing. Well this month and next month we will be climbing. For the Ladies that signed up for the Tour de Tucson you might want to do all of these rides. They are great builders for that ride.
Why are we climbing? In reality CLIMBING will make you a stronger cyclist, for two reasons.
1. you will learn how to read the road in order to know when to shift. example: by looking ahead you can see the rise and drop in the road, with this knowledge you can determine if and when you will need to shift to an easier gear to stay seated or or if you think you can stand all the way to the top, you would shift to a harder gear and stand. You want to shift either way before you get to far into the climb, by doing this it will make the gear change smooth.
2. It builds your mental and physical strength, at the same time. Some time I wonder if my legs gave out first or did I tell myself it to hard and I have to stop. 9 out of 10 i told myself its to hard. As we climb we talk to ourselves or to the Lady that is climbing next to us and we don't think. we just climb. Once you reach the top of the climb you say, wow that wasn't so bad.. but the following week you climb it by yourself, your statement is different you say boy that was hard... What was the different? Yep, The first climb you did not think you were talking, Therefore, the mind did not play a roll in the climb, the body is the same it remembers what it took to get to the top. The Mind is a very powerful thing, it can stop you in your tracts, so we must stay positive over the next 6 weeks. Pick points through out the climb that you can make it to and once you reach it pick another one.. Look at the top of the climb, acknowledge it and don't look at the entire climb again, keep your focus 6 to 8 inches ahead of you, because that road is flat.
The most important thing about Climbing is this: DON'T EVER SAY I CANT or ITS TO HARD, with both of these statements you have defeated yourself and YOU WONT because IT IS. Instead say OK ,,, LETS GET HER DONE. :)
Ladies Please eat a good Carb dinner on Thursday and a good protein dinner on Friday, Fuel you body with a good source of water and electrolytes all week and Ill see you on the weekend ready to Climb. * these ride will be SAG Supported so please chime in if you plan on riding with the Group
The October Saturday Ladies Only Bike ride Calendar
Oct 2 .....B line to Shea*.................................... Tribe Multisport
Oct 9 .....Breast Cancer Awareness Ride^ ......Landis in Tempe
Oct 16... Fountain/Bush Hwy*......................... Fountain Hills
Oct 23 ..9 Mile Hill* ...........................................Fountain Hills
Oct 30 ..In Mummy Mt ....................................Tribe Multisport
Thank you for Making this Happen
Have a Great Month.
LaVerne
^Saturday, October 9th - Landis Cyclery, 1006 E. Warner Road
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS RIDE
10:00AM
This is a ride taking place on this day at bike shops all over the country. Everyone is welcome - it's not just for ladies! It is an opportunity for us to all ride together in a show of support and solidarity with respect to finding a cure for breast cancer, to remember those we have lost to the disease, and to raise awareness. EVERYONE is affected by breast cancer. Let's ride together for a cure and to support each other. 100% of your $25 registration fee goes to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Feel free to let everyone you know know about this event!!
Here is the link to register for this ride.https://event-manager.compete-at.com/Manager/event/home.do?eid=2817 Registration closes Oct 8, Please dont wait to register, Lets do this.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Tour De Scottsdale Visual
Good Morning Ladies
Try and arrive at DC Ranch Market Street least a hour to 1 1/2 hour before the start time. This will give you time to park, prep your bike, and meet up with your friends. The Three focal points that I want to cover all start with CHANGE.... during this ride:
You will have to CHANGE the way you THINK, when the hills get hard don't focus on the entire climb break it down into poles and mile markers. (saying I can make it to that pole or that catus or that red car), also by keeping a positive thought such as( I think I can, I think I can, like the little red engine that could).
You will have to CHANGE the way you MOVE, as your legs get tired you will have to switch up your paddle stroke by lifting your foot using the thigh muscles, and then by lowering your hill a bit to engage your hamstrings and gluts and by scraping the mud, this stroke engages the the calf muscle.
You may have to CHANGE the way you SIT, by moving to the noise of the seat engages the front muscles in your legs, moving all the way back on the seat will engage the larger muscles such as your gluts and hip flexers. last you may want to stand just for a moment to give the entire body a break by using your body weight to climb.
now to the Rout:
From Thompson Peak Parkway west to Scottsdale Rd North...
your Adelina will be flowing and you will want to keep up with the rush of cyclist, this is normally and fun, so enjoy:). This road has a slight down hill, as the riders thin you try and stay to the right, there are no bike lanes.
......to Cave Creek East...
this is a .5 to 1% climb all the way so pace yourself. get comfortable, If you are working a pace line don't stay on the front for more than 30 sec.
......to Pima Rd South....
has a great down hill and its a great chance for you to drink and eat something, don't coast soft paddle (keep your legs moving, just don't put a lot of pressure into the paddle stroke) to release some of the lactic acid in your legs. before you reach the next turn
......Dynamite Blvd/Rio Verde....east
This is a very good up hill climb I would say a 4 to 5% climb, that about 1/4 mile long but at the light you will start your down hill (9 mile hill).. you have earned it so enjoy the down hill, but remember to eat and drink, soft paddle every now and then to flush out the lactic acid. stand and stretch if you need to.
......Forest blvd south......
This is a flat rd that runs through a golf course enjoy the view
.......following McDowell Mt Rd south. on to Saguaro blvd...
This is another Climb so pace yourself sit back and dig in and change the way you think, saguaro blvd is also rollers. use these rollers to drink and eat something( you must fuel the body)
........west on to Shea blvd.....
Shea is a 6 to 7% climb so remember the word of the day CHANGE and stay positive.
You can see the top... so you now you can make it... Keep your focus 6 to inches ahead of you cause the rode is flat.
......north on to 136 street a great street to recover, take a deep breath and let it out slowly through the noise,and repeat until your heart rate is back down.:)
....west on Via Linda to Frank Lloyd wright
This is a mixture of ups and great down hill have fun:)
.....north to 100 then go north to Thompson Park way and your almost Home
You can see the finish line Great Job
Try and arrive at DC Ranch Market Street least a hour to 1 1/2 hour before the start time. This will give you time to park, prep your bike, and meet up with your friends. The Three focal points that I want to cover all start with CHANGE.... during this ride:
You will have to CHANGE the way you THINK, when the hills get hard don't focus on the entire climb break it down into poles and mile markers. (saying I can make it to that pole or that catus or that red car), also by keeping a positive thought such as( I think I can, I think I can, like the little red engine that could).
You will have to CHANGE the way you MOVE, as your legs get tired you will have to switch up your paddle stroke by lifting your foot using the thigh muscles, and then by lowering your hill a bit to engage your hamstrings and gluts and by scraping the mud, this stroke engages the the calf muscle.
You may have to CHANGE the way you SIT, by moving to the noise of the seat engages the front muscles in your legs, moving all the way back on the seat will engage the larger muscles such as your gluts and hip flexers. last you may want to stand just for a moment to give the entire body a break by using your body weight to climb.
now to the Rout:
From Thompson Peak Parkway west to Scottsdale Rd North...
your Adelina will be flowing and you will want to keep up with the rush of cyclist, this is normally and fun, so enjoy:). This road has a slight down hill, as the riders thin you try and stay to the right, there are no bike lanes.
......to Cave Creek East...
this is a .5 to 1% climb all the way so pace yourself. get comfortable, If you are working a pace line don't stay on the front for more than 30 sec.
......to Pima Rd South....
has a great down hill and its a great chance for you to drink and eat something, don't coast soft paddle (keep your legs moving, just don't put a lot of pressure into the paddle stroke) to release some of the lactic acid in your legs. before you reach the next turn
......Dynamite Blvd/Rio Verde....east
This is a very good up hill climb I would say a 4 to 5% climb, that about 1/4 mile long but at the light you will start your down hill (9 mile hill).. you have earned it so enjoy the down hill, but remember to eat and drink, soft paddle every now and then to flush out the lactic acid. stand and stretch if you need to.
......Forest blvd south......
This is a flat rd that runs through a golf course enjoy the view
.......following McDowell Mt Rd south. on to Saguaro blvd...
This is another Climb so pace yourself sit back and dig in and change the way you think, saguaro blvd is also rollers. use these rollers to drink and eat something( you must fuel the body)
........west on to Shea blvd.....
Shea is a 6 to 7% climb so remember the word of the day CHANGE and stay positive.
You can see the top... so you now you can make it... Keep your focus 6 to inches ahead of you cause the rode is flat.
......north on to 136 street a great street to recover, take a deep breath and let it out slowly through the noise,and repeat until your heart rate is back down.:)
....west on Via Linda to Frank Lloyd wright
This is a mixture of ups and great down hill have fun:)
.....north to 100 then go north to Thompson Park way and your almost Home
You can see the finish line Great Job
Monday, September 20, 2010
Riding to Maricopa
I had never taken the Ladies on this ride before, I had ridden it and loved it.
The Saturday's bike ride was to the little town of Maricopa. We meet at the Bashas on Alma School and Riggs ready to ride at 6am. After giving out all the safety rules and ti -bits about riding in a small town 26 ladies and two SAG cars to support us on this ride took off. Joe in the front Dave in the middle and Me pulling up the back. you could hear the Ladies call out slowing, stopping, debris, clear and talking amongst themselves, all signs of a great ride and it was.
One of the good things about have two sag cars on this ride was the ability to split the group in to a long and a short ride with a SAG car going with each group. On the way back a few of the fastest riders was selected to go long, they would add 24 miles on to the ride by making a left turn at Riggs and maricopa rd and heading out to the gas station on Paco's and 51st ave. The short group would turn right and head back in. There total miles would be 68 miles for the long and the short group would get 42 miles in.
The only hesitation on doing this was the heat. The temp for the day was 108. so we made sure that both cars had plenty of Ice,water and nutrition to support each group.
All in all it was a great day and The Ladies loved it.
26 riders went out and 26 riders came in.
Sweet
The Saturday's bike ride was to the little town of Maricopa. We meet at the Bashas on Alma School and Riggs ready to ride at 6am. After giving out all the safety rules and ti -bits about riding in a small town 26 ladies and two SAG cars to support us on this ride took off. Joe in the front Dave in the middle and Me pulling up the back. you could hear the Ladies call out slowing, stopping, debris, clear and talking amongst themselves, all signs of a great ride and it was.
One of the good things about have two sag cars on this ride was the ability to split the group in to a long and a short ride with a SAG car going with each group. On the way back a few of the fastest riders was selected to go long, they would add 24 miles on to the ride by making a left turn at Riggs and maricopa rd and heading out to the gas station on Paco's and 51st ave. The short group would turn right and head back in. There total miles would be 68 miles for the long and the short group would get 42 miles in.
The only hesitation on doing this was the heat. The temp for the day was 108. so we made sure that both cars had plenty of Ice,water and nutrition to support each group.
All in all it was a great day and The Ladies loved it.
26 riders went out and 26 riders came in.
Sweet
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