Jon Myers

Notes for Alpenrose 'Cross Clinic #3 on Sept. 19th:

*The annual raffle will be held right after registration closes at 6:20pm. We'll give away the 2008 Kona "Jake the Snake" 'cross bike as well as other prizes. (Riders who've registered for the whole series are eligible and must be present to win.)

*All pre-registered riders must still sign in each night.

*We'll have to be as on-time as possible as daylight dims.

*Please don't park on the infield grass right of the main entrance road--we practice there.

*Look for the beginner groups to split up more than before, and expect the intermediate and advanced groups to merge a bit and then trade off between two short but hyperactive practice courses. Riders should feel free to try out new groups.

*We can help place any new riders into appropriate groups.

*NEW: We will experiment with video as a coaching tool for the first time. Professional coach Jeb Stewart of Endurofit (www.endurofit.com) will graciously manage the task. Please sign up for an email list in regard to this resource at registration.

*Chris Tauscher will once again manage the kids' 'cross group. It was a success last week. Thanks go to Chris!

*We had nearly 150 'crossers again last week. It wouldn't've been possible to manage without our volunteer coaches: Jeffrey Struck, Rhonda Mazza, Matt Mahoney, Kristina Hargie, Cary Miller, Dani Dance, Shannon Skerritt, Michael Gallagher, Kevin Hulich, Molly Cameron, Wendy Williams, Erik Tonkin, Jon Myers, and Brad Ross. And thanks to Doug Ollerenshaw for help with registration.