Berkeley Hills TTT - P1/2

Susannah + Mara - 2nd

This event came a bit earlier in the racing calender, making it all the more painful and cold this year. Mara and Susannah opted to ride their TT bikes for the aero-advantage on the flats. Despite having the 2nd fastest time in the Women's P1/2 category, the two felt their TTT performance could be summed up in this song. When it was all over the two agreed they had a fabulous time together on the course and had some good laughs about some of the male teams that were not happy about being passed by two women.

Berkeley Hills TTT - Master's Edition

Our master's women cleaned up at this year's Berkeley Hills Team Time Trial. Both teams raced in the 80+ open category this year and showed why they will be tough competition in the Northern California Women's Racing Series. Jennie and Tracy partnered for 1st place and Vanessa and Catherine H. came in 3rd. Congrats ladies on an excellent start to the season.

Vancouver Rocks!

Thank you Vancouver - for hosting such an excellent Olympic Winter Games. We are really enjoying watching all the events and the beautiful scenery. So much fun to see all the athletes in their elements and all the fans cheering - we love the spirit of competition.

Vancouver is also the birthplace of our newest partner - lululemon athletica. We are all very excited about working with this amazing company and representing them while wearing their clothing. They are more than just a clothing company - they are dedicated to supporting people that work, play and share the vision of creating healthier, happier and more fun lives. Please visit their website for more information and store locations - http://www.lululemon.com/

Paskenta, Cherry Pie, + Red Trolley

Cody was the first woman across the line @ Paskenta - a 100 mile ride/race with numerous gravel sections. Check out the sweet trophy she won!

Susannah made her season debut @ Cherry Pie on Sunday in Napa, Ca. Although Team Tibco was obviously setting up Brooke Miller for the sprint, SBB and the usual NorCal suspects kept up with the Tibco train through the race and into the final lap. Brooke got a true leadout from her teammates and won for the 3rd time in 4 yrs. SBB finished 8th, happy to have the first race out of the way, and vowed to be back again at Cherry Pie in 2011.

Catherine Robertson-Goodkin kicked off her season in San Diego, Ca. at the Red Trolley Classic Criterium on Sunday. CRG felt good and was also happy to have the first race out of the way.

Age of Aquarius?

We have 2 riders with birthdays coming up in the next few days......love those Aquarius personalities. We also love any excuse to eat cake - especially red velvet. Happy Birthday ladies - hope you enjoy a wonderful day and have some cake too.

There is always lots to say about Cherry Pie this time of year - the race, the prize, etc, etc. Cherry Pie isn't exactly red velvet, but I suppose it's the pie equivalent in color at least.....

Cal Aggie Criterium - WIN!

Emily made it happen - our first win of the 2010 season. Cody also made the podium, for a consecutive 3rd place this weekend. Congrats to awesome team work at both races.

Photo courtesy of 2010 MYi2U™ f.jasinski@sbcglobal.net

Meanwhile, down in SoCal.....

SBB and CRG met up for warm weather training rides and some coffee too - Peet's of course. We look forward to having CRG at a few of the NorCal races in March. Until then, she will be making us proud representing the black and gold in SoCal races starting this weekend.

Folsom Bicycles Plus Criterium - Podium

Cody Graf - 3rd

Annie and Cody raced together against an entire 14 rider Touchstone team and a few other competitors Saturday in Folsom, Ca. Despite being outnumbered, the ladies worked together so that Cody made the decisive break = 5 Touchstone + Cody. Touchstone attempted many times to shake Cody but she foiled their plans, making them work for the win. Cody remained calm despite a Touchstone rider finally getting off the front of the break and waited for the final sprint in which she secured 3rd place. Annie rode an excellent support race and showed her incredible dedication to teamwork.