Thursday, April 24, 2008

Sponsor Spotlight - SolRx Sunscreen


Sponsor Spotlight-SolRx SunscreenApril 24th, 2008
Product review from Bruce Humphries
If you are a cyclist, you need this…Period! We put ourselves thru torture of training, racing, eating right and trying to get enough sleep to keep from falling over, but I know a lot of us neglect the fact that we are out in the sun for long periods of time without protection.
This is where SolRx steps in. Quick and simple, this is a killer sunscreen, goes on easy, and works.
From their Website:
SolRx® Sunscreen Products Formulations and Characteristics:
8-hour waterproof
Water-based or organic aloe-based
Non-greasy, oil-free light lotions that go on clear
100% PABA free, with no PABA derivatives
Animal free with no animal testing
Padimate-o free
Non-irritating to the skin
Paraben free
SolRx Original SPF #35 & #15 are Salicylate free
Non-irritating: This one is really good for me, well for my son, because in the past he would break-out from other sunscreens. This past weekend in Charleston, SC we used the 44 on him and he never broke out, and never complained about sunscreen getting in his eyes from him sweating and playing. This is a big plus for anyone who has sensitive skin.
I used the 44…..Why you ask? Well, I do not want to get burned to a crisp while I am out training, and if you are in the sun long enough, you still get the savage tan, but in a more moderate safer way….And who doesn’t want the saveage tan.
Go to their website and check them out, get some for yourself, and for goodness sake, use it…You work hard to be in shape so you can kick the grandkids butt on there bikes, make sure you are around to be able to. http://www.solrx.com/

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Look'n Good - Team Photos

Angela (Team Photog), Lori and Lisa strike a pose
Marianne Rocks the National Champion Kit

Harkey and "The Twins"

Timbuk2...everything but the kitchen sink

Lara, thanks for the jackets!

Female Fury on 2 Wheels!

Always the joker

Hincapie/Coca-Cola/Barkley Elite Cycling Team 2008

Sunday, April 20, 2008

Masters Team at Walnut Grove

Here is a snippet from our Master's Teams riders Mac and Glenn on their adventures at the Walnut Grove Road Race

Greetings,
We are the two oldest guys on the team, Glenn thrift and Mac canon. We race the 45+, sometimes if we are lucky the 50+(both of us are 51 this year!). And if we are a good dog,we race pro-am!
Sunday was a great day for the odd couple. Glenn, coming back from being diagnosed with type II diabetes last year, was on the move right away in the 55 mile ,hilly road race.
We were racing with the 35+ today and that is always a tall order with the Carolina Masters Team led by Ryan Jenkins and Judge Charlie Brown. Several 35 ers got up the road and one 45+ made it. Later, he was dropped by the Ryan express.
I decided to go on one of the hills before the finish. Glenn held back the usual chasers so I could get a gap. He did have a conversation with Gorden Stiel, a former 30+ masters national champ, to get away and come to me. It worked and we rode the final 27 miles loop together. Gorden and I picked up Pat McCallion, a former teammate and world time trial champion. Pat is an excellent stone mason and father of two. He is making a comeback this year.
We rolled in together for 6,7 and 8th overall. Isecured the 1st 45er for the day. Glenn gave a country mile leadout for 3rd in 45 for an awesome ride. Papa Glenn was happy to get his first "envelope" in several years. It was a real pleasure working together once again!
Mac

Sunday, April 13, 2008

Career Day 08


Sharing a little of their time, Chris and Lori dropped by Mount Pleasant Elementary School this Wed. for Career Day. Everyone had a great time while they discussed the in's and out's of racing fulltime as a profession. While the most common questions seemed to be centered around how much their LeMond bikes cost, and "what was the most they had won at a race", they were able to discuss other topics including proper hydration, nutrition, training and race prep, and the importance of wearing helmets. The kids loved the POWERADE and Jelly Bell SPORT BEANS that we passed out. I am sure they were full of energy for recess. Thanks again to the 3rd Grade MPES Class for letting us visit.