If your team would like to host a ride and be added to this list, please contact marthalwalsh at yahoo.com.
MEET THE TEAM RIDES : DIRT
In order to give cyclocross riders and teams an opportunity for an introduction in their natural habitat, we’re again scheduling a series of Meet the Team Rides for cyclocross and mountain bike squads. Date, time, place, route, and other pertinent info is listed below for each ride.
The goal is to provide an opportunity for new and experienced racers looking for a team for the 2016 season to get to know the teams in this discipline BEFORE the season starts. As with the road version, these Meet the Team Rides should be social with lots of chance for interaction and getting acquainted. How the individual rides are structured, scheduled, and located is up to the host team, so be prepared for something different on each ride. These rides happen rain, wind, or sunshine! Bring a functioning bike suitable for riding the trails described, helmet, water, some food, weather-appropriate clothing, a little money, and an extra tube in case you flat.
See all the 2016 cyclocross races scheduled for Washington and North Idaho in our calendar.
The goal is to provide an opportunity for new and experienced racers looking for a team for the 2016 season to get to know the teams in this discipline BEFORE the season starts. As with the road version, these Meet the Team Rides should be social with lots of chance for interaction and getting acquainted. How the individual rides are structured, scheduled, and located is up to the host team, so be prepared for something different on each ride. These rides happen rain, wind, or sunshine! Bring a functioning bike suitable for riding the trails described, helmet, water, some food, weather-appropriate clothing, a little money, and an extra tube in case you flat.
See all the 2016 cyclocross races scheduled for Washington and North Idaho in our calendar.
2016 Schedule
tacotimenw.bike/Saturday, July 23 : Recycled Cycles Racing
8:30 am Revolutions Espresso, 7012 Woodlawn Ave NE, Seattle
recycledcyclesracing.wordpress.com
Contact: Rory Jack rorycj at gmail.com
Join us for 2 hours of riding around Seattle, on pavement and as many gravel trails as we can find. Road tires are adequate, but slightly wider tires or cyclocross tire recommended. All skill levels welcome! We are seeking riders of all abilities who have a passion for racing, casual riding, and team building. Since its inception, the Recycled Cycles Racing team has emphasized rider development by fostering an environment which encourages racers to fulfill their potential. This relationship promotes the sport of cycling and demonstrates our commitment to teamwork and to the cycling community. We support grassroots men’s, women’s, and junior’s racing programs, local race promotion, helmet safety, cycling organizations such as USA Cycling, Washington State Bicycle Association (WSBA), and affiliate associations.
Saturday, July 23 : Cycle U Junior Cyclocross Racing Team
10:00 am Cycle U Sand Point, 5440 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle (parking in front of store)
http://www.cycleu.com/classes-coaching/team-cycle-u/juniors-team/
Contact: Craig Undem craig at cycleu.com
Open to ages 7-17, our team has year-round training with a focus on cyclocross. Most kids start on mountain bikes and progress to cyclocross bikes. This event will include a short ride and a "how to do cyclocross" ride/clinic and "hang out" at our indoor training center. We have coaches/tents/mechanic/heaters/food at local cyclocross races and regular workouts to teach correct fundamentals of road, mountain bike, and cyclocross.
Saturday, July 30 : Taco Time NW
10:00 AM Saint Edward State Park, 14445 Juanita Dr NE, Kenmore
http://tacotimenw.bike
Contact: Trevor Hall sproqitman at gmail.com
Meetup at the baseball field for 1-1.5 hours of exploration on the trails in the park. The trails at St Eds are generally rideable on both MTB and cyclocross bikes, so bring your favorite. Meet the team, talk racing, and join us for lunch at Taco Time following the ride. Taco Time NW (Seattle Super Squadra) has been a presence in the Seattle racing scene for more than 15 years. We currently have over 60 racers, competing in all disciplines: road, track, cyclocross, and MTB. Our goals are simple: work together as a team, race hard, and have fun. The team provides both formal and informal instruction at all levels of the sport. New racers can expect mentoring from some of the most experienced riders in the area. Come and see what all the fun is about!
Sunday, July 31 : Egencia
9:30-11:30 am, Woodland Park Shelter #2, Seattle
https://avanti-racing.com
Contact: Justin Pierce pierce.justin.m at gmail.com
Come join Egencia Racing (formerly Blue Rooster), the 2015 MFG team competition winners, at Woodland Park for our cyclocross meet the team ride. After the ride, join us for a BBQ and chat with current team members to see if we are the team for you. The Egencia Racing Team is an inclusive, co-ed, multi-disciplinary cycling team made up of people who love to ride. Our members live all around Puget Sound. We are open to new or experienced racers, and to advanced cyclists who want to ride with seasoned riders. We do not have a racing requirement but we tend to attract athletes who are passionate about cycling and/or racing. We maintain a healthy balance between cycling and greater responsibilities such as career and family. You will often find children of our racers ringing cowbells and cheering on their parents at the tent and around the course. Honor, fair play, and clean racing are fundamental values of our team. Join us for a team practice and hone your Cyclocross skills! All levels encouraged, or just come to meet the Egencia team and do some laps around Woodland Park.
Sunday, August 14 : CycleU / Apex Racing
9:30 am, gravel parking lot at N 50th St and Whitman Ave N, Seattle WA 98103 (Woodland Park)
Contact: Charles hagmanc@gmail.com
Have you ever seen the Olympic steeplechase and thought "gosh, that looks fun"? Maybe your friends brag about doing Tough Mudder and you're all "what, you only do that sorta thing once a year?" Or maybe you saw a couple of cx tandems chasing each other around Magnuson Park Cross last year and wanna join in. Then come check out the Apex Back to Cross ride. We'll meet at 9:30am in the gravel lot off N 50th St for a mini clinic and hot laps around Woodland Park until noonish. We're a team of dedicated road racers who also love playing in the mud (both cx and mtb), heckling our friends, and cooking up awesome chili in a Hungarian Cauldron. If this all sounds fun to you then you might be just what we’re looking for in a new teammate so come on out!
Saturday, August 20 : Dyna Racing
8:45 am, Redhook Brewery parking lot, 14300 NE 145th Street, Woodinville WA 98072
https://www.facebook.com/Dyna-Racing-Cycling-Team-117377198604843/
Contact: Dodi Nov drdodi at bellevuesmiles.com
Planning on racing Cx or XC mtb? Join Dyna Racing on a friendly paced ride of The Thrilla. Dyna is a racing team composed of men and women that love to ride and race their bikes. For Cx racers we hold weekly workouts and have huge turnouts for all the local races. Join us at the Redhook Parking Lot under the overhead conveyer belt at 8:45AM and plan on about a 2 hour ride. Bring your Cx or mt bike, tubes, nutrition or anything else you may need while riding. We’ll end up for post ride refreshments at Redhook. Please email with any questions.
Sunday, August 28 : Spokeswomen Racing
10:00 - 11:30 am, Duthie Hill Park: 26150 SE Issaquah-Fall City Rd, Issaquah WA 98029
http://spokeswomenracing.com
Contact: Cathy Downs CathyVarland at gmail.com
Spokeswomen Racing is a Seattle-based women’s cycling team focused on competitive racing in road, cyclocross, mountain, and track. We support women’s cycling through racing, activism, and community involvement. Please join us for our “dirt” meet-the-team ride as we are excited about bringing new racers onto our team for the 2016/2017 season and beyond. While we welcome women who want to race cyclocross, this ride will take place on mountain bikes. Meet at Duthie Hill Park in the new parking lot at 10:00 a.m.. We will ride for about an hour and a half at a social pace and include some skills practice if there is interest. Then we will grab some food and drinks at Issaquah Brewery and spend time answering questions about racing and our team.
8:30 am Revolutions Espresso, 7012 Woodlawn Ave NE, Seattle
recycledcyclesracing.wordpress.com
Contact: Rory Jack rorycj at gmail.com
Join us for 2 hours of riding around Seattle, on pavement and as many gravel trails as we can find. Road tires are adequate, but slightly wider tires or cyclocross tire recommended. All skill levels welcome! We are seeking riders of all abilities who have a passion for racing, casual riding, and team building. Since its inception, the Recycled Cycles Racing team has emphasized rider development by fostering an environment which encourages racers to fulfill their potential. This relationship promotes the sport of cycling and demonstrates our commitment to teamwork and to the cycling community. We support grassroots men’s, women’s, and junior’s racing programs, local race promotion, helmet safety, cycling organizations such as USA Cycling, Washington State Bicycle Association (WSBA), and affiliate associations.
Saturday, July 23 : Cycle U Junior Cyclocross Racing Team
10:00 am Cycle U Sand Point, 5440 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle (parking in front of store)
http://www.cycleu.com/classes-coaching/team-cycle-u/juniors-team/
Contact: Craig Undem craig at cycleu.com
Open to ages 7-17, our team has year-round training with a focus on cyclocross. Most kids start on mountain bikes and progress to cyclocross bikes. This event will include a short ride and a "how to do cyclocross" ride/clinic and "hang out" at our indoor training center. We have coaches/tents/mechanic/heaters/food at local cyclocross races and regular workouts to teach correct fundamentals of road, mountain bike, and cyclocross.
Saturday, July 30 : Taco Time NW
10:00 AM Saint Edward State Park, 14445 Juanita Dr NE, Kenmore
http://tacotimenw.bike
Contact: Trevor Hall sproqitman at gmail.com
Meetup at the baseball field for 1-1.5 hours of exploration on the trails in the park. The trails at St Eds are generally rideable on both MTB and cyclocross bikes, so bring your favorite. Meet the team, talk racing, and join us for lunch at Taco Time following the ride. Taco Time NW (Seattle Super Squadra) has been a presence in the Seattle racing scene for more than 15 years. We currently have over 60 racers, competing in all disciplines: road, track, cyclocross, and MTB. Our goals are simple: work together as a team, race hard, and have fun. The team provides both formal and informal instruction at all levels of the sport. New racers can expect mentoring from some of the most experienced riders in the area. Come and see what all the fun is about!
Sunday, July 31 : Egencia
9:30-11:30 am, Woodland Park Shelter #2, Seattle
https://avanti-racing.com
Contact: Justin Pierce pierce.justin.m at gmail.com
Come join Egencia Racing (formerly Blue Rooster), the 2015 MFG team competition winners, at Woodland Park for our cyclocross meet the team ride. After the ride, join us for a BBQ and chat with current team members to see if we are the team for you. The Egencia Racing Team is an inclusive, co-ed, multi-disciplinary cycling team made up of people who love to ride. Our members live all around Puget Sound. We are open to new or experienced racers, and to advanced cyclists who want to ride with seasoned riders. We do not have a racing requirement but we tend to attract athletes who are passionate about cycling and/or racing. We maintain a healthy balance between cycling and greater responsibilities such as career and family. You will often find children of our racers ringing cowbells and cheering on their parents at the tent and around the course. Honor, fair play, and clean racing are fundamental values of our team. Join us for a team practice and hone your Cyclocross skills! All levels encouraged, or just come to meet the Egencia team and do some laps around Woodland Park.
Sunday, August 14 : CycleU / Apex Racing
9:30 am, gravel parking lot at N 50th St and Whitman Ave N, Seattle WA 98103 (Woodland Park)
Contact: Charles hagmanc@gmail.com
Have you ever seen the Olympic steeplechase and thought "gosh, that looks fun"? Maybe your friends brag about doing Tough Mudder and you're all "what, you only do that sorta thing once a year?" Or maybe you saw a couple of cx tandems chasing each other around Magnuson Park Cross last year and wanna join in. Then come check out the Apex Back to Cross ride. We'll meet at 9:30am in the gravel lot off N 50th St for a mini clinic and hot laps around Woodland Park until noonish. We're a team of dedicated road racers who also love playing in the mud (both cx and mtb), heckling our friends, and cooking up awesome chili in a Hungarian Cauldron. If this all sounds fun to you then you might be just what we’re looking for in a new teammate so come on out!
Saturday, August 20 : Dyna Racing
8:45 am, Redhook Brewery parking lot, 14300 NE 145th Street, Woodinville WA 98072
https://www.facebook.com/Dyna-Racing-Cycling-Team-117377198604843/
Contact: Dodi Nov drdodi at bellevuesmiles.com
Planning on racing Cx or XC mtb? Join Dyna Racing on a friendly paced ride of The Thrilla. Dyna is a racing team composed of men and women that love to ride and race their bikes. For Cx racers we hold weekly workouts and have huge turnouts for all the local races. Join us at the Redhook Parking Lot under the overhead conveyer belt at 8:45AM and plan on about a 2 hour ride. Bring your Cx or mt bike, tubes, nutrition or anything else you may need while riding. We’ll end up for post ride refreshments at Redhook. Please email with any questions.
Sunday, August 28 : Spokeswomen Racing
10:00 - 11:30 am, Duthie Hill Park: 26150 SE Issaquah-Fall City Rd, Issaquah WA 98029
http://spokeswomenracing.com
Contact: Cathy Downs CathyVarland at gmail.com
Spokeswomen Racing is a Seattle-based women’s cycling team focused on competitive racing in road, cyclocross, mountain, and track. We support women’s cycling through racing, activism, and community involvement. Please join us for our “dirt” meet-the-team ride as we are excited about bringing new racers onto our team for the 2016/2017 season and beyond. While we welcome women who want to race cyclocross, this ride will take place on mountain bikes. Meet at Duthie Hill Park in the new parking lot at 10:00 a.m.. We will ride for about an hour and a half at a social pace and include some skills practice if there is interest. Then we will grab some food and drinks at Issaquah Brewery and spend time answering questions about racing and our team.
