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 : ROAD
Here’s your chance to meet members of many of the teams in the Seattle area (and beyond). Starting Saturday, September 9, clubs will lead weekend rides around the south end of Lake Washington (and elsewhere outside Seattle) for riders of all skill levels who are interested in racing. The complete ride schedule and information about each team are listed below.
Seattle rides will meet at 9:15 at Leschi Park, 201 Lakeside Ave S, Seattle 98122, with the rides departing at 9:30 and proceeding at a social, "no drop" pace around the south end of Lake Washington and returning across I-90 to Leschi. Times and locations for other rides are noted in the list below.
These are social rides, at a conversational pace, around the south end of Lake Washington. Allow about 2 hours. The ride may stop for 5-10 minutes along the way, but otherwise, be prepared for a continuous ride. These rides happen rain, wind, or sunshine! Bring a functioning road bike (full fenders are appreciated on damp days), helmet, water, some food, weather-appropriate clothing, a little money, and an extra tube in case you flat.
2018 RIDE SCHEDULE
Saturday, September 8 : Egencia
avanti-racing.com
Contact: Billy Rudnik rudbike at msn.com
Avanti Racing, also known as the Egencia Racing Team (Egencia is a subsidiary of Expedia) is one of the oldest teams in Washington. We are a multi-disciplinary race team and we're also open to riders who aren't sure they want to race but who want to find a welcoming group of racers who also participate in organized rides, gravel grinders, multi-sport events and more. Our members strive to strike a balance between our love of cycling, racing, fitness, family lives & careers – and we support each other in that balancing goal. We help members increase racing skills, fitness, endurance & knowledge through rides with our experienced racers; through informative discussions on team email & social media; and through expert clinics in all of the racing disciplines. Come meet us and see if we are your team!
Sunday, September 9: Métier Racing
metierseattle.com/cycling-club/
Contact: chris.wilson at meterseattle.com or david.richter at metierseattle.com
The Métier Cycling Club has a diverse core of members who come to cycling from many different backgrounds and ability levels. We welcome our club members to race in the Métier kit – however, it is not required! Our club comprises members from many different cycling teams and disciplines, multi-sport athletes, adventure riders, weekend warriors, commuters and casual cyclists. We encourage juniors, women and men of all ages to get mentored by the top racers in the NW and have the most fun on some of the best rides around Seattle. Ride with us!
Saturday, September 15: Kryki Sports/Audi Cycling Team
krykisports.com/team_list.php?team=1
Contact: Yee Feng yftoad @ gmail.com
The Kryki Sports Cycling/Audi Cycling Team is looking for new riders interested in racing across all categories and disciplines. Our primary focus is road racing, but many of our teammates also compete in MTB, cyclocross, and track. The Washington team is generally located in the Seattle and surrounding areas with team rides coming out of Leschi. We are built around our friendships, trust, and enjoyment of racing with each other, on and off the bike, and we'd love to have you join us!
Sunday, September 16: Liquid Velo Cycling Team
www.LiquidVelo.com
Contacts: Anne Bertucio annebertucio at gmail.com; Dave Chipchase chip113 at gmail.com
We are a co-ed, primarily road focused team with additional enthusiasm for cyclocross, track and MTB. We offer excellent team support for our racers with team training rides, organized clinics, as well as other incentives all within a positive atmosphere. Our team members are proud to support the PNW racing community through the support and promotion of the Poulsbo Criterium, as well as having a race participation throughout the racing year.
Saturday, September 22: Apex Racing
http://apexracing.org
Contact: David McKinnie david.mckinnie at gmail.com
We’re Apex Racing and we’re a men’s road racing team, but you’ll also find a lot of us at the track and on the dirt for cross and mountain. We’re everything from new riders who are just getting into racing to accomplished elite level racers who come out and bring the hurt. We emphasize racing teamwork, camaraderie, development, and mentoring. Our goal is to upgrade teammates by winning races and mastering the tactical game of chess involved in cycling competition. You will join Apex Racing to get rad and compete at all levels of the local and regional racing scene. So come out and meet us to hear our racing tales and other questionable reasons to race bikes with the Pink Rhino.
Sunday, September 23: Intro to Women's Cycling and Racing Teams (women only)
**This ride meets at 8:45 at Leschi Park, Seattle.**
Contact: Gina gkavesh at gmail.com
If you are new to the racing community, looking to strengthen your riding skills, thinking about racing, or looking to speak with other women from local racing teams about racing or riding opportunities, this ride's for you! We’ll start with a quick off-the-bike introduction and then work on a variety of skills including pacelines, riding a straight line, and racing tactics/techniques as we ride around the south end of Lake Washington. We'll break into groups no greater than 10 to keep it social, manageable, and fun--and not stressful.
Sunday, September 23: Este Racing/Monton (men only)
Contact: Bill Booth cwbooth5 @ gmail.com
We are Este Racing/Monton. Starting out with too few guys to even field a Tour squad, the reason d’etre was and remains the idea that bike racing is for fun, that we should be teammates with our teammates, and to ride bikes for a better life - rather than for a life. We value the effort and determination of racing. If you’re looking to race hard with your team – rather than for your team – and you want to make helping your teammates off the bike just as important as on the bike, come on out for the meet the team ride. We are looking for men of all categories to fill our ranks this season.
Saturday, September 29: Team Thrive (women only)
http://soundvelocycling.com/
Contact: Gina at membership at soundvelocycling.com
Team Thrive is a significant and successful women’s team that competes in road, mountain, track and Cyclocross. We focus on rider development, community involvement, leadership development, while never forgetting to have fun. Every fall, we are looking for new and experienced riders who are interested in racing; we are also looking to add to our Cat 1/2/3 race team. We look forward to meeting you at our Meet the Team ride!
Sunday, September 30: Dyna
Contact: Dodi Nov drdodi at bellevuesmiles.com
Dyna Racing is a multi-discipline race team comprised of men and women who race road, track, cross, XC, gravel, and enduro. All disciplines are valued equally. Our focus in 2018 is to develop the team into a cohesive group of racers who train and race together throughout the year. We seek riders of all categories, from beginner to elite, men and women. We welcome racers of all abilities who are motivated to have fun, race hard, and improve. With strong resources and great camaraderie, we ensure that everyone has a rewarding experience.
Saturday, October 6: VELOBODY/GERK’S Cycling Team
www.joinubc.com
Contact: Joe Baratto (men’s team) jmbaratto at gmail.com or Gina Kavesh (women’s team) gkavesh at gmail.com
VELOBODY/GERK’S (UBC) is looking for new riders interested in racing. At UBC, we value the teamwork it takes to create great racers in all women's, men's, and master's categories. We believe in the impact teamwork makes and are committed to the growth of the team and the individual riders. UBC has a development program aimed at providing a structured program for progressing within the sport of bicycle racing. All new (Category 5) and Cat 4 riders are welcome to check out our program. Upper category riders (3s and 1-2s), please inquire with the respective team captains (you can also contact them via e-mail from web site).
Sunday, October 7: Intro to Women's Cycling and Racing Teams (women only)
**This ride meets at 8:45 at Leschi Park, Seattle.**
Contact: Gina gkavesh at gmail.com
If you are new to the racing community, looking to strengthen your riding skills, thinking about racing, or looking to speak with other women from local racing teams about racing or riding opportunities, this ride's for you! We’ll start with a quick off-the-bike introduction and then work on a variety of skills including pacelines, riding a straight line, and racing tactics/techniques as we ride around the south end of Lake Washington. We'll break into groups no greater than 10 to keep it social, manageable, and fun--and not stressful.
Saturday, October 13: Spokeswomen Racing (women only)
www.spokeswomenracing.com
Contact: Heather Fourie spokeswomenracing at gmail.com
Spokeswomen Racing is a Seattle-area women’s only cycling team with members that race in road, mountain, cyclocross, and track disciplines. We are a community of women who are passionate about supporting each other in our cycling development, while giving back to our community through activism and community service. We are looking for women of all abilities, including new and experienced cyclists.
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Saturday, October 20: Hagens Berman
http://www.hbsccycling.com/
Contact: Loren Pokorny lorenpo @ microsoft.com
Seattle Race Club aka the Hagens Berman Cycling Team is the amateur Hagens Berman team with our title sponsor supporting the professional men’s Axeon/Hagens Berman and women’s Hagens Berman/Supermint teams. For 2019 we are looking for motivated men and women to join us racing road, track and CX in Cat 1-4. We offer generous race reimbursements, discounted products from Smith Optics, Hammer Nutrition, Specialized bikes and shop support from Edge and Spoke.
Sunday, October 21:
Saturday, October 27: Gerard - Launchpad Cycling
launchpadcycling.com
Contact: Chad Nichols chadcnichols @ gmail.com
Learn, Share, Grow. This is our motto. Men, Women, whomever... Launchpad Cycling would love the chance to meet you! We pride ourselves on being an all inclusive cycling club. Our members are excited to collectively share cycling experiences in a warm, safe and inviting club. Launchpad members currently enjoy Grand Fondo’s, Road Racing, Mountain Bike (racing and riding), Velodrome, and of course the Pacific NW’s beloved Cyclocross! We consist of ex-pro racers to first-year riders, and everything in between. Thank you for considering us as your new home. We hope to see you October 27th!
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