The 18th Annual John Earley Memorial Valley of the Sun Stage Race 

The Valley of the Sun bike race is a three-day event in which professional and amateur road racing cyclists of different categories compete for cash and prizes.  A stage is held each day consisting of a time trial, a road race and a criterium. There are over 900 participants in 15 categories of professional and amateur riders, both men and women, ages 10 to over 60. The cyclists that have the lowest cumulative time from the three stages will win in their respective categories. Along with 3-days of racing the following events will be featured for children under the age of 12

Kids Bike Rodeo _{^{(see attached flyer below)}}

The Phoenix Police Department along with the SAFE KIDS Coalition of Maricopa County and the Landis/Trek amateur team will conduct a Bike Rodeo and Helmet Fitting clinic on Sunday, February 14th at the Criterium

Kids Race _{^{(see attached flyer below)}}

Takes place on Sunday, February 14th at the State Capitol in Phoenix, AZ.  For Children 3 and up (with a helmet) can race the very same Criterium course that hundreds of professional and amateurs race on!

Please visit the Frequently Asked Questions for more information

Click here for directions to race venues, packet pickup locations, etc

 The three race stages for 2010 are: 

Race information by category (Riders are responsible for reading the race bible for more details)

Race Photography by Zazoosh

Buckeye Criterium In Verrado

18 April 2010

$3,000 Cash

USAC Permit: 2010-999

Presented by: White Mountain Road Club

Cyclists from across the state, will strap on their helmets and line up their bikes for the third annual Buckeye Criterium in Verrado. The .8 mile six-turn bicycling event is planned for Sunday, April 18th, 2010, beginning at 8:00 AM.  The event, hosted by Verrado and organized by the White Mountain Road Club, will provide a full day of bike related activities for the whole family inlcuding a Kids Bike Rodeo (1:30 – 3:30 PM) – The Buckeye Police Department will be on-site to teach bike safety and skills. Helmet fittings will also be available with helmets provided by SAFE Kids Coalition, as available.

“The Buckeye Criterium in Verrado is one of the final Arizona Bicycle Racing Association events of the season offering exciting events for every bike racer from a 10 year old junior, to a 60 year young master, and everything in-between,” said Brian Lemke, President, White Mountain Road Club, also adds “It is always a pleasure working with the staff in the Town of Buckeye to promote events, and their residents are always so supportive!“

The course is a fast .8 mile six-turn course with great pavement off of Main Street Verrado in Buckeye, AZ

Team area: One team vehicle with a canopy can park in the designated Teams parking Area

Warm-up: South of the course on Verrado Way

* Race together but scored separately.
*** Promoter reserves the right to change the prize list based on field size.

Field Size Limits:
Category 5 Men: 50
Category 4/Master Women: 50
All other categories: 100

Men Pro, I, II 25 minimum for total prize list. 
Women Pro I, II, III, 15 minimum for total prize list

Mail-in Registration:

Mail check (payable to WMRC) and send completed/signed USA Cycling Standard Release Form to:

Eric Prosnier
5124 E. Verde Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85018

On-line Registration: www.BikeReg.com
On-line registration will close
April 14 at 12:00 pm (MST)

Late Fee: $10 Late fee applies to entries received on April 14 2010 or later and walk-up registration.

Second Race: $15.

All USAC Rules Apply:

• USAC license required
• 1-day license available to cat. 5 men and cat 4 women
• Helmets required
• No aero-bars
• Jersey must have sleeves

Directions from Phoenix:

I-10 W toward LOS ANGELES about 25 miles.  Take I-10 West from downtown Phoenix to Verrado Way, exit 120. Go north and follow the signs toward the Welcome Center.

Parking:

• E side of Verrado Way just S of Main St.
• E side of Verrado Way just N of Main St.

Additional Notes:
Restroom facilities will be provided. Each rider assumes responsibility for all personal pre race preparation. No public changing, exposure or urination will be permitted. Failure to comply with this request will result in disqualification from all events and forfeiture of all entry fees. NO EXCEPTIONS!
 

Yield to Life is a non-profit organization devoted to creating a safer environment for cyclists and, by so doing, encouraging more people to ride for their own health, the good of the environment and the well being of society.

By making cycling safer and promoting the activity as a responsible means of transportation and a healthy means of recreation, Yield to Life can contribute to tackling some of today’s major concerns—from such issues as pollution and global warming to obesity and diabetes. In this way, Yield to Life can play a role in increasing the quality of life not only for cyclists, but for everyone—for our generation and those to come.

Click here for more information about Yield to Life. Click here for safety tips for cyclist and motorists – Pass it onto your friends and family, who knows it may save yours or someone else’s life.

Read all about it here

White Mountain Road Club Member Spotlight – Terry Roach

Every athlete suffers injuries. For Terry Roach, hers made her stronger. A back injury from a car accident left the world-champion cyclist in pain for nearly a decade – physical therapy provided only slight relief. After successful back surgery, though, and earning a master’s degree in secondary education from ASU with an emphasis on exercise physiology, Roach became inspired to help others. In 1991, she created Body Stabilization Training, a physical training and rehabilitation program in Phoenix that uses different techniques – from yoga and martial arts to kinesiology – to heal and strengthen patients. The goal, she says, is to retrain patients to move their bodies correctly, taking stress away from certain muscles. Some clients include an 80- year-old women who simply want so move around the house. Others are pro athletes, including Phoenix Suns players, who want to step up their games. Although the venture keeps Roach busy it hasn’t slowed her own physical ambitions. Aside from being a cyclist, she’s also a mountain biker, snow skier, water skier, scuba diver, tri-athlete, adventure racer, tennis player, golfer, hiker, camper and a single mother.

Was your injury a blessing in disguise? Absolutely. It was the best thing that ever happened to me. Because of the research I put into the back program, I already knew some things, but I didn’t understand the importance until I had to come back from surgery.I had been training since 1984 as a 10K and marathon runner and I had the back surgery in 1987. Three years ago, I crashed on my head while mountain biking and that neck surgery gave me perspective about neck problems. Within three weeks I was back teaching, wearing a collar because I already knew how to move. I was basically able to bounce back really fast.

When did you realize your program was a successful? When I had my first patient come back and say, You’ve changed my life.” That’s the most rewarding you can ask for as an educator. There is no such thing as pain-free, only pain management.

Describe your favorite type of client. People who want to help themselves. I can give you the tools and the skills to help yourself. The body management skills can be used as you get older. It doesn’t matter if you’re a pro athlete or an 80-yearold woman who wants to get around the house. People who [endure] some pain have to invest more. I’ve been there.

What’s the worst trait a client can have? Lack of integrity

What’s been your greatest accomplishment? First, my children. My son and daughter are both into public service and have been active in sports since they were young. We’re all into service. Second is my first world championship in England. It was an individual pursuit. It was 1998. In 1997,I had a lot of mechanical [problems] and lost the gold because of the mechanics of the bike. The next year I went back to compete. I broke a lot of records. I thought, “This is all worth it.”

What’s best advice you’ve ever received? “Champions come back from adversity” My first coach, John Serra, said that. I’ve used that phrase for every difficult thing I have in my Me. You put it in your head, no matter how many times you’ve been down -and I’ve been down. The man upstairs watches out for us.

When you play the part of a spectator, instead of an athlete, what sports do you like? I love tennis and skiing. I love anything active. I love to watch kids’ soccer games. I’m so into movement. Anything involving movement.

What’s your favorite Sunday activity? I love to just sit and read a book – a non-thinking book – and listen to water. I let my mind go.

You must stick to a healthy diet – any guilty pleasured? Oh, yes, many. I love sweet-potato fries and chocolate- chip cookies. I love desserts.

Are you into any of the fitness reality shows on television? I’m not familiar with many except The Biggest Loser. It’s a fantastic show. It gives our society the idea that you make a change in yourself if you take the responsibility Sometimes, we want such a quick fix. It’s not easy – you have to invest that time. I love that show.

Who do you look up to? I respect anyone who’s picked themselves up by their bootstraps. I really appreciate success stories. Anyone can come back from hardship.November 2006 – Phoenix MagazineInterviewed by Katie RuarkPhoto by Paul Markow

For more information about Body Stabilization Training, visit bodystabilization.com

Many of you may know Nick Schreiber, who is one of the top racers in Arizona and a member of the United States Deaf Cycling Team. Nick has been chosen to participate in the 2009 Deaf Olympics which will take place September 2009 in Taiwan.

Since Nick is one of the top United States riders, the federation will help him with some of the costs, but he still needs additional support.  It costs over $4,000 for a racer to participate in the Deaf Olympics race. Please click here for more information about Nick, the Deaf Olympics and to make a donation in Nick’s name. 

If you would like more information about Nick, please see http://www.nickschreiber.com/

Kick some butt over there!!!