The Greenville Hospital System Every Woman Cycling Team won this year’s Team “Club” Challenge at the Stars & Stripes Challenge presented by the Palmetto Peloton Project!  Thank you to all who donated and helped us raise these funds to fight cancer and promote survivor advocacy!

Saturday August 29th GHS Every Woman competing in SC Road Race Championships.

http://www.pre-reg.com/Users/RacerMain.aspx?Type=1&EventID=339

Sunday August 30th,  our team is riding the Palmetto Peloton Project Stars and Stripes Challenge at the Greenville Hospital System USA Professional Cycling Championships.

http://www.palmettopelotonproject.org/index.php

Look for us at the GHS booth Sunday August 30th!

On August 15th, 2009, GHS team member Kristen Weinacker conquered Mt. Washington in New Hampshire during the annual Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb. Mt. Washington is the highest peak in the Northeastern United States, and is known for its very erratic weather. The highest surface wind-speed ever recorded in the World has been recorded on this very peak at 231mph. The uphill climb averages 12% over the course of 7.6 miles, and has extensions of 18% with a final grudge of 22% at the finish. Kristen placed 11th overall in the woman’s division, and 2nd in the 20-34yr old category with a time of 1:24:44. ”Definitely the hardest hill-climb I’ve ever done, a very challenging experience. Every second was pure fun and torture. I had a lot of issues with cramping because the weather was exceedingly warm. I hope to re-race the course next year and learn from a few crucial mistakes I made this year. The view at the top was spectacular. I felt like I was on top of the world.”

Congrats Kristen!!

Free Tire Changing Clinic

Hosted by:

GHS Every Woman

And
Carolina Triathlon

Wednesday August 19^th,2009   6:30 p.m.

Carolina Triathlon 1616 Woodruff Road

All are welcome!  This is a hands on clinic to have you learn how to change your tire (usually brought about by a flat!).  Both clincher and tubular tires will be taught.

What to bring: Bring your rear or front rim/tire and your tire changing kit (tube, CO2 cartridge, tire levers).

If you do not know how to properly remove and put wheels back on, bring your bike.

Questions?  donnepedala@yahoo.com

http://www.donnepedala.org/