Donne Pedala Women's Cycling Team » Uncategorized http://www.donnepedala.org Live. Laugh. Ride. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:33:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Racing Racing & More Racing… Including a SC State Championship!! http://www.donnepedala.org/2010/04/aprilracing/ http://www.donnepedala.org/2010/04/aprilracing/#comments Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:33:09 +0000 NikkiZ http://www.donnepedala.org/?p=895 Over the past two weekends the ladies of GHS Every Woman Cycling have been to the races!

April 10th Courtney McDonald, Heather Webber, Kelly Patton, & Nikki Zimmerman were found out at the Rock Hill Bicycle Club’s Patriot’s Trail Road Race.  It was a tough fast day with the Cat 4 Women racing with the 50+ Cat 4 Men… Let’s just say those men kept the pace high and the winners averaged 24 mph over the 47 mile course!

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April 11th was the Tsali Knobschorcher Mtn Bike Race in Bryson City, NC.  Jackie Batson represented GHS Every Woman in the Cat 2 Sport Division.  This was her first time racing in Cat 2 and Jackie brought home a 9th place!  It was “my first time racing cat 2.  An uphill sprint at the start made for a tough race on a hot day.  The difficult Fontana Lake overlook climb was added to this year’s course.”

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April 18th at the SC State Criterium Championships Kelly Patton made it down to Charleston for the races… And what did she do? She brought home a GHS Every Woman SC State Criterium 2010 Championship!  The field started out with about 25 women.  It was hot and fast with a pretty sharp turn in the course leaving only 15 to survive to the finish.  Kelly placed 4th overall and 1st from SC!  Way to go Kelly!!

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]]> http://www.donnepedala.org/2010/04/aprilracing/feed/ 0 GHS Every Woman & Donne Pedala Training Ride http://www.donnepedala.org/2010/02/dptrainingride/ http://www.donnepedala.org/2010/02/dptrainingride/#comments Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:10:12 +0000 NikkiZ http://www.donnepedala.org/?p=698 DUE TO RAIN WE ARE POSTPONING THE CLUB RIDE

IT WILL BE RE-SCHEDULED FOR ANOTHER DAY

Race Team will still participate at another location.  Check your e-mails for updates. Thx!

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GHS Every Woman

&

Donne Pedala Women’s Training Ride

Date: Saturday February 6th, 2010

Location: Donaldson Center, Greenville SC.  Meet in larger lot where country loop rides leave from.

Registration: 10:15-10:45a.m.

If you do not have current USCF license, you must purchase a 1 day license for $5.00 for this event. *All Riders must also sign a release form.

The Rides

11:00 a.m. 45 mile loop 17-19mph average GHS Every Woman Training Ride: Rolling route/loop from Donaldson Center to SC State Road Race course.

And

11:15 a.m. 28 miles Donne Pedala Club Training Ride: Donaldson Center Country Loop, no rider left behind.

This ride is restricted to potential/current Donne Pedala Club Members, GHS Every Woman Team, and affiliate coaches only.

A USA Cycling permit is pending for this ride, and all USA Cycling rules and regulations will be respected and enforced.

]]> http://www.donnepedala.org/2010/02/dptrainingride/feed/ 0 Wheels for Meals Registration open! http://www.donnepedala.org/2010/01/mowride/ http://www.donnepedala.org/2010/01/mowride/#comments Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:33:56 +0000 NikkiZ http://www.donnepedala.org/?p=716 WFM_2010

Save the date!  APRIL 24, 2010

How many people will you feed?

Help Meals on Wheels feed the home-bound of Greenville by participating and raising money for the Wheels for Meals event.  This cycling event is for the Newbie to the Hammerhead with distances of 25 miles, 40 miles, and a challenging metric century.

The Wheels for Meals Training Series calendar of events for 2010’s event include the following:
Saturday February 6 – Training Class @ 5:00pm at St. Francis Hospital (East End)

Saturday February 20 – Training Class @ 5:00pm at St. Francis Hospital (East End)

Saturday March 6 – Training Ride @ 10:30am at Furman University

Saturday March 20 – Training Ride @ 10:00am at Donaldson Center

Saturday April 3 – Training Ride @ 9:00am at Donaldson Center

Saturday April 17 – Training Ride @ 8:00am at Donaldson Center

Saturday April 24 – Wheels for Meals Cycling Event

There are currently night rides at 6 pm on Thursday evenings at ICAR during non-day light saving time.  During day light savings time, rides will be held out of Heritage Park in Simpsonville at 6 pm on Thursday nights.  There will also be a year-round Saturday schedule…details coming soon.

Registration fee is $35 until February 1st.

Register TODAY for the Wheels for Meals Cycling Event…Saturday, April 24!!! www.mealsonwheelsgreenville.org

]]> http://www.donnepedala.org/2010/01/mowride/feed/ 0 RamSpinners takes off! http://www.donnepedala.org/2009/11/ramspinners/ http://www.donnepedala.org/2009/11/ramspinners/#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:43:30 +0000 NikkiZ http://www.donnepedala.org/?p=567 The RamSpinners at Greenville Middle has really taken off in 2009 thanks to the efforts of GHS Every Woman cycling team member, and Greenville Middle Math teach, Jackie Baston.

Batson brings back the bike ride at Greenville Middle

]]> http://www.donnepedala.org/2009/11/ramspinners/feed/ 0 Club Ride this Sunday 9/13 2pm. Come join us! http://www.donnepedala.org/2009/09/begparismtn09132009/ http://www.donnepedala.org/2009/09/begparismtn09132009/#comments Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:32:33 +0000 KellyP http://www.donnepedala.org/?p=498 GHS Every Woman – Paris Mtn Beg Ride – Download a copy of the flyer here and spread the word!

Every Woman

GHS Every Woman Cycling Team

Invites you to join us

Sunday September 13, 2009 @ 2:00 p.m.

Beginner Paris Mountain Ride – 22 Miles

Easy Pace

No Rider Left Behind!

Meet @ Carolina Triathlon – 632 South Main Street (864-331-8483)

Join like-minded women on a leisurely ride, whether it’s your first ride up Paris Mountain or your 50th, it will be a great afternoon!

]]> http://www.donnepedala.org/2009/09/begparismtn09132009/feed/ 1 SC Road Race Championshp and Stars and Stripes Weekend http://www.donnepedala.org/2009/08/sc-road-race-championshp-and-stars-and-stripes-weekend/ http://www.donnepedala.org/2009/08/sc-road-race-championshp-and-stars-and-stripes-weekend/#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:52:00 +0000 KellyP http://www.donnepedala.org/2009/08/sc-road-race-championshp-and-stars-and-stripes-weekend/ 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!

]]> http://www.donnepedala.org/2009/08/sc-road-race-championshp-and-stars-and-stripes-weekend/feed/ 0 GHS Every Woman team member conquers Mt. Washington! http://www.donnepedala.org/2009/08/ghs-every-woman-team-member-conquers-mt-washington/ http://www.donnepedala.org/2009/08/ghs-every-woman-team-member-conquers-mt-washington/#comments Sat, 15 Aug 2009 21:00:22 +0000 NikkiZ http://www.donnepedala.org/?p=418 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!!

The end in site! Podium Finsih! ]]> http://www.donnepedala.org/2009/08/ghs-every-woman-team-member-conquers-mt-washington/feed/ 0 GHS Every Woman and Carolina Triathlon host free tire changing clinic http://www.donnepedala.org/2009/08/ghs-every-woman-and-carolina-triathlon-host-free-tire-changing-clinic/ http://www.donnepedala.org/2009/08/ghs-every-woman-and-carolina-triathlon-host-free-tire-changing-clinic/#comments Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:05:57 +0000 KellyP http://www.donnepedala.org/?p=397 Free Tire Changing Clinic

Hosted by:

 

GHS Every Woman

And
Carolina Triathlon

 

Wednesday August 19th,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/

]]> http://www.donnepedala.org/2009/08/ghs-every-woman-and-carolina-triathlon-host-free-tire-changing-clinic/feed/ 0 July 4th Carolina Triathlon Benefit Ride http://www.donnepedala.org/2009/07/july-4th-carolina-triathlon-benefit-ride/ http://www.donnepedala.org/2009/07/july-4th-carolina-triathlon-benefit-ride/#comments Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:12:51 +0000 KellyP http://www.donnepedala.org/?p=371 GHS Every Woman attends Carolina Triathlon bikeride and barbeque. Thanks Randy! Proceeds donated to a children's fund

GHS Every Woman attends Carolina Triathlon bikeride and barbeque. Thanks Randy! Proceeds donated to a children's fund

]]> http://www.donnepedala.org/2009/07/july-4th-carolina-triathlon-benefit-ride/feed/ 0 Laura, Jennifer, Kelly, Lisa brave our FIRST criterium- Fall for Greenville, Kelly places top 10! http://www.donnepedala.org/2008/10/our-first-criterium-fall-for-greenville-kelly-places-top-10/ http://www.donnepedala.org/2008/10/our-first-criterium-fall-for-greenville-kelly-places-top-10/#comments Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:20:15 +0000 KellyP http://www.donnepedala.org/?p=75

24 category 4 ladies to start. Lisa, Jennifer, Laura in top 20!!  It was fun, fast , furious!

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