Mike’s Bikes Challenges the Industry to Ride the SF Spring Classics

This just in from Mike’s Bikes: “We have a challenge for our brothers and sisters in the Nor-Cal bike industry: Get as many riders as you can to come out wearing your colors at the SF Spring Classics, and we’ll give everyone on your crew a tasty 22oz of Santa Cruz Ale Works Oatmeal Stout at the finish line. We don’t care whether you’re a bike shop, clothing or parts manufacturer, or a frame builder; if you have the biggest crew of Classics riders finishing in your jersey then you get the sweet stout reward from Mike’s. Short course or long course, it’s all good with us. Sign up now and we’ll see you on the start line.”

Mike’s Bikes gets it done. That’s why you’re seeing their stores everywhere?

Getting the next big update ready, until then…

…is there anything in particular that you really love to see at aid stations/feed zones?

Realistic suggestions only please, we’re not going to be able to afford to offer Cristal or hand peeled shrimp and oyster stations (this year).

If there is something in particular that you think is a great item for the feedzones, we’d like to hear about it.

Santa Cruz Ale Works… need you know more?

YUM! Beer brewed by a racers husband right in Santa Cruz. What could be better than local craft beer? I know… multiple varieties of it! Thank you Santa Cruz Ale Works! We’ll be discussing the finer points of their brews in another post… stay tuned.

We want you to have a full belly and a ride home, therefore: NO DAY OF REGISTRATION

Sorry kiddo, you’re not gonna waltz in here at the last minute because your date bailed on you the night before and you cried yourself to sleep and now you wanna take your frustrations out on your fellow bike buddies.

For us to get enough food for the buffet and to determine the correct number of coaches to hire; we’ll need to shut registration down before the day of the ride. REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE 48 HOURS BEFORE WE ROLL.

Sign up now… the sooner the better. The more info we have ahead of time the more grub and such we can have ready. Help us help you: sign up now. EventBrite makes it SO easy! Hit the registration button and get crackin’!

Thanks!

IMPORTANT! :: What’s the buffet going to look like??

I’ve been getting this question a fair bit, so here’s the tentative menu (I hope you’re all ok with it):

Buffet Menu
Navy Bean Soup with Ham option
Cilantro Hummus w/ Garlic Pita Chips
Grilled Vegetables w/ Red Pepper Romesco
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Penne Pasta w/ Roasted Garlic Marinara
Chicken Breast w/ Wild Mushroom,Tomato Tarragon Demi
Blackened Salmon over Red Pepper Cous Cous
Hand Carved Roasted Top Round Of Beef Au jus
Rosemary Roasted New Potatoes
Chocolate Lovers Only Cake
Apricot Bread Pudding

Everything is made from scratch, no institutional stuff here. Ride hard, arrive hungry!

Jen Tomlinson, founder of Pedal Panties has this to say…

“I’m personally looking forward to what promises to be a super fun/challenging day of riding. See you there!” – Jen

For those who don’t know, Pedal Panties are a highly engineered, boy-short cut pantie with a thin breathable cushion providing a more comfortable ride for women. Wear them under your most stylish clothing and feel fabulous!  We enthusiastically support all ladies who ride from the beginner to the Spring Classic-ist!

Thank you Pedal Panties for being a part of this!

Party with IBIS bikes!

Get down with IBIS! IBIS bikes is hosting the buffet at the end of the day in Santa Cruz and we owe them a big THANK YOU for opening their doors to the likes of us. You’ll get to check out the IBIS museum that has specimens from their entire history of amazing bikes as well as stuff your face with delicious hot food and tasty beverages.

The Kitten of Flanders

Once upon a time, Slonie tried to draw a famous flag in his not-so-famous Cyclocross Comic. But something got lost in translation between Northern Belgium and Northern California, and the Kitten of Flanders was born. The original flag has been flown everywhere from San Francisco to Saitama, but soon you’ll be able to get this little guy on socks, water bottles, and more!

ActionWipes will be your best friend after the ride!

You know they were made for gettin’ busy right? They also work just fine for wiping all of the shmutz off of yourself after the ride so you look presentable at the table. We’re happy to announce that ActionWipes is a sponsor of the Spring Classics. Look for them at the finish line with your bag of dry clothes. Thank you ActionWipes!

SF Spring Classics – Express Route Announced

The Spring Classics are happy to announce the addition of “The Express Route”.

Several riders have expressed their desire to participate and had asked about a route that may be as scenic, perhaps with marginally less climbing. The Express Route will get you to the food and the beer over roads just as scenic albiet in a swifter fashion.

Make no mistake, it’s going to be no Sunday ride in the park… riders will still be crushing 80ish miles of riding over varied surfaces and climbing 7,000 vertical feet and change.