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When a notice was put out to all women interested in cycling, I never guessed I would receive such a wonderful response — 31 women responded! We held a meeting to discuss what types of riding everyone was interested in and times of day they could ride. We have every interest from racing road and/or mountain to fitness and touring. Besides the number of women responding, I couldn’t believe the positive feedback and offers of assistance from other cyclists and bike shop owners.

I have taken on the role of coordinator for all those interested in road racing. Christine Hahn is going to be the coordinator of the mountain bikers and Emia Oppenheim is coordinating the fitness rides. Thanks to them for volunteering so quickly. No arm twisting or threats were required!

I've compiled a list of everyone’s names, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, interests and when they can ride and have distributed it to most. If anyone has not received a copy, please call me. This was done to enable everyone to find riding partners when they want to.

The rides for all women interested in racing on the road are on Mondays at 3 p.m. There is no ride on March 17 and on March 24 it is at 1 p.m. We meet across from East Hill Plaza between the bank and the bowling alley. The purpose of the rides is to teach racing skills and build the confidence to do that first race! We had our first ride March 10. There are 10 interested in racing this year!! Oh, what riding with a team, let alone a larger field, will be like!

 The schedule for the fitness rides has yet to be decided and the mountain bike ride will have to wait until the ground dries up.

There is a scheduled outing to Swan Cycles for everyone to have a fit kit done on March 23 at 1:30. Tom Swensen, the FLCC racing coach, has agreed to meet with us to discuss training schedules March 30 at 4 p.m. at my house. We will also plan a meeting in April to learn basic bike maintenance. I will be calling on those who have specific riding strengths to help me coach the team. Anyone interested may call me. I already have Glenn Swan and Tom Swensen lined up. I’m looking for sprinters, hill climbers, crit riders, etc.

 If you have any questions or are interested in any of these aspects of cycling, please call the respective coordinator:
 Road racing —Annette, 277-2054
 Mountain bikes — Christine, 256-9591
 Fitness rides — Emia, 277-8219

Next time you see a group of cyclists out riding, you will no longer be able to assume they are male. So watch out Tuesday night guys, you may now have to learn more female names and we hope you remember them as we pass you by!!

Annette Hanson