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Thank goodness the rain came.

I was really excited to complete the Tour of the Home Country and to ride home from Parker Canyon Lake, but ultimately I think we made the right choice.

Packing up tents in the rain is never fun and we had two beautiful days to remember.

I want to thank all of the volunteers who came out to support and help the team. We absolutely could not do it with out you.

Ray Ramos, Joel Biederman, Lynn Hudson, Daniela, PNut and JC, Mark Miller

Since we had to come home a day earlier that has thrown a wrench into how I had the next two weeks planned out.

So here is what I am thinking for the next two weeks and I am going to need help, so please let me know if you might be available.

Thursday December 29th– Road Ride leaving the clubhouse. 8am start

Saturday December 31st– Shoot Out Plus

7:15 am Old Man

7:30 am Big Boy and B Team ride

Sunday January 1st–Mt Hopkins. I will post logistics for this ride later. But safe to say its an all day adventure.

Tuesday January 3rd– Road Ride leaving the clubhouse at 8am

Wednesday January 4th– Honey Bee MTB. Leaving the clubhouse in vans at 7:30am.

Thursday January 5th– Mt Lemmon. 8am departing clubhouse and riding an appropriate amount. Not to the top.

Saturday January 7th– Shoot Out Plus and B Team Rides.

Sunday January 8th– Gravel Ride.

Happy Holidays to all.

Thank you for your patience, kindness and support over this past year. I am blessed to have you all in the El Grupo family and I thank you for the opportunity.

I am just returning from my first round of Parent — Rider meetings today, and thus the late post.

If you would like to sign up for a meeting here is the link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0b4daea62aa2fd0-parent#/

Looking ahead we have some really fun opportunities over the next few weeks.

These next three weeks will finish out our base period for the Spring Race season, I am hoping that everyone is able to put in some big hours (for them) 0ver their holiday weeks.

This week Training Plan has two options.

If you are still in school then there will be regular after school practice this week.

Tuesday– Tumamoc. Please dress appropriately.

Wednesday– 2:30 Road ride.

NO 4:30pm ride.

Thursday– NO RIDE. Open Shop Hours. If you are going to be riding your gravel bike this break, then I want to see you getting it fixed up. I will be around to help after school.

Friday– Open Shop Hours. I will be around from 11-4pm.

Saturday– Shoot Out. If you have been on this ride before then you are welcomed and encouraged to come on out again. I know it is Christmas Eve and I respect all families who wish to make it a very special day….. with maybe no bikes.

For those not in school : 

Congratulations to all of our amazing riders who have just completed their fall semesters. I sure hope you all finished super strong and smashed your finals.   This means that you are on Winter Break and hopefully really excited to enjoy some huge bike rides in brisk weather.   This weekend I really want to… Read more »

SATURDAY   7:15am– Old Man Shoot Out. It is going to be cold so please dress accordingly. Also this is the end of week 3 so please be prepared for some extra fun.     7:30 Big Boy. You know who you are and yes be prepared for some extra. We will all meet at… Read more »

Week 3 Base Block: Consistency is the foundation for success. I really want to inspire and encourage everyone to find their schedule and to really stick to it. This is a hard time of year. It gets dark early. It is cold. The races seem far off. School is getting harder. You’re just trying to get… Read more »

Well Mother Nature wants us to stay inside tomorrow. Unfortunately I do not think the weather is going to cooperate tomorrow. Take this time to get ahead on school work and to day dream a bit about how you hope to experience your spring season. Take time to think about what goals you have and… Read more »

I know there is some rain in the forecast and I want to respect that. However my weather app states that the probability is for the afternoon, so I am planning on having team practice rides in the morning. Lights– As has been stated and reminded many times. Lights are mandatory on all team rides. Please have… Read more »

This is Week 2 of our first base block. This is all about laying our foundation for our season to come.   This time of year is all about creating good habits, sticking to your schedule, and finding consistency in your training and actions.   The holidays can be an overwhelming time of the year… Read more »