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Women's Triathlon Clinic

The Bend Endurance Academy will host a Triathlon Clinic for Women!

The Clinic runs from 9am to noon on June 19th and 20th and will be taught by local triathlete and certified triathlon coach, Joanne Stevens.

The clinic is open to women of all abilities who are interested in exploring an exciting sport in a supportive, energetic and fun atmosphere.

According to coach Stevens, “This clinic is designed primarily for beginner triathletes and aspiring racers who would like either a hands-on or instructional class, or both.  We will be swimming, biking, and running as well as working on transitions, learning about bike maintenance and open water swim technique. We will be covering triathlon-related items such as training, equipment, what to eat, changing a flat tire, what to wear and how to take off a wet suit. If you are planning on racing the Deschutes Dash, or just want some triathlon experience this will help relieve any anxiety you might have and give you the chance to meet some fun women.”

Saturday will be a instructional class.

Meet at Bend Endurance Academy.

We will cover everything you need to know to participate in a triathlon; from nutrition to equipment to strategy etc. Bring running shoes, active clothing for practicing transitions, and a snack.

Sunday will be hands on.

Meet at the Bend Park and Recreation Office, 799 SW Columbia (new building with Kayak sculpture near the Old Mill District/dog park).

We will be swimming, biking, and running parts of the Deschutes Dash Sprint course as a group. Our goal is to learn strategy and techniques for each stage of the race. Bring a wet suit (recommended), bike, helmet, running shoes, training clothing for all 3 disciplines, water, electrolyte drink, and energy food.

Cost is $90 for both days,  $50 for Saturday only, $50 for Sunday only.

Click here to enroll.

Contact Joanne with questions:

jlestevens ‘at’ hotmail.com

541.848.3691

Volunteers Needed!

The USA Cycling National Championships are coming to Bend June 22-27.

Race organizers will need hundreds of volunteers to keep the best riders in our country safe!

Can you help?

The following positions are open:

Tues., 6/22, Tetherow Road Race – 38 volunteers needed
Wed., 6/23, Junior Criterium – 81 volunteers needed
Thur., 6/24, Time Trail – 36 volunteers needed
Fri., 6/25, Downtown Criterium – 95 volunteers needed
Sat., 6/26, Awbrey Butte Road Race – 76 volunteers needed
Sun., 6/27, Awbrey Butte Road Race – 91 volunteers needed

To volunteer, click here or call Renee at 541-771-1094.

You may also e mail:  rmansour ‘at’ bendbroadband ‘dot’ com

Also, Kim Curley with Commute Options is running a bike valet area at the Northwest Crossing Hullabaloo.  She needs some extra hands on June 23 and June 25, both nights 4pm-10pm. Contact Kim at 541-408-6111 if you can help out!

Thanks for doing your part to make our community one of the best places to ride and race bikes!

Junior Nationals Preparation

We rode the Junior Nationals Time Trial Course tonight with pretty much the same start, turnaround and finish as the 12km race.  We’ll post results each week leading up to the event to see how we improve!

July 7, 2009

12km TT on Skyliners Rd. 70 degrees F, gusty winds less than 15mph. Elevation = 3,800′

Click here for results.

USA Cycling Junior Nationals in Bend!

We are hosting Elite, Junior and U23 National Cycling Championships from Jul 28 – August 2, 2009 right here in Bend, OR.  Eligibility for participation is based on age and category for the Road Race and Criterium but the Time Trial is open to anyone. We are encouraging all of our juniors in the road and mountain programs to participate in the Time Trial!

For more info and to find out how to register, check our Junior Cycling Nationals Information Page.

For full event details, check out the USA Cycling site.

BBFF Promotional Video

The Bend Cycling Club received a $1,250 donation from the Bend Bicycle Film Festival and we’re very thankful for their support!

This short video was created as an introduction for the Bend Bicycle Film Festival by Bill Warburton with help from Steve Remer, Jonas Tarlen, Lev Stryker and Brenna Knowles.

http://www.dailymotion.com/videox9limr