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I'm I going to ride the Triple this year? I need to pick up some cycling shorts? Spring is right around the corner! Here are a few films to get you in the mood for the 2012 Season. Enjoy!

http://www.rapha.cc/usa-pro-cycling-challenge-stage-1

Let's roll back the calendar. If we assume that June, July, and August is Summer. Then September would be like May, Right? Would you hang up your bike in May? I Don't Think So.

We've posted some really cool fall rides and a new time for "Lookout Mtn" Wednesday's ride. The long range forecast points to a similar Winter as last year; warm, dry and rideable! So join us for some great routes and trails this fall.

After a wonderful week of racing, we now have to get back to reality. I can't wait for next year's race. I met some really cool people on Cottonwood Pass and Lookout Mtn. To get a chance to see the guys I've been following all these years in my back yard was truly a gift. Thank you, USAPCC for a wonderful week of racing! Thank you for giving our club some really neat swag. I can't wait for next year!

Rapha does some wonderful little cycling films. This year they sent some guys out to Colorado to ride this weeks USA Pro Challenge route. Just clink on the link and look in the right margin for Stage one, two, shop tour, five and six. They are pretty special:

http://www.rapha.cc/usa-pro-cycling-challenge

Hey Outspokin Riders, let's sign up! Signing up for a ride is easy and hey you get to see who's planning to ride. Plus it allows the ride leaders to send you an e-mail if the ride gets cancelled due to weather...and well that's been happening lately. So give us a heads up and sign up for a ride!

The OS board is thinking about out reaching into The Boulder's Pride, Sunday August 28th. But, first we need to see if there is enough support from the North to staff a booth. The booth would be staffed in two hour shifts. The goal is to out reach into the Boulder area for new riders and expand our road and mtb rides. We need to hear from you if you're interested in helping out by this Thursday, July 14th. Please e-mail Jeffrey @ jcarsonh@comcast.net or call at 303-884-4140

Hey Beginners, you've noticed that we've started posting rides in the mountains. It's cooler! It can be a call to step outside your comfort zone and climb a mountain. Riding up mountains is one of the most rewarding self accomplishments you can do on a bike. We're also here to help you. You might not be the first to the top now, but baby give it a few times and you'll be a mountain flyer!

Here's a recent article on training to climb mountains for 'Ride The Rockies":http://blogs.denverpost.com/ridetherockies/2011/06/17/the-secret-to-climbing/1214/

See you at the top!

RED 3, that's all you need to know. We've got a sweet front spot to lead the pride parade this year. We want to show how queers and allies support cycling in our great trails and road riding state. Outspokin current and past riders, join us to celebrate "Pride" in Colorado. If you have friends that would like to join us, just show up. If you have a current or vintage Outspokin jersey wear it!
Meet before 8:30a in Cheesman Park at RED #3 and help us lead out the parade on bicycles!

If you have questions, give a shout / Jeffrey 303-884-4140.

Hey Gang,

It's a break week for Outspokin. This is a good time to rest the muscles and enjoy the weekend. Here's a sweet little cycling film some of my cycling buddies past my way. I saved it for this weekend, cause it helps remind us why we love to ride a bike! I hope you enjoy.

http://vimeo.com/24290169

Love riding with you folks!
Jeffrey

Hey Outspokin MTB riders, I posted a Tuesday afterwork ride. Check it out on the calendar. We had a great Saturday road ride this morning. Thank you Maria for an outstanding job on leading the ride!