Greeting fellow club-folk!

It’s December and that means it’s time yet again for a MCC meeting! Come on down to the New Holland Brewery this comin’ Monday @ 8:00pm to touch base w/ your club, find out what’s going on and to enjoy this month’s seminar!

This month we have Jessica and Mike Luepke of Valeo Personal Training & they are going to talk about nutrition in general and avoiding the pitfalls of all those holiday meals in particular. (You might still know Jess by her maiden name – Oosting). As usual the presentation will start right after a brief report on what the Board’s been up to so hopefully we’ll see you there @ 8:00!

Keep riding!

Mike Clark, Prez
M.C.C.

Greetings MCC-er!

This weekend our club once again holds the high honor of hosting the Grand Finale’ of the KissCross Race Series! As has been the case for 3-4 seasons now we’ve been offered the last race of the season due to our reputation for putting on the best event and throwing the best party!
I know what’cher thinkin’ – “Awesome! How can I help?” Right?
Here’s the deal – we could use some help on Saturday morning as we design, layout, prep and mark the race course. W/out the 6-10 inches of heavy snow we had to deal w/ last year we’re looking at some raking, running ribbon, etc. Anyone that would like to get involved should show up around 9:30-9:45 and see what’s shaking. The location is the football stadium @ Smallenburg Park on Fairbanks Ave.
The race itself is on Sunday (the 29th) and we could really use a couple of folks to help w/ registration. It’s a piece of cake and we’d only need you from 10:00 – 1:00 or so.
The races run from 11:00 ‘til about 2:00. There are 3 in total, w’ the “C” race @ 11:00, the “B” race @ noon and the “A” race @ 1:00. After the A race there will be a short prize raffle and we need to clean the course of markers, tape, etc. With enough hands that won’t take but 20 minutes or so.
Afterwards we’ll all head to New Holland for the Big Post-Race Bash! There’ll be an all-you-can-eat soup and chili bar w/ snacks and fixin’s and mug club pricing on beer. The club is covering the cost of everything but beer and wine. The buffet will run from 1:30 - ??????
If you’ve not ever seen a cyclo-cross race now’s the time! It’s a very spectator-friendly even and quite something to see! C’mon down!

Mike Clark, Prez
Macatawa Cycling Club

Hey MCC’ers!

It’s time to vote! Soon you’ll be receiving an official looking e-mail w/ the easy steps you need to take to make your voice as a member of our club heard. Please vote! Here’s the scoop:

There will be 8 names listed - some current Board Members, some new.
You’ll need to choose the 7 that you want to vote for.
The balloting starts this Saturday (11/21) and closes 2 weeks later.
Only current club members will be eligible to vote (only current members will receive the election e-mail and instructions)

That is all.

Remember - this is YOUR club! Here’s a chance to have an effect on what the MCC stands for.

Thanks,
Mike Clark, Prez

Greetings MCC-ers!

So - lotsa rain this month but plenty of riding too! Hopefully this note finds you well and ready to get into all the cool things about bein’ a cyclist here on the 3rd Coast during the “off season”! ‘Cross races, dirt road rides, mountainbike stuff……..and of course the next club meeting!

Join us this comin’ Monday, 11/2 @ 8:00pm upstairs @ New Holland for our monthly get-together. You’ll get a report on all the club biz and then noted local X-C whiz and club member Rick Kraai is gonna give us the scoop on why you might wanna add X-C skiing to your winter program! Bring your questions and a friend if you’d like.

I really hope to see you there!

Ride lots, be safe!

MC, Prez

Hey Fellow MCC’ers!

Well, it’s fall and that means that the club meetings are starting back up, ‘cross season is upon us and that there are only a few big tours left to ride! As much of a downer as that might be – let’s remember that this can be some of the best riding of the year here on the “Third Coast” and keep it in the big ring, huh?

Here are a buncha dates to put on your Day Planner, BlackBerry, ‘fridge door, etc:

10/3 – Highland Park CX race
10/4 – Trail Day in Allegan Woods! This has the potential to be the best trail within a short drive of Holland and the MMBA needs your help. Meet @the HQ @ 9:00am. Tools, guidance and lunch provided. More info @ www.mmba.ord
10/5 – Club Meeting, 8:00pm @ New Holland. Learn all about the ins, outs and secrets of Cyclo-Cross racing w/ local practitioners of this fast-growing slice of the bike racing pie.
10/10 – Colorburst Tour in Lowell
10/11 – Pineapple Bob Classic Fun-Raiser Ride from Velo City Cycles
10/12 – Last Monday Night Ride of 2009
10/18 – Lakeside Park CX race.

Remember – our club meetings will be on the 1st Monday of the month from October through April and each will feature a speaker and/or presentation on a topic of interest. Future meetings will cover XC skiing, yoga for cyclists, core training, etc. (Ideas for a topic – contact MC at mike@velo-citycycles.com)

I trust this finds you well and that you’ve enjoyed the glorious weather we’ve had thus far this month. Ride lots, be safe and we’ll see you on the road (or trail!)

Mike Clark, Prez
Macatawa Cycling Club

The club ride season is drawing to a close. Here are our ride plans for the rest of this season.

The Monday Night Ride: Will continue through Monday, October 12 at its current time and location. Ride routes will be shortened periodically to account for limited daylight.

The Sweet Roll: Will continue through Saturday, September 26th at its current time and location.

Thanks to everyone for making this season the best ever. Remember, monthly club meetings resume in October. Watch for e-mails with all of the details. Take care and see you on the roads and trails.

Macatawa Cycling Club