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This upcoming Saturday, October 18th, is the first of our recruiting Meet & Greet rides.  It is an opportunity for us to meet and talk to prospective members and for them to check out what CdV is all about.  If you have friends, buddies, acquaintances or anyone who you think would be interested in CdV, please pass this on to them, bring them or let them know about the ride and that everyone is welcome to come.

We are hoping for a good team showing, please make an effort to come if you can.  The link to the ride is listed below.  This is a short, casual, no-drop ride at a conversational pace.  We will be regrouping at several points.  As previously posted, the ride will be leaving from the Starbucks in Oakdale (325 E F St) at 9am.  NOTE: If there is anyone who wants additional mileage, Doug Vrieling will be leading a faster ride/loop after the first loop is over.

http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/558314230

The good news keeps on rolling in…we are happy to be welcoming back yet another long time CdV sponsor – Romeo Medical Clinic in Turlock! Located at 1801 Colorado Ave, Suite 120. Contact them at 209-216-3456 or visit them online at http://www.romeoclinic.com/. They also would like to share a big announcement, Dr. Scott Colquhoun has joined their team as the Founder of the Department of Orthopaedics at RMC. This is huge for the many area RMC sports medicine patients! Dr. Colquhoun is an Orthopaedic Surgeon who has been an innovator in Hip & Knee Replacements, and also specializes in Shoulder and Knee Arthroscopy and Sports Injuries.  CdV is so glad to have RMC back and we send a great big welcome and congratulations to Dr. Scott Colquhoun!

A few lucky members at last night’s crit workout caught a glimpse of our brand new custom embroidered FSB Cycling Team gear! We will be raffling off a few of these items at our Team Appreciation Night (Year-End Party/Meeting), for current members and those who plan on joining, on Oct. 22 at Surla’s (please RSVP). We will have order forms available that night and once available, it will be added as a download link on this website as well. Items available include hats, hoodies, polos as well as short and long sleeve t-shirts. We’ve also worked out a deal with the embroidery shop (Shirt World at 4620 N Star Way in Modesto) which will allow members to bring in their own items to be embroidered (jackets, bags, etc) and you will only be charged for the cost of embroidery ($10.50 plus tax). CdV has already covered the cost of getting two logos digitized there.  Both options can be see in the photo, one is for lighter garments and the other for darker ones. Turn around time depends on how busy they are, but I would estimate approximately two weeks. Thanks and hope you enjoy the new swag!

Current CdV members are invited to attend a special clinic on Monday, October 27, 2014 – “Developing a Winter Training Plan”.  This event will be held at Fuddruckers in Modesto (3848 McHenry Ave) at 6:00pm and will be presented by Brian Scholl of Esel Performance Solutions Coaching.  Hope to see you there!

Welcome aboard Athletic & Industrial Rehabilitation! Thank you for your support and if you’re in need of physical therapy, please check them out. They’re located at 2116 E Orangeburg Ave in Modesto and can be reached at 209-529-1709. The also have a new website under development at http://airphysicaltherapymodesto.com/

The Wednesday Night Crit Workouts will be starting up again next week, on October 8th. Same times as always, 5:30 PM warm-up and 6:00 PM workouts. Same 3×10 format, too. Parking is at the corner of Marchy Lane and Farm Supply Drive in southwest Ceres.

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/3573481

We’ll also have new ITE-approved signs and barricade lights for enhanced safety. But remember, attach your bicycle headlights!  All are invited. Spread the word!

We are so happy to be welcoming back another long time CdV sponsor – Shore Chemical Co! (743 N Tully Rd Turlock, CA, 209-634-2144, info@shorechemicalco.com) Thanks to John Shore and Dan Shore for your continued support of the team and for promoting cycling and racing in the Central Valley. We are happy to be fellow cyclists and friends. To learn more about the many products and services they offer, be sure to check out their page on Manta: http://www.manta.com/c/mxj1wqq/shore-chemical-co-inc

A huge welcome back and thank you to our title sponsor for 6 years in a row – Funsport Bikes at 1700 McHenry Ave in Modesto! Not only do they have a great selection of bikes and cycling gear, they’ve got some of the friendliest and most knowledgeable staff in the valley. They are also a generous and positive presence in the community, raising thousands of dollars every year by putting on the annual Ride to Cure Cancer, which is coming up this year on October 19th. 100% of raffle sales are donated to Memorial Hospital’s Triumph Fitness Program. Ciclistas del Valle (CdV), continues its upward growth as one of the largest cycling teams in the region. We are proud to have Funsport Bikes, a business who gives so much back to the community, as our title sponsor for another year!

Official congratulations go out to Funsport Bikes Cycling Team member Dan Shore on his big win at the NCNCA Criterium Championship on August 31, 2014.  He took 1st place in Masters 50-54, CAT 1/2/3, beating out 31 other racers.  That new State Champion jersey sure looks great on you – all of your hard work has really paid off!

There are two upcoming Funsport Bikes Cycling Team “Meet & Greet Team Rides” – on October 18th and October 25th.  This flyer has complete details. Feel free to share with your friends and invite them to the ride! Just a reminder…membership applications must be received by October 31st.