WEDNESDAY NWLB RIDE  Val Steinberg will be starting a mid-week, late morning ride – details to follow!  You may contact Val direct at AStein1569@aol.com

MONTH OF MAY – New Meeting Place –  Shelly McGann, Activities Director at Gainey Village, has invited us to have breakfast on them May 3^rd.  For the month of May we will meet at Gainey Health club on Doubletree, across from the Hyatt Resort.  For more information regarding the club, contact Shelly at 480-624-9125, or smcgann@dmbclubs.com.   In Shelly’s words, “We would love to host breakfast for the Sunday ladies ride on May 3.  If you could start and end the ride here that would be great.  We will have coffee and goodies for everyone when they return from the ride.” 

WET SUIT FOR SALE - contact Terri directly, littlemaxxer@msn.com - Women's large Quintana Roo.  It is in excellent condition and has probably been worn 15 times or less over 8 years.  Asking $100 obo. Terri Hollander, cell 480-250-4989

BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR STOLEN BICYCLE - Mary Laibe's Velo Vie Veloce 100 TT bike was stolen from her garage last evening (Sun 19th). She lives in an unassuming, quiet neighborhood in the Ahwatukee Foothills area - so the theft comes as a bit of a suprise. I'm asking for you guys to put out an "APB" on this rig because it's unique, so it should be easy to spot. Her frame size is a 48cm, and it's got a set of Zipp 404's on it. Has the Vuka Integrated Aero bars and a Serfas seat.  I spoke with the guys at Velo Vie and they have not sold many 48cm TT bikes in the area so if you see one - please ASK! If you could get the word out to all the local cycling groups / Teams that YOU know...it would be awesome.  Mary can be reached in any of the following ways:  Facebook, email: mlaibe@cox.net, txt or cell: 480-285-9334.  Thanks to all of you for being great friends and spreading the word / looking out for our fellow athletes.

CONGRATS to CLEM AND PRESTON – They had another grandbaby – Welcome Evelyn – I guess you can skip the ride this weekend Clem. ;-)

Let us know if you have any news or updates on races, and we can post the NWLB sightings.

April 26^th www.rideforthechildren.com –   Tracy Britton and Christina are riding in this event on Sunday, April 26^th.  There are three lengths 65 mile, 25 mile and 10 mile.  We are riding the 25 mile through Paradise Valley.  It supports Arizona’s homeless children.  You can register at http://www.firstgiving.org/process/raisemoney/default.asp?did=2619&skip=home.  The ride begins at 8AM, 4/26/09 from Horizon High School at 56^th Street and Greenway Road in Scottsdale.  Registration is $50 adults, Children 12 and under $25.  Participants receive T-Shirt, post-ride breakfast and a fun opportunity to make a difference.

TRI FOR THE CURE – The 3rd Annual Tri for the Cure is in less than 2 weeks. Sign up now at http://www.triforthecureaz.com as prices go up on Friday.  

RACE WHEELS WANTED, Contact Abby – abby3330@aol.com - Zack is looking to get some race wheels, a good used pair would be great— “some Zipp 404's or reynolds etc clinchers”  let me know if anyone has any they are looking to sell thanks, Abby

ANYONE DOING VINEMAN HALF IM in JULY?, Contact Kelly – irshklly9@cox.net - I am going to begin training in heart rate zones to build my endurance, which means most likely going slower. 

BIKE CASE WANTED – Contact Abby – abby3330@aol.com - Is anyone looking to sell a bike box/case for travel? I have a member looking to purchase a used one.

BIKE WANTED – Contact Kelly Upshaw  - uprenee@hotmail.com - I am new to the sport but only have a mountain bike.  I would like to get a road bike.  I am 5'5" and would like to get something to train and race on in tris

BIKE WANTED – Contact Jen  -   jen_nuss@hotmail.com

Looking for a Road bike,  5'5  - “ Not looking for anything that is super fancy I'll save that for when I know that I love bike riding.  If anybody has an older road bike that they need to unload for not a huge amount of money I'd be happy to try something like that out.  I'd like to start getting into some sprint triathlons and just some bike riding around the neighborhood with the kids.  Let me know!  Thank so much!”

MARATHON September 16-24,2009 CONTACT Laureen Maurer, 480.588.8383 - anybody interested in going to Sydney, Australia to run a marathon, half marathon or 10k this year? If at all interested, reply to laureen@ridethewhitehorse.com  & i will send you detailed information SOON!