EVENTS:

Gainey Village Pilates Demo - This Sunday 8/30 from 9:30am to 11:00am, Pilate's demo for the NWLB group.  This will be a free 30 minutes demo on the reformers teaching some basic principles of Pilate's.   There is limited space.  There will be 3 sessions starting at 9:30am, 10:00am, 10:30am.  It is a great complimentary workout to build core strength and lean muscles.  If you are not a member you can still participate as my guest.  Please sign up by email or phone.   Kris, Kbarberusa@yahho.com or calling 602-373-4500

Friday Hill Runs - Friday Hill Run 5:30am at Starbucks at Indian Bend/Scottsdale Road, ***if it is raining at 5:15am I will not be there at 5:30am to run. Abby3330@aol.com

Weekday Riders

-          Dawn is looking for some weekday rides… contact Dawn Rud, dawnrud@hotmail.com, averaging 15 to 17 MPH. 

-          Betth is looking build a riding base and work up to 15 miles per hours – contact Beth if you want to train together and ride during the week in the AM - Beth Kozura [bkozura@cox.net]

-          Sue is looking for a riding partner(s) or anyone planning to ride the Tour de Scottsdale – Sue Ham, pinnaclesupplements@gmail.com

-          Bernadette and a few others are starting a weekly ride through Paradise Valley – 5:45AM – Bernadette Grattan, Bernadette@theresourcelink.com averaging 17 to 20 MPH.

Saturday Riders

• Saturday Bike Rides through Lifetime Fitness – It is a 60 mile flat ride - Contact Kelly Maurer, fitkllynp@q.com
• Deanna and Bernadette are riding with the Bicycle Ranch “B” group this Saturday http://bicycleranch.com/page.cfm-pageID=37, if anyone is interested in riding with us.  bernadette@theresourcelink.com, dunnuckd@gmail.com

Pilates Demo – through Gainey Village, DeeD - Free demo for Pilates.  DeeDee would like to set up a free Pilates Demo for those that are interested, contact ddelamora@dmbclubs.com or kbarberusa@yahoo.com .  DeeDee has always enjoyed working with women athletes and giving them another tool to make them stronger.  DeeDee has been teaching Pilate's for 9 years and loves how it ties into cycling.    Kris Barber “very strong rider” comes out on our NWLB rides… and is a regular at their pilate’s classes – need I say more--

September 12^th Anyone that might be doing Harvest Moon 1/2 IM (near Denver, CO on 9/12/09). If anyone is driving and would be willing to take my bike I will be happy to pay them. Contact Emily, 480-862-9055, e_lander@hotmail.com

September 25-27^th Orange County Triathlon Julie.Gable@cox.net  “I am looking for someone who is already planning to drive out to the Orange County Triathlon on Sept 27th that might be interested in carrying my bike with them.  I will happy to help pay for gas or pay a transport fee.  If interested, please contact me at 602-320-8855. Thanks!Julie Gable” 

September 12^th - The Village is teaming up with Red Rock and Special Olympics Arizona to put on the 2^nd Annual Red Rock Sprint & Unified Triathlon to benefit Special Olympics Arizona.  This is a major fundraiser for Special Olympics Arizona, and Village Health Clubs would like to do everything we can to support this fantastic cause. Therefore, the DC Ranch Village Health Club & Spa will offer prizes to the Top Two Village Tri Team Finishers for both the Men & Women’s divisions.  To sign up for the event, taking place here at the club on Sept 12^th, go to www.soaz.org and follow the directions. You are also welcome to sign up for the Unified race – this is where you would relay the shorter distance triathlon with one or two Special Olympics athletes.  If you have any questions, just contact Tom at tclark@dmbclubs.com or Abby at aforsberg@dmbclubs.com for all of the details!

September 14^th, Pre-Ride Tune-Ups – Prepare for the Tour de Scottsdale:  Free Bike Tune-Up, DC Ranch Village conference room, Sept. 14 Hosted by Airpark Bike, 4-7p, Open to all Village members and Tour de Scottsdale event riders

September 19^th - Pre-Ride/Bike Tune-Up  Saturday, Meet in the DC Ranch Village parking lot,    Approximately 50-60 mile ride covering most of the tour route, 5:30a.  After the ride, Airpark Bike will be providing free basic tune-ups (approximately 9-11a) in the conference room

September 29 Hosted by Landis Cyclery, Free Bike Tune-Up Tuesday Gainey Village (after the group ride), 7:30-9a Open to all Village members and Tour de Scottsdale event riders

October. 4    www.dcbadventures.com Tour de Scottsdale, Sunday 70 mile road bike event -  

Contact: Abby Forsberg, Triathlon Coordinator, aforsberg@dmbclubs.com • 480.502.8844, ext. 257

September 27^th Nathan’s Triathlon (Olympic Distance) or the October 25^th SOMA Half Ironman Triathlon If you’re interested in doing a relay for either, please let Abby know (Abby3330@aol.com)

 if you need help getting a team together. Race website for both is www.redrockco.com

September 27^th Nathan’s Triathlon Relay Keith Gapusan is interested in doing the bike portion for Nathan’s if anyone is interested in swimming (1500m) or running (10k). Email aforsberg@dmbclubs.com or keith keith@arizonawealth.com

October 1^st St George Marathon- Dan Campbell would love to find someone to carpool with out there. dan@camelbackhotel.com

October 4^th Tour De Scottsdale. www.dcbadventures.com   Cost is discounted to $70/rider and I need at least 10 riders. This does not mean you have to ride as a team all together, or even start next to each other; just means you get a discount.  The info I need:  Last Name   First Name  Gender  Date of Birth  Age   City   State   Zip   Phone #   email;  **Deadline to sign up with me for this discounted rate is September 15^th—NO EXCEPTIONS   (I will confirm about payment, I believe you don’t need to pay until you go to get your packet the day before the ride)  Abby Forsberg at 480-612-5232; abby3330@aol.com

October 10^th - Trek The Breast Cancer Ride – starting at 10 AM at South West Bicycles (they are sponsoring it) – Peoria – 8155 W. Bell Rd # 116 (just south of Bell Rd on the West side of the Target Shopping center – on the south side of JoAnn’s.  Registration is $25 with no additional fundraising required.  There will be 2 rides, a 10 mile and a 25 mile ride.  Both rides will be SLOW and group-stick-together rides to show unity for the cause.  The routes will basically be flat and easy so ANYONE could ride at least the 10 miles.    https://event-manager.compete-at.com/Manager/event/home.do-eid=1414,  bernadette@theresourcelink.com

October 18^th - The Arizona Myeloma Network (AzMN)  5K Race/Walk for Hope! AzMN will be holding a race on October 18th, a Sunday morning, starting at 7:00 a.m. at the Westgate Shopping Center. It will be inside so you won't be able to say it's too hot. There will also be a biker show sponsored by Thunder Roads Arizona Magazine. More information will be on the web site as it is available. Arizona Myeloma Network www.azmyelomanetwork.org  *Anyone who signs up on behalf of JWCF(John Wayne Cancer Foundation) will get a Team DUKE Ascics running shirts to anyone you recruit.  (I'll just need sizes...they run on the smaller size)  Laura Munoz Bottini  munozbottini@yahoo.com

October 22-25 Ride to Empower, Red Rock Canyon, Nevada:  I found your cycling group, No Women Left Behind, and was impressed by the support your groups gives each other and how much fun you ladies have together.  Breast Cancer Network of Strength is hosting its second annual Ride to Empower this October 22-25 in Red Rock Canyon, Nevada.  The Ride to Empower is a destination bike ride that raises funds to support our free-of-charge programs and services like the YourShoes™ Breast Cancer Support Center.  Whether you are up for the challenge of riding just a few miles or the full 100 miles or would like to experience four days of memories with others who share your passion in helping ensure that no one faces breast cancer alone, we invite you to join us.  There are several fundraising packages available so you can create your own weekend experience starting at just $300.  There is still plenty of time to train for the cycling part of the event and we can help you every step of the way.  Our production partner, Planet Ultra, is working with participants to create customized training programs.  More general information can be found at the Ride to Empower blog, with topics including: Basic 12-Week Training Plan, Riding Safely and Legally, Paceline Etiquette and Fueling your Body During the Ride.  Feel free to contact Planet Ultra with specific questions by e-mail at embassy@planetultra.com.   We hope your group will join us and please feel free to invite others to join you too.  If you have any questions or would like help registering please call me at 877-963-7223 x2730.  Rebecca Johnson, Special Events Coordinator, rjohnson@networkofstrength.org

October 25^th SOMA Half Ironman Triathlon www.redrockco.com;

November 6-8^th Catalina Island Sprint Triathlon Team Trip November 6-8^th Race info at www.pacificsportsllc.com Discount code for race is CIT09VTS

If you have additional questions, please contact: Abby Forsberg at 480-612-5232; abby3330@aol.com

December 13^th Tucson Marathon Sunday   If you’re interested, check out www.tucsonmarathon.com .  If there are enough of us going I will organize a dinner the evening before in Tucson and carpooling.

There are full, half, and relay options. Abby3330@aol.com

Fall Splash N Dash Series – Dates are posted at www.4peaksracing.com  All races are at Tempe Town Lake – great introductions to open water swimming/racing as well as tune up practice for seasoned swimmers.

WANTED:

WANTED a used bike about 61 or 62cm please contact Ryan if you have one to sell – Ryan Lively, 480-258-3648

Wanted Road Bike  - Good quality used road bike for 5'1 woman cyclist.  Contact Stacey at seholdsworth@yahoo.com

FOR SALE:

CUSTOM BIKES:  “I found the Tri Scottsdale Website as I was just searching for different cycling and triathlon events and clubs.  I did some research and found a woman from LA that started a website for short women called petitebikefit.com.  She had been riding for many years and has gone through many bikes until she found a shop in Seattle that caters to helping people find the right size and thus I ordered a custom fit bike via email/phone from R & E Cycles in Seattle.  Beth” 

For Sale - Garmin 405 w/heart rate monitor.  Includes watch, heart rate monitor strap, USB ANT stick (to upload results to the computer), and the charging device.  It was purchased mid February 09.  SALE PRICE $250.00.  Please call Rich @ 623-332-2155.

For Sale 2007 Litespeed Mnt Bike—please contact her directly. Breanne Ouellette 480-338-2269.  I have only had a chance to ride it 2x and I bought it for $7,100, but would accept a reasonable offer.  The link below can give you all the info, but I do have pics of the actual bike (it’s exactly like the bike shown), and it also comes w/ a Cateye Wireless computer and clip peddles. http://www.litespeed.com/bikes/new/sewanee.aspx

For Sale Garmin Edge 305-contact Keith Gapusan 480-922-8123 keith@arizonawealth.com  “I have a Garmin Edge 305 GPS unit w/ Heart Rate monitor and cadence sensor that I would like to sell. It works perfectly but casing is a bit scratched up; screen is fine. $75.”

For Sale ‘magforce’ bike trainer in good condition.  Please contact Robert directly $75 obo. Robert Blohm, 602/617.9916, Rob.blohm@opensymmetry.com

For Sale – Zipp Wheels -  Zipp Zedtech Wheels 404 front and 1080 rear with new continental competition a one spare matching tire (New) They have the dimpled hubs and ceramic bearings and the red nipple spokes. They sell new for $3800 without the tires and will sell them for $1800. Contact Jeff Wescott directly.

jwestcott@righthonda.com

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GREAT NEWS:

LOVE THIS ONE… Great line shared by Kay… Don't wish for the hills to be smaller wish to be a better climber!!

RIDING WITH NWLB - “I am so glad that I came back to the group.  It is so much better than riding by myself!  I hope you don’t mind, but I put the ride on our Tour de Cure Facebook Fan page.  I try to “facebook” about the different rides that are out there and the different bike shops that support the Tour (along with diabetes information).  http://www.facebook.com/home.php-#/pages/Phoenix-AZ/Phoenix-Tour-de-Cure/47737617361-ref=ts – THANKS BERNADETTE - bernadette@impactfinancerecruiting.com

NWLB Sightings -  If you participate in an event with your NWLB jersey on… send us a picture and a little story – It will make it to our blog.  http://www.triscottsdale.org/nwlb-blog.php 

Check out Facebook for more pics….

Christina
(602) 206-8270 CC Mobile