New for 2011 is excellent post race food Chobani Yogurt. If you haven't had a chance to try Chobani you are missing out. Made only minutes away from New Lisbon; Chobani yogurt is real food made from healthy ingredients. A super source of Protein. Low fat. And, just enough Carbs to keep us cyclist running strong.
Log onto their website and find out more ..... www.chobani.com. Help support local businesses and NYS companies. Eat lots of Chobani yogurt. Try the Pomegranate....it's yummy.

Come and join CNYC for possibly the best ever CYLRR ! Sunday April 17th. New for this year is Hi Definition Recorded finish line results. Did you beat Mark Cavendish by 1 cm on the line ? If so we'll be able to put the Manx Missile in his place. If it's bad weather don't worry...new big top tent to huddle under and keep dry after the race. And, while you are retelling how you made the break, got dropped on the climb or battled it out for the win...enjoy some Chobani yogurt and fresh bake goods. I'm trying to round up some nice prizes......we'll see what I can come up with ?
12.5 Mile Loop with two challenging 1/2 mile climbs. Slight uphill finish. Gearing advice is 39x25. Limited Bathroom Facilities. Food and drinks for everyone after the race. Day of Race Entry fee is $20.

As long as I can remember USPP....The Upper Susquehanna Pedalers and Paddlers have been a big part of the pedaling and paddling scene in this area. They are a great group of people who have run and promoted tons of events over the last 25 years. Famous for the USPP Spring Canoe Race...they have also been active in century bike rides, a local bike hill climb and of course my favorite, the USPP Bike TTs. There isn't a better way to get to know the Otsego county cyclists and paddlers than to come to a USPP event. This year USPP has generously donated to both CNYC's races. Their contributions have allowed the club to get a new Hi Def. Digital Camcorder which we will use to record the finishing results at CYLRR. Have a look at their website, the link is below...come on out to the Spring Canoe Race on April 16th. Join in the fun at one of the early season TTs or Hill Climbs.

If you are in the Oneonta area and are looking for a terrific dining experience....stop on by
Stella Luna Ristorante. Since 2000 Stellas have been serving up the best cuisine in town.
Located in downtown Oneonta in the city's old train station....you couldn't ask for a more
perfect atmosphere. Whatever you like.....pasta, fish, chicken, salads, veal, pork or vegetarian.... Stella Lunas will have something for you. Stop by after the race to replenish your energy; take the family to a place everyone will enjoy ; or, Stellas is the perfect place for you and your partner. http://www.stellalunas.com/ 607-433-7646 58 -60 Market Street, Oneonta, NY.

The ride is on again for another year! Be sure to be there or be square!
More details, maps and photos at the following link.
http://www.centralnycycling.com/files/bike/Regatta.html
you can email Bob Thomas at bob (dot) thomas (dot) wk (at) gmail (dot) com
or
You can phone Bob Thomas at work at 607.436.2300
or at home at 607.263.5918 if you have any questions.

Results from the USPP out and back TT from 9/8/10

1. Peter Martin 24:31
2. Dylan Nord 27:37
3. Gary Toombs 28:03
4. Jeff Lent 28:15

Last TT of the year is 9/22/10

CNYC put in a strong showing in this year's Coon Hill Grind. A tough 2-mile uphill time trial held just outside of Skaneateles.

More race info here:
http://www.skanraces.com/010/coonhillgrind.html



Race map - check out those contour lines!

Richard Serton and Brett Sherwood were in the field, which numbered close to 175 riders, including some of central NY's strongest cyclists. The course features a short flat section followed by a 1.5 mile climb at or around 9% and finishes with a rolling half mile finish. Stiff winds factored into the results, buffeting racers during the final half mile. Despite the conditions, the Orange and Blue grabbed a few honors. Sherwood finished 4th overall in 7:48, good enough for 1st place in his age group. Serton clocked in at 8:03, despite being incorrectly routed toward the finish, a hiccup which likely cost him a second or two. His time earned him 2nd place in his age group.

Ever been out on the road riding and been passed at 60 miles per hour by a car that you swear is 3 inches from your elbow? Well sure you have. Happily, David Paterson and other NYS Officials have signed into law a great new piece of legislation. OK....this is dream come true. Motorist passing cyclists have to give us 3 feet of passing room! Let's get back to reality here. This law is unrealistic for us to expect to be obeyed. What I do expect when I'm out on the road is for a motorist to give me ample space to pass safely and to hopefully let up on the accelerator just a bit. We all know it's a mixed bag. Some people are cool about giving riders plenty of room. Others certainly make a bit of space....maybe not as much as you would like...but you don't feel as if you are in danger. Then there are the motorists who you swear are either really bad drivers, don't like sharing the road with anyone or off texting.....calling ...eating a Big Mac...etc.

The Canal Classic is one of this area best road races. It's a 30 mile course with a climb that is 4 miles long. This would seem to make it a "Climbers Course." But if you are a strong overall rider you can play your cards right and get a good result.
Clete has been putting this race on for 19 years. It's done in memory of his friend Michael Cool. Michael was involved in a traffic accident in 1991 and lost his life.
For those of you who have not done this race...NOTE 2011 will be the 20th Anniversary and the last edition of the Canal Classic. Everyone at CNYC thanks Clete and all those involved in promoting this race. It's something we look forward to each year.