Member News -- Last updated 8/26/07

Thrill On The Hill Time Trial Series Results

Start: Corner El Paseo & Rte 74 in Palm Desert.
Course: 3.75 mi up Hwy 74, 750' elevation gain (4% average grade).
Finish: Art Smith Trailhead parking lot.
When: Quarterly: Jan-Apr-July-Oct. Middle Sunday.
Time varies with season. Check message board day prior for start time.

Men's course record:
Glen Stanton 14:21 October 2002
Scott McKelvey (Non-Member) 12:52 April 2005

Women's course record:
Carol Lynn Neal 15:03 April 2003

Sunday, 7-16-06 TT 6:30am start 92f, 35% humidity, light headwind

Lee Cardon (41) 17:56

Sunday 4-16-06 TT. 7:00am start 61f, 30% humidity, calm

Scott McKelvey (30) 13:03
Robert Hauft (47) 14:40 (new member)
Brett Rutledge (43) 15:56 (guest rider from Boston)
Tim Wassil (42) 16:20)
Lee Cardon (41) 17:27

Sunday, 1-15-06 TT 8:00am, 52f, 20% humidity, calm

Scott McKelvey (30) 13:21
Victor Menayan (58) 15:32
Tim Wassil (42) 16:14
Marc Benitez (47) 18:59

Palmares

2006 Tram Road Challenge Time Trial (Oct.14-15, 2006)
>>2150' elevation gain in 3.7miles<<
Scott McKelvey - 1st place bike TT at 23:42 (new course record)
Carol Lynn Neal - 2nd place woman's bike TT at 32:04 (note: her previous course record was broken this year)
Tim Reynolds - 1st place age group bike TT at 36:06 -- run time 42:40 for 11th place Brick Division
Lee Cardon - 5th place age group bike TT at 38:12 -- run time 55:44 for 19th place Brick Division (1st challenged athlete)
Wendy Skean - 1st place age group bike TT at 40:56
Lori Travis - 1st place age group run at 39:21
Tommi Wright - 2nd place age group run at 47:36
Neville Pearson - 1st place age group bike TT at 31:16

2005 Tram Challenge Time Trial
Scott McKelvey - 1st place bike time trial (with a time of 23:47)
Carol Lynn Neal - 1st place womens bike time trial
Benny Parks - 1st place combined run and bike race ("Brick " Challenge)
Wendy Skean - division winner and 3rd overall woman
Victor Menayan - 2nd in division
Frank Gustafson - 3rd in his division
Tim Reynonds - 3rd in division
Sandy Reynolds - 4th in both Brick (run & ride) events
Lee Cardon - top Brick challenged athlete

OTHER EVENTS

Carol Lynn Neal -- 2006 (Sept) Everest Challenge (2-day stage of 212 miles and 29,028' climbing)-- 2nd place women pro 1-2

Danae York - 2006 NORBA NATIONAL CHAMPION
2006 USA Junior National Mountain Bike Team (representing USA at UCI World Championships in New Zealand - Aug. 22-27, 2006
2006 NORBA Nat'l Points Championship Snowmass, Co. Aug 06 - 1st place
2006 USA National Cross Country Sonoma, CA July 06 - 2nd place
2005 NORBA National Series Points Champion
2005 USA Cycling Junior National MTB Team Member
2005 United States Junior Expert Super Downhill National Champion
2005 UCI World's Italy - 6th place

Deidre York -
2006 USA National Cross Country Sonoma, CA. July 06 - 6th place
2005 NORBA National Series Points Runner-up
3rd Place Finisher, 2005 United States Junior Expert Cross-Country

Glenn Stanton -
5th Place Finisher, 2005 United States Masters Expert 35-39 Cross-Country National Championships

Doug Hunt -
2003 & 2004 65-and-over Men's Expert Mountain Bike National Champion

Wendy Skean -
2002 & 2003 & 2004 24-hour Endurance Mountain Bike World Champion

Gary Lueders and the 24 hours of Booty fundraising ride.

Gary Lueders is our past president and has been involved in the Desert Bicycle Club for many years. He has done many great things for our club, but he is also active in cancer awareness and fundraising.

In 2001, Gary and his son Spencer decided to get involved in the Lance Armstrong Foundation and raise money so they could go to the Ride for the Roses in Austin. Spencer is an avid cyclist and racer (cat2). That year, they rode the entire Blue Ridge Parkway as their fundraiser event and went to Austin. But that tied up just about a week so the next year, Spencer decided to ride the Booty Loop in Charlotte for 24 hours (solo) to raise awareness about cancer and raise money.

Gary was supporting Spencer by providing food, riding some with him, and informing people about what was going on. They had set up camp and had banners in front of Queens College on the Booty Loop. The media showed up and they got a good bit of publicity. From that, the rest is history. You can read more about this remarkable event on their web site at http://www.24hoursofbooty.com

In 2007 this 24 hour road cycling event raised $737,000 for cancer research and programs.

On Your Honor ....

This is a reminder that we get a terrific discount on our coffee/beverages and bagel at the Bagel Bistro, but that the cost is:

$1.00 for a coffee or soda
$1.00 for a bagel (when out for our consumption Saturdays)
$2.00 for both

Put your money in the cup or jar provided. Please pay your proper share out of respect for the courtesy extended to us by Judy, the owner, and share a "Thank You" with her, or add a tip for the workers if you are so moved.

In Memoriam

Darren York 1963-2006

Darren passed away July 23, 2006 while mountain biking the trails above Hurkey Creek. He was a true adventurer who worked hard, played hard and instilled his competitive spirit in his daughters, Danae and Deidre.

“Winning is hard – that’s why there is only one winner.” Darren

A carved log memorial bench has been placed at Hurkey Creek Park, near the trails. The inscription reads:

In Loving Memory of Darren York

July 23, 2006

"ENJOY THE RIDE"

Meimei Chang 1947-2003 -- cancer

Bob Gaddini 1956-2003
Bob was killed December 15, 2003 when he was struck by a car while on a bike ride through Rancho Mirage. The driver of the automobile left the scene and has never been apprehended.

As a tribute to Bob, we remember his affectionate greeting of "Bro" by placing it on the left collar of our jerseys. We proudly wear this as a memorial to an elite rider, a great and loyal friend, and a man In Memory of Bob Gaddini whose entire life is an inspiration to all who knew him.

"Thanks for the pull, Bro ..."

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8

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