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TABLE OF CONTENTS

18CYCLING28

33 MULTISPORT

36 RUNNING

DEPARTMENTS

8 Trail Mix

10 Letter FromThe Editor

14 Tyler’s Journal

18 Training

48 Local Profile

50 Choice Gear

EVENTS, CLUBS &ASSOCIATIONS

27Adventure Racing

28 Cycling

33 MultiSport

36 Running

44 Swimming

44 Other

FEATURES

22 Pennsylvania ScholasticCycling LeagueWhere is your High School Mountain BikeTeam? If you want it, it’s coming

46 Making the Most ofWind,Waves and Lane LinesYour winter days spent circle swimming canimpact this season’s open water events.

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Valleys of the Susquehanna Regional Cycling TeamPennsylvania has a new cycling team, named PAValleys, sponsored by the commonwealth’snewly created marketing region, Valleys of the Susquehanna. The team will concentratemostly on mountain biking in the Mid-Atlantic region while trying to spread the word onrecreational opportunities of the central Susquehanna region of the state.

The team is comprised of previous members of the now-defunct VisitPA mountain biketeam and includes great ambassadors and accomplished athletes from across the state. ThePAValleys teamwill compete in the River Town Series of events, promoted by theValleys ofthe Susquehanna. There are 16 events ranging in format from running races to triathlonsto bike races. Of those cycling events, the Tour De Tykes and the 75 Miles ofMon-tour will be highlights in their schedule.

The 2010 team members are Nancy Adams, Ray Adams, Brandon Draugelis, Mike Hebe,Mike Kuhn,Rob Lichtenwalner, Carolyn Popovic, Kara Shiffer, EricaYozell andMikeYozell.

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

I CHOSE OPTIMISM

There is a tendency in each successive generation to see today’s world as moving away from someimaginary, idyllic past and one step closer to some impending doom.We’re perpetually on our way to‘hell in a hand basket.’ It’s a pretty bleak, not to mention boring, view of the world. In some ways, thepeople who decry the state of the world are right. After all, part of the second law of thermodynamicsstates that “the total entropy of any system cannot decrease other than by increasing the entropy ofsome other system.”From the first day that man tried to organize his cave, we began moving awayfrom the original state of equilibrium, always gliding towards a greater state of chaos.

That being said, I took this position to try and reduce the chaos of the cycling communities of theMid-Atlantic and to help bring an awareness of each other and the issues they will be facing in the nextfew years.More eyes are being trained on cyclists of all disciplines these days, as cycling becomes amore popular sport and as it becomes a part of the green movement. From aggressively texting driversto entitled cyclists carrying guns, the rate of entropy has the potential to increase exponentially. Thereare very few bubbles left to live in and the result is we’ll have to come to a group consensus about ourown behavior and the rights we expect to retain. Someone is going to be making decisions about whatwe are allowed to do or not do, so it’s time to make our voices count. Sometimes it’s the voice we useon the streets during moments of conflict that matter as much as in the city council meeting.

It’s a Golden Rule message I’m trying to impart here; the world is cracking apart all around, the sky isfalling and I just want to ride my bike. Unfortunately my roomwon’t clean itself and if I don’t do mydishes the rats will do them for me.With all that going on isn’t it more fun to believe the world isevolving into a more exciting and better place, and isn’t our daily duty to help it get there?

Harlan Price

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TYLER’S JOURNAL

By Tyler Wren

After seven seasons withColavita/Sutter Home, 2010 finallybrings a change of scenery for me…Well, sort of. The Jamis/Sutter HomePro Cycling Team will be my homenow, though with much of the sameriders and staff, it really hasn’t beenmuch of a transition. One notablechange with the new squad will beour increasingly international racingfocus. Jamis has more globalmarketing goals than Colavita USA

did, so we’ll be broadening the reach of our racing calendar.

One of the implications of this change is more time racing inSouth America, where I can practice my Spanish and proveor disprove much of the ‘Wild West’ racing lore. Having justcompleted the Tour de San Luis in Argentina, SouthAmerica’s highest ranked road stage race, I once againwitnessed the insanity and sporadic lawlessness or that styleof racing. I shared some of my experiences from last year’sedition of this race in this column a year ago (i.e. ESPNhelicopter crash, stream crossing in final 2k, hurricane-likewind and rain combined with massive craters in the tarmac),so let me add a few stories of my own from this year’s raceand share some of the lore which may or may not be true.

Remember that stream crossing in the last 2k that Imentioned last year? This year, without an announcement(so that only the local teams would know), they moved thatstream to three hundred meters before the finish line. Fastdownhill, slam on breaks, close eyes and ford stream, thensprint for stage win. I saw the usual shenanigans of ridershanging onto team cars on climbs and pacing back fromcrashes, but nothing else too out of the ordinary, as this isnow South America’s premier event, so all were apparently ontheir best behavior.

As for the lore, teammates have told me that they havewitnessed the following at races well below the border. In thefinal kilometer of the final stage of a race in which the localteam had yet to win a stage, course marshals directed the field(off course) as the local team members turned into thefinishing straight and went 1-2-3-4-5. Protests ensued, butthe race officials upheld the victory. Similarly, in a differentrace, a local rider was in the breakaway of the day, but it wasbeing reeled in by the field in the last twenty kilometers,destined for failure. My teammate watched in astoundedamusement as the race ambulance passed the field, drove upto the break, and motor-paced the breakaway to the finishingline, extending their advantage and allowing them to sprint itout for the win. Most incredible to me is the story of a localrider attempting to compete in the time trial, which was nothis strongest event. His friend was to drive the motorcycle afew hundred meters in front of him, standard practice for atime trial at a bigger race.What was not standard was that hisfriend had affixed a nearly invisible fishing line to the back ofthat motorcycle and the rider bit onto a piece of cork at theother end of the line to give himself an extra boost.Apparently, it worked too well and his surprising dominatingperformance raised some eyebrows, but no sanctions wereimposed and he kept the win.

Not sure which stories to believe, but with races in Uruguayand Mexico on the calendar in the next couple months, Ihope to improve my Spanish and to observe, then relate toyou any, more adventures.

Adios y Gracias,Tyler

TylerWren is a professional cyclist for the Jamis/Sutter HomeMen’sProfessional Cycling Team who lives and works in Center CityPhiladelphia offering cycling coaching services throughWrenegadeSports. Reach him at [email protected] or 610-574-1334.

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TRAINING

SPINNING THE WHEELSON INDOOR CYCLINGBy Bill Hauser

As you may have noticed, the weather in the Philadelphiaarea this winter has been particularly harsh. Unless youare one of those die hard cyclists who actually seem totake pride in the fact that they bike outdoors in frigid, icy,dark, unappealing conditions, you probably have beendoing the bulk, if not all, of your cycling indoors. Manyoptions for riding indoors exist and I am frequently askedwhich training option is “best” for preparing for the raceseason. There is no right or wrong answer, as each optionhas its pros and cons – and each athlete has his or herown training considerations.

One option that many cyclists consider is riding at homewith their bike set up on an indoor wind, magnetic orfluid resistance trainer which can be purchased at mostbike shops for less than $300. The obvious advantages tothis option, of course, are convenience and comfort. Thisoption also allows you to completely control your ride.Unlike riding outdoors, you are constantly pedaling (no“coasting” downhill) and, unlike riding in a structuredclass, you can make sure that you are riding at theappropriate intensity for your own particular trainingplan. If you are in a base phase of your training whichmany athletes are during this time of year there is noeasier way to make sure that you stay in your aerobic zonethan riding at home while watching the latest episode ofLost or 24 or whatever else you have DVR’d and not yethad a chance to catch up on. Similarly, if your trainingplan calls for intervals or hill workouts, you can select atraining DVD (such as the ever-popular Spinervals) thatis appropriate for the type of workout you need. Thedownside to riding at home, aside from the fact that yoursignificant other might not appreciate your bike being apermanent fixture in your family room, is the motivationfactor. No matter how many good shows you haveDVR’d, and no matter how big your Spinervals library is,riding at home alone can get just plain boring. You mayfind that the frequency and duration of your workoutsstart to dwindle over the winter months. This brings usto our next option . . .

Coach led cycling classes have become increasinglypopular in recent years. This option allows you to bringyour own bike to a training center and ride on a trainer ina structured class setting. Depending on the class, theworkout may be based on perceived effort, heart ratezones, or wattage. The advantage of this option is that

you generally get quality instruction from a coach and youcan enjoy the camaraderie of your fellow riders.Compared to “Spinning” type classes, this option also hasthe plus of allowing you to train on the same bike (withthe same bike computer) that you will be training andracing on “in-season”. On the flip side, riding your ownbike means that you have to load up and carry your bike toeach class which, at least in my experience, is never a funproject. Also, like any other structured class, the coach ledworkout may not be appropriate for your particulartraining plan, so you need to do some research to find outwhat type of workout is being offered for a particular class.If you are in your base phase, for example, or if you have a5k run scheduled for the next day, you don’t want to showup unknowingly for a class that has you doing a highresistance, high intensity workout.

Finally, spin classes are another option that cyclists aremaking part of their training routine. Like coach ledclasses, spin classes offer the advantage of motivation froman instructor and the camaraderie of other riders. Theseclasses also offer the advantage of not having to lug yourbike to a training center. The biggest factor to considerwhen deciding to take a spin class is the instructor. Whilemany instructors these days are knowledgeable, certifiedinstructors and may even have a triathlon or cyclingbackground, others may be essentially “aerobic”instructors who have never ridden a bike outdoors – andwho may not know how to properly structure a class.Based on past experiences, some good signs that you havethe latter type of instructor are that she has you pedalbackwards, puts her foot on your bike wheel for “extra

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resistance”, or has you do yoga moves on the bike. Aswith other structured classes, you need to make surethat the type of class is suitable for your particulartraining phase – it may be difficult to stay in youraerobic zone if the rest of the class is hammering outof the saddle to the latest Lady Gaga song. Since youare not riding your own bike, you also need to makesure that you are properly set up on your spin bike.Your key considerations here are the height of yourseat, the fore/aft position of your seat and the height ofyour handlebars. For your first couple of classes, arriveat least five minutes early and seek assistance fromyour instructor for proper bike set up. Finally, you alsoneed to keep in mind that spin bikes have a weightedflywheel and a fixed gear – to avoid injury, you need tomake sure that you never stop abruptly on the bike.

Keep in mind that whatever training option youchoose, what’s most important is that you are gettingon the bike during these colder months and buildingyour fitness for the outdoor season, which is justaround the corner.�

Bill Hauser is a USA Triathlon Level II certified coach and thefounder and head coach of Mid-Atlantic Multisport(www.midatlanticmultisport.com). Based in suburban Philadelphia,PA, Mid-Atlantic Multisport provides individualized endurancecoaching services, training camps and clinics to athletes of all agesand abilities. You may contact Coach Bill [email protected].

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Where is your High School Mountain Bike Team?

If you want it, it’s coming .

In 2001 Matt Fritzinger, a Berkley California schoolteacher, decidedto start a high school mountain bike team. Nine years later that lonely,loosely organized team has transformed into the NorCal High SchoolLeague with 23 teams and 560 riders. That success has migrated south,creating the SoCal High School League which saw 15 teams and over 100riders in its first year.

In some ways it seems fairly logical that cycling should be considered a highschool sport. After all, almost all of us learn to ride a bicycle at some point inour childhood, and usually before the age of ten. That means that far morepeople have cycling in common than other sports such as tennis, football,wrestling or field hockey. So, why was it that as kids we rode our bikestogether to the ball field, but didn’t think to race them around the infield?Let’s blame the disconnect on a culture that sees bikes as a child’s toy, andthe lack of adults willing to step in to show how, like a ball, you can play witha bike in more ways than one.

Show them how and they will do it better than you.

When the NorCal League sent a call out to other states to start their ownprograms, only one Pennsylvania resident answered. Zach Adams, who was10 years old the first year of the NorCal League, saw a golden opportunity tolearn how to make it happen. Now pushing 20 and in his second year ofcollege, Adams has been running a junior cycling team, coaching andpromoting mountain bike races in the Mid-Atlantic for the past four years.Adams came up under the tutelage of local racer, promoter and coach MikeKuhn, who started the original Pennsylvania High School Mountain BikeLeague in the middle of the last decade without much success in the face oflackluster interest from the state and other volunteers.

Adams now has the force of a proven organization behind him and a formulathat should work to get Pennsylvania a league of competitive high schoolaged athletes.

It Should Work, Right?

Pennsylvania is a cyclist’s Mecca, right? We have great trails, beautiful roads,international cycling races and cities with incredible riding infrastructures. Forthat matter, the entire Mid-Atlantic region is a progressive cycling culture.There should be enough enthusiasm and finances to support a high schoolcycling league. Many cities in the region have trails within their borders orwithin a half hour drive. By all accounts, Pennsylvania and the surroundingstates have all the resources they need.

Adams has experience, motivation and great mentors behind him to get thePennsylvania Scholastic Cycling League off the ground. He also recognizesthe need for slow steady growth. “For 2010 I would like to have 30 kids showup to both conferences, getting their feet under them.”

The structure and the ground rules for the implementation of a high schoolcycling league is flexible enough that it seems almost a given that it could

sprout and grow with minimum effort. Take one volunteer, a few kids, acouple days a week of practice and four races in the spring and you have ateam. Kids without a high school team or a composite team can rideunattached. The theory is that there are kids out there looking for analternative to the other highly competitive high school sports. What they needis a leader to introduce them to the world of competitive cycling.

“It’s just a matter of waiting for committed parties to come together. I see2010 as comprised of mostly composite teams and unattached kids racing. Isee the school based teams as taking a while to get grounded and to getthem to work” says Adams.

The key element missing for the league to succeed is a force of volunteerswho are willing to sacrifice their own riding time to give back to kids and thesport. The California programs have three full time employees to run theleagues, train the coaches and set a standard for the different programs tofollow. Right now Adams is staring at a hundred pound puppy bouncing in hislap with no dog whisperers around.

What is there so far?

Currently the league has structure and is split into two conferences. TheEastern division stretches from Philadelphia to Allentown and the Centraldivision is bordered by Chambersburg and Harrisburg. Each Conference willhave three races on the same weekends. April 17th, 24th and May 1st.Carlisle will host the Central Conference races while the Eastern Conferenceraces will be at Spring Mountain Ski Area. The state championships will be inMarysville, outside of Harrisburg, on May 7th.

Adams is looking for committed adults to give some time this spring. If youare interested in the Pennsylvania Scholastic Cycling League, you can findmore information at www.pascl.blogspot.com. To learn more about theNorcal and Socal programs to see what is possible visit,www.norcalmtb.com and www.socaldirt.org.

So many kids these days are already playing traditional high school sportsoutside of their school teams due to the level of competition for the varsityand junior varsity squads. It would be a shame if the strong cyclingcommunities of the Mid-Atlantic regions failed to tap into the surplus ofyoung adults to create youth cycling leagues due to a lack of volunteers. Ifanyone is interested in creating a league in their communities, Zach Adamsis ready with all the information you need to get started.

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Looking for a good read while you’re recovering from a longrun? Or need an extra gift for the runner in your life? This setof books might hit the spot.

MY LIFE ON THE RUN:THEWIT,WISDOM,AND INSIGHTS OF AROAD RACING ICONBy Bart Yasso withKathleen Parrish

As the Chief Running Officerof Runner’s World, Yasso hasgone some interesting placeson foot, and My Life on theRun recounts the more farflung and odd. How odd? Howabout a bare buns run (whichis as naked as it sounds), BurroRacing (which involves racingwith a donkey-like animal),and the Antarctica Marathon? Yasso mixes in the story of hislife along the way, but the racing memories and recounts arewhat make the book most interesting. Pick this one up ifyou’d like a lot of humor with your running memoir.

ONCE A RUNNERBy John L. Parker.

A true running classic, and onefinally put into hardback formafter years of being passedaround from runner to runneron the race circuit. Parker selfpublished this novel in 1978,and sold copies out of the backof his car. In 2007, it was themost sought after out-of-printbook in the U.S. Fortunatelyfor the rest of us, it waspublished by Scribner thisyear. The story is aboutQuenton Cassidy, a college runner and his quest for glory inthe mile race.While his training methods wouldn’t berecommended today, the book captures what it’s like to be ona running team and to give up just about everything to shavea few seconds off your time.

BORN TO RUN: AHIDDEN TRIBE,SUPERATHLETES, AND THEGREATEST RACE THEWORLD HAS NEVER SEENBy Christopher McDougall.

Some have called this a bookabout barefoot running, butthat’s only part of Born toRun. Not only does the bookexplain why ditching ourrunning shoes could be thebest thing we’ve ever done forour running form (and bodies), but McDougall shows why bytracking down a race of Indians for whom running isn’t achore but a way of life.Wonderfully written and immenselyentertaining, Born to Run will have you rethinking everythingyou think you know about running (though I wouldn’trecommend reading right before a big race – you’ll over thinkyour stride. Save it for the off season or between races).

A RACE LIKE NO OTHER:26.2 MILES THROUGH THESTREETS OF NEWYORKBy Liz Robbins

This book is about the historyof the New York CityMarathon as told through2007’s race. In A Race Like NoOther, Robbins follows a groupof runners, mile by mile,through the race – from frontof the pack runners to a cancersurvivor and recoveringalcoholic trying to run theirbest races. These mixed pointsof view show how many people run and why, from the eliteswho started running to Kenyan schools to people who run forthe health and fun of it. It also tells how a race throughCentral Park became a major international event – and whyit’s so hard to earn a race bib.�

Jen A. Miller is a freelance journalist based in Collingswood, NJ.Her work has appeared in the New York Times, PhiladelphiaInquirer, Men’s Health, Allure and New Jersey Monthly, amongothers. She’s author of The Jersey Shore: Atlantic City to Cape Mayand gunning for a sub 1:50 time for the Philadelphia HalfMarathon in November — her first half-marathon so far.

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Apr 17 Tryad Adventure Challenge 2.9:30 AM. [email protected]. www.tryad-pt.com

Apr 24. Yough Extreme Adventure RaceMountain Bike. 25 mile Trek, 20 mileKayak, 9 mile optional, 140’ rappel.8:00 AM. Ohiopyle State Park.www.americanadventuresports.com

Apr 25. Michaux Endurance Series -Michaux Maximus. 10, 25 & 50 miles.9:00 AM. Michaux State Forest..www.racemichaux.com

Apr 25. The Savage Sprint Race.8:00 AM. [email protected]. www.goalsara.org

MayMay 1. Muddy Marathon Half andQuarter. sites.google.com/site/xxctrailseries/muddymarathon

May 15. Tryad Adventure Challenge 3.9:30 AM. [email protected]. www.tryad-pt.com

May 23. Iron Hill Challenge. 8:00 AM.Iron Hill Park. [email protected]

May 31. LaneyBug Hug 5k. 8:30 AM.Downtown West [email protected]. 610-696-0115www.runccrs.com

JuneJun 5-6. The Cradle of Liberty 24 HRAdventure Race. 8:00 AM. Philadelphiaarea [email protected]. www.goalsara.org

Jun 6. The Cradle of Liberty Sprint RaceGreen Lane Park. [email protected]. www.goalsara.org

Jun 12. The Brad Schoener Memorial 5K& Music Marathon.10:00 AM. ArlingtonCemetery. [email protected]

Jun 26. Tryad Adventure Challenge 4.9:30 AM. [email protected]. www.tryad-pt.com

JulyJul 31. Krista Griesacker MemorialAdventure Race. 50 miles. 7:00 [email protected]. 866-338-5167.www.goalsara.org

AugustAug 1. Xterra Appalachia. Swim 800meters, Bike 11 miles, Run 4 miles.9:00 AM. Yellow Creek State Park.doug@americanadventuresports.com724-357-9988americanadventuresports.com/xterra.htmAug 8. Lion Heart Adventure Race. 85 to90 miles. 9:00 AM. Ohiopyle State Park.doug@americanadventuresports.comwww.americanadventuresports.com

SeptemberSep 18. Tryad Adventure Challenge 5.9:00 AM. [email protected]. www.tryad-pt.comSep 25. Great Urban Race. 12:00 [email protected]. 773-770-6032www.greaturbanrace.com

OctoberOct 9. Heroes to Hero 5k run/walk9:00 AM. [email protected]. www.heroestohero.comOct 10. French Creek Fling AdventureRace. French Creek State [email protected]. 610-775-4614www.makebreak.comOct 16. Tryad Adventure Challenge 6.9:30 AM. [email protected]. www.tryad-pt.comOct 24. The Edge Adventure Sprint.Tentatice-Hibernia County [email protected]. 866-338-5167www.goalsara.orgOct 25. Belleplain Fall Century.35 or 50 Miles. 8:00 [email protected]/

NovemberNov 13. Tryad Adventure Challenge 7.9:30 AM. [email protected]. www.tryad-pt.com

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CYCLING

ASSOCIATIONS

American Cycling AssociationEducates racers, promoters and officials onrules, regulations and trends in racing.americancycling.org

Bicycle Access CouncilNonprofit advocacy organization that servesas a forum for Pennsylvania bicyclists and asan ombudsman for bicycling issues.bicycleaccess-pa.org

Bicycle Coalition of GreaterPhiladelphiaPromotes the bicycle as an environmentallyfriendly, healthy, and economical form oftransportation and recreation throughadvocacy and education.bicyclecoalition.org

International Cycling CenterNonprofit organization created to supportand extend the cycling community of LehighValley. bicyclecrossing.org

International Mountain BikeAssociationNational association to promote mountainbiking and responsible trail use. imba.com

League of American BicyclistsNational membership organization.bikeleague.org

Mid-Atlantic CrossOrganizers of the MAC cyclocross series.midatlanticcross.com

Mid-Atlantic Super SeriesOrganizers of the MASS Mountain BikeRacing series. masuperseries.comNeighborhood Bike WorksNonprofit educational organization inWest Philadelphia that seeks toincrease opportunities for urban youththrough bicycling.neighborhoodbikeworks.orgNew Jersey Cycling AssociationPromotes competitive cycling throughout thestate of NJ. njbikeracing.comPennsylvania Cycling AssociationDedicated to the betterment of competitivecycling throughout the state of PA.pacycling.orgThe Philadelphia Mountain BikingAssociationPhiladelphia, PA phillymtb.orgRails to Trails ConservancyConverts abandoned railroad tracks intobiking, hiking and walking trails.railstotrails.orgTandem Club of AmericaNews, information and resources of interestto tandem enthusiasts. tandemclub.orgUSA Cycling Inc.Organization including USPRO (track),USCF (road), NORBA (mountain biking),and NCCA (collegiate cycling) programs.usacycling.orgUnited States Cycling FederationGoverning body for amateur cycling-road,track and cyclo-cross and United StatesProfessional Cycling Federation, governingbody for professional cycling.usacycling.org

CLUBS

Appalachian Explorers MountainBike AssociationSunbury, PA. happyhomestead.org/aemba

Atlantic Bicycle ClubAllenwood, NJ. atlanticbicycleclub.org

Bean's Bikes ClubPaoli, PA beansbikes.com

Berks County Bicycle ClubReading, PA. berksbicycle.com

Bethlehem Bicycle CooperativeBethlehem, PA. car-free.org/bbc.htm

Bicycle Club of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA. phillybikeclub.org

Brandywine Bicycle ClubWest Chester, PA.brandywinebicycleclub.org

CC EveshamMarlton, NJ. ccevesham.net

Central Bucks Bike ClubDoylestown, PA. cbbikeclub.org

Central Jersey Bicycle Clubcjbc.org Edison, NJ

Chester County Velo-Iron HillBreweryWest Chester, PA. chestercountyvelo.org

Club Wissahickon Racing TeamGlenside, PA. wiss-cycles.com

Colonial Cycling ClubLafayette Hill, PA colonialcyclingclub.com

Delaware Trail SpinnersNewark, DE. trailspinners.org

Delaware Valley Bicycle ClubWoodlyn, PA. dvbc.org

Diamond State Bicycle ClubDover, DE. 302.697.6400

Doylestown WheelmanDoylestown, PA. cyclesports.com

Drexel University Cycling TeamPhiladelphia, PA.dusers.drexel.edu/~cycling/?page=home

Dutch Wheelman SusquehannaBicycle Racing Team (SBRT)Bloomsburg, PA. dutchwheelman.com

East Coast VeloBethlehem, PA. eastcoastvelo.org

Era Cycling ClubLancaster, PA. 717.397.0951

Evolution RacingWarminster, PA. evolutionprobike.com/teamevo.php

Faulkner Honda RacingHarrisburg, PA. faulknerhondaracing.com

Fast Forward DevolopmentMountain Bike TeamHarrisburg, PAfastforwarddevo.blogspot.com

First State Velo SportWest Chester, PA. fsvsonline.com

Gotham CyclistsAllentown, PA. [email protected],[email protected]

GS Lancaster/Spinners Cycling TeamLancaster, PA spinnerscyclingteam.com

Guy’s Bicycle Club—RacingDelaware Valley, PA. guysracing.org

Harrisburg Bicycle ClubNew Cumberland, PA.harrisburgbicycleclub.org

Human Zoom Cycling TeamArdmore, PA. humanzoom.com

Keswick RacingGlenside, PA. keswickcycle.com

Lancaster Bicycle ClubLancaster, PA. lancasterbikeclub.org

Lehigh Wheelmen AssociationBethlehem, PA. lehighwheelmen.org

Main Line Cycling ClubBlue Bell, PA. mlcycling.com

Major League Cycling, Inc.Lancaster, PA. majorleaguecycling.com

Mambo Kings RacingMedford, NJ. mambokingsracing.com

Mountain Bikers of MichauxMichaux State Forest, PAthe-skinny-on-mbm.blogspot.comParamount Cycling ClubLeesburg, NJ. paramountcycling.com

Peddler's Shop Cycling ClubDeptford, NJ pscycles.com

Philadelphia CiclismoPhiladelphia, PA. phillyracing.org

Philadelphia Gentleman's RecreationClubPhiladelphia, PA

Philadelphia Mountain BikingAssociationPhiladelphia, PA. phillymtb.com

ProPedals Team ExpressHammonton, NJ. propedals.editboard.com

Quaker City WheelmenPhiladelphia, PA. quakercitywheelmen.org

2009 TD Bank Philadelphia International Cycling Championship winner Andre Greipel Photo by Anthony Skorochod


Rattling Creek SingletrackersLykens, PA.home.epix.net/~rebjsw/RCSTWeb

Red Rose Rockets Cycling Team Inc.Lancaster, [email protected]

Shirk's RacingEast Earl, PA speeddreamsports.com

Shore Cycle ClubOcean City, NJ. shorecycleclub.org

South Jersey WheelmenVineland, NJ. sjwheelmen.org

South Mountain Velo ClubSpring Grove, PA. [email protected]

Sturdy Girl CyclingPhiladelphia, PA. sturdygirlcycling.com

Suburban Cyclists UnlimitedHorsham, PA. suburbancyclists.org

Susquehanna Bicycle Racing TeamBloomsburg, PA. dutchwheelman.com

Susquehanna Valley Velo ClubWilliamsport, PA. susvalleyvelo.com

Sussex CyclistsRehoboth, DE. sussexcyclists.org

Team BeaconOcean View, NJ. teambeacon.org

Team CF Philadelphiateamcf.org

Team Elite BicyclesPhiladelphia, PA. www.elitebicycles.com

Team DRTWilmington, DE teamdrt.org

Team IndependencePhiladelphia, PA. phillycyclist.com

Tri-State VeloPhiladelphia, PA. tristatevelo.com

University of PennsylvainaCycling ClubPhiladelphia, PA.dolphin.upenn.edu/~cycling

UpState VeloExeter, PA. upstatevelo.com

Valley Mountain BikersLehigh Valley, PA. bikevmb.com

Valley Preferred Cycling CenterTrexlertown, PA. lvvelo.org

Vortex Cycling ClubKutztown, PA vortexcycling.com

West Chester Cycling ClubWest Chester, PA westchestercycling.com

White Clay Bicycle ClubWilmington, DE. whiteclaybicycleclub.org

Yellow Breeches RacingCarlisle, PA. yellowbreechesracing.org

York Area Mountain BikersYork, PA. yamba.org

Young Medalist Cycling ClubLehigh Valley, PA. youngmedalists.com

EVENTS

Cycling - Mountain and Cross

OngoingFeb-Oct. MTB on the PennypackTrails. Tues, 6:30 PM.Pine Road Entrance.ride_with_cb@rocketmail.com215-740-0973.www.phillybikeclub.org

Feb-Dec. Bikesport Mountain BikeRide. Sun, 9:00 AM. Green Lane(Knight Road) parking [email protected]

FebruaryFeb 20. Michaux Tours MTB Ride.10:00 AM. Michaux State [email protected]

Feb 27. Bedford Mountain Cross RaceSeries. 1:30 PM-4:00 [email protected]

MarchMar 6. Bedford Mountain Cross RaceSeries. 1:30 PM-4:00 [email protected]

Mar 16. Kids on Bikes! A FamilyClinic. 7:00 PM-8:00 PM. [email protected]

Mar 20. AFC Sugar Hill XC. 8:00 [email protected]

Mar 20. Celebrate Spring! FamilyBike Ride. 2:00 PM. PerkiomenTrail. [email protected]

Mar 26-28. Mid Atlantic CyclingDevelopment Camp. 40-50 miles.6:00 PM. Michaux State [email protected]

AprilApr 3. PAValleys.com MASS Team [email protected]

Apr 11. Bike Line Race at Fair [email protected]

Apr 11. The Bike Line Spring XC OpeningRace. 7:30 AM. www.bikeline.com

Apr 18. Hibernia Mountian BikeDuathlon. 12 mile. Hibernia County Parknear Coatesville PA. [email protected]

Apr 18. Tour de Tykes Weekend.8:00 AM-5:00 PM. [email protected]

Apr 25. Greenbrier Challenge AMBC &MARC Championship Race. MTB Race.8:00 AM. Boonsboro. www.bikereg.com

MayMay 2. Escape from Granogue.8:00 AM. Granogue [email protected]

May 2. Wawayanda Spring CleaningMTB Race. 8:00 AM. Wawayanda StatePark Hewitt NJ. [email protected].

May 8. On the Rocks at French Creek.8:00 AM. French Creek State [email protected]

May 13-16. MTB Endurance Camp andTrans-Sylvania Epic Preview. 1:00 PM.highspeedcycling@gmail.com717-350-1029.www.TransSylvaniaEpic.com

May 15. Cascade Classic MTB Race.8:00 AM. www.masuperseries.com

May 21. Dirtrag Dirtfest MTB Festival.8:00 AM. Raystown Lake IMBA Trails.www.bikereg.com

May 23. Tymor Park Challenge MTBRace. 8:00 AM. Tymor [email protected] www.h2hrace.com/

May 30-Jun 6. The Trans-Sylvania EpicMTB Stage Race. 9:00 AM.TransSylvaniaEpic@gmail.com.717-350-1029.www.TransSylvaniaEpic.com

JuneJun 6. Princeton Tour De Cure. 8:00 [email protected]. 732-469-7979.x3529 tour.diabetes.org

Jun 13. Stoopid 50 Marathon MTB Race.8:00 AM. [email protected]

Jun 20. Guy’s Neshaminy Classic MTBRace. 8:00 AM. Neshaminy High [email protected]

Jun 20. Guys Neshaminy Classic.8:00 AM. Neshaminy High [email protected]. 215-534-4807.www.masuperseries.com

Jun 27. Lewis Morris Challenge MTBRace. 8:00 AM. www.h2hrace.com

JulyJul 4. Long Pine Classic MTB Race.8:00 AM. Michaux State Forest.fastforwardracingproductions@gmail.comwww.masuperseries.com

Jul 10. Hotcycle MTB Race. 8:00 [email protected]

Jul 11. Bulldog Rump AMBC MTB Race.8:00 AM. Kittatinny Valley S.P. Andover.NJ [email protected]. www.h2hrace.com

Jul 11. Danzeisen and QuigleySummer Sizzler MTB Race. 8:00 [email protected]

Jul 18. Delaware Trail Spinners Fair HillClassic MTB Race. 8:00 [email protected]

Jul 24. Midnight in Milford Mills @ MarshCreek State Park MTB race. 8:00 [email protected]

AugustAug 7-8. The Wildcat Epic 100 2-stage2-day 100-mile. 8:00 AM. CatskillMountains. [email protected]

Aug 22. All Shook Up Weekend - Rattling50/20 MTB Races. 50 miles/20 miles.9:00 AM. [email protected]

SeptemberSep 4-5. 24 Hour Champion ChallengeMTB Race Seven Springs.www.masuperseries.com

Sep 12. PAValleys.com THE OpenCyclocross Relay. 10:00 AM-2:00 PM.highspeedcycling@gmail.com717-350-1029www.highspeedcycling.com

Sep 16-19. 2010 RCST Mountain BikeBASH. 8:00 AM. Lykens State Park.www.rcst1.blogspot.com

OctoberOct 9. Iron Cross Lite. 9:00 AM.highspeedcycling@gmail.com.717-350-1029.www.highspeedcycling.com

Oct 10. Iron Cross The Longest ‘CrossRace in America. 9:00 AMhighspeedcycling@gmail.com.717-350-1029www.highspeedcycling.com

Cycling - Road

OngoingFeb-Oct. Northwest Philly Rides:Start times vary. Sat & Sun.Northwest [email protected]

Feb-Oct. Bikesport Fast-paced RoadBike Ride. 40-50 miles. Sun 8 [email protected]

Feb-Oct. Mid-Atlantic MultisportClass: Ladies Night Indoor Cycling.Mon, 7:45 PM-8:45 PM.Upper Main Line YMCA.610-644-0440info@midatlanticmultisport.comwww.midatlanticmultisport.com

Mar-Dec. High Road Cycle Recoveryand Development Rides.Sat, 9:00 Am.Wayne and Doylestown stores.www.twileysports.com

Mar-Dec. High Roads TrainingRides. Tues, 5:30 pm.Wayne and Doylestown stores.www.twileysports.com

Mar-Apr. Mid-Atlantic MultisportClass: Ladies Night Indoor Cycling.Mon, 7:00 - 8:00 PMUpper Main Line YMCA.610-644-0440info@midatlanticmultisport.comwww.midatlanticmultisport.com

Mar-Apr. Lake Ontelaunee Time Trial Sat.www.pacycling.org

Mar-Dec. Bikesport Free Fix-a-flatClinic. 1st Sat, 9:30 AM. [email protected]

Mar-Dec. Cadence Outdoor ClimbingClass. Mon, 6:00 - 7:30 PMCadence Cycling & Multisport,[email protected]/training/schedule/classes/

Apr-Aug. Bikesport Friday MorningRoad Bike Ride for Women25-40 miles. Fri 9:15 AM. [email protected]

Apr-Oct. Cadence State CollegeTraining Camp. 12:00 PM.csandberg@cadencecycling.com215-508-4300www.cadencecycling.com

Apr-Dec. Thursday Night Training [email protected]

May-Jun. Cadence Outdoor TacticsClass. Mon, 6:00 - 7:30 PMCadence Cycling & [email protected]/training/schedule/classes/

May-Aug. Tuesday Night 24-7Fitness Pro-AM Series.Tues, 7:30 PMValley Preferred Cycling [email protected]

FebruaryFeb 12. Cadence Winter IndoorCycling Class: Increase Your LactateThreshold. 6:30 - 7:45 AM.Cadence Cycling & [email protected]/training/schedule/classes/

Feb 27. Guy’s Bicycles Free BikeMaintenance Class. 10:00 - 11:30 AMGuy’s Bicycles. [email protected]

Feb 27. Lancaster Spin-A-Thon.Brooks Gymasium - Millersville University.www.spin-a-thon.net

Feb 28. Tax Season Riding # 4:Level B Road. 40-50 miles.9:00 AM-12:00 PM. Upper DublinHigh School. [email protected]

MarchMar 7. Bike Line Criterium Series Sun.www.pacycling.org

Mar 13. Yellow Springs Road Race.www.allthatisgood.org

Mar 14. Bike Line Criterium Series.www.pacycling.org

Mar 14. Tax Season Riding # 4Level B Road. 40-50 miles.9:00 AM-12:00 PM.Upper Dublin High [email protected]

Mar 18. Keswick Cycle presentsWoman’s Night. 6:00 - 8:00 [email protected]


Mar 23. Clinic: Learn How to ShiftYour Gears. 7:00 PM. [email protected]

Mar 26. Mid Atlantic CyclingDevelopment Camp. Michaux State Forest.macdccamp.blogspot.com

Mar 27. Delaware Road Race.www.allthatisgood.org

Mar 27. Unior Grove Road Race.www.proamcycling.com/events.htm


Mar 28. Fawn Grove Roubaix.www.pacycling.org

Mar 28. Tax Season Riding # 4Level B Road. 40-50 miles.9:00 AM-12:00 PM. Upper DublinHigh School. [email protected]

AprilApr 3-4. Philly 2-Day Cycling Classic.Fairmount Park. www.phillyracing.org

Apr 10. Mount Joy Road Race.Florin Church of the Brethrenwww.proamcycling.com/events.htm

Apr 10. Princeton 115k.www.njrando.com

Apr 10. Princeton 200K. PrincetonForrestal Village. www.njrando.com

Apr 10. Tour of the Battenkill. 8:00 AM.info@tourofthebattenkill.com.518-275-6185.www.tourofthebattenkill.com

Apr 17. Ocean to Bay Bike Tour ofCoastal Delaware Bethany Beach.Garfield Parkway and the Boardwalk.302-539-2100.www.TheQuietResorts.com

Apr 17. SOYOCO. www.pacycling.org

Apr 18. 13th Annual Miles for MathenyNatirar. www.oymp.net

Apr 18. Girls with Gears: Women’sCycling. 7:00 AMLimerick Community [email protected]

Apr 18. Lower Providence Criteriumwww.pacycling.org

Apr 24-25. Farmersville Road RaceBicycle Stage Race 2-days 3-stages.Ephrata Area. www.allthatisgood.org

Apr 24. Guy’s Bicycles Free BikeMaintenance Class. 10:00 -11:30 [email protected]. www.guysbicycles.com

2009 Univest Cyclosportif in Souderton, PA Photo by Anthony Skorochod



Apr 24. State Police Benefit Ride. 18, 25,50, 62 miles. 8:00 AM. Hershey, PA.717-761-5109. [email protected]

Apr 24-25. Tour de Ephrata Stage Race.Ephrata,PA. www.redroseraces.com

Apr 25. Cranbury 200K. Former PNCBank Parking Lot. www.njrando.com

Apr 25. Rotary River Ride. 8:00 AM.215-643-2046. www.horshamrotary.org

Apr 25. Jason Gundel Claymont Classic.Claymont, DE. [email protected]

MayMay 1. Clinic: Cycling Shoes &Pedals. 7:00 PM. [email protected]

May 1. Turkey Hill Country Classic.Washington Boro. www.allthatisgood.org

May 2. Memorial Hall Criterium.Fairmount Park.racedirector@quakercitywheelmen.org.www.quakercitywheelmen.org

May 8. Bike to the Bay CyclingFundraiser. 5, 10, 33, 66 & 100 milesloops. 6:30 AM. [email protected]

May 8. Princeton 300K. PrincetonForrestal Village. www.njrando.com

May 8. Quad County Metric Bike Ride.8:00 AM. Green Lane Park.centuries@suburbancyclists.org215-234-0170.www.suburbancyclists.org/quadcounty.asp

May 8. Unionville Race of the Hearts.www.pacycling.org

May 9. Habitat for Humanity Race.www.mlcycling.com

May 15. Rotary 100 Bike Tour. 25, 50,64 and 100 mile. 7:00 AM.Burlington Township High Schoolbiketour@rotaryburlington.org.609-234-7858.www.rotaryburlington.org

May 15. Smoketown Airport Criterium.pa.christiancycling.com/race/

May 16. Conestoga Challenge RoadRace. www.allthatisgood.org

May 16. Fawn Grove Roubaix StyleBicycle Road Race. www.allthatisgood.org

May 19. Ride of Silence. 10-12 miles7:00 PM. [email protected]

May 21. National Bike to Work Day.7:00 PM. Bikesport. [email protected]/events/bikemonth

May 21-22. Wilmington Grand PrixRoad Race. 8:00 AM-6:00 PM.wilmgrandprix.com

May 22. 75 Miles of Mon-Tour Bike RaceSoccer Park. 570-271-0225www.montour75.com

May 22-23. Bike MS: Coast the CoastRide 2010. 8:00 AM.www.nationalmssociety.org

May 23. Bloomsburg Town ParkCriterium. www.dutchwheelman.com

May 23. Downtown Erie Criterium.bezzacycling.com

May 23. Greater Philadelphia Area Tourde Cure. 15, 35 & 63 mile. 8:00 [email protected]/greaterphilatourdecure

May 23. Vacamas 3rd Annual Bike Ridefor the Children Mountain Avenue SportsComplex. www.vacamas.org

May 25. Pinelands Triple Loop Bike Ride.8:00 AM. [email protected]

May 25. Rotary 100. 25 50 64 and100 miles. Burlington Twp High [email protected] www.rotaryburlington.org

May 31. Tour of SomervilleSomerville, NJ. www.tourofsomerville.org

May 29. Fulton Road Race.www.allthatisgood.org

May 29. Hightstown 400K.www.njrando.com

May 31. Tour of SomervilleSomerville, NJ. www.tourofsomerville.org

June

Jun 2-5. Tour of Centre County StageRace. www.proamcycling.com

Jun 5. Lancaster Farmland TrustPedal to Preserve. 6, 20 and 51miles. 8:00 AM. Garden Spot Villagegardenspotvillagemarathon.org

Jun 6. 2010 TD Bank Liberty Classic.8:00 AM. Philadelphia Museum ofArt. [email protected]

Jun 6. 2010 TD Bank PhiladelphiaInternational Cycling Championship.8:00 AM. Philadelphia Museum ofArt. [email protected]

Jun 6. Riverview Grand [email protected]

Jun 12-13. Bike MS: Escape to the Lake2010 presented by FedEx Ground.8:00 AM. Portersville.www.nationalmssociety.org

Jun 12. Oxford Road Race.www.allthatisgood.org

Jun 12. PA Elite State Time TrialChampionship.www.quakercitywheelmen.org

Jun 12. Revolutionary Ramble BicycleRide. Drew University.www.rambleride.org

Jun 12. Ride for Autism. BrookdaleCommunity College. www.ride4autism.org

Jun 13. Cheyney Challenge Road Race.www.chestercountyvelo.org

Jun 18. Festival of Speed - US 10Mile Championships. 7:30 PM.Valley Preferred Cycling [email protected]

Jun 19.12th Annual ALS Express BikeRide. Camden County [email protected]. 877-434-7441www.kintera.org

Jun 19. Bethlehem Criterium.www.lehighwheelmen.org

Jun 19. Bike Freedom Valley.7:00 AM. Lloyd Hall, [email protected]/content/bike-freedom-valley

Jun 20. Cargas Criterium.www.spinnerscyclingteam.com

Jun 20. Fort Cherry Road Race.www.bigbangbikes.com

Jun 25. Cranbury 600K. Former PNCBank Parking Lot. www.njrando.com

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Jun 25. Red Robin BRL Finals – Mike WalterMadison. 7:30 PM.Valley Preferred Cycling [email protected] www.thevelodrome.com

Jun 26. Brownstown Road Race.www.proamcycling.com

Jun 26. Millersville Road Race. www.allthatisgood.org

Jun 27. Bob Rodale Fitness Park Criterium.www.lehighwheelmen.org

Jun 29. Fastest Man on Wheels. 7:30 PM.Valley Preferred Cycling [email protected]

JulyJul 3. Nanticoke Criterium. www.nepacycling.com

Jul 3-4. Pittsburgh Grand Prix.www.gopolar.com/teamfu

Jul 9. USA Cycling Jr. National Championships7:30 PM. Valley Preferred Cycling [email protected] www.thevelodrome.com

Jul 10. 6th Annual Iron Hill Twilight Criterium. 6:00 [email protected]. 302-658-1674

Jul 11. JBN Bicycle Race.www.lehighvalleywheelmen.com

Jul 16. The Golden Wheel Race. 7:30 PMValley Preferred Cycling [email protected]. 610-395-7000www.thevelodrome.com

Jul 17-18. Butler County Stage Race.www.co.butler.pa.us

Jul 17-18. Nicole Reinhart Memorial Tour de FCCC.www.lehighwheelmen.org

Jul 17. Tour of Mt. Nebo. www.allthatisgood.org

Jul 18. Butler County Stage Race. www.co.butler.pa.us

Jul 18. Metroman Asbury Park. www.sunsetracing.com

Jul 18. SportsFest Irving Park Criterium.www.tristatevelo.com

Jul 23. Keirin Cup. 7:30 PM.2010 World Series of Cycling RaceValley Preferred Cycling [email protected]. 610-395-7000www.thevelodrome.com

Jul 24. 113 River to River Ride.25, 50, 75 & 100 miles. 7:00 [email protected] x4. www.pedalpa.com

Jul 24-25. Bike MS: Keystone Country Ride 20108 AM. Hollidaysburg, PA. www.nationalmssociety.org

Jul 24. Bike MS: PA Dutch Ride 2010. 8:00 AM. GreenLane. www.nationalmssociety.org

Jul 24-25. Bike MS: To Paradise and Back 2010.8:00 AM. Lancaster. www.nationalmssociety.org

Jul 24. Grandview Grand Prix. www.allthatisgood.org

Jul 25. Liberty Criterium. www.phillyracing.org

Jul 31-Aug 1. Tour of Lancaster Countywww.allthatisgood.org

AugustAug 1. Cycle Sports Circuit Race. www.cyclesports.com

Aug 6. Tandemonium! - USA Cycling National7:30 PM. Valley Preferred Cycling [email protected]. 610-395-7000www.thevelodrome.com

Aug 7. Emrick Blvd Criterium. www.lehighwheelmen.org

Aug 7-14. Great Northern CrossingErie/Scranton. [email protected]. www.pedalpa.com

www.PAValleys.com

« F E A T U R E D R A C E S• Geisinger Humdinger Trail Run (March 6)

• River Towns Marathon & Half Marathon (May 1)

• Lewisburg Tri (August 21)

• RiverStockTri (Sept. 5)

• North Branch Tri (Oct. 9)

• Chilli Challenge Tri (Oct. 16)


Aug 7. Kirkwood Road Race.717-468-8080.www.proamcycling.com/events.htm

Aug 8. Colnago Gran FondoPhiladelphia PA. 32, 53 & 100 miledistances. 7:00 AM.www.granfondophiladelphia.com

Aug 8. DeSales Circuit Race.cycledromebikes.com

Aug 8. Tour de Christiana Criterium.www.speeddreamsports.com

Aug 13. The Rodale CorporateChallenge Finals. 7:30 PMValley Preferred Cycling [email protected]

Aug 14. GreenBranch Park Century.8:00 AM. Green Branch Park.856-794-8633. sjwheelmen.org

Aug 14. Inaugural American Hero’sWalk/Run/Bike for Cancer Research.1 Mile Youth, 5k, 10k & 15k. 9:00 AM.Simone Protective Cancer Center.609-896-2646. www.drsimone.com

Aug 14. Sunbury YMCA 9th Annual BikeRace. Sunbury YMCA. gsvymca.org

Aug 14. Tour de Millersburg Stage Race.www.tourdemillersburg.com

Aug 14-15. Wine Country Classic StageRace. www.lakecountrybike.com

Aug 15. Oley Valley Junior Road Race.www.pacycling.org

Aug 15. Tour de Millersburg Stage Race.www.tourdemillersburg.com

Aug 15. Air ProductsDevelopmental Finals. 7:30 PM.Valley Preferred Cycling [email protected]

Aug 21. Phoenixville Criterium.Phoenixville, PA. www.guysracing.org

Aug 21. Salamander Madison Cup.7:30 PM. Valley Preferred CyclingCenter. [email protected]

Aug 22. Livestrong Challenge Philly.10, 20, 45, 75 & 100 Miles.www.teamlivestrong.org

Aug 28-29. Lehigh Valley WineryCriterium. [email protected]

Aug 28. Round The Valley Memorial LakeState Park. www.bikelebanon.org

Aug 28. Strasburg Road Race.717-468-8080. www.proamcycling.com

SeptemberSep 4. Wilkes-Barre Twilight Criterium.www.nepacycling.com

Sep 5. NYC 300K. www.njrando.com

Sep 5. Robeson Tonship State Road Race.www.pacycling.org

Sep 10-12. Univest Grand PrixStage Race. Allentown, Souderton& Doylestown, PA.www.univestgrandprix.com

Sep 11. Univest CyclosportifSouderton, PAwww.univestgrandprix.com

Sep 11. Apple Festival Road Race.www.montrosebikerace.com

Sep 11. Pine Grove Furnace Time Trial.www.usacycling.org

Sep 12. South Jersey Tour des Farms.8:00 AM. www.sjrcd.org/tourdesfarms

Sep 12. Bike MS: Hops to Hops Ride2010. 40 mile. 8:00 AM.www.nationalmssociety.org

Sep 12. TD Bank Bike Philly.8:00 AM. Art Museum Steps,Philadelphia, [email protected]. www.bikephilly.org

Sep 12. Yuasa Right From the StartCriterium. www.paycling.org

Sep 17-19. Cycling Festival Stage Race.www.redroseraces.com

Sep 18-19. Bear Creek Resort MASSFinals Weekend MTB Race.

Sep 18. Jessica Ann Hicks Road Race.Van Rensselar Park Elementary School.jessicaannhicks.org

Sep 22-25. Source of the Delaware.250 miles. New Hope, PA/Hancock NY. [email protected] x4www.pedalpa.com

Sep 25. 5th Annual Tour de TellicoCentury Ride. 50km, 100km & 100 mi.8:00 AM. Tellico Village [email protected]

Sep 25-26. Bike MS: City to ShoreRide 2010. 8:00 AM.www.nationalmssociety.org

OctoberOct 2-3. Bike MS: Bike to the Bay 20108:00 AM. www.nationalmssociety.org

Oct 2-3. Bike MS: NRG Energy IndianRiver Power Plant Bike to the 17, 45, 75,100 & 150 mi. 8:00 [email protected]

Oct 16. Black Bear Centuy Smithfield TwpParks (Near Delaware Water Gap).www.scampnrascal.com/AboutBlackBear.html

Oct 16. Savage Century bicycle ride.8:00 AM. W.L. Gore facility.info@whiteclaybicycleclub.orgwww.whiteclaybicycleclub.org

Oct 30-31. Philly Bike Expo. 9:00 AM.22 S 23rd St, Philadelphia, [email protected]. 215-329-4744www.phillybikeexpo.com

MULTISPORT(TRIATHLON ANDDUATHLON)

ASSOCIATIONS

USA TriathlonThe official governing body of triathlon in theUS. (Not just for the pros.) usatriathlon.org

USA Triathlon Mid-Atlantic Regionusat-ma.org

CLUBS

Down Beach Triathlon ClubMargate, NJ. [email protected]

Doylestown Triathlon ClubDoylestown, PA. cyclesports.com/triathlon

Diamond State TriathlonNewark, DE


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EMC2MultisportPrinceton, NJ. emc2multisport.com

Exit 10 Triathlon ClubCape May Court House, NJ.mettayogaspin.com/1112522.html

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High Road Cycles Multisport ClubDoylestown, PA. hrcmultisport.com

Jersey Area MultisportPrinceton, NJ jerseyareamultisport.com

Jersey Shore Triathlon ClubBrielle,NJ. jstriclub.org

North Penn YMCA Triathlon ClubHarleysville, PA northpennymca.org

North Shore Triathlon ClubPhiladelphia, PA. nstc.ca/qs/

Philadelphia Triathlon ClubPhiladelphia, PA philatriclub.com

T3 TriathlonPhiladelphia, PA. t3triathlon.net

Team TRIumphMarlton, NJ. teamtriumphsnj.com

The Sandy Hookers Triathlon ClubRed Bank,NJ. sandyhookers.org

Wildwood Multisport ClubWildwood, NJ. wildwoodtriathlonclub.com

EVENTS

OngoingFeb-Oct. Cadence Essential Freestylefor the Triathlete: TechniqueThurs, 6:00PM-7:00 PM.Cadence Cycling & [email protected]/training/schedule/classes/

Feb-Mar. Cadence Spring TriathlonClass: Triathlon Essentials:Advanced Skills and EfficiencySat, 7:30 AM-8:30 AMCadence Cycling & [email protected]/training/schedule/classes/

Feb-Apr. Mid-Atlantic MultisportClass: Triathlon Swimming.Wed, 9:30- 10:30 AMUpper Main Line YMCAinfo@midatlanticmultisport.com610-644-0440www.midatlanticmultisport.com

Feb-Oct. Mid-Atlantic MultisportClass: Triathlon SwimmingThurs, 7:00 - 8:00 PMUpper Main Line YMCAinfo@midatlanticmultisport.com610-644-0440www.midatlanticmultisport.com

Apr-May. Cadence Spring TriathlonClass: Advanced Triathlon Skills:Increase Your LT. Sat, 7:30 - 8:45 AMCadence Cycling & [email protected]/training/schedule/classes/

May-Jun. Cadence EssentialFreestyle for the Triathlete:Functional Strength & PowerThurs, 5:30 - 7:00 PMCadence Cycling & [email protected]/training/schedule/classes/

FebruaryFeb Mid-Atlantic Multisport Class:Triathlon 101. Sun, 8:30 - 10:00 AMUpper Main Line YMCAinfo@midatlanticmultisport.com610-644-0440www.midatlanticmultisport.com

Feb 13. Cadence Cycling WinterTriathlon Class: TriathlonEssentials - Jump Start the Season7:30 - 9:30 AMCadence Cycling & [email protected]/training/schedule/classes/

Feb 14. Mid-Atlantic MultisportIndoor Triathlon Series - Race #3.7:30 - 9:30 AM. Healthplex SportsClub. info@midatlanticmultisport.com610-644-0440.www.midatlanticmultisport.com

Feb 14. Tri to Help Pennsylvania - IndoorTriathlon Epilepsy Fundraiser. Du: 2 MileRun, 12.3 Mile Bike, 3.1 Mile Run.Universal Athletic Club. 443-851-5763www.tritohelp.org

MarchMar 7. Mid-Atlantic MultisportIndoor Triathlon Series - Race #47:30 - 9:30 AM. HealthplexSports Club. 610-644-0440.info@midatlanticmultisport.comwww.midatlanticmultisport.com

Mar 14. Life Time Fitness Indoor TriathlonLife Time Fitness. www.indoortri.com

Mar 19-21. Triathlon Boot Camp -Spring 2010 Healthplex Sports Clubinfo@midatlanticmultisport.com610-644-0440www.midatlanticmultisport.com

Mar 28. Brandywine ValleyDuathlon Run - 5K Bike - 13.2 MilesRun - 5K. 8:00 AM. Hibernia CountyPark near Coatesville [email protected]

May-Jun. Cadence SummerTriathlon Class: Advanced TriathlonSkills: Race PreparationSat 7:30 - 9:00 AM.Cadence Cycling & [email protected]/training/schedule/classes/ly

MarchMar 19-21. Mid-Atlantic MultisportSpring Triathlon Boot CampPhiladelphia, PAwww.midatlanticmultisport.com

AprilApr 10. Doylestown Duathlon 5K Run,30K Bike, 5K Run. Lake Nockamixon StatePark at the [email protected]. www.doylestowndu.com

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Apr 17. Stroke Spin and Stride TriathlonClinic. 9:00 AM. Peddie [email protected]. www.peddie.org

Apr 25. West Deptford RiverWindsTriathlon/Duathlon Sprint Triathlon: 375ydpool swim, 14.5 mile bike. 5k runSprint Duathlon: 2 mile run, 14.5 mile bike5k run. AquaVelo: 375yd pool swim &14.5 mile bike. 7:15 AM.RiverWinds Community [email protected]. 609-440-0722www.wdnjtriathlon.org

MayMay 2. Bassman Spring Aquabike.Swim .35 mile, Bike 29 milesBass River State Forest - Absegami [email protected]. 347-276-7523www.citytri.com/bmtrispring.htm

May 2. Bassman Spring Duathlon Run4.1 miles, Bike 24.9 miles, Run 4.1 miles.Bass River State Forest - Absegami [email protected]. 347-276-7523www.citytri.com/bmtrispring.htm

May 2. Bassman Spring Triathlon.Bass River State Forest - Absegami [email protected]. 347-276-7523www.citytri.com/bmtrispring.htm

May 2. Indian Valley Y YouthTriathlon. Age 7-10: 75 Yard PoolSwim, 1 Mile Bike, 0.5 Mile Run Age11-14: 175 Yard Pool Swim, 3 MileBike, 1 Mile Run. 9:00 [email protected]

May 8. New Jersey DevilmanTriathlon Half Lite 50: 0.80 MileSwim, 40.3 Mile Bike, 8.8 Mile RunSprint: 0.4 Mile Swim, 20.5 MileBike, 4 Mile Run. 8:00 AMCumberland County [email protected]

May 15. Jersey Shore Women OnlySprint Triathlon. Swim 1/3 mile, Bike 10miles, Run 3.1 miles.Berkeley Island County Park - Toms [email protected]

May 15. Upper West Branch Triathlon.Run 4.4 miles, Canoe or Kayak 5 miles,Bike 15 miles. 10:00 AMCurwensville [email protected]/Triathlon.htm

May 16. Cascade Lake Triathlon &Duathlon. 1.5 Mile Run, 14 MileBike, 3.1 Mile Run. 7:00 AMCascade Lake [email protected]

May 16. Jersey Shore Sprint Triathlon. -Men Swim 0.3 mile, Bike 10 miles, Run3.1 miles. Berkeley Island County Park -Toms River. [email protected]

May 20. Cadence Essential Freestylefor the Triathlete: Functional Strength& Power. 5:30 - 7:00 PM CadenceCycling & [email protected]/training/schedule/classes/

May 22. 2010 Harryman Triathlon9:00 AM. Harriman State Parkinfo@genesisadventures.com.203.232.9615www.genesisadventures.com

May 22. 7th Annual got the Nerve?Triathlon. 12:00 AM. Mt. Gretna [email protected]

May 22. DACC Reverse Sprint Tri.Run 3.1 miles, Bike 16 miles, Swim 300M.8:30 AM. Danville Area CommunityCenter. [email protected] www.thedacc.com

May 22-23. Black Bear Triathlon.Beltzville State Park, PAwww.cgiracing.com

May 26. Tri for Our Veterans III1/4 Mile Swim, 12.3 Mile Bike &3.1 Mile Run. 7:30 [email protected]

JuneJune 5. 1st Annual Keystone WarriorMemorial Duathlon. Run 3 Miles, Bike15.2 Miles, Run 3 Miles. 7:00 AM.Memorial Lake State Park.chad.krebs@multisportmaniacs.org717-991-9102.www.multisportmaniacs.org

June 5. 1st Annual Keystone WarriorMemorial Triathlon. Swim 750 yards, Bike15.2 Miles, Run 3 Miles. 7:00 AM.Memorial Lake State Park.chad.krebs@multisportmaniacs.org717-991-9102.www.multisportmaniacs.org

June 5. Escape from School YouthTriathlon & Fun Run100 Yard Swim, 2.4 Mile Bike &0.4 Mile Run. 7:15 [email protected]

June 5. Jersey Genesis Triathlon. 1/2Mile Swim, 16 Mile Bike, 4 Mile Run.7:45 AM. [email protected]

June 6. Belleplain Duathlon in CapeMay County. 7:30 AMBelleplain State Forest609-509-0987. www.dqtridu.com

June 6. DiamondGirl Delaware1/4 Mile Swim, 10 Mile Bike &2 Mile Run. 7:45 [email protected]

June 6. Doylestown Kids’ Triathlon FannyChapman Pool. 215-340-2526.www.cyclesports.com

June 12. Tri-It Triathlon1/4 Mile Swim, 10 Mile Bike &2 Mile Run. 7:45 [email protected]


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June 13. DiamondGirl PennsylvaniaInternational: 1500 Meter Swim,30.5 Mile Bike & 8.4 Mile Run7:15 AM. Lake Nockamixon StatePark. [email protected]

June 20. Inaugural WashingtonDC Triathlon.8k swim, 20k bike & 6.7k run5:30 AM. www.DCTri.com

June 20. School’s Out! Kids’ TriathlonSimmons Elementary Schoolwww.schoolsoutkidstriathlon.com

June 20. Sprint Triathlon at St.Andrews. 1/4 Mile Swim, 16 MileBike, 3 Mile Run. 8:00 [email protected]

June 26. Philadelphia InsuranceTriathlon Sprint Distance. 7:30 [email protected] www.phillytri.com

June 27. Philadelphia InsuranceTriathlon Olympic Distance7:00 AM. Fairmount [email protected]. 610-687-3955www.phillytri.com

June 27. YWCA Ladies’ Sprint Triathlon.500 Yard Indoor Swim, 15 mile Bike and5K run. 8:00 AM. Grumbacher Sports &Fitness Center - York [email protected]. 717-845-2631www.ywcayork.org/news-events/ladies-y-tri-sprint-triathlon

JulyJul 3. Hartman Group Happy ValleySprint Triathlon. Swim 750 meters, Bike12.4 miles & Run 3.1 miles. 7:00 AM.Penn State Natatorium/Wagner [email protected]. 814-777-2625www.happyvalleysprinttri.com

Jul 10. Diamond in the RoughTriathlon. 1 Mile Swim, 27 Mile Bike& 5 Mile Run. 8:00 [email protected]

Jul 10. DQ Duathlon at Vincentown.Run 2 miles, Bike 15 miles & Run 5k8:00 AM. www.dqtridu.com

Jul 11. Building Bodeez Keystone ParkTriathlon. Sprint: .45 Mile Swim, 21 MileBike, 3.9 Mile run. 8:00 AMKeystone State [email protected]. www.buildingbodeez.com

Jul 11. Philadelphia Women’s Triathlon.www.cgiracing.org

Jul 24. KAY Good Kids Tri. 125 YardPool Swim, 2.4 Mile Bike, 0.4 MileRun. 7:15 [email protected]

Jul 24-25. New Jersey State Triathlon.8:00 AM. Mercer County Park.856-468-0925 www.cgiracing.com

Jul 25. Patriot’s Triathlon‘Half Lite 50’’: 1300 Meter Swim, 38Mile Bike, 7 Mile RunSprint: 650 Meter Swim, 13.5 MileBike, 3 Mile Run. 7:30 [email protected]

AugustAug 1. Pittsburgh Triathlon &Adventure Race. Tri: 1500 MeterSwim, 40K Bike, 10K Run Sprint Tri:600 Meter Swim, 20K Bike, 5K Run.Adv: 2 Mile Paddle, 20K Bike, 5KRun. 6:45 [email protected]

Aug 1. SheROX Philadelphia 2010.8:00 AM. Fairmount Parkwww.sheroxtri.com

Aug 8. DQ Triathlon at Kings Grant.www.dqtridu.com

Aug 14. 2010 Sebagoman Triathlon.8:00 AM. Harriman State [email protected]

Aug 14. Lums Pond Youth Triathlon.Du: 2 Mile Run, 19.5 Mile Bike &3 Mile Run. 7:15 [email protected]

Aug 15. Lums Pond Triathlon &Duathlon. Tri: 0.5 Mile Swim, 19.5Mile Bike, 3 Mile Run. 7:45 [email protected]

Aug 15. Tuckahoe Sprint Duathlon.7:30 AM. [email protected]/tuckahoetri.htm

Aug 20. LARA Kids Triathlon. LewisburgCommunity Pool. 570-524-4774.www.lewisburgtriathlon.com/kidstriathlon

Aug 21. 5th Annual LARA SprintTriathlon. Lewisburg AreaCommunity Poolwww.lewisburgtriathlon.com

Aug 22. Cannonman Triathlon Half:1.2 Mile Swim, 54 Mile Bike &13.1 Mile Run. 7:00 AMShawnee State [email protected]

Aug 22. DiamondGirl New YorkSprint: 500 Meter Swim, 15.5 MileBike, 4 Mile Run. 8:00 AMLake Sebago [email protected]

Aug 29. Riverstock Triathlon. ShikellamyMarina State Park. 570-271-1055.www.riverstocktri.com

SeptemberSep 4. DQ Triathlon at MarltonLakes. www.dqtridu.com

Sep 5. Riverstock Triwww.PAValleys.com

Sep 11. 2010 Quakerman Half Triathlon8:00 AM. Nockamixon State Park MarinaArea. www.genesisadventures.com

Sep 11. 2010 Quakerman Olympic+Distance Triathlon. 9:30 AM.Nockamixon State Park Marina Areawww.genesisadventures.com

Sep 12. 5th Annual Nation’sTriathlon. Washington, DCwww.nationstri.com

Sep 12. Delaware DiamondmanTriathlon Half: 1.2 Mile Swim,56 Mile Bike, 13.1 Mile Run.7:15 [email protected]

Sep 12. The OC Duathlon/Triathlon.8:00 AM. [email protected]/oceancitytri.htm

Sep 18. Dewey Beach Sprint Triathlon.Sprint: 0.6 Mile Swim, 16 Mile Bike,2 Mile Run. DE Seashore State Park.www.deweybeachtriathlon.com

Sep 19. Marshman Triathlon FunRun: 0.4 Mile Run. 7:30 AMMarsh Creek State [email protected]

OctoberOct 3. Bassman Fall Half DistanceTriathlon& Aquabike. 8:00 AM.Bass River State Forest. [email protected]/bmtri.htm

Oct 3. Bassman Fall Half Duathlon.8:00 AM. Bass River State [email protected]. www.citytri.com

Oct 3. Brierman Triathlon ’’Half Lite50’’: .85 Mile Swim, 40 Mile Bike, 9Mile Run. 7:30 AMGreenbrier State [email protected]

Oct 9. North Branch TriWyalusing, PAwww.PAValleys.com

Oct 10. Cape Henlopen Triathlon &Duathlon Sprint: 0.31 Mile Swim,10.5 Mile Bike, 3.1 Mile [email protected]

Oct 10. Chilli Challenge Adventure.Triathlon Du: 1.86 Mile Run, 15Mile Bike, 3.1 Mile Run.Island Beach State Park, SeasidePark, NJ. www.dqtridu.com

Oct 16. Chilli Challenge TriWashingtonville, PAwww.PAValleys.com

RUNNING

ASSOCIATIONS

All American Trail RunningAssociationExtensive collection of links and informationon events, trails, equipment, and raceresults. trailrunner.comAmerican Running AssociationDedicated to encouraging all people fromyouths to adults to improve their health andfitness by running and maintaining an activeand healthy lifestyle. americanrunning.org

Association of InternationalMarathons and Road RacesFosters and promotes road runningthroughout the world. aims-association.org

Road Runners Club of AmericaInformation and aid for running clubs acrossthe country. rrca.orgRunners competing at the 2009 Giralda Farms Run Photo by Mond Photography


Running USAWorks to promote distance running androad racing. runningusa.org

USA Track & FieldNational organization governing track andfield, running and race walking. usatf.org

USA ClydesdaleOrganization promoting running and racingfor heavier runners. clydesdale.org

CLUBS

Amazing Feet Running ClubChatham, NJ. amazingfeetrc.com

Ambler Area Running ClubAmbler, PA. aarclub.com

Bryn Mawr Running ClubByrn Mawr, PA. runbmrc.org

Bucks County RoadrunnersYardley, PA. bcrr.info

Bux-Mont Running ClubDelaware Valley, PA. buxmontrunning.com

CB Family YMCA Running ClubDoylestown, PA. cbfymca.org

Central Jersey Road Runners ClubCranford, NJ. cjrrc.org

DELCO Road Runners ClubMedia, PA. delcorrc.org

Downingtown Running ClubDowningtown, PAdowningtownrunningclub.org

Downstate Delaware StridersDover, DE ddsr.org

Fairmount Running ClubPhiladelphia, PA. runfairmount.org

Fast Tracks Running ClubValley Forge, PA. fasttracksrunning.org

Jenkintown Running CompanyClub TeamJenkintown, PA.jenkrun.com/jrc_club_team.htm

Jersey Shore Running Club (JSRC)Shrewsbury, NJ. jsrc.org

Lancaster Road Runners ClubLancaster, PA. lrrclub.org

Lehigh Valley Road RunnersMacungie, PA. lvrr.org

Mercer-Bucks Running ClubClinton, NJ.princetonol.com/groups/mbrun/

New Jersey Road Runners ClubNJ. njrrc.org

Northeast Road Runners ClubPhiladelphia, PA nerrc.net

Ocean Running ClubNJ. oceanrunningclub.org

Pagoda Pacers Athletic ClubReading, PA. pagodapacers.com

Philadelphia FrontrunnersPhiladelphia, PA. frontrunnersphila.org

Philadelphia Hash House HarriersPhiladelphia, PA. phillyhash.com

Philadelphia MastersTrack and Field AssociationPhiladelphia, PA. pmtf.net

Philadelphia Runner Track ClubPhiladelphia, PA. phillytc.com

Philly RunnersPhiladelphia, PA phillyrunners.org

Pike Creek Valley Running ClubNewark,DE. pcvrc.com

Pineland StridersMedford,NJ. pinelandstriders.com

Polish Runners Club of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA. polishrunnersclub.org

Shawmont Running ClubValley Green, PA.shawmontrunningclub.com

South Jersey Athletic ClubHaddonfield, NJ. southjerseyac.org

South Philly StridersPhiladelphia, PA. southphillystriders.com

Valley Forge StridersValley Forge, PA. valleyforgestriders.com

West Chester Running ClubWest Chester, PA.westchesterrunningclub.com

Wissahickon WanderersPhiladelphia, PA. wanderersrunningclub.org

York Road Runners ClubYork, PA. yorkroadrunners.com

EVENTS

OngoingFeb-Aug. Manayunk Running ClubTues, 6:30-PM 9:00 PM. Sports [email protected]

Feb-Oct. Jenkintown Running Co. GroupRun. Wed, 6:00 PM. 416 old york [email protected] 215-887-2848www.jenkrun.com

Mar-Apr. Cadence Spring RunningClass: Building Your Base &Perfecting Your Technique.Wed, 6:00 - 7:15 PM.Cadence Cycling & [email protected]/training/schedule/classes/

Jul-Aug. Cadence Summer RunningClass: Finding Your Speed,Wed, 6:00 - 7:00 PMCadence Cycling & [email protected]/training/schedule/classes/

FebruaryFeb 13. Cupid’s Chase 5K Run.10:00 AM. Princeton Shopping CenterAleksandra. [email protected]/cupidschase/

Feb 13. Feel the Love Couples 5k3:30 PM. 610-527-5510www.brynmawrrunningco.com

Feb 14. Polar Bear Plunge Autism 5K Run.11:00 AM. [email protected]

Feb 14. Shiver by the [email protected]. www.pagodapacers.com

Feb 20. 11th Annual Frostbite [email protected]/frostbite

Feb 20. Winter Pickle Run Race Series II.Ridley Creek State [email protected]. 610-532-4700.www.runtheday.com

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Feb 21. Frozen Foot 5k #2. 2:00 [email protected] www.frozenfoot.com

Feb 26. Reading High Frozen Knight 5k10:00 AM. [email protected]. www.pretzelcitysports.com

Feb 27. Run for Colon Cancer.11:30 AM. [email protected]. www.runccrs.com

Feb 28. Ugly Mudder 7.25M Trail Run.11:00 AM. [email protected]. www.pretzelcitysports.com

MarchMar 6. Humdinger 7.1 mile TrailRun. Pine Barn Inn. 570-271-0225www.humdingerrun.com

Mar 6. Rotary Run for Youth 10 miles.9:00 AM. Pfaff Elementary [email protected]. 267-374-1631www.pretzelcitysports.com

Mar 7. 27th Snowball 5 Miler11:00 AM. The Jewish Community Centerwww.races2run.com

Mar 7. NorthEast RoadRunners Winter10K. 10:00 AM. Lloyd Hall, Kelly [email protected]. 215-624-6715www.nerrc.net

Mar 13. Leprechaun 5 Mile Run & 2 MileWalk. 9:00 AM. MLK Dr/PhiladelphiaArt Museum. www.active.com

Mar 13. St. Pat’s 5k. 3:00 PM.Starkweather Elementary Schoolwww.runccrs.com

Mar 14. 11th Kelly’s Logan House [email protected]. 302-654-6400www.races2run.com

Mar 14. Frozen Foot 5k #3. 2:00 [email protected]. www.frozenfoot.com

Mar 14. RHS Interact 5K Race 9:00 AM.Washington Town Center. www.active.com

Mar 14. Shiver by the River. 11:00 [email protected]. www.pagodapacers.com

Mar 14. Village Tavern St Patrick’s 5K.10:00 AM. [email protected]. www.racoonsports.com

Mar 20. 3rd Annual Race for Grace 5K &1M Walk. 9:00 [email protected]

Mar 20. Brave the Race 5K and 10K7:00 AM. [email protected]

Mar 20. Pediatric Cancer Foundation 8KRun/5K Walk/ 1/2 mile Fun Run10:00 AM. [email protected]

Mar 20. Philadelphia Fight for Air ClimbThe Bell Atlantic Tower.www.mrsnv.com/evt

Mar 20. Pickle Run Winter [email protected]. 610-328-3979www.runtheday.com.

Mar 20. St. Paddy’s Day 5K & 2M FunWalk. [email protected]

Mar 21. Citizens Bank Caesar RodneyHalf Marathon & 5K. Rodney [email protected] www.lunginfo.org

Mar 21. Get Your Rear in Gear.856-371-9238. getyourrearingear.com

Mar 21. Linden Mayor’s Challenge 5K.Race and Fun Walk. 10:00 AM.Tiger Stadium. www.active.com

Mar 21. Nestle Beverage St. Paddy’s10 Mile Race. 9:30 AM. Michael TighePark. 732-431-2627 www.farcnj.com

Mar 21. VK5K Run for Vinny’s Kids.10:00 AM. [email protected]. www.vinnyskids.org

Mar 21. West End St. Patrick’s Day 5k.12:30 PM. Muhlenberg [email protected]

Mar 25. 6th Annual Coventry Challenge5K. 9:00 AM. Coventry Christian SchoolsPleasantview Campus. 610.326.3320www.coventrychristian.com

Mar 27. 20th Annual Kutztown Fools Run10M & 5k Runs. 9:00 [email protected]

Mar 27. 5K Walk Roll & Run for Thought:Race for Recovery. 4:00 PM.www.active.com/donate/BIAPARace2010

Mar 27. 5th Annual 5K Race forHumanity Walk/Run. 9:00 AM. Universityof the Sciences in Philadelphia.215.596.8800. www.usp.edu/5KRace

Mar 27. Fit for Life 5K Run & 1M FunRun. [email protected]

Mar 27. Fools Run 10 Miler & 4 Miler.9:00 AM. [email protected]

Mar 27. Groveland Great Grizzly 5K.9:00 AM. Plumsteadville VolunteerFire Company. 215-766-7986www.greatgrizzlyrun.com

Mar 27. McGlynn’s Pub 5K. 9:00 AM.www.races2run.com

Mar 27. Paulette Steps Toward CancerWellness. 10:00 AM. MonmouthBattlefield State Park. 908-770-7738www.centrastate.com/Cancer-Care/Cancer-Run.asp

Mar 27. Ram Run the Rox 5k9:00 AM. PhiladelphiaUniversity Drive and Henry AvenueDave@Fast Cat Sports215-487-0770. fastcatsports.com

Mar 27. Tyler Arboretum 10K Trail Run9:00 AM. Tyler [email protected]. 610-891-0806www.tylertrailrun.com

Mar 28. 2nd Fire Run Walk 5k12:00 PM. [email protected]. www.races2run.com

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Mar 28. Ocean Drive [email protected]. 609-523-0880

Mar 28. RACC RUN 5k10:00 AM. [email protected]. www.pretzelcitysports.com

AprilApr 3. 19th annual D&R Canal Watch5k Fun Run and 1 mile Walk10:00 AM. www.canalwatch.org

Apr 3. Mt Penn Mudfest 15k Trail Run10:00 AM. [email protected]. www.pretzelcitysports.com

Apr 3. Robot 5K Run/Walk 20109:00 AM. [email protected]. www.races2run.com

Apr 3. Ship Bottom Spirit for [email protected]. 609-978-1397

Apr 10. Garden Spot VillageMarathon. 26.2 Mile. 8:00 AMGarden Spot Village, PAAWitkowski@gardenspotvillage.org717-355-6000www.GardenSpotVillageMarathon.org

Apr 10. Metro Dash. 12:00 [email protected]

Apr 10. Parkway Dash 4 Diabetes 5K runand 2.5K walk. 4:30 PM. 610-431-5000www.chestercountyhospital.org

Apr 10. Run with Eagles 5K. 9:00 [email protected]

Apr 10. Stroehmann Bakeries WalkAgainst Hunger 2010. 8:00 AMPhiladelphia Museum of [email protected]. 215-769-0659www.hungerwalk.org

Apr 10. UpGrade Lifestyle 10KNorthwestern Lehigh Middle School610-533-1141www.upgradelifestyleinc.com

Apr 10. YMCA Spring Forward 5k10:00 AM. [email protected] x19www.pretzelcitysports.com

Apr 11. 5 & Dime 5 & 10 mile9:00 AM. Hatfield Community Park, PAwww.active.com

Apr 11. Cherry Blossom Run. [email protected]

Apr 11. Ryan’s Quest Dash for Duchenne 5K9:00 AM. [email protected]. www.ryansquest.org

Apr 15. Third Thirsty Thursday #1 5k7:00 PM. [email protected]. www.pretzelcitysports.com

Apr 17. 5K Run for Clean AirMartin Luther King Drive (West River Drive)[email protected] ext. 11www.cleanair.org/5k2009

Apr 17. Asbury Park Half Marathon. NJ8:30 AM. [email protected]

Apr 17. Building Tomorrows 5K. [email protected]

Apr 17. Gener8tion Run8K Run or 0.8K [email protected]

Apr 17. Jersey Shore Relay Marathon8:00 AM. [email protected]

Apr 17. Run for Aaron 5K & 1 Mile Walk.9:00 AM. Our Lady of Pompeii Rosary [email protected]. www.runforaaron.com

Apr 18. 5th Annual Valley ForgeRevolutionary 5-mile Run. PA. 8:30 AMValley Forge National Historical [email protected] 610.834.7993www.revolutionaryrun.org

Apr 18. Live Earth Run For Water [email protected]

Apr 18. National MS Society Walk. NJ9:00 AM. [email protected]

Apr 18. Stateliner Spring Classic [email protected]

Apr 18. STRIVE FOR 5 Bridgewater’s 5KSpring Fitness Challenge. 9:00 AMPrince Rodgers Complex. [email protected]

Apr 18. Unite Half Marathon at Rutgers8:30 AM. Rutgers [email protected]. 856-468-0925www.unitehalfmarathon.com

Apr 21. 5K XC Series Run . NJsites.google.com/site/xxctrailseries/5k

Apr 23. American Odyssey Relay RunAdventure. PA. Gateway Center301-706-2266www.americanodysseyrelay.com

Apr 23. Out & Back Party Run 2010. PA5:00 PM. runbmrc.org/bmrcdp6/

Apr 24. 2010 Triple Crown Trail RacesMarathon, Half-Marathon, 10K & 5K7:00 AM. White Clay Creek State [email protected]. 302-731-4169www.triplecrowntrailrun.org

Apr 24. 3rd Annual NBD 5K Run for LifeBenefitting SIDS. 9:00 AMOwens Memorial Park. [email protected]. www.NBD5K.com

Apr 24. 5K Run/Walk for a Cure ofChildhood Alzheimer’sLehigh Parkway. PA. 610-390-5602www.raceforadam.org

Apr 24. 5th Annual Country Roads 5KCream Ridge Winery. [email protected] ext 143. www.alliesnj.org

Apr 24. Clinton Township Country Run. NJ15K, 5K and 1M. 10:00 [email protected]. 908-812-4806www.countryrun.us

Apr 24. Colonia 5K Classic. 9:00 AMSt. John Vianney Church. www.active.com

Apr 24. Mommy’s Light 6th Annual 5K &1 Mile Race. PA. 9:00 [email protected]. 610-458-1690www.mommyslight.org

Apr 24. Narberth CF Run. PA.9:00 AM. [email protected]

Apr 24. Ocean City Half Marathon 2010NJ. 9:00 AMwww.octrirunning.com/event/ochalfmarathon

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Apr 24. Sandy Sprint 5K. 8:30 AMMemorial Hall in Fairmount [email protected]

Apr 24. Shady Grove Elementary ‘SpringZing’ 5k. PA. 9:00 [email protected]. 215-816-5128www.springzing5k.com

Apr 25. 6th Annual Amy’s Fund 5K Run &Fun Walk for Cervial Cancer. 7:00 [email protected]. www.amysfund.org

Apr 25. Penn Relays Distance Classic20K & 5K. 7:30 AM. Franklin Fieldwww.active.com

Apr 25. Safe from the Sun 5K Run. [email protected]. 610-942-3432www.safefromthesun.org

Apr 25. Second Annual Univest Capital5K Run. 8:30 AM. Neshaminy Mallwww.uc5k.com/Welcome.html

Apr 25. St. Luke’s Lehigh Valley HalfMarathon. William Allen High School610-434-9133www.lehighvalleyhalfmarathon.com

MayMay 1. 2nd Annual Muddy Marathon. NJ8:00 AM. [email protected]/site/xxctrailseries/muddymarathon

May 1. 5K Run/Walk for a Cure ofChildhood Alzheimer’s. 10:00 AMLehigh Parkway. www.nnpdf.org

May 1. Frederick Running Festival 5k.MD. 6:30 [email protected]

May 1. River Towns Marathon & HalfMarathon. Danville, PAwww.PAValleys.com

May 1. Trooper Ron’s Run 5K 9:00 AMGlasgow Park 302-893-0177www.trooperronsrun.com

May 2. 31st Annual Blue CrossBroad Street Run. 10-miles.8:30 AM. Central High SchoolAthletic Field. [email protected]

May 2. Frederick Marathon.6:30 AM. Frederick Fairgrounds410-605-9381customerservice@corrigansports.comfrederickmarathon.org

May 2. Freedom Steps: 5k Walk/Run forOur Soldiers 2010. NJ. 9:30 AMwww.freedomsteps5k.com

May 2. New Jersey Marathon732-578-1771. www.njmarathon.org

May 2. Our House 5 Miler. [email protected]

May 5. XTERRA Warwick Park Revenge5k. 7:00 PM. Warwick Park, PAwww.mid-atlanticevents.com

May 8. 5K Run/Walk for MarianneDiNofrio. 9:00 AMwww.active.com/donate/mariannefoundation

May 8. HomeFront Run for Hope 5K10:00 AM. [email protected]. www.lmsports.com

May 8. LVRR Kids Running Series. PAwww.lvrr.org

May 8. Mrs. Smith’s ChallengeLancaster County Central [email protected]. 717-587-2912lrrclub.org/mrs_smith

May 8. Mudder Mayhem. 9:00 AMEvansburg State Park. www.active.com

May 8. National Run A Mile Day8:00 AM. Edison High School Track, NJ732-710-8836nationalrunamileday.webs.com

May 8. River Towns Marathon & HalfMarathon. Danville Soccer Park, PA570-271-1055. www.rtmarathon.com

May 9. Susan G. Komen PhiladelphiaRace for the CurePhiladelphia Museum of Artwww.komen.org

May 9. The Brian Anderson Memorial 5KRun. 9:00 AM . Washington Lake Parkwww.ba5k.com

May 10. MADdash 5K Run/WalkMack-Cali Business Campuswww.maddash5k.kintera.org

May 15. 10th Annual Shepherd Lake 5KShepherd Lake - Ringwood State Park, NJwww.ringwoodef.org

May 15. Broad Street Rerun5 mile run and 1/2 mile kid run8:45 AM. www.broadstreetrerun.com

May 15. Kennett Run 10K Run,5K Run, 5K Walk, PowerRun,1 Mile Kids Run, 1 Mile Fun [email protected]

May 15. St Joseph the Worker 4 Miler9:00 AM. [email protected]. www.kofcstjw.org

May 16. Bob Potts Heritage Rail TrailMarathon & 5k. 6:30 AMGrumbacher Center - York Heritage RailTrail. www.bobpottsmarathon.com

May 16. Christiana Care HealthSystem Delaware Marathon. 7:00AM. Tubman Garrett Riverfront Park(adjacent to Wilmington AMTRAKstation) 302-654-6400www.delawaremarathon.org

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May 16. Cleveland Marathon, HalfMarathon & 10K7:00 AM . 800-467-3826www.clevelandmarathon.com

May 16. Run for the Red Marathon.Clear Run Elementary School, PAwww.poconomarathon.org

May 19. XTERRA Hibernia Park Blast 5kHibernia County Park near Coatesville, PAwww.mid-atlanticevents.com

May 22. Spring Into Summer 5K. [email protected]. 201-536-6589 www.springintosummer5k.com

May 23. 2nd Annual ‘Hear We Go’5K Run/Walk. 9:00 AMNemours Mansion & Gardens/Alfred IduPont Hospital for Children302-651-6839. [email protected]/app/find

May 23. Gator Gallop. [email protected]. 732-833-1095www.staloysiusschool.com

May 23. Hair of the Dog 5K10:00 AM. Silver Decoy Winery, NJ856-974-5000. www.hairofthedog5k.com

May 25. CCRS Tuesday in the Park 5k7:00 PM. www.mid-atlanticevents.com

May 29. 4th Annual Coopersburg5K Run and Kids’ Fun [email protected]

May 29. ODDyssey Half Marathon7:00 AM. 765-729-0691Carrie@ODDysseyHalfMarathon.comwww.ODDysseyHalfMarathon.com

May 30. 6th Annual Teal Ribbon5K - Race Against TimeFairmount Park/Carousel Housewww.trocrf.org

May 30. Charlie Horse 13.1M Trail Run10:00 AM. [email protected]. www.pagodapacers.com

May 31. Seven Sisters and Two Brothersof Dewey Beach Running Walking Series8:00 AM. [email protected]

May 31. The Fred D’Elia Ridgewood RunVeterans Memorial Field, NJwww.ridgewoodrun.com

JuneJun 2. XTERRA Warwick Park Ruckus 5k7:00 PM. Warwick Park, PAwww.mid-atlanticevents.com

Jun 5. 2nd Annual Blue Hen 5k8:30 AM. University of Delaware302-831-2341. www.udconnection.com

Jun 5. CMN/UFC Balloon Chasers’ 5Kand 1M Fun Run. University Fitness CenterHershey Medical Center. 717-531-7075pennstatehershey.org/web/ufc/home

Jun 5. Hillsborough Hop 5K. 9:00 AMHillsborough Family YMCA, NJ908-369-0490. ymcasomersetvalley.org

Jun 6. 31st St. Anthony’s Italian Festival 5k9:00 AM. St. Anthony’s of Padua Church,DE. [email protected]. www.races2run.com

Jun 6. Princeton HealthCare 10K Race8:00 AM. www.princetonhcs.org

Jun 6. Princeton Kid’s Marathon 10KPrinceton University Stadiuminfo@princetonkidsmarathon.org609.497.4069www.princetonkidsmarathon.org

Jun 6. Run the Gates Five Miler9:00 AM. Forsythia Crossings [email protected]. 215-752-8066www.runthegates.org

Jun 11. Drexel Swim Club’s 5K Run/1Mile Walk. 6:30 [email protected]. www.drexelswimclub.com

Jun 11. Dub C 4 Miler. 7:00 PMDowntown West Chesterwww.dubc4miler.com

Jun 12. H.O.P.E. for Haiti 5K Trail Run &1-Mile Trail Walk/Fun Run. 8:00 AMAnson B. Nixon Park. www.active.com

Jun 12. Heel the Burn 5k Run and 1 MileWalk. 9:00 AM. Washington Lake Parkwww.active.com

Jun 12. Ocean City Police Chase 5K8:00 AM. Ocean City Sports and CivicCenter. 609-391-5223www.thesneakershop.com

Jun 13. Run4Fun 5k Run/Walk9:00 AM. Elkton High Schoolwww.active.com

Jun 16. XTERRA Hibernia Park Challenge5 Miles. 7:00 PMHibernia County Park near Coatesville, PAwww.mid-atlanticevents.com

Jun 17. Third Thirsty Thursday #3 5k7:00 PM. [email protected]. www.pretzelcitysports.com

Jun 19. Green Mountain Relay200-mile team relay racepaul@timberlineevents.com303-800-5353www.greenmountainrelay.com

Jun 19. Craig Heisey Memorial [email protected]. 5krun.bravehost.com

Jun 20. 8th Annual Father’s Day ProstateRun, The “Gary Papa Run for Your Life”5K Run, 5K Walk & 1 Mile Fun RunPhiladelphia, PAwww.runforyourlife.org

Jun 23. Tex Mex 5K Race for OpenSpace & 1M Walk/Fun Runwww.texmexconnection.com/pages/5k-run.htm

Jun 25. PAValleys.com Trail RunningStage Race and Festival. 6:00 [email protected]

Jun 26. Skippack Lions 5K & 1M Fun Run8:00 AM. Justin’s Carriage House610-222-9555www.skippacklionsfunrun.com

Jun 27. Fitzgerald’s 1928 Lager Run. NJwww.fitzgeralds1928.com

Jun 27. Herb Kahl Memorial Scholarship 5K7:30 AM. Warrington Firehousewww.active.com/donate/herbkahl5k

Jun 29. CCRS Tuesday in the Park 5k7:00 PM. www.mid-atlanticevents.com

JulyJul 3. Race Street RunJim Thorpe, PA. [email protected] www.racestreetrun.org


Jul 10. 30th Annual Avalon [email protected]. 609-823-1850www.contactcapeatlantic.org

Jul 10. Wildlife for Everyone [email protected]. 570-538-9199www.midpenntrailblazers.com

Jul 15. Third Thirsty Thursday #4 5k7:00 PM. [email protected]. www.pretzelcitysports.com

Jul 17. The 3rd Annual Back on My Feet20in24. 10:00 AM. Schuylkill RiverRunning Loop/Lloyd Hallwww.20in24.com

Jul 19. XTERRA Bear Creek Xduro21k & 10k. 9:00 AM. Bear Creekwww.mid-atlanticevents.com

Jul 21. Race Judicata 5Kwww.bucksracejudicata.com

Jul 25. Al Mackler Cancer Foundation Racefrenzeee@verizon.net609-335-4367almacklercancerfoundation.com

Jul 29. CCRS Tuesday in the Park 5k7:00 PM. www.mid-atlanticevents.com

Jul 31. 15th Annual River To Sea Relay6:00 AM. www.oymp.net

AugustAug 5. Run for Research. 7:00 PM610-696-0115. www.runccrs.com

Aug 7. Blue Eagle 5K Run/WalkLower Nazareth Elementary [email protected]. 610-349-3574nazarethtrackandcrosscountry.com/blueeagle5k.html

Aug 14. Guts & Glory 5K Run. 8:45 [email protected] online.ccfa.org

Aug 14. Inaugural American Hero’sWalk/Run/Bike For Cancer ResearchBenefit 5k, 10k and 15k. 9:00 AMwww.drsimone.com

Aug 14. Ox Trot. 8:00 AMBowmansville Memorial Parkwww.active.com

Aug 17. CCRS Tuesday in the Park 5k7:00 PM. www.mid-atlanticevents.com

Aug 18. Dash & Splash 5k.7:00 PM. Hatfield Community Parkwww.active.com

Aug 18. Tour de Lance 5K Run/[email protected]. 302-477-1118www.races2run.com

Aug 19. Third Thirsty Thursday #5 5k7:00 AM. [email protected]. www.pretzelcitysports.com

Aug 21. Livestrong Challenge Philly.5 & 10K Walk/Run.www.teamlivestrong.org

Aug 21. All Shook Up Weekend - RattlingXC Trail Run 20K. 9:00 [email protected]

Aug 28. 2nd Annual Stafford TownshipPBA Local 297 5K Run. 9:00 AM St.Mary’s of the Pine [email protected]. 609-489-4461www.staffordpba.org

SeptemberSep 11. 21st Annual Paper Mill Run 5K10:00 AM. Wissahickon and Lincoln Dr215-438-5711. www.rittenhousetown.org

Sep 11. FOP Heroes Fund 5k. 4:00 PMwww.runccrs.com

Sep 11. Run for the Gold HazletonYMCA/YWCAhazletonymcaywca.org/run/index.htm

Sep 12. D&H Distance Run570-785-7245. www.nepa-rail-trails.org

Sep 16. Third Thirsty Thursday #6 5k7:00 AM. [email protected]. www.pretzelcitysports.com

Sep 18. 2nd Annual Camelot for Children5K Walk/Run. Ironton Rail Trail, PAwww.camelotforchildren.org

Sep 18. The Wascally Wabbit Twail Wun5 miles. 9:00 [email protected]. 866-338-5167www.goalsara.org

Sep 19. ING Rock ‘n’ RollPhiladelphia Half MarathonEakins Oval, Philadelphia, PArunrocknroll.com

Sep 19. Team for Life - Philadelphia Rock‘n’ Roll. 7:00 AM. [email protected]. www.lazarex.org

Sep 25. Fifth Annual Step Up for theArc of Union County. 10:00 AMwww.active.com

Sep 26. Newport Liberty Half Marathonwww.newporthalfmarathon.com

OctoberOct 2. Flaming Foliage Metric [email protected] ext. 11www.seasonschange.us

Oct 2. Hands-on House Half Marathonand 5K. www.allthatisgood.org

Oct 2. Kelly Golat Memorial RunNotre Dame High Schoolwww.run4kelly.com

Oct 9. Hounds and Harriers Run 3 mile9:30 [email protected]

Oct 10. 15th Annual SteamtownMarathon. PA. 8:00 [email protected]

Oct 16. Under ArmourBaltimore Marathon. 8:00 AMcustomerservice@corrigansports.com410-605-9381www.thebaltimoremarathon.com

Oct 17. 52nd Atlantic City MarathonMarathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K8:00 AM. Atlantic City BoardwalkMississippi Ave & The Boardwalkwww.atlanticcitymarathon.org

Oct 17. Bow Tree Run 10K & [email protected]. 215-569-5606www.bowtreerun.org

Oct 23. Citizen Advocacy PhoenixvilleRun 2010. 5k & 10K. 8:00 [email protected]. 610-933-1299www.PhoenixvilleRun.com

Oct 24. Katz JCC 11th Annual 5KRun/1Mile Walk/Fun RunKatz Jewish Community Centerwww.katzjcc.org/index.asp

Oct 24. OctoRun 13k9:00 AM. www.active.com

November

Nov 7. Bear Creek Challenge10K Trail Run. 10:00 AM. Bear CreekResort. www.mid-atlanticevents.com

Nov 7. Cooper Norcross Run theBridge 10K Run & 2 Mile BridgeWalk. 8:30 [email protected]

Nov 7. Lancaster Half Marathonwww.LancasterHalfMarathon.com

Nov 14. Giralda Farms 10K and 5K RunMadison, NJ. [email protected]

Nov 20. Philadelphia MarathonKids Run. 10:30 AMphiladelphiamarathon@gmail.com215-683-2122www.philadelphiamarathon.com

Nov 20. Rothman Institute 8K7:30 AMBenjamin Franklin Parkwayphiladelphiamarathon@gmail.com215-683-2122www.philadelphiamarathon.com

Nov 21. Philadelphia Half Marathon7:00 AMphiladelphiamarathon@gmail.com215-683-2122www.philadelphiamarathon.com

Nov 21. Philadelphia Marathonphiladelphiamarathon@gmail.com215-683-2122www.philadelphiamarathon.com

Nov 27. Devon Prep 5K Challengewww.devonprep.com

DecemberDec 5. Brian’s Run1:00 PM. Henderson HS, PAwww.briansrun.org

SWIMMING

ASSOCIATIONS

Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA)Resource center for aquatic fitness (verticalexercise in the pool). aeawave.com

United States Lifesaving Associationusla.org

United States Masters SwimmingGoverning body for adult swimmers in theU.S. usms.org

U.S. SwimmingNational governing body for the sport ofswimming. usaswimming.org

CLUBS

Aftermath Masters Swim TeamDelran, NJ. [email protected]

Pemberton, NJ. [email protected]

Burlington County College MastersPemberton, NJ. [email protected]

Bethlehem YMCABethlehem, PA. [email protected]

Central Bucks Swim TeamWarrington, PA.cbcsonline.com/start_cbcs.taf

Central Penn Aquatic ClubHarrisburg, PA. [email protected]

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Colonials 1776Wayne, PA. [email protected]

Delaware Valley MastersNewark, DE. DVMasters.org

Delaware Swim TeamNew Castle, DE. delawareswimteam.com

Fins Aquatics ClubPhiladelphia, PA. [email protected]

Germantown Academy MastersGermantown, [email protected]

Hazy Masters Swim TeamHazleton, PA. ymca-ywca-of-hazleton.org

Jersey Wahoos MastersMt. Laurel, NJ. [email protected]

Lancaster Aquatic Club Masters

Lancaster, PA. lancasteraquaticclub.com

Newtown Athletic Club— NACAttackNewtown, PA. newtownathleticclub.com

NRG Swimming, Inc.Hatboro, PA. nrgswim.com

Ocean City Swim ClubOcean City, [email protected]

Ocean ClubStafford Township, NJ.tiltonfitness.com/stafford/tiltonathleticclub.html

PAFC Team PennypackNE Philadelphia, [email protected]

Pennypack Aquatic & Fitness ClubPhiladelphia, PA. [email protected]

Philadelphia Fins Aquatics ClubPhiladelphia, PA. philadelphia-fins.org

Pottstown Masters Swim GroupSaint Peters, [email protected]

Southern York Masters ClubShrewsbury, PA. [email protected]

Valley Forge Masters Swim TeamValley Forge, PA.bee.net/dcastell/ValleyForgeMasters.htm

EVENTS

OngoingFeb-Apr. Mid-Atlantic MultisportClass: Triathlon SwimmingWed 9:30 - 10:30 AMUpper Main Line YMCA610-644-0440info@midatlanticmultisport.comwww.midatlanticmultisport.com

Feb-Jun. Coached Pool WorkoutsSun, 7:00 AM. Ocean City Aquaticsand Fitness Centerwww.oceancityswimclub.com

Feb-Dec. Coached Pool WorkoutsTues, 8:30 PM. Ocean City Aquaticsand Fitness Centerwww.oceancityswimclub.com

Feb-Oct. Cadence Essential Freestylefor the Triathlete: TechniqueThurs 6:00 - 7:00 PMCadence Cycling & [email protected]/training/schedule/classes/

Feb-Oct. Mid-Atlantic MultisportClass: Triathlon SwimmingThurs 7:00 - 8:00 PMUpper Main Line [email protected](610) 644-0440www.midatlanticmultisport.com

Jul-Aug. Coached Open WaterWorkouts. Sun, 8:00 AMLongport, NJLongport Beach Patrol Headquarterswww.oceancityswimclub.com

Jul-Aug. Uncoached Pool WorkoutsSun, 7:00 AM. Ocean City Aquaticsand Fitness Centerwww.oceancityswimclub.com

MayMay 26. Mid-Atlantic MultisportOpen Water Swim Clinic5-8PM. Philadelphia, PAwww.midatlanticmultisport.com

JuneJun 5. Bucks County Open WaterSwim Clinic Series8:00 AM. Lake [email protected]

Jun 19. Mid-Atlantic MultisportOpen Water Swim Clinic9AM-12PM. Jersey Shorewww.midatlanticmultisport.com

Jun 20. Bucks County Open WaterSwim Clinic Series. 8:00 AMLake [email protected]

JulyJul 11. Bucks County Open WaterSwim Clinic Series. 8:00 AMLake [email protected]

OTHER EVENTS

Mar 6. 2010 Red BowlBowling, Biking and Beer2:00 - 6:00 PMwww.phillybikeclub.org

Mar 13-14. Endurance Sports Expo10:00 AM - 6:00 PMGreater Philadelphia Expo CenterBuilding D 215-508-0736matt@endurancesportsexpo.comwww.endurancesportsexpo.com

Apr 14. Free Clinic: Garmin GPSfor Cycling. 7:00 PM. [email protected]

Apr 17. Walk MS: Historic Dover9:00 AM. [email protected]. www.delawarewalk.org

Apr 24. WalkMS:Wilmington Riverfront 5K9:00 AM. [email protected]

May 16. 8th Annual Yoga Unites forLiving Beyond Breast Cancer8:30 AM - 12:00 PMPhiladelphia Museum of [email protected]

May 21. Walk MS: Twilight at BaywoodGreens 5K. [email protected]

June 4-6. Philadelphia Bicycle Show10:00 Am Fri & Sat at PhiladelphiaConvention Center & Sun 8:30 AMAt the Race on the Parkwaywww.procyclingtour.com/expo.htm

Jun 6. Bikesport Social Event8:00 PM. [email protected]

Jun 12. Mid-Atlantic MultisportYouth Skills Clinic9AM-2PM. Philadelphia, PAwww.midatlanticmultisport.com

Jun 19. GOALS Survival Skills Clinic9:00 AM. Tentative - French Creek StatePark. [email protected] www.goalsara.org

Ocean City Swim Club open water swimmers in Long Port, NJ Photo By Bruckner Chase


P olar bear plunges are not the answer for mostswimmers and triathletes, so most of us survivewinter by just grinding out a few pool yards.

Although this summer’s open water and triathlon seasonmay be a distant light at the end of a twenty five metertunnel, how you spend your winter days circle swimmingcan make a huge impact on how you feel and perform inthis season’s open water events.

Experienced swimmers structure their pool workoutsaround intervals designed to increase speed andconditioning by controlling the rest, distance andintensity of various “sets.” Pool or ocean, swimmersneed to apply the same training methods as runners andcyclists to improve performance: Duplicate racesituations and stress your body beyond its comfort zone.There is no substitute for spending time in the ocean,lake or bay, but there are methods to simulate thephysiological conditions we encounter in the open water.

Once away from the pool, the most common mistake isnot applying the pool principals that may have gottenyou faster over the winter. While you wait for the roads tobe plowed and the pool to re-open, find a way toincorporate some of the following principle into yourwinter and summer training sessions.

Pool Techniques & Drills forOpen Water Success:• Head-Up 50’s – Just what they sound like. Drill: Swim3 x 50 freestyle and check your times for each swim.Next, swim 3 x 50 and this time lift your head twice oneach length to sight on an object at the end of thepool. Check your times and work on improving thequickness and efficiency of sighting those imaginarybuoys.

• Longer “Broken” Swims – Duplicate the mad rush ofthe start by doing intervals that take your heart rate up

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and then force you to relax and findyour groove. Drill: Swim 300 meterson an interval that allows twentyseconds of rest after each repeat.Within each 300, swim 50 at 85%,rest ten seconds, 200 at 65%, restten seconds, 50 at 85%. Repeat thistwo or more times as yourconditioning improves.

• Breath Control Swims – Holding orcontrolling your breathing duringswims extends your ability toovercome the panic driven urge tobreathe. When you are diving underwaves or miss a couple of breaths in amass swim start, this tolerance willhelp you stay calm and focused. Drill:Swim 100 and for the 25’s – (1)breathe every stroke, (2) every third,(3) every fifth and (4) every seventh.Take a long rest interval and repeatbased on your level of conditioning.

• Flag Runs – If you want to reinforce when swimming isfaster than running, have some fun and build some legstrength add a little running to your swim. Drill: Start inthe shallow end with one hand on the wall, RUN to thefirst flags, push off from the bottom and sprint the restof a 50.

Open Water Techniques & Drillsfor Safety and Performance:• Walk the Shore: Walk waist deep into the water andsurvey the bottom for rocks, sand bars or unstablefooting, and make this part of every pre-race or pre-training ritual. While you are checking the bottom watchthe water for currents, chop, waves and rips. Learnmore about how to read the water by joining anexperienced open water group or asking the lifeguards.

• In & Outs: From ten yards up the beach run into thewater and sprint 50 to 100 yards or just past the surfbreak. Recover for a minute then sprint back in and upthe beach to your starting point.

• Tempo Training: Don’t just float around and let everyopen water session be a social swim. After warming upfor a few minutes, begin race pace swims withcontrolled rest intervals. Drill: Three minutes at an 80%effort followed by one minute at 50%. Repeat thepattern several times based on your level ofconditioning.

• No Wall Intervals: Replace the twenty-five meter poolstandard with sets based on stroke counts. Drill: 25strokes at 75%, 25 strokes at 85%, 50 Strokes at 95%.The combinations are as infinite as your pool workoutswithout the need to learn flip turns.

• Time Trial: Find a course that will take fifteen to thirtyminutes to swim. “Race” the course and record yourtime to set an early season benchmark. Repeat thesame distance swim over the summer to measure yourconditioning and progress. Keep in mind that differentwater conditions can affect your time, so focus asmuch on your perceived exertion as you do on theoverall time.

• Play: Get comfortable in the water. Body surf,paddleboard, play in the waves or just practice puttingyour head down and looking into the deep. If youspend long enough in the ocean your are going to bebumped by something unexpected, splashed by adolphin, startled by a plastic bag or stung by a jellyfish.Statistically your bike ride is more dangerous than thechance of a life-threatening encounter in the ocean, sokeep in mind that often the scariest things in the openwater are the fears we bring with us from the land.

Pick a few drills from the list above to work a little varietyinto your winter lane time and visualize the open watersessions you can have when the snow forecasts becomewave reports. Experiment to see what works to keepyou motivated, and remember how you feel about thewater is as important as a feel for the water.

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The Valley Preferred Cycling Center (VPCC) celebrates its 35thanniversary this year with nine Friday nights of professional,international Olympic-caliber racing highlighted by the returnof the U.S. Junior National Championships to the famedTrexlertown track for the time, Executive Director MartyNothstein announced Thursday.

In addition to the World Series of Cycling professionalschedule and four days with the best young riders in thecountry, there will be 17 nights of the 24-7 Fitness SuperTuesday Pro-Am race nights and 16 Masters and Rookiesevents for a total of 46 race days on the 2010 calendar.

“It’s important that our fans know that, once professionalracing begins, it will occur every Friday night for nine weeks,with the exception of our traditional Independence Day break’’said Nothstein, former Olympic gold and silver medalist in theSprint competition and a three-timeWorld Champion onthe track.

“But we also want people to know that racing doesn’t beginand end on Friday nights,” Nothstein continued. “Tuesdaynights offer a terrific competitive schedule as the best risingstars in the sport try to earn the right to move up to Elitecompetition, and our Masters and Rookies series is some of thebest entertainment in the sport.”

Friday’s calendar will feature the return of classic fan favoritessuch as the Keirin Cup, the Salamander Madison Cup,Tandemonium and the U.S. Tandem Championships and theFestival of Speed featuring the Artie Greenburg 10-MileMemorial U.S. Championships. Also returning is the AirProducts Finals night and an expanded version of the popularCorporate Challenge, which allows companies andorganizations from across the region to put their ownemployees on the track for an Italian pursuit and a chance toshine under the Friday night lights.

Dave Chauner of Pro Cycling Tour, who has produced thePhiladephia International Championship for the past 25 years,joined Jack Simes III to open T-town for Rodale in 1975. Hesaid the early promotional tactics paired with great racing putthe velodrome on the international map.

“When Jack and I were hired by Bob Rodale as the firstmanagement team, our philosophy was to promoteTrexlertown as if it were Madison Square Garden … play to the

crowd, build personalities, present cycling as entertainment aswell as exciting sport,” Chauner said. “We experimented withformats and presentation and created short, fast programs. Itworked. Pretty soon, we packed the place every Friday nightand Trexlertown arguably became the best outdoor trackin the world.”

Nothstein said the 35th Anniversary year will renew the VPCCfocus on the community programs that have made T-town apowerhouse on international track cycling for more than threedecades. A product of the Air Products Cycling Program andBicycle Racing League, Nothstein said he knows howimportant these programs are for the development of youngtalent and the continued strength of track cycling on a nationaland international scale.

Added Nothstein, “We have trained dozens and dozens anddozens of national champions and Olympic competitors righthere on my home track and we want to build on that record.”

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Camelbak XLPBy Harlan PriceThis Camelback XLP is a solid little package with a 72oz bladder that hasbeen surprisingly free of the little quirks that normally annoy me withhydrations packs.When you pick up an empty XLP it’s light in the handsand has a simple and solid feel to it. According to the Camelbackliterature, the pack weighs just over half a pound when empty. It is smalland doesn’t have a lot of room, but on some recent four hour rides Ifound that I could stash a windbreaker, a small apple, a sandwich bag ofgranola and a few tools without much problem. The inside pocket holdsa Co2 pump, cartridge and a mini tool pretty well, while the expandableoutside pocket is the best place for a tube. Don’t expect to load it up for afour hour ride if you like to be prepared for anything, eat a lot and shedlots of clothes.

Overall I liked the fit of the pack a lot. I have a relatively small frame at5’9” and 150lbs, and it fit me really well, sitting high on my back (asdesigned to allow access to jersey pockets), and almost disappeared frommy conscience when riding.When ducking under low branches, it stayedclose to the body and didn't hit the low brush like a big pack often does.It is small enough that it fits under my windbreaker on road rides toavoid frozen water bottles in these cold months. The removable waiststrap allows the XLP to become even less cluttered for casual riding.

Overall I really like this bag and see myself using it on a regular basis inthe mountains and on the road. I would love to see Camelback add the

hose clip that they sell for $2 as a standard feature. The XLP is a small bag with some versatility and bridges the gap between asmall SUV and two-seater sports car. Check out www.camelbak.com for more info.

Princeton Tec: Fuel HeadlampBy Bruckner Chase

Simple, lightweight and reliable, the new Fuel by PrincetonTec hits exactly what one needs in a multiuse headlamp.After years of racing and pre-dawn arrivals, a headlamp isnow indispensible in my gear bag, but only in recent yearshave the lamps evolved into something as user friendlyas the fuel.

Princeton Tec’s headlamp runs on three AAA batteries thathold the fuel to an almost unnoticeable 78g. The brightestsetting throws out 43 lumens and two lower settings extend

the battery life to almost 146 hours. The four LED light source provides a focused wide beam for everything from night trail runsto pre-event, pre-dawn gear set-ups. With the flash and low beam setting, navigating city streets becomes much safer when broaddaylight training is not an option.

Specifications and numbers are great, but most noticeable about the Fuel is how the unit feels. The asymmetrical, ratchetedsingle arm bracket makes directing the light simple and effective when bounding down a trail. The large push button switch onthe top of the casing is easy to find and operate, even with gloves. If you find yourself waxing a board for an early morning surfsession, the water resistant IPX4 rating means the headlamp can survive a few splashes and being thrown into a bag withyour wetsuit.

For the fashion minded, the fuel is available in four colors: black, green, olive drab and pink. At $26.99, the fuel is available atlocal specialty stores as well as online. Not to be missed is the fact that Princeton Tec is local, and based just up the road inTrenton. To learn more about the fuel and all of Princeton Tec’s products go to www.princetontec.com.


TRISWIM: Shampoo, Conditioner,Body Wash & LotionBy Bruckner ChaseThe chemicals in pool water are designed to kill, and as my pooltime increases my hair and skin are also in a battle for their life.Aside from chemical damage, I don’t like to smell like last night’sswim workout with the first glistening of sweat in the morning’srun. TRISWIM’s family of products not only kill the smell and getrid of the chemicals, they are like a recovery drink for the outside ofyour body.

Lots of swimmer-focused body care products neutralize chlorineodor, but TRISWIM goes further and uses “sequestering agentswhich assist in attacking the chlorine, grabbing a hold of it, andwashing the chemical down the drain.” Best of all, the productsfollow up by healing your body with organic aloe vera as well asvitamins A, E and provitamin B5.

My work lands me all over the country in a wide range of pools. Aside from a little muscle fatigue, I need to leave the pool behindas I go about my day. From Ocean City, to DC, to Long Beach and Irvine, TRISWIM has performed more consistently than Ihave in some of those venues. As someone who also spends a lot of time in the ocean, I have found that the products help get ridof that post-saltwater dryness and damage.

In addition to taking care of your body’s surface, TRISWIM is committed to helping athletes and giving back to the sport. Check outtheir website for a wealth of information including swim workouts, drills and videos. The company also supports the ChallengedAthletes Foundation and the Team Duke – JohnWayne Cancer Foundation. Go towww.tri-swim.com to find out more.

TRISWIM products are available in 8.8 oz tubes as well as 2 oz bottles for those of you needing to pass through TSA security onthe way to the pool. You can find the products online and at local sports specialty shops. Liberty Sports will have moreTRISWIM product reviews in upcoming issues and online at www.libertysportsmag.com.


Footprint Bamboo SocksBy Kristen Gavin and Matt Reece

Footprint Bamboo Active Wear is a Pennsylvania-based company with highstandards. Footprint continues to expand their line of bamboo wear with their newperformance socks. Our local friends were nice enough to send us over a sampling ofthree different pairs of socks, the Anklet Performance Sock ($10.99), TechnicalSki/Snowboard Socks ($17.00) and 3/4 Athletic Crew Black Socks ($10.50).

The first thing you, and your feet, will notice is how soft these socks are. All threepairs are extremely confortable and have held up to constant wear. The second istheir ability, an important factor in performance wear. Not only did our feet not gethotspots while running in the anklet, and remained at a comfortable temperature allday while playing in the snow in the ski/snowboard socks. The socks never got stinky,even after a few days in smelly shoes, and the black crew socks are great for thoselong office days in non-breathing, but highly fashionable, dress shoes.

The reason is the organic bamboo fiber, which is naturally light and airy,hypoallergenic, and antibacterial while remaining machine washable and dryer safe.If you are worried about putting a dent in nature’s bamboo stocks – worry not!

Bamboo grows incredibly fast, up to 75 feet in just 45 days, naturally regenerates, and sends out an average of six new shoots peryear.

Imagine treating your feet with a sock that is soft, silky and odorless all day long! Footprint Bamboo Active Wear offers everythingfrom bed linens to t-shirts to socks - all environmentally friendly, all odor-free, and all supporting local industry. Check out theirwebsite www.footprintbamboo.com to locate stores, shop online, and read their full story. It seems is appropriate that their taglinereads, “Leave a good impression…”

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Adidas miCoachBy Brook Gardner

The key to a successful training campaign, as has been preachedby running gurus near and far, is to train smarter. Adidas hascreated a training platform called miCoach which can help youdo just that. Launched in January at the Consumer ElectronicsShow in Las Vegas, miCoach aims to not only help people"begin to run" but also to help more advanced runners taketheir performances to the next level. miCoach simplifies theconcept of heart rate-based training in order to help runners ofall abilities train as if they had a personal coach.

As any running coach will attest, there is no such thing as a"one size fits all" approach to training. Each person hasindividual needs, which miCoach takes into account while alsosimplifying heart rate training – a concept that can be difficultto understand for even the most experienced runners.

miCoach breaks down heart rate training into four specificcolor-coded zones: Blue ("energy zone" - easy effort); Green("endurance zone" - medium effort); Yellow ("strength zone" -hard effort); and Red ("power zone" - maximum effort). Thesezones are then integrated into the miCoach devices andweb site, which serve to facilitate the individualizedtraining programs.

The introductory miCoach device is called the Zone (Retail:$69.99), which is a heart rate monitor strap and wrist-mountedunit. The chest strap sends data to the wrist unit, whichcontains four differently colored LED lights that correspond tothe aforementioned training zones. The user can glance at theZone unit during a workout and determine if they areexercising at the correct intensity.

The second device, and the more robust of the two, is called thePacer ($139.99). The Pacer consists of a heart rate monitorchest strap, the Pacer unit that can be clipped onto an armbandor waist, as well as a stride sensor, which can be worn in thefootbed of miCoach-compatible adidas shoes, as well as on topof the shoe for interchangeability with other footwear. ThePacer can be worn in tandem with an MP3 player, or the usercan wear the unit by itself. There are currently more than 3,000workouts available through the miCoachWeb site, all of whichare based on heart rate feedback that is provided in real-time byaudible cues (via headphones) that tell the user to slow downor speed up based on the training zone they should be induring that point in the training session.

The miCoachWeb site is really the cornerstone of this product.Users can select from one of six families of training plansranging from “learn to run,” which is designed to help someonebegin a running program, up to “finish faster,” which wascreated to help a more advanced runner set a personal best at acertain distance. Each user is asked to set up a free account onthe site that will reqeust that they enter their personal physicaldata (height, weight, etc.) and lets them choose the trainingprogram that is right for their running ability.

The miCoach Pacer attaches to MP3 armbands or can clip onto awaistband and is roughly the size of a small car alarm remote,weighing next to nothing.

Users can customize their workout goals and select their currentfitness level before beginning a new program. miCoach thencreates an individualized workout plan that is mapped in thecalendar interface, which doubles as a training log.

After a workout, the Pacer is synced to the miCoach user profileon the Web site (via downloadable software and a USB cable).Once the information is uploaded, the user can view his/herworkout summary that includes distance, calories burned andother relevant workout data, but more importantly, the interfacedetails the amount of time spent in each of the coached heart ratezones and then provides feedback and advice based on the dataanalyzed from the workout.

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Within a specific program there are levels that one can choosebased on current fitness levels. For example, if someonewanted to begin to run, they might be asked if they can jog forfive minutes without rest. For someone looking to "finishfaster" for a half marathon, they might be asked whether theyhave previously completed the distance in less than two hours,while the next level may be suited to those who have finishedin under 1 hour, 45 minutes. This criteria is structured toascertain information necessary to evaluate the user's currentlevel of fitness as they begin their miCoach training program.

The web site also allows for customization of each user'sroutine and commitment level. Users can select the day of theweek they want their training week to begin, which day to dotheir long run (if training for a longer distance event) and thenumber of days they can run during the week. Each user isasked to complete an "assessment run" before engaging in thetraining program, which helps establish heart rate thresholdinformation and other data needed to accurately calibrate theheart rate component of miCoach. There is an algorithm thatmiCoach uses to set specific heart rate zones withoutcompleting the assessment run, but it is recommended thateach user complete this task prior to engaging in a trainingprogram.

Once a workout is complete, the user is asked to sync the Pacerto their computer (Mac and PC compatible), which thenuploads the data from their most current workout to theironline miCoach profile. The profile displays the details of eachworkout including distance covered, calories burned, stridesper minute and the percentage of the workout the user spent inthe correct heart rate zone as instructed during the course ofthe workout.

Every runner, whether novice or advanced, can benefit fromthe instruction provided by a coach. But knowing how to trainsmart and accessibility to a personal coach is not somethingevery runner possesses. Adidas has introduced miCoach in anattempt to break down these barriers and to provide real-timecoaching backed up with the scientific data of heart rate-basedtraining. Future updates will add more functionality to theplatform, including GPS integration and pace-based trainingprograms.

miCoach is available for purchase online at shopadidas.com, aswell as through Adidas’ Sport Performance Stores and retailersacross the U.S.

For mor information check out www.miCoach.com


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