La Voix April 2023
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RACING NEWS:
RACE REPORT: The La Grange team battles @ The Victorville Stage Race
CLUB NEWS:
RECAP: The February LG50 ride (Special March Edition)
IN THE NEWS:
SPONSOR: TRIFIT fights for Wellness & Equity
SPONSOR: CANNON tackles big issues
TIPS: Five Reasons you need a Fresh Bike Fit
Enjoy ALL of our wonderful partners
RACING NEWS
RACE REPORT: The Victorville Stage Race
By ChatGPT (LOL)
The Victorville Stage Race
Four LG racers in the TOP 10 Overall
The Victorville Stage Race was a challenging and exciting event that tested the skills and endurance of all the cyclists who participated. With a 5.5-mile uphill time trial, a 58-mile road race at the George Air Force Base, and a 45-minute criterium in downtown Victorville, the race provided a variety of challenges that kept the cyclists on their toes.
Peter's performance was particularly impressive, as he WON the opening time trial in the Masters 50+ and managed to hold on to finish in 4th place overall in the omnium. His strength and determination were evident throughout the race, and he proved to be a formidable competitor in every stage.
The road race itself was characterized by challenging conditions, with strong winds and difficult terrain making every stage a true test of the cyclists' abilities. However, the organizers did an excellent job of providing a safe and well-organized environment for the participants, ensuring that everyone had a fair and enjoyable race experience.
Morgan James was super strong and consistent. As the only LG woman racer present, she fought like a warrior in every stage. She got 4th in the TT and had the best LG road race performance with an impressive 5th on a hilly, windy, and frigid course.
Nick did what he does best, putting up a stellar 4th place in the TT. Victor also put in a solid performance and is always the model of consistency and efficiency, finishing in 10th place overall in the omnium. New LG racer, Denny Chavez, held his own in the Cat 5s, racing hard and also finishing 10th overall.
Overall, the Victorville Stage Race was a well-run and highly competitive event that showcased the best of the region's cycling talent. With its challenging terrain and varied stages, the race provided a true test of skill and endurance, and it was a pleasure to watch the athletes push themselves to their limits. Congratulations to Peter and Morgan for their impressive performances, and to all the participants for a great race!
All LG Racers: Morgan James, Peter Do, Victor Ayala, Nick Gillock, Denny Chavez
Special guests from Hungary: Áron Éger, Balázs Szarvas
TOP 10 RESULTS (in their respective races)
Time Trial — Peter–1st, Nick–4th, Morgan–4th
Road Race — Morgan–5th
Criterium — Victor–5th, Morgan–8th, Peter–10th, Denny–10th,
GC (Final) — Morgan–4th, Peter–4th, Victor–10th , Denny–10th,
NOTE: Four out of Five La Grange racers finish a 3-day stage race in the Top 10 of their categories, with two just off the podium. Outstanding work, Team!!
Thanks for reading!
The LG Women’s Team Camp
The La Grange Women’s Team had their staycation team camp in March. The weather kept some away and put a kibosh on their Sunday racing clinic but didn’t dampen the spirits of the racers who participated. A big part of team camps just bonding. Teams that bond together, win together. And this team has the most fun in races and training. They are super inclusive and welcome all new racers. Interested in trying racing or doing some training with the team? Reach out to Renée, Laura, or Taisha today.
CLUB NEWS
RECAP: The March LG50 ride
Two LG50s in one month; oh, the embarrassment of riches. The official March LG50 was led by Lisa G and Renée Fox with an amazing SAG by David Newcombe and Jess (?). We had a great group with lots of new faces and rolled to Griffith Park. The weather was amazing and a nice respite from the rain. The roads were in remarkably good condition. The perfect day was only made better when we celebrated the birthdays of Lisa, David, and Larry L. at Gilbert’s El Indio. The food was great, the cocktails were flowing, and there was CAKE! Are you having FOMO yet? Come to the next one!
photos by Lisa G. and Jaycee
RECAP: The February LG50 ride
We had our postponed February LG50 ALSO in March. Dan Mitnick led a group of merrymakers out to the valley in what turned out to be a very fun and interesting loop. Again, we had several new faces. (we love and welcome new faces)! It was chilly but really nice with spectacular scenery. Big thanks to Robert and Simon Yates for the SAG. (not THAT Simon Yates. He could never keep up).
photos by Dan M. and Jaycee
IN THE NEWS
Sponsor Update:
TRIFIT CEO fights for wellness and #equalpay!
Gina Baski, CEO of TRIFIT, is on the Board of the California Fitness Alliance and they have been working on a few initiatives. Their biggest initiative is to bring low-cost health club memberships to 14 million Californians that are MediCal recipients. They have submitted a bill that will be introduced to the CA legislature. As Gina states, “If we discovered anything during COVID, it's that disparity exists everywhere, even in fitness.” Read the bill!
She also visited the Governor's mansion two weeks ago for the #EqualPay kick-off. TRIFIT and the CFA continue to work on initiatives to ensure that both the mental and physical well-being of Californians is considered essential, pandemics notwithstanding. Gina joined California's First Partner in her #equalpay initiative in collaboration with the Californian Commission on the Status of Women and Girls.
“We are proud of the dedicated and talented women in the fitness industry and are committed to ensuring an equal playing field for them and all of our employees,” said Gina Baski, a board member of CFA and the CEO of TriFitLA. “We hope other industries will join us in signing the Equal Pay Pledge to ensure the pay gap in California is closed for good.”
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La Grange proudly supports Gina and TRIFIT in their efforts toward health,
wellness, and gender equality in our community.
Sponsor Update:
CANNON tackles big issues like Flooding & Runoff
Rain, sleet, repeat. Cannon is a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting team that tackles big issues like flooding through transportation and stormwater infrastructure design. Modjeska Park Stormwater Detention and Infiltration System in Anaheim is a project that does just that. The system is designed to capture and infiltrate a minimum of 182 acre-feet per year of dry weather runoff and the first flush of stormwater to reduce pollutant discharge to the Bolsa Chica Channel.
Read More…
Ed.— We tend to take our infrastructure for granted until we experience the thorough soaking we’ve had lately. Projects like this protect our communities and conserve stormwater run-off. Nice job, Cannon!
TIPS: Five Reasons you need a Fresh Bike Fit!
(Image credit: Future)
from Cycling Weekly
If your last professional - or even DIY bike-fit - was more than five years ago, you’re not alone. Time flies, and we generally assume our position, once set, is sorted for life. Sadly not. Your optimum riding position changes over time according to age, weight, and flexibility. Is it high time you had a fresh bike fit? (ask TRIFIT or BIke Improve about bike fitting)
Read More…
2023 La Grange membership cards are now available.
BIKE IMPROVE
10927 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Check the website for hours and directions
CAFFE LUXXE
Brentwood Country Mart location only
225 26th Street, Santa Monica
Daily 7 am – 6 pm
You will want one of these to take advantage of the great offers and discounts from our sponsors such as Bike Improve, Caffe Luxxe, Gilbert’s El Indio, and VeloFix.
They can be found at the above sponsor locations or ask your Board members the next time you see them.
Enjoy ALL of our wonderful partners!
2023 La Grange Partners
La Grange is incredibly lucky to have such awesome partners! With our partners, you can satisfy virtually every aspect of cycling: Apparel, Accessories, Bikes, Repair, and nutrition. We also have partners to assist you when you have to live your non-bike life: Dining, Legal, Real Estate, and Engineering. Log into the La Grange website and check out your member-only benefits.
SOS—Support Our Sponsors
TRIFIT
TRIFIT has been voted Santa Monica's Most Loved Gym by city residents and National Health Club of The Month in 2022. They offer sports performance testing services including VO2Max, Blood Lactate, Medical Grade Body Composition, and Bike Fitting.
Contact TRIFIT…
Cannon
From community-improving infrastructure projects to aerospace solutions that help advance the boundaries of the human experience, we believe that our every undertaking is an opportunity to better the world we live in.
Read More…
New and Returning Members
Please say hello to our new members who joined in March 2023!
Michel B., Alan G., and Denny C.
Welcome, everyone!
And in case you were wondering, we don’t include last names here to protect everyone’s online privacy.
LG Event Calendar for April
This calendar is where you’ll find all of our upcoming events IN ONE PLACE. You’ll find both LG On-Bike and Off-Bike events as well as non-LG events. Check it out and bookmark it! Here is the schedule for April. Bold events are LG Team Targeted Events.
March 31–Apr. 2 — Tour de Murrieta
April 8 — SLR Road Race CA State Championships
April 12 — LG Board of Directors Meeting
April 29 — April LG50 Ride
April 30 — LAX Circuit Race
Have an event you would like to add? Send a request to Jaycee at jaycee.cary@lagrange.org