La Voix May 2023

RACING NEWS

RACE REPORT: Peter Dorantes is State Champion

 

By Peter Dorantes

The SCNCA State Road Championship @ San Luis Rey Road Race
Nick, Victor, and I traveled down to Bonsall, California (East of Camp Pendleton) for the State Road Race Championship on April 8th. Nick raced the 55+ while Victor and I did the 50+ category which was four 14.8-mile laps for a 60-mile race. The 45+ and 50+ fields were combined so the race was fast from the beginning. Within the first lap and a half, several breakaways went up the road but none stayed away. On the second climb up the hill, I decided to try a breakaway and attacked at the finish line turnaround. This is a false flat, leading to a twisty descent. I rolled away pretty well on the descent and was able to get out of sight of the peloton. After about 5 miles solo, I was joined by none other than Rudy Napolitano who was racing the 45+ division. We were both motivated to stay away and worked very well together. We managed to stay away for two hard, fast laps, getting a gap of up to 2 minutes over the peloton. I went all out on the last lap, hammered the climb, and was thrilled to finish First.

(ed.– The State Championships in road racing is a big deal. The best and strongest racers show up here and everyone wants that Champs jersey to wear for the next year. This year…the jersey is Peter’s!!!)

MORE RESULTS
Nick – 6th (55+)
Victor – 14th (50+)

Thanks for reading!

 

RECAP: The LAX Circuit Race

 

We had a great day Sunday at the LAX Circuit Race, co-sponsored by La Grange. It was dreary, cloudy, and downright cold but the races were heating up the place. La Grange had a nice cadre of racers in most races and Captain Laura Martin won a podium in the Women’s race! A huge thank you to Armin Rahm for putting the race on and all of the volunteers and racers who came out for the fun! Vive La Grange!

 

CLUB NEWS
RECAP: The April LG50 ride

 
 

We had a great ride this month, with a jaunt up Latigo and then out to Trancas. The wildflowers are in full bloom and the temps were mild. Altogether a great day on the bike. April’s ride was led by Bodie Olmos with a generous SAG by el presidente, Jan Datomi. You are cordially invited to the next one in May, which will also celebrate National Bike Month! Hope to see ya there.

photos by XXXX

Meet the Member: Amanda Weinstock

 
 

Tell us about you, where you’re from, and what you like to do aside from cycling.
I’m a writer from Mendham New Jersey and live in Westwood. I like to travel, hike, shop, and watch bad TV. I’m 55 yrs old.

What type of rider do you consider yourself?
I’m new - just started last November. I’m riding in groups already, but still getting stronger.

What bike do you ride?
I’m on a Trek Domane SL6 Gen 3

How did you begin riding?
My brother, Gordon, was a Colorado police officer who was ambushed and killed while on duty. He was 51. He loved riding, and did the Steamboat, CO, Triple Bypass Ride on his birthday every year (110 miles and 10,000+ elevation)!

To honor him, I started riding with the goal to do the Police Unity ride, which begins on May 10 and covers 250 miles in 3 days, ending in Washington, D.C.

When did you join LG and why?
I joined LG to train and meet other riders. I plan to do more LG rides and events after the Police Unity tour - right now, (I’m) just focused on training!

What LG rides do you participate in?
One so far - the Friday morning LG coffee ride, this past February. I learned rides are always faster than people say. But everyone was really nice and supportive, and I was able to stay with the group even when the pace got hard.

What type of rides do you want to do next?
I'd like to do more intermediate “blue square” rides, not “black diamond.”

Let us all warmly welcome Amanda and cheer her on as she gets closer to her May target of the Police Unity Ride. You can support her cause by donating here:

“Meet the Member” is a new monthly column dedicated to highlighting members of our LG cycling family. Submit a member to reneefox@lagrange.org.

The La Grange Photo Contest

 
 

Let’s do something a bit different. We know that taking photos and cycling go hand in hand. So, with all the wildflowers blooming and warm weather ahead, let’s have a contest. Submit your best cycling photo and maybe you’ll win the prize.

The winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to Gilbert’s El Indio and their photo will be displayed on our Instagram and Facebook pages.

Here are the rules:

  • Email a photo to nominations@lagrange.org between May 1st  and 10:00 pm May 31. Please submit a common file type that is easy to share.

  • Include your full name when submitting the photo.

  • The photo must be cycling-related. (Kudos to those who include La Grange or a sponsor in their shot, but it isn’t necessary.)

  • Photos which promote non-sponsor products or promotions are not eligible.

  • One submission per person.

  • The photo that gets the most votes wins.

  • SPECIAL NOTE: Please use caution and good judgment when taking photos on the bike. Riding with one hand, riding in adjoining lanes, and/or taking shots within a group can pose risks to you and others. We want you to stay safe.

Submissions will be displayed for member review on the La Grange website starting June 5th. Voting starts June 6th through June 20th until 11:45 pm. A ballot will be emailed to each member to vote for your favorite. One vote per member.

PHOTO ESSAY: The Things They Carried…

A brief glimpse inside the pockets, saddle, or bar bag of a La Grange member. What does it say about them? Share your own pocket story! Send a pic to jaycee.cary@lagrange.com.

 

Jaycee’s pockets

 

IN THE NEWS

Sponsored:
Fueling and Hydration tips from THE FEED

 
 

The Feed Zone is arguably the most important discipline in endurance sports. Fuel properly and you feel like to can fulfill your potential. Fuel badly and you’re calling for your mommy. Distance running, cycling, and triathlon require a lot of energy. But do you fuel properly (no)? Are you chronically dehydrated (yes)? Check out this short primer from our friends at The Feed.

NEED MORE? Get free personalized fueling and nutrition strategies from The Feed HERE.

Endurance Training for Women:
The Complete Guide

 

from Training Peaks

As a woman in endurance sports, you know that the complex world of training is made even more intricate by your unique physiology. Periods, menopause, and all the hormonal fluctuations that come with these processes can be difficult to navigate — especially when you’re a competitive athlete.

This list of articles has been curated to demystify common women-specific training topics so that you can feel empowered to train smarter, harder, and faster than ever before.
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 fortunate 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

 
 
 

VeloFix

I’ve had great service from VeloFix! Harley from VeloFix came to my house and overhauled my beloved LG Cannondale. Highly recommended!! Mention you’re a
La Grange member for a nice discount!
Schedule a service today…

The Feed

Remember each La Grange member gets a $20 credit each quarter with each $35 order. The Feed has all your favorite brands and you can order individual servings of most items to experiment with new stuff.
Read More…

 

New and Returning Members

Please say hello to our new members who joined in April 2023!

  • Yosef S., David R., Jessica C., and Bruce M.

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 MAY

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 May. Bold events are LG Team Targeted Events.

  • May 6 — Cajon Pass Circuit Race

  • May 7 — CBR Dominguez Hills #5

  • May 10 — LG Board of Directors Meeting

  • May 13 — State TT Championships

  • May 27 — State TTT Championships

  • May 28 — Barry Wolfe Grand Prix

Have an event you would like to add? Send a request to Jaycee at jaycee.cary@lagrange.org

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