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Update:

Gone Riding’s Florida State Championship has 5 Races in the Books and scores to be tallied. The Under 23 group had come on strong with Brent Hall in 3rd place and Martin Cox and Regan Woodall working to get in the top 5. Race 5 was at Oleta River State Park – now this race is difficult with the technical aspect causing slow overall times. This race is a metal game – things go wrong, crashes come out of nowhere and passing other riders can be a nightmare. The U23 group did not fair so well in the overall results under these conditions. Three races remain, drop the worst race result races then the final race at Santos, which is a must finish as the result cannot be dropped. Lets see how it shakes out.


Changes are taking place in the Florida Cycling Scene. Florida Racing Magazine is active updating the public with local and national cycling result and pertinent news. Individuals have taken the time and put forth the effort to write articles concerning the MTB racing scene.







Drew Edsall of Endurance Factor is coaching in the state and offering free MTB clinics. Matt GoForth of OYM is active in the MTB scene and providing his services as well as many entities statewide. Joel Chavez is providing coaching and abbreviated free training plans for road cyclist.


The scene of Florida Cycling is changing and things are looking good.

Gone Riding Florida Championship #1 Gainesville, Fl:

Ryan Woodall and Martin Cox
Results:

1st WOODALL RYAN
2nd MCCARTY BOB
3rd COX MARTIN
4th HALL BRENT BENT'S
5th WOODALL REGAN

Dealing with Athletic Adversity:

So, have you experienced athletic adversity? How an athlete deals with adversity during an athletic event is learned – frequently from bad experiences. You can pass the first test by not giving up - finish what you start. Now, you should be looking for answers on what to do next time via mentors, parents, and the cycling community. Keep in mind that sportsmanship, ethics, and fair play should be foremost on your mind.

Whenever the demands are the greatest is when the characteristics of mental toughness are the most evident.

Mental toughness is not an inborn DNA trait, but rather one that is developed over time and exposure to adverse conditions. Preparation in mental toughness begins with experiences at a young age. Parents can play a key role to begin the process of training mental toughness, but they need help along the way. A disciplined educational system with high expectations and good classroom rules, along with tough, but fair coaches (or mentors in other activities) with a positive mind set, is essential to developing a child mentally. Content obtained from http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-Mental-Toughness-and-Why-Is-It-Important?&id=1856995

Funding Update:

During 2008 and 2009, BCCyclists provided funds (based on your donations or services) to these cyclists for national events. Cox and Hall were provided cash assistance based on donations from individual donors and sponsors. Woodall received Wobble-Naught bike fittings and coaching from Matt Goforth of On Your Mark. In addition, Publix provided a nutritional hydration donation In 2008 about $600 was released and about $800 in services. During 2009 about $400 in cash was provided for national races to help cover travel and food expenses. In addition, during 2009 Drew Edsal of Endurance Factor provided assistance to BCC rider(s) as did Matt Goforth of On Your Mark Performance Center.

Additional sponsors are needed and welcome. Feel free to contact the program with any ideas or question. You can donate directly to the program or to the sponsored riders based on their needs at your discresion.

The primary requirements for National Race funding is proof of training via a Training Log or coordination with the Coach indicating an appropriate training status. Also required is a signed Letter of Intent and Request For Funding.

BCCyclists members are:

Regan Woodall, (age 20) an Ocala resident, was the 2007 Sport (19-24) National Champion and the 2008 National Expert Champion (19-24). After his 2008 National Championship, he moved up to Semi Pro. Regan is coached by OYM.com. Regan broke his collar bone over the summer, but is back on the bike and took his first wins of 2009 at the Red Trail Racing Trail 2 Trail in August and 3 Rider Team Event of 8 Hours of Labor in September

Martin Cox, a resident of Gainesville, is now 19, and at age 17, he was also racing out of his age group and won a pro MTB race at Reddick, Fla., duirng the Fall Series. Cox is racing Semi Pro and continues to be coached by Drew Edsall. He has spent time during a the summer of 2008 training in Colorado, He has raced numerous national calendar races and is striving to turn professional. His most recent win was the 2 Rider Team at 8 Hours of Labor in September.

Brent Hall, a resident of Polk County, is 19 and moving up to race Senior Expert. He has received help from BCC for training and since has received coaching from Drew Edsall along with training time in Colorado over the summer of 2009. He is a member of Team Bent’s. Hall also attended several national races and competed in XC and short track and MTB Nationals in 2009 finishing mid field.

Jamie Knight (age 17) a Polk County resident who at 16 was the 2007 Junior National Sport MTB Champion and Florida Gone Riding Single Speed Open Class Champion. At such an young age he has also raced senior expert under the coaching of Drew Edsall and rides for Team Bent’s. Knight has exceptional talent to develop at his young age.

Weekend at Fontana: a report from Martin Cox:

Started off Saturday morning with the Downhill event. However, on my second practice run I broke a chain but was able to get it fixed in time for additional practice runs. I started the race as the only full on cross-country racer in the pro downhill field. After the first run I found myself in 2nd place with a time of 3:40 with the leader having an impressive 3:32. On the second run I was a little smoother and faster and almost won with a time of 3:33 - not good enough to win but gave me a secure second. All in all it was a great event and a good way to be known as one of the best technical riders in the southeast.

Saturday night was short track, which started off blistering fast and after about 4-5 minutes I found myself pushing really hard in a 4-man break. Trying to make a smart decision I backed off in hopes of holding 4th and slowly working into third by the end. I held a 4th the whole race and the top 3 surprisingly stayed pretty close together. My decision to hold back was most likely the best decision after a full day of racing and still have the cross-country race the following day.

Cross-country on Sunday started with a small packed field. My goal was to not worry about the speed at first and slowly work into the top 5 by the finish. After the first lap I found myself in 8th place with 2 guys right in front of me. Unfortunately, starting the second lap I got a sidewall tire cut and despite diligent efforts it would not seal. This was really depressing, as top 5 was seemed easily in my reach.

I have elected not to attend Nationals using the Fontana race weekend to evaluate my fitness after experiencing and overcoming some injuries and other issues typical of efforts of competing at the pro level. I am looking forward to these years Florida State Series hosted by Gone Riding and would like to thank BCCFL for the funding assistance that assisted in my opportunity to compete in the final SERC this year at Fontana. Thanks to all that donate to this program.

Junior Training Program is Getting There:

Visit - http://bccyclistsflyouthtraining.blogspot.com/

This is an introduction to structured cycling and general fitness training. It is not intended that other approaches or activities cannot be incorporated into this program. This program is also designed for beginner cyclists and base level to sport riders. Elite junior cyclist riding at the CAT 1/2 level would not necessarily benefit from this training program.

BuildingChampionCyclistsFl.net is providing this to assist anyone that does not have access to someone with the experience to provide coaching or training guidance. Select members of BCC have agreed to assist with weekly consultations should you contact them directly or coordinate with this program for someone to assist with any questions or guidance concerning your individual needs. Feel free to pick your own mentor to discuss this program and feel free to incorporate other exercises or cycling approaches.

This program is also intended to be manageable by the average junior athlete. Should your situation not allow for riding a bike on trails or on the roads in your neighborhood there are other viable options:

From the Central Florida Newsletter

The Florida Velo Junior development team has been invited to participate in the Tour of the Red River Gorge Invitational July 14 though 17 in Lexingtton, Kentucky, and the Tour de l'Abitibi on July 21 through 26 in Val d"Or, Canada. Team director/manager Henry Willis says, "These two UCI races, along with the 50th Fitchburg Longsjo Classic the first week of July and the USA Cycling Junior, U23 & Elite Road National Championships the last week of July make for a full month of racing at the highest level for our nine man squad. Teams of six riders will be selected to race at each destination except Nationals which is individual competition. Florida Velo Junior Devo is a team comprised of some of the VERY BEST 17-18 year old juniors in the Southeast: AJ Meyer, Ty Magner, Will Willis, Craig Creeden, Mike Stone, Jake Arnold, Steve Rusnak, Alex Spook and John “Mato”Zuluaga. These young men were selected because they are exceptional riders and because they possess the exceptional character that Florida Velo Junior Devo believes should be the hallmark of all cyclists."
The team is funded by the riders and donations from the community and needs your support. Henry commented, "We still need to raise $4000.00 to make this summer of championship racing possible for these juniors." If you are able to contribute or know someone who can please contact Henry at 321 332 3492 or 3021 Peel Avenue, Orlando, FL 32806.

Assessing your strengths and weaknesses as a mountain bike racer

The title says why the up and coming and youth cyclists just getting into the sport should click this link. Old, but still applies.

from Paul Bragenzer, a competitive mountain bike racer in the 35-40 age group who is a consistently high ranked performer in local races as well as the US NORBA rankings.

Hard Times? How bad do you want it?

Matt GoForth of OYM sent me a link to an article from GamJams.net that is relevant to the current economic times. First off, there are very few truly under privileged youth cyclists. At a minimum one has to have the money to purchase a bike and travel to races. Here is the link and below are some excerpts from the article.

“Is there a more resourceful group of people? Here are examples from the very elite. One Olympian lived in a van in a friend’s driveway so she could train full-time. Another accumulated spending money by autographing each season’s training kit and selling it at a bike swap at year’s end….

The point is if we want it bad enough, we find a way. Sometimes we find many small ways that add up…

A big part of your training plan must be income IN – your work life…
Years of living the dream of bike racing full-time on two continents taught me how to live within my means…”

Talking to the BCC riders they have picked their races and prioritizing their schedules based on available funding. All are picking their A races and finding the best approach for the year. If you wish to donate visit the main site BCC.

SERC #1

Haile's Trails - Gainesville, FL - 3/8/09
Take a look at the XC-1 (19-29) first lap times compared to the Pro Class. Basically the same! But did they finish all five laps at the same pace?

Steve Flynn and Brent Hall, both coached by Drew Edsall of Endurance Factor. Photo by Cameron Meyer.

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Promotions Update:

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Hello Guys:
Just a reminder: Drew of Endurance Factor and Matt at OYM are affiliates of BCCyclistsFL. So should an athlete be referred to Drew and accepts his coaching he provides a donation to this program (money for you). Matt also provides coaching outlines, bike fits, etc. So should anyone inquire with you about their services and you choice to recommend either party tell them to mention BCC or myself.

Did you ride today?

Do You Have a Weakness?

Now before you get off track there are physical strengths and weaknesses along with weaknesses in your plans to athletic success.

Some of you think lifting weights or cross training is bogus – in the event you have not seen how Lance Armstrong is always looking for total fitness take a look at Lance Armstrong at SI.com. But I’m not just taking about the fitness of the body. What about the fitness of your plans to athletic success?

I ask that you evaluate your current status and determine where you need to redirect your approach. This is a self-evaluation...


The below information was taken from Sports Psychology: Understanding and Influencing the Road to Success read the full article there.


What factors positively influenced success?
Olympians were asked to identify five factors that had a significant influence on their athletic success. Following is a description of the top ten factors (the percentage of athletes who identified this as a factor influencing their success is provided in parenthesis).
1. Dedication and Persistence (58%): This related to the positive influence of the Olympian’s inner drive, desire, persistence, and commitment to achieving their goals.
2. Family and Friends (52%): This support or influence included financial and emotional support, instilling confidence, providing an introduction to the sport, and the provision of stability.
3. Coaches (49%): Excellent coaches throughout their development were identified as having a great influence on success.
4. Love of Sport (27%): Love of, and passion for, the sport greatly influenced success, often providing the necessary motivation to continue training in less than optimal conditions.
5. Training Programs and Facilities (22%): The opportunity to train with club, college, national level, or resident teams and access to programs and facilities was important.
6. Natural Talent (22%): A genetic predisposition or God-given talent played a role in athlete success.
7. Competitiveness (15%): A strong competitive nature and love of competition was identified as a factor influencing success.
8. Focus (13%): The ability to stay focused on goals and the task at hand, despite distractions, had a significant influence on success.
9. Work Ethic (12%): Hard work and a strong work ethic were factors that influenced success.
10. Financial Support (12%): The financial support from sources such as sponsorship, college scholarship, private donors, athlete grants, and fundraising contributed to success.


What obstacles had to be overcome to achieve success?
The second question asked Olympians to list up to five obstacles to their success. After reading the list, you’ll recognize that several of these obstacles are the “flip side” of some of the identified success factors, adding even greater strength to the importance of that factor.
1. Lack of Financial Support (53%): Some implications of lack of financial support included increased stress and insecurity, compromised training due to having to work, and inability to compete nationally and internationally.
2. Conflict with Roles in Life (33%): This related to conflict experienced in trying to balance/manage multiple roles including work, career, school, family, and athletic endeavors.
3. Lack of Coaching Expertise or Support (29%): This related to having coaches with limited knowledge or expertise as well as conflicts with the coach.
4. Lack of Support from USOC and NGB (22%): Issues with these organizations included a lack of mental preparation programs, no organization or encouragement, and being too bureaucratic.
5. Mental Obstacles (22%): This includes such obstacles as low confidence, perfectionism, and dealing with pressure.
6. Lack of Training/Competition Opportunities (20%).
7. Medical Problems (20%): Injuries, illness, and other medical issues, as would be expected, were perceived as an obstacle to athletic success.
8. Lack of Social Support (11%): Family, friends and peers who provided little or no support and at times even discouraged athletic pursuits were perceived as obstacles.
9. Physical Limitations (8%): Identified limitations included characteristics such as height, weight, strength and endurance.
10. Failure (6%): This related to a fear of failure and learning to deal with failure.

Way to go Jamie Knight

At 17 Jamie wins the Dade City Criterium as a CAT 3: Results

This does not happen just because you have talent. This happens because of quality coaching, dedication, team work, good advice from your local club, some more dedication and setting goals.

Keep your head on straight Jamie.

Kenda's New US Mountain Bike Race Series

Kenda will be presenting an all-new series called the Mountain Bike U.S. Cup, a bi-coastal series of MTB races culminating in a single national championship event. The goal is to promote cycling on a regional level and develop stateside talent, all while providing a national-caliber point ranking and prize system.

Kenda Cup East

5/3 - SERC No. 5. Ducktown, TN
5/31 - Bump and Grind. Birmingham, AL
6/6 - Massanutten Hoo-Ha. Massanutten, VA
6/21 - Cowbell Challenge. Davidson, NC
8/8-9 - Snow Shootout. Mount Snow, VT
8/15-16 - Windham Cup. Windham, NY

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It Is A New Year - What Are Your Goals:

Keys To Athletic Success

Mindset:
Set Goals:
Diet & Nutrition:
Water:
Weight Training:
Rest:
Cardio:
Track Your Progress:
Mix Things Up:
Never Stop Learning:

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