Knews - January 2, 2009

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-->The 2009 Challenge Board is on the website.

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Swim:
•The 3rd Trifecta Swim will be in late January

•If you are a K-Swimmer and have not yet become a member of U.S. Masters swimming. Sign up online. Some members have already received their 2009 membership cards.

•The Postal Challenge coming up in the new year. Bring on 2009!

Bike:
•4th Annual Koast Ride - February 17th. Night of the 16th. The hotel is the Carmel Bay View Inn. The phone # is 831-624-1831. Mention the "postcard rate" $69 single Queen

• Wildflower Century Ride - Registration will open at NOON on SUNDAY of January 4, 2009. This Century ride is Saturday, April 25 but fills fast.

•Saturday’s Ride 01/03/09: Let's ride from Akman at 8am, south out El Camino (with the loop by Grandpa's pond) to Santa Margarita, then left on 58, to 229 where we take a left and head up and then down into Creston (20 mi.) It may be a bit early to officially "stop" so we might simply regroup at the store and then head out to 41, left on Creston Rd. and then ride Creston Rd. to Geneseo where we proceed through the Colamarino/Zappas trench to Linne to Niblick. Continue down Niblick to the Cider Creek Bakery (on the left at River) for the official stop (34 ish?) After something hot to drink we will leave on Niblick, cross the bridge and go straight to Vine the right to left up Peachy and down to left on Willow to left on Las Tablas or on to Vineyard...rider's choice and then home.

Last Saturday’s Ride: The Holidays and cold weather seemed to have taken it's toll as only five riders left Kman at the brisk hour of 8:10 am. Terry, Steve R. and Louise welcomed Erin (thankfully on the mend after some serious medical issues) back in the saddle as well as another fixed gear rider Craig/Greg. As the group headed out to Templeton road, Vineyard and beyond the group size was fluid as we were joined by Kurt and Mark G. only to lose Craig, then Erin (up Adelaida on the way out). After a beautiful ride on Cypress Mountain/Klaus Mine where Lance joined the group we lost Steve R., Mark and Kurt who headed home to family on Vineyard so Lance, Louise and Terry headed into Paso for a repast at the new Cider Creek Bakery at Niblick and River (next to KCF)...and they thought they were rid of us bikers leaning our bikes against their benches and vegetation! Actually, the coffee, food and fireplace were very welcoming!! Terry provided most of the excitement by all his quick clothing changes...the more clothes he took off the more he seemed to be wearing...and he taught us all a lesson about being careful to make sure that your wheel is positioned fully in the drop out so that the brake shoe does not rub the tire as the rubbing will cause a sidewall blow out...Terry also taught us that a dollar bill can work well as a boot for a sidewall cut...It is wonderful when someone else lives and the
rest of us can learn!!!

Run:
•The Sunday Run - Meet at the park at the corner of Las Tablas and Bethel, in Templeton. 8:30 start time. It will be our last long run before next week's Castle-to-Coast run. Run, jog, walk or mountain bike.

•Last Sunday - Last Sunday the long run was 8 miles, covering part of the Wine Country half-marathon. Even though the temperatures were 35 at the start, it warmed up and was a beautiful day.

•Wednesday Track workouts will start back up on Wednesday January 14th at 5pm
•Hares N Hounds 5K & Family Fun Day March 21 - link

•Jan 17th. Castle to Coast, 8.2 mile run/race is Saturday, January 17, 2009 at 8am. Run with the Team K-Man members in the Castle to Coast in the morning then hang out in Cambria until the McEuen concert at night. Look for more information about the McEuen concert.

•Hares N Hounds 5K & Family Fun Day is March 21, 2009. Mark your calendar. If you are interested in helping with this event please contact Robyn Schmidt.


Triathlon:
•Wildflower Triathlon is May 1-3 and Registration is now open.

The 2009 March Triathlon Series. This is a Great Triathlon for first timers: This 4th annual Sprint and Olympic tri is great for triathlon newbies and veterans alike.
Join us on April 4, 2009 for a Sprint or Olympic distance race and the time of your life!
Click here to register. For additional details visit www.marchtriathlonseries.com.


Maps:
-->Map to park at(Bethel and Vineyard)We do a variety of mileage and everyone is welcome: Walkers, Sloggers, Joggers, Runners.
-->Map to Atascdero Kman Cycle & Run