We hope that Santa was good to you this year and brought that new Zipp wheel set, that SRAM Red Derailleur, or at least a set of new tires.
Enjoy the holidays and
to all of you!
Monday, December 26, 2011
Happy Holidays
We hope that Santa was good to you this year and brought that new Zipp wheel set, that SRAM Red Derailleur, or at least a set of new tires.
Enjoy the holidays and
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Fall Team rides
What a great riding weekend. Gorgeous weather!
We'll add a couple options to our usual weekend rides: Saturdays at 8am in Malvern and Sundays at 9am in Ardmore. Check the 'Upcoming Events' section on the left for dates and always doublecheck the Human Zoom website - there is also a MTB ride offered on Sundays at 9am in Manayunk: W Valley Green Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19128 (Valley Green Inn) (map).
See you soon!
We'll add a couple options to our usual weekend rides: Saturdays at 8am in Malvern and Sundays at 9am in Ardmore. Check the 'Upcoming Events' section on the left for dates and always doublecheck the Human Zoom website - there is also a MTB ride offered on Sundays at 9am in Manayunk: W Valley Green Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19128 (Valley Green Inn) (map).
See you soon!
Saturday, October 1, 2011
2011 MS150 Team SAP - Human Zoom memories
An amazing weekend is history. Thanks to all of you who rode is support of the MS Society.
Do you remember...
- Baby.com hand signals
- Tailwind to Avalon
- The HumanZoom train
- Penn Physical therapy
- The snail on Bill's leg...
Thursday, September 22, 2011
City To Shore 2011 count down
Well, the MS-150 is finally here!
For those of you starting at Woodcrest Station in Cherry Hill, here is the plan:
Route Markings
The route will be clearly marked with orange direction signs, including on straightaways, so you will know you're riding in the right direction.
Route Maps
Click here for the 2011 route map on MapMyRide. Check out their new 3-D fly-by of the route.
For those of you starting at Woodcrest Station in Cherry Hill, here is the plan:
- Meet around 5:30 AM by the picture tent.
- Get a team picture
- Start the ride at 6:15
- As a group, we can keep an easy pace through the neighborhoods
- Once through the neighborhood, we can split into groups that ride at the most comfortable pace for you.
We will try to get a group picture in Ocean City with all that are there. (a small group will be extending the ride to Avalon and will be only in O.C. for 10-15 mins).
Route Markings
The route will be clearly marked with orange direction signs, including on straightaways, so you will know you're riding in the right direction.
Route Maps
Click here for the 2011 route map on MapMyRide. Check out their new 3-D fly-by of the route.
HAVE A GREAT RIDE!
Monday, August 22, 2011
Less than five weeks to the MS150 City To Shore!
Preparation is in full swing!
Join our weekend team rides from Malvern (Saturdays) and Ardmore (Human Zoom, Sundays) - weather permitting!
Or join the more competitive Thursday 6pm training races at Great Valley Corporate Center in Malvern.
Our friends from Human Zoom will help getting your bike ready.
Join our lunch information session at SAP in Newtown Square on Thursday, August 25!
See the 'Upcoming Events' section for other activities.
Now is the time to register for the City to Shore and join our team!
Check out our MS 150 FAQ post.
We still have some size L and size S Team jerseys for sale.
Join our weekend team rides from Malvern (Saturdays) and Ardmore (Human Zoom, Sundays) - weather permitting!
Or join the more competitive Thursday 6pm training races at Great Valley Corporate Center in Malvern.
Our friends from Human Zoom will help getting your bike ready.
Join our lunch information session at SAP in Newtown Square on Thursday, August 25!
See the 'Upcoming Events' section for other activities.
Now is the time to register for the City to Shore and join our team!
Check out our MS 150 FAQ post.
We still have some size L and size S Team jerseys for sale.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Sunday Schuylkill Trail team ride starts in Valley Forge/Betzwood!
Cycling enthusiasts,
Just 7 more weeks until the City to Shore event. Time to get some training miles under your wheels.
So join us for a leisurely Sunday ride from Valley Forge towards Manayunk. We'll ride the Schuylkill Trail in two pace groups with an optional breakfast stop in Manayunk.
You'll also have the opportunity to buy SAP cycling jerseys or order one if we don't have your size.
We'll meet at 8.00am at the Betzwood parking lot (Corporate Parking Lot, S Trooper Rd, east of Rt 422) with a 8.45am pickup at the SEPTA parking lot in Conshohocken.
Tell all your friends! See you on Sunday.
Just 7 more weeks until the City to Shore event. Time to get some training miles under your wheels.
So join us for a leisurely Sunday ride from Valley Forge towards Manayunk. We'll ride the Schuylkill Trail in two pace groups with an optional breakfast stop in Manayunk.
You'll also have the opportunity to buy SAP cycling jerseys or order one if we don't have your size.
We'll meet at 8.00am at the Betzwood parking lot (Corporate Parking Lot, S Trooper Rd, east of Rt 422) with a 8.45am pickup at the SEPTA parking lot in Conshohocken.
Tell all your friends! See you on Sunday.
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| Sunday Schuylkill Trail ride |
Monday, July 25, 2011
Team SAP @ Liberty Criterium, July 24 in Malvern, PA
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| Uli's first race in 22 years |
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| Almost second... almost |
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| The Cat 5 podium |
Thursday, June 30, 2011
City To Shore 2011 - FAQ
With the Holiday weekend in sight and a great weather forecast, time to dust off your bike, get some miles in and sign up for the 2011 City to Shore ride!
We received some questions which we'll be trying to answer here. We'll add to this as needed.
How do I sign up?
Go to the MS website, select 'Register to ride and join an existing team', enter 'SAP' as in the Team Name field, search, then select: 'Team SAP' and follow the instructions. Done.
Can I sign up for less than 150 miles?
Yes. The 'City to Shore 150' name refers to the most popular distance: 75 miles on Saturday (Cherry Hill, NJ to Ocean City, NY) and 75 miles on Sunday (Ocean City back to Cherry Hill). There are many more options:
- you can just do the Saturday ride and take one of the many organized buses back to Cherry Hill (very popular option as well). Bikes will be loaded on trucks and arrive with the buses.
- you can start at one of the other start locations along the 75 mile route to reduce total distance
- you can sign up for an extra loop on Saturday which adds up to 100 miles (you can still decide to take it or not once you get to that fork, about 45 miles into the ride to Ocean City)
- staying overnight and riding back on Sunday is optional. The only available distance is 75 miles.
Are there rest stops along the route?
This event is very well organized. There are many rest stops along the route. All of them provide rest rooms, food and water, many also bike mechanics and some have bands playing
What are the options for overnight stay on the Jersey shore?
If you only do the Saturday, buses will get you and your bikes back to the start location. If you chose to ride back on Sunday, see the 'housing' section on the MS150 website. Some of us may get together and rent a house. Use the 'comments' function to exchange thoughts on this option.
Will we be riding in a group?
We'd like to have all team riders starting together in Cherry Hill. We will announce the exact time here on the blog.
We are looking for two volunteers to lead different pace groups so we can ride as a team. Especially over the first 15 miles the roads will be packed with riders so we'll have to make sure to stay together. It's really fun to see a bunch of riders wearing the same jersey.
Will there be any other team activities planned?
We host weekly team rides (see 'Upcoming Events' section on the left pane). Especially the flat Betzwood/Valley Forge ride lends itself to ride in different pace groups.
Prior to the ride we'll host a team luncheon at SAP headquarters in Newtown Square (date to be announced).
On Saturday of the event we'll take a group picture at the start in Cherry Hill (picture tent) and at the boardwalk in Ocean City.
Much more (general) FAQ here.
To be updated and continued...
We received some questions which we'll be trying to answer here. We'll add to this as needed.
How do I sign up?
Go to the MS website, select 'Register to ride and join an existing team', enter 'SAP' as in the Team Name field, search, then select: 'Team SAP' and follow the instructions. Done.
Can I sign up for less than 150 miles?
Yes. The 'City to Shore 150' name refers to the most popular distance: 75 miles on Saturday (Cherry Hill, NJ to Ocean City, NY) and 75 miles on Sunday (Ocean City back to Cherry Hill). There are many more options:
- you can just do the Saturday ride and take one of the many organized buses back to Cherry Hill (very popular option as well). Bikes will be loaded on trucks and arrive with the buses.
- you can start at one of the other start locations along the 75 mile route to reduce total distance
- you can sign up for an extra loop on Saturday which adds up to 100 miles (you can still decide to take it or not once you get to that fork, about 45 miles into the ride to Ocean City)
- staying overnight and riding back on Sunday is optional. The only available distance is 75 miles.
Are there rest stops along the route?
This event is very well organized. There are many rest stops along the route. All of them provide rest rooms, food and water, many also bike mechanics and some have bands playing
What are the options for overnight stay on the Jersey shore?
If you only do the Saturday, buses will get you and your bikes back to the start location. If you chose to ride back on Sunday, see the 'housing' section on the MS150 website. Some of us may get together and rent a house. Use the 'comments' function to exchange thoughts on this option.
Will we be riding in a group?
We'd like to have all team riders starting together in Cherry Hill. We will announce the exact time here on the blog.
We are looking for two volunteers to lead different pace groups so we can ride as a team. Especially over the first 15 miles the roads will be packed with riders so we'll have to make sure to stay together. It's really fun to see a bunch of riders wearing the same jersey.
Will there be any other team activities planned?
We host weekly team rides (see 'Upcoming Events' section on the left pane). Especially the flat Betzwood/Valley Forge ride lends itself to ride in different pace groups.
Prior to the ride we'll host a team luncheon at SAP headquarters in Newtown Square (date to be announced).
On Saturday of the event we'll take a group picture at the start in Cherry Hill (picture tent) and at the boardwalk in Ocean City.
Much more (general) FAQ here.
To be updated and continued...
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Father's day weekend rides
What a great weekend, perfect weather for riding. Happy Father's day!
Juan for the first time climbed the famous Manayunk Wall, we enjoyed breakfast at Volo in Manayunk and on the way back we got some help from a very fit, fast and unknown rider. Who knows, perhaps she'll join our team.
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| Sunday ride: Bill, Glen, Juan and Thilo |
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Team SAP climbing highest paved road in North America!
Here the highlight from my 7 days of cycling in the Rockies:
It took me 3 hrs and 10 minutes for the 29 miles from Idaho Springs, CO to Mt. Evans, climbing from 7,586ft (65F) up to 14,127 ft (28F).
Strong winds and mountain goats made this an interesting challenge. 8ft tall snow banks helped a little bit to shield the nasty wind. What an experience!
Wearing a rain jacket and wrapping my hands in two shopping bags saved my life on the amazing one hour downhill ride. Team Carmichael got ready to start when I arrived back in the parking lot.
It took me 3 hrs and 10 minutes for the 29 miles from Idaho Springs, CO to Mt. Evans, climbing from 7,586ft (65F) up to 14,127 ft (28F).
Wearing a rain jacket and wrapping my hands in two shopping bags saved my life on the amazing one hour downhill ride. Team Carmichael got ready to start when I arrived back in the parking lot.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Official 2011 team opener Saturday April 9
Team,
Get your bikes ready for our first leisurely group ride from Valley Forge to Manayunk (and to the City if you are up for it).
We'll meet at 8.30am at the Betzwood parking lot (Corporate Parking Lot, S Trooper Rd, east of Rt 422) with a 9.15am pickup at the SEPTA parking lot in Conshohocken.
Tell all your friends! See you on Saturday.
Get your bikes ready for our first leisurely group ride from Valley Forge to Manayunk (and to the City if you are up for it).
We'll meet at 8.30am at the Betzwood parking lot (Corporate Parking Lot, S Trooper Rd, east of Rt 422) with a 9.15am pickup at the SEPTA parking lot in Conshohocken.
Tell all your friends! See you on Saturday.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Where is the Spring?
Dear Cycling Enthusiasts,
Team SAP is back in business. Over the last three weekends the core team tested the roads and while it's still chilly we are planning to kick off the season with a Schuylkill River Trail ride on the first weekend of April: Stay tuned for details.
Team SAP is back in business. Over the last three weekends the core team tested the roads and while it's still chilly we are planning to kick off the season with a Schuylkill River Trail ride on the first weekend of April: Stay tuned for details.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
"How To Survive Indoor Workouts" - Active Cyclist Newsletter Article
Fellow Riders...
Here's an interesting article from Active Cyclist Newsletter:
How to Survive Indoor Workouts
For many cyclists, training indoors feels like punishment. Here are a few things you can do to keep the boredom factor to a minimum...
» More
Spring will be here before you know it and we need to be ready for John and Uli to put us through our paces...
Ride On!
Here's an interesting article from Active Cyclist Newsletter:
How to Survive Indoor Workouts
For many cyclists, training indoors feels like punishment. Here are a few things you can do to keep the boredom factor to a minimum...
» More
Spring will be here before you know it and we need to be ready for John and Uli to put us through our paces...
Ride On!
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