2013 Team Jersey update

Fellow riders,
After we have been riding as Team SAP wearing the same signature team jersey for the last four years our colleagues in California are working on a new jersey design that we'd like to share with you.

Jersey front and back

Bib shorts side and back

Let us know what you think - just hit the 'Commen' button. Feedback and suggestions are welcome.

These design have not been ordered yet. We expect the new design to be ready in early 2013.
We will share more information about the order process on this website. Please check back in soon.
If you are working for SAP, join the SAP Cycling Jive community and follow the updates here (works only behind SAP's corporate firewall).

2012 City To Shore Recap

The 2012 MS150 City To Shore is history.
What a fantastic event this was! More than 7,000 riders participated and raised almost $5 Million to help finding a cure for Multiple Sclerosis.

Congratulations to all of the Team SAP riders and thanks for making the 2012 event a complete success!

When was the last time your friends, colleagues and neighbors rode 75 miles on a bicycle? No matter when you got into Ocean City, you can be proud of what you have accomplished!

And special thanks to our Team Captain Frank Kochendoerfer for his passion and leadership in organizing the Team SAP contingent at the 2012 City To Shore.



Keith ready to spin his Zipp wheels



Here some impressions from the event:



Saturday 6.30am - Team SAP is ready to start



John, Frank and Keith leading the charge

 

Keith, Karl and Tom on the road





Let's close this deal in Q3!



Frank and Frank - One SAP

 

Team SAP on a mission...



Mission accomplished - Uli and Karl in Ocean City, NJ

Just ten more days...

... until the 2012 edition of City To Shore.

Are you ready?

Still not sure?

Well, if you are having doubts about riding 75 miles, you might want to read about Lan Yin Tsai, aka. Eiko. She is now 88 years young and has been riding the MS City to Shore Ride for the past 31 years. In heels!

Eiko among fellow riders at the 2009 City To Shore

If she can do it, you can do it too! No excuses!

Come join our prep ride on Sunday morning (9/23, 8:30am) along the Schuylkill river.
Coffee and donuts will be waiting for you at the Betzwood parking lot (Trooper exit on Rt 422 north). We'll also have a bike mechanic on duty who will take care of minor technical issues, if needed.

Countdown to 2012 City To Shore!

Dear cycling enthusiasts!
Here a quick update on our upcoming MS 150 ride.

Our team is currently 17 strong. We tried to reach out to all team members via email. Unfortunately we don't have complete contact information for some fellow Team SAP riders.

What’s the plan for the morning of the MS 150 ride?
· Leave western Main Line area around 4:30am, individually or car pooling (details to follow later)
· Meeting in Woodcrest, NJ around 5:30am, for team picture etc.
· Leaving Woodcrest around 6:15am
· Plan is to ride as one team for the entire ride, wherever possible

Don’t forget to bring a signed waiver if you haven’t sent it in/faxed already!

And yes, we are planning a few more training rides (weather permitting, as always):
· this coming weekend on Sunday 16, at 8:30am in Malvern at the King Street WaWa parking lot,
· and on Sunday, Sep. 23 at 8:30am. This will be a Schuylkill River Trail ride, we’ll meet at the usual Betzwood parking lot (Corporate Parking Lot, S Trooper Rd exit off of Rt 422 north). We'll also have coffee, donuts, bike tools and a mechanic on duty to 'pimp your ride' in time for the MS 150.

Questions? Comments?
Please use the 'Post a Comment' feature below - we'll get back to you asap.

Don't miss the 2012 MS150 City To Shore ride with Team SAP!

Hey folks. Just three more weeks until the annual City To Shore ride. Don't miss this spectacular event! Join Team SAP today by clicking this link

It's a flat corse through the scenic countryside and the southern part of the 'Garden State'.

For anyone who doesn't feel ready yet, we plan to host a 'Get Ready' ride with a little 'Get Ready' party or luncheon. So stay tuned for more information to be posted here.

New Pennsylvania Traffic Law: 4-foot Safety Cushion for Cyclists

A law that sets new rules for Pennsylvania motorists to follow when encountering a bicyclist will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, April 2. The law, designed to improve safety and traffic flow, was signed by Governor Tom Corbett on Feb. 2.

The new law requires motorists to leave a 4-foot "cushion of safety" when passing a bicyclist. To achieve this cushion, drivers may cross a roadway's center line when passing a bicycle on the left, but only when opposing traffic allows. Drivers attempting to turn left must also yield the right of way to bicycle riders traveling in the opposite direction.

"The differential in speed is the biggest safety challenge with motor vehicles and bicycles sharing our state's roadways," said PennDOT Secretary Barry J. Schoch.

"I urge all drivers and cyclists to learn the rules of the road to better share our highways and make travel safer for all." The new law also calls for bicycle riders to use all reasonable efforts to avoid impeding the normal flow of traffic. When there is only one travel lane, bicyclists may use any portion of the lane to avoid hazards on the roadway, including maintaining a safe distance from stopped and parked cars. As always, bicyclists and motorists should obey all traffic signs and signals.

PennDOT also recommends bicyclists always ride predictably and signal their intentions before proceeding so that motorists have a chance to react. For more information on bicycling safety, visit http://www.drivesafepa.org/.

Official 2012 season opener Saturday March 17

Team,


With this awesome spring weather you are probably itching to get on your bike.
Get ready for our first leisurely group ride from Valley Forge to Manayunk (and to the City if you are up for it). Depending on your preference we may also stop for coffee and breakfast on Main St. in Manayunk.


We'll meet at 9.00am at the Betzwood parking lot (Corporate Parking Lot, S Trooper Rd, east of Rt 422) with a 9.45am pickup at the SEPTA parking lot in Conshohocken.

Tell all your friends! See you on Saturday!

The Saturday Schuylkill gang: Uli, Uwe, Bill, John, Frank, Bill, Bob and John (taking the picture)

There is no bad weather, there is only inappropriate clothing

The winter was kind to us cyclists, so far. We have been lucky to enjoy outdoor sports at rather mild temperatures. Nonetheless, make sure you dress appropriately. Here a couple tips:

1. Dress in layers. That way you can strip a layer if it's getting too warm.
2. Zippers are your friend. You can easily control air circulation by opening a zipper.
3. Pay special attention to your feet and hands. Wear booties and gloves. Insider tricks include: apply lotion to feet and hands (and your face). Or if it's getting really cold, wear a plastic bag between 2 pairs of socks. I guarantee you won't get cold feet!
4. Wear a hat! Under your helmet...
5. Pick fabric that breathes (e.g. Gore-Tex)
6. Carry a rain jacket. Even if it doesn't rain, that helps to shield you from the wind chill.
7. Wear a wind-stopper west. Or go like the pros and simply carry a sheet of newspaper between your layers to shield your chest from the wind chill.
8. Use a small gear with a high cadence to warm up
9. Design your ride with an early climb that will help your body to warm up. Avoid staring off with a downhill.
10. For mountainbikers with cold feet: just run for a few minutes and your feet will warm up quickly.
11. Use the pockets of your jersey wisely, to carry extra layers that you may need or that you just stripped.
12. Bring flashlights in case you get caught by the dusk!

In general, keep in mind that the first 30 minutes may be the worst. You probably just came out of your warm house or car, and your body has not yet warmed up from the inside. Also, your body will adjust to the cold and it may warm up later in the day. So even if you feel a bit brisk i the beginning, don't give up until you went for 30 minutes.
Stay warm and enjoy your ride!