We’ll cover important issues-  elections for the board, race promotion plans for 2011, overview of 2010, and awards for members.

Between now and then Eric will be accepting nominations for the four board positions - President, VP, Secretary, and Treasurer.  To nominate someone please email the list serve with your nominations.  Nominations must be seconded.  Of course, there’s always an opportunity to nominate/second at the meeting as well.

On that note, we’d like to also let the club know that Eric won’t be running for president again.  He has greatly enjoyed the opportunity to steer CBRC over the last 4 years, but with his developing law practice he clearly no longer has the necessary time to devote to CBRC.  Please join us in expressing our gratitude for his tireless service to the club all these years.

Danny will also not be seeking a third term as Secretary.  For more detailed information on the duties of the four elected officer positions in the club, see our by-laws.

If you are interested in running or have any additional questions about what the positions entail please contact Eric, Danny, Liz  or Harry.

Due to overwhelming demand for Cat 5 race spots, the Capital Region Road Race is now offering a Category 4/5 field to compliment the sold out Cat 5 field.  If you are a Cat 5 racer and have been closed out of the Cat 5, you can now register for the 4/5 field at http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=10509.

We still need a few more corner marshals to pull this off properly.  PLEASE contact Paul McDonnell to volunteer.  All club members are expected to volunteer at at least one CBRC event each year.  If you haven’t stepped up yet, here’s your opportunity.

This year we are a part of the Masters Cycling Racing Association (MCRA) series.

A rolling 20-mile loop, with several steep climbs (plus a 3-mile neutral start), the NYCRRR is a perennial favorite.  Elevation gain is 1,300 feet per loop, maximum grade 16% (53×25 gearing recommended).  The course is located 10 miles South of Albany, in Ravena, NY.  Registration located at the Ravena/Coeymans/Selkirk High School on NYS Route 9W (1-mile north of Ravena).

To Enter: Pre-registration on www.BikeReg.com or Day-of Registration $40 (Except Juniors).
Staging: All races have a 3 mile neutral start from the High School parking lot (included in race length).
Rules: All USA Cycling Road Racing Rules apply (no aero-bars or sleeveless jerseys; helmets required).
Questions: e-mail Paul McDonnell.

Download the flyer and directions.

Download the Racer’s Guide.

Download the Course Map.

Download the Elevation Profile for the course.

Sunday, August 22, 2010 from noon to 5 pm at the Bethlehem Town Park at the Bethlehem Cup cyclocross Pavilion.   Swimming at the town pool included.  Picnic will be catered.  Please bring family and friends and celebrate the end of the road racing season (and the start of cyclocross) with us!