[NCNCA] Tri-Flow Menlo Park Grand Prix Thank Yous

[Lorri Lee Lown -- Velo Girls]

In light of the weekend's tragedies, I've had a
difficult time composing this post. It seems a bit
trite to post thank yous about a race when we've lost
two of our own. But knowing what I know of Matt and
Kristy, I think the competitor in each of them would
want us to go on living, riding, and racing.

So thank you, first of all to all of the 600 racers
who competed at the Tri-Flow Menlo Park Grand Prix
this weekend.

I would also like to thank Eric Petersen (Chief Ref)
and his staff of crack officials: Melanie Petersen,
Marc Franklin, Ryan Fu, and Tim Burgess.

This race wouldn't have been half as fun without the
talent of Michael Hernandez on the microphone, adding
a personal touch to each and every race, making
everyone feel special and appreciated.

I'd also like to thank Jon Gallagher and Devon from
Sports Base Events and Ken Hernandez from SBO.

And what would Menlo Park be without the dozens of
lovely and charming Velo Girls volunteers -- thank you
to each and every one. A special thanks go to our
Registrar (Kim Natzel), Podium Coordinator (Dana
Freedman), and Course Director (Hans de Roos).

Results have been posted. I've asked that the DNS' be
corrected for those of you who were pulled and placed
or DNFd.

Photo sites are trickling in as well and can be found
at http://www.ncncaracing.com

We will post top five and podium photos for each race
on our website in the next day or two.

I have a bunch of lost and found items (armwarmers,
bike computers, frame pump). If you lost something,
shoot me an email and we'll return it to you.

I want to thank the Bay Area Women's Cycling
Association for choosing Menlo Park as the first race
of the BAWC series. I also want to thank Jess Rafael
and Cycles Gladiators for including us in the
Uninhibited Racer Series -- much fun!

And, of course, we have to thank all our fabulous
sponsors, without whom this race wouldn't be possible:

      Tri-Flow Superior Lubricants
      Mike's Bikes
      GU Sports Nutrition
      Simbree Energy Food
      Voler Team Apparel
      Sock Guy
      Rack & Road Truck & Vehicle Outfiters
      Lyresa Pleskovitch, DC
      Kenda Tires
      And Amy Fields Graphic Design



I hope we'll see many of you at the River Road
4-person Team Time Trial on May 11th, and the Foster
City Grand Prix on July 27th.

Lorri

                                        Lorri Lee Lown
  USA Cycling Expert Coach
  ACE Personal Fitness Trainer
  2006 USA Cycling Women's Club of the Year
  2004 USA Cycling Division II Club of the Year
  2003 USA Cycling Women's Club of the Year 
  2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005 City Sports Magazine Best of the Bay
  http://coaching.velogirls.com
   
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( * )/ ( * ) Ride like a girl -- a Velo Girl!