February 20, 2007
Dinuba Criterium, CA
1st, Ryan Hostetter, Women
4th, Tracie Nelson, Women
6th, Erika Donald, Women
8th, Sabine Dukes, Women
9th, Tracy Loper, Women
12th, Soni Andreini Poulsen, Women
13th, Heidi Horton, Women
14th, Linda Locke, Women
February 18, 2007
CCCX MTB #2, Fort Ord, CA
4th, Daphne Hodgson, Beginning Women
9th, Miss Mary Perez, Beginning Women
1st, Sue Lovecchio, Sport Women 35+
5th, Laura Sanchez, Sport Women 35+
Pine Flat Road Race, CA
7th, Tracie Nelson, Women Pro/1/2
8th, Elizabeth Benishin, Women Pro/1/2
3rd, Ryan Hostetter, Women 3
9th, Tracy Loper, Women 4
10th, Soni Andreini Poulsen, Women 4
12th, Julie Porter, Women 4
February 17, 2007
Cantua Creek Road Race, CA
1st, Ryan Hostetter, Women 3
3rd, Sue Lovecchio, Women 3
4th, Heidi Horton, Women 3
??, Sabine Dukes, Women 3
??, Laura Sanchez, Women 3
??, Nancy Farzan, Women 3
3rd, Kathie Reid, Women 4
4th, Julie Porter, Women 4
8th, Soni Andreini Poulsen, Women 4
12th, Denise Ramirez, Women 4
13th, Angela Aldrich, Women 4
Kieran’s Mixes a Crappy Shandy – But the Comp’ny was Dandy!!!
February 17, 2007
Great turnout for happy hour last night, Sara(n), Becca, Jenn, Sarah,
Manda, Shirley, Barb and Paula (former Bella). Hanging around with the
Bellas was a super way to wind down after a loooong work week. We all
agreed this was something we need to do more often! And who knew you
can reserve a happy hour table at Kieran’s?? Note to self for next
time . . ..
So, watch for another Happy Hour posting in the near future. But next
up on the docket, hopefully in the next couple of weeks, a Friday night
field trip to watch Sarah and Manda (and ????) tear it up at the BMX
barn in Lino Lakes! Details coming soon!!
Thanks for coming out, gals!
Marjie
bandy!
February 17, 2007
Well, the cold snap has broken. You know it was a evil long one, when anything over 20 feels damned good. I even saw a couple of kids in shorts today. Crazy.
At these temps, it’s damned unfun to bike, so some of our team does other stuff. And they kick ASS at other stuff. You heard about the skiiers, but Kristy Powell is a bandy player. If you don’t feel like going to wikipedia, bandy is “field hockey on ice.”
So… here’s Kristy’s reports on 2007 Women’s Bandy World Championships in Budapest, Hungrary. Kristy’s on Team USA 2007. Wish I could tell you which one she is, but… I’ve only ever seen her clothed… and it’s HARD to pick out who is who when everyone is in a team jersey. 😛
Without further delay:
From: Powell, Kristy
Sent: Mon 2/5/2007 8:56 AM
Subject: Women’s USA Bandy – Budapest, Hungary Feb 11 – 18, 2007
Well, the USA Women’s Bandy Team departs on February 10th for Budapest Hungary for the 3rd ever World Championships in Women’s Bandy. Before I take off with the team, I wanted to provide some information to you in case you are curious as to how we are doing.
1) Web site for the Women’s National Team (where you can find the link to the Tournament info)
http://wwc2007.usabandy.com/
There, you can select the link to “2007 Women’s World Cup”, which is the tournament site. You can see the tournament schedule, standings/results, photos, and even view “game live” — a broadcasting via the internet of the games!
2) If you want to see the venue where we are playing, you can go to this site…there’s even a webcam for the rink! (Check it out – the rink is in front of a castle!) http://www.mujegpalya.hu/
3) Support us as we make this trip AND get a cool souvenir!
http://www.cafepress.com/womensbandy
Thanks for everyone’s support so far!
From Team USA and myself,
Kristy #6
From: Powell, Kristy
Sent: Sun 2/11/2007 8:58 AM
Subject: RE: Women’s USA Bandy – Budapest, Hungary Feb 11 – 18, 2007
Hey All!
WE’RE HERE!!!
23 hours of travel later, and we’re in the “Pesht” side of Budapest. It’s beautiful (as far as architecture goes)…the weather…well…let’s just say “not the best bandy weather” — I guess yesterday it was 60 degrees and rainy, thus standing water on the ice. I’m not looking forward to that, but I guess that’s one of the beauties of bandy – you never know what the elements will do to your game!
We traveled a round about way….Minneapolis to DC, DC to Copenhagen, Copenhagen to Vienna, Vienna to Budapest via bus.
We will watch Hungary vs. Canada tonight (9:00 pm), and for those of you wondering “what time is it there?” It is 4:02 PM on Sunday – but that’s 9:02 AM Sunday for you folks back home.
Well, time to brush the teeth, get changed, head out on the town for a couple of hours before the team dinner and viewing of the game.
More later — and I do have access to the internet easily! *yeaye!* So I’ll keep you all informed!
Cheers~
Kristy
From: Powell, Kristy
Sent: Mon 2/12/2007 9:33 AM
Subject: RE: Women’s USA Bandy – Budapest, Hungary Feb 11 – 18, 2007
Hey All!
We started out slow against Finland this morning – must have been a lot of jet lag, or the fact that we were traveling for 20 + hours YESTERDAY and had to jump on the ice first thing…who knows…anyway – we didn’t play OUR game like we could have and we lost. We did have some good points, and we skated away with our heads still high, looking towards our next competition – Hungary. We skated away from that with a 10-0 win. I had a pretty good game personally, but will step it up in the next game – can never be too statisfied.
We face Russia tomorrow — should be a tough game, but good. Russia takes on Sweden tonight – a great rivalry which I’ll be sure to watch.
Weather conditions aren’t all that great, surprisingly. You would all love to be out of the MN cold and be in the 50 + temps here, but that causes about an inch to 2″ of water to gather on the ice. Not easy to carry the ball with or slide on. When you do slide — you can bet that you’ll be water logged. I was able to ring out the inside of my skates — that’s NEVER a good sign. Needless to say, I’m in the hotel room right now with the hair dryer blowing the insides of my skates so I can put them back on for opening ceremonies tonight.
All is good – some rough play, but all in all, great bandy!
Cheers~
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2007 03:56:50 -0600
Subject: RE: Women’s USA Bandy – Budapest, Hungary Feb 11 – 18, 2007
Greetings from Budapest!
This may have typos or be short — I have a bandage on my finger due to taking a few shots and sticks to the finger. All is OK — just a bruise from playing Russia. We lost that game, although we played well. Today, we came out with our full force and intensity and managed to pull off a first in USA Bandy – we shut out Sweden and we tied them 0-0!!!!!!!!!!!!! That’s an awesome accomplishment, and I’m sure many of you have heard me talk about how great Sweden is!
We have a game again this afternoon against NOrWAY. We have to beat them…and I am positive we can if we play our game.
As one of our teammates said (mary Hannula) – our ability to skate with the Swedes has a lot to do with the off ice training we did – Danielle – we’ll see you many times to come. I have found my explosion of speed off of the line while defending a corner stroke has allowed me to take the ball from the other teams close to 10 times now (and gave me the owie on my finger…but it was worth it, the ball didn’t go in!)
GO USA!
Today Norway, tomorrow Canada – we will show them how we are United as one!
KP
NOW trainer rides
February 16, 2007
Last Wed MAnda, Megan and I (and fella) worked up a sweat at NOW. I was
good to see Megan who hasn’t made an appearance since track sesaon (YAY
TRACK!)
~Barb
Yep… trainer rides. It’s definitely more fun to ride on the trainer watching spinervals with your team mates than it is to do it alone. At least the cast members in the videos end up with nicknames– porno guy, coach troy (wait. that’s his real name), pasty girl, too cool for sleeves guy….
But.. trainer sessions at NOW are damned sweet! They have the trainers there.. just bring your bike. They have regular trainer sessions are open to the public. Just scroll down their homepage to find out when and where.
TN Bellas Columbia Cyclocross Report, Jan. 13, 14, 27, 28
February 14, 2007
:: Columbia Cyclocross Report, Jan. 13 and 14 ::
SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, RACE #1
1st place :: Molly Graves
2nd place :: Laura Sweeney
3rd place :: Joy Denney
SUNDAY JANUARY 14, RACE #2
1st place :: Laura Sweeney
The dollars have not been counted, but the Velo Bellas of Tennessee can call their cyclocross bake sale a success!! In addition to feeding hungry racers, we had three Bellas participate on Saturday and one on Sunday.
Our podium gals, Saturday, January 13, from left: Joy, Laura, Molly
:: Columbia Cyclocross Report, Jan. 27 and 28 ::
Saturday was a great day for women, with a turnout from some of the best females in the area. Temps were a little nippy but fine, with temps in the upper 40s at race time.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, RACE #3
1st :: Becky Walter, Nashville, TN
2nd :: Carolyn Heichel, Nashville TN
3rd :: Joanie Redman, Team MOAB, Nashville, TN
4th :: Laura Sweeney, Velo Bella KONA TN
5th :: Angela Brown, Velo Bella KONA TN
6th :: Dee Davis, Velo Bella KONA TN
7th :: Yvonne Horn, Velo Bella KONA TN
Sunday, the weather challenged even the bystanders, with a race temp of 32 degrees or so, and gusts of wind not for the faint of heart! Our women still had a good showing that day, and braved the temps with smiles on their faces.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 28, RACE #4
1st place :: Molly Graves, Velo Bella KONA TN
2nd place :: Laura Sweeney, Velo Bella KONA TN
3rd place :: Dee Davis, Velo Bella KONA TN
Full results are at the Columbia Cycling Club website, www.columbiacyclingclub.com
Natasha, our first pro Bella in the Southeast, swept the Seniors on Sunday!! She was the only female in the category and walked away with 1st!!
Senior (19-29)
1st :: Natasha Cowie (pictured below)
All of the pics are from Sunday’s chilly race. Pics from Saturday will be posted as soon as they become available. Natasha is in the red helmet, Laura in the pink helmet, Molly was decked out in rad socks and pink “Hot Cyclocross Buns” underwear in honor of our bake sale,” and Dee has the yellow helmet with the white balaclava.
GO BELLAS!!
The Tennessee Bellas kick off 2007!!
February 14, 2007
The Tennessee group of Velo Bella-KONA women kicked off 2007 with a Business, Biscuits and Gravy meeting January 21 at Café Loveless in Nashville, Tennessee. There were many new Bellas, including Natasha, a SE pro Bella, and Sandy, an expert Bella. Both are students at Sewanee.
On the roster for the year are many things, including a co-sponsored MTB race at Mousetail Landing with the Jackson Spokes. Stay tuned!
Martinez Bath
February 14, 2007
by Erika
Ugh.
Ass-handing. That’s about it.
It took me about two laps to feel comfortable and to be off the back.
And you would think that after so many laps I would learn to avoid the two puddles down the middle of the road. Move just a little to the left or right, not like I was fighting for position in my group of three, or was it two? But every lap, swooosh right up into the face but it was okay, washed away the drool.
Finally my little group of two (or was it really just me?) hooked up with a few other riders and we went around in circles very pleasantly. Splish-splash. I took one corner wide and seemed to be heading for the ATM but managed to get back on course.
Finally after getting lapped I pulled out and sloshed my way to find Linda and her always soothing words. I stood in the cold and cheered on Mary and Ryan who were doing exceptionally well. Then I went to the car to change.
It’s hard getting out of a soaking tight skinsuit in the backseat of a Toyota King cab surrounded by wheel bags and trainers. I didn’t have a towel. All I could find to dry myself were napkins that Linda takes from cafes and restaurants. I rubbed and rubbed but i just got little white wormy things all over me. They’re not very absorbant, really, those napkins, not like you’d expect them to be.
mo’ skiing
February 13, 2007
When it is this cold, people here ski.. not ride…
So… there’s some skiier Bellas kicking ass.
Here’s the scant details from Sheryl…
Maria Stewart took another PODIUM in ski racing. She took 2nd woman overall- in a very fast lightning finish at the Mora Vasaloppet.
Sheryl also finished 3rd in her age group, and 9th overall. kickass!
Sorry for the delay in posting these…. I was waiting for some details.. If you got any… post ’em in the comments, or send them my way…
