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September '24

Getting It In Cyclists Club, Inc.
September 2024


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Monday Chillax Ride


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Monday Motivation Ride

SUMMERTIME 🕕 WIND DOWN

As the summer days start to wind down, we still have plenty of exciting rides and events lined up to make the most of the season. September is packed with opportunities to challenge yourself, connect with fellow cyclists, and enjoy the beautiful weather. Here's what’s coming up weekly!

Monday Morning Chillax Ride - Ride Leaders GloJean and Cliff 

  • Kickstart the week with a chill ride starting at the Indian Head Trail at 8AM

  • Check Meetup.com, GloJean loves to mix it up the route at times

 

Monday Motivation Ride - Ride Leaders Malcolm, Patrick and Rodney

  • Ride off the stress of Monday blues with some motivation at Fairwood Community Park in  Bowie, MD at 6PM

  • Check Meetup.com for ride route details. The ride leaders specify the route variation for that week.   

 

Tuesday Hill Training - Ride Leaders Malcolm, Rhonda, BK and Jeremy

  • Our popular hill training rides are perfect for building strength and improving your climbing skills, no matter your level. Join us each week as we conquer the local hills together from Jones Point Park at 6PM

  • Check Meetup.com for ride route details The ride leaders specify the route variation for that week. 

 

Wednesday Pump It Up! Hump Day! - Ride Leaders Manny and Micole

  • Our mid-week ride for beginners & intermediate level cyclists. Enjoy a Wednesday to break the monotony of the work week on the Hump Day ride out of Upper Marlboro at 6PM

  • Check Meetup.com to register, download the route and much more. 

 

Trash Talking Thursday - Ride Leaders Lloyd and Carter

  • Wrap up the week in Brandywine at 6Pm where folks work on their speed to get that top step on the podium! 

  • Check Meetup.com to register and download the route.

 

Keep pedaling, and see you on the road!


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Tuesday Hill Training


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Pump it Up Hump Day Ride


 

 

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Chocolate City Crit 2024

Chocolate City Crit, Washington, DC

On Saturday, July 27th, the GII Race Team members joined in the races at the Chocolate City Criterium in Washington, DC.  We watched our race team members race through a fast and challenging course.  As always, club members came and cheered on the race team as they competed for victory. The event marked the return of USA Cycling sanctioned criterium racing to DC after more than a decade. The racing event was organized by Equip Racing, GRIT USA, and Buna x Bicycles.





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BYB 2024 Friday

3rd Annual Backyard Boogie - Let’s Boogie!

GII kicked off its 3rd Annual Backyard Boogie event on August 9 -11 with 3 days of FUN! The rain hampered the ride on that Friday, but it didn’t stop us!  We played charades, and other cycling games, enjoyed winning raffles, and grilled food. 

On Saturday, we hosted a variation of rides ranging from 26-103 miles.  After the ride, everyone was welcomed back to the venue for our Backyard Lawn Party, catered food from RX Catering along with our local fabulous smoothies from Spizzys and various vendors. 

On Sunday, we ramped up with the Backyard Boogie Race.  USAC licensed racers competed in a circuit race for top placement, cash prizes and best of all the GII BYB24 jersey in Melford Bowie, MD. Cash primes from crowds kept the races spicy 🌶️!!

If you would like to see more photos of the event, go to Backyard Boogie 2024 GII Photo Gallery
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BYB 2024 Saturday

 


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BYB 2024 Sunday (Men)


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BYB 2024 Sunday (Women)


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BYB 2024 Sunday (Extras)

 

3rd Annual Black Farm Tour

GII members attended the 3rd Annual Black Farm Tour, August 2 - 4 this year and had a ball!  Members were thrilled to ride along the scenic roads of eastern North Carolina, visit black farmers and enjoy the southern cuisine of the Carolinas. The Black Farm tour is a fundraiser hosted by Triangle Bikeworks, an amazing program that empowers young people of color through cycling and education.

Halifax County, Princeville, Buck Leonard home, and Rocky Mount, the home of this year’s tour, were just a few spaces of history that GII members and fellow cyclists discovered. During the tour, cyclists visited several black-owned farms and businesses in the three-county areas of Nash, Edgecombe, and Halifax. They had the opportunity to meet the owners, hear their stories, and sample their products. Cyclists were treated to traffic-free country roads with breathtaking views, and mouth-watering food at the Farm-to-Table dinner.  Cyclists had the option of a 40-mile, 66-mile, or 100-mile routes.

       

  
     

      

 

Ladies Ride Marshals

2nd Annual All Clubs Ladies Ride

The 2nd Annual All Clubs Ladies Ride shines a light on Heart ❤️Health,  Saturday, August 18th, starting from Fairwood Community Park in Bowie, MD. There was a 25-mile ride and a 43-mile ride route with plenty of flats, rollers, and hills to challenge these ladies. The cycling community in Maryland along with some of our sister clubs in surrounding areas came together for a second year to ride one all clubs ladies' ride to show solidarity across all the clubs. The theme for this year's ride was Heart ❤️ Health as heart disease kills more women than any and ALL types of cancer combined and also kills more than 50,000 women of color annually.  

GII members came out to help lead and marshal the riders. Don’t they look good!

                         


 

GII Race Team White & Pink Party Fundraiser

The GII Race Team hosted a fundraiser where fellow cyclists and friends came together to party with a purpose at the Woodmore Country Club on Saturday, August 17th.  Music was provided by DJ Battle.

Everyone in attendance traded their cycling kits and cleats for dapper white and pink attire. It was an exciting night of dancing, mingling, delicious hors d'oeuvres, jazzy drinks, and all around fun.  


GII Board Member Nominations

We are looking for new club members who are dedicated to making a difference in this club by joining the leadership team.  General requirements of all board members is that they are expected to join board meetings that are scheduled at least six times per year and do whatever is reasonably required for the greater good of the club.  Each director can create their own subcommittee if they choose as the best way to manage the role.  Although the roles are supported by the whole board, the leaders should be self-motivated, be able to run with their positions with minimal direction, and report back to the group.  The roles that are available and a short description are as follows:

  • Ride Management Director: Responsible for assisting with parking at club events, ensuring that we have ride leaders/marshals on the rides, recon the routes to ensure there are no hazards.  Your role will involve collaborating with local authorities, cycling clubs, and community organizations to create safe, enjoyable, and diverse cycling experiences. You will also oversee route logistics, signage, and promotion to enhance the overall cycling ecosystem in the region.

  • Events Director: Responsible for coordinating events throughout the year such as the  Backyard Boogie, NEO Road Series and End of Year social.

If you are interested, click HERE to send an email to GII Leadership.  Please include in the email your name, the position that you are interested in, and a few sentences about your ideas for the club and/or something about yourself that will help people to know you.




Safety Corner

As we gear up for our community cycling events, we want to remind everyone of the importance of vigilance and safety. Please keep your eyes open for any unusual activity, such as suspicious individuals or strange behavior around cars. It's crucial that we all look out for one another to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. Let's stay alert, keep our wits about us, and make safety our top priority while we're out in the community.

 

Upcoming Events

*Please go to the club's Meetup.com/giibike site for more information on local rides

Events

Rides

  • September 28th - Oxford Ferry Ride 

 

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