Monday, April 27, 2020

Celebrating athletic achievements that better ourselves, our teammates, and our community.

This Week

May 1 - 3  The Social-Distancing Compliant Everesting Weekend Challenge


Anytime from 9 am Friday, May 1 - 5pm Sunday May 3, record all the elevation you can muster to see how many times collectively we can summit Everest to raise "Pints of Thanks!" for our healthcare workers.
Outstanding news - an anonymous donor has pledged 10 "Pints of Thanks!" for our healthcare workers for every team total Everest summit that is reached. Every time the team's cumulative total passes 29,029 feet of climbing during the weekend - our awesome benefactor will buy 10 "Pint of Thanks!".

Cabin fever? Stir crazy? We have just the challenge for you.
The Social Distancing Compliant Everesting Weekend Challenge begins Friday, May 1st to help the SBC "Pint of Thanks!" campaign.
Checkout the Everest Challenge details here.
Pick a challenge, cycling, running, walking. Virtual or not, solo or contribute your elevation to the team by joining the Strava group. Let's see cumulatively how many times we can climb Everest in one weekend - together while being apart.
For the fundraising part, get your friends and family to cheer you on (virtually) by contributing to the SBC "Pint of Thanks!" for Healthcare Workers Campaign
Pick a hill, close to home and ride, run, or walk it until you can't. (Efforts should be remote/socially-distancing compliant - riding/running your own hills near your own homes. Then add the feet you have climbed towards the team's Everest total on Strava).

The Eversting calculator is here.

Here is the "Pint of Thanks!" link to share with your friends.

Join the Strava Club here.

Individuals who complete the challenge will get their own Brewer's Choice case and a limited edition t-shirt (as long as you can prove you got folks to virtually support you by contributing to the "Pint of Thanks!" campaign too).
To Finish- when we're done - at 5pm CST on Sunday, May 3, let's all raise a glass to the Healthcare workers around the world!

#fortheloveofsport  #wemakebeerforaftertoo

The Covid-19 Social Distancing TT Series
This week's course Strafford Course ~ 12 mi (~20km) This should be a pretty fast and flat course consisting of 2 clockwise connected loops. 

The Rules:

  • You can ride the segment anytime during the event window and as many times as you like but you may only submit ONE entry and it has to be ridden during the event window. 
  • This is an individual time trial. Must be a standing start, no lead outs, no teams, no drafting, no group riding, etc. Its all on the honor system folks so please play nice. You have to aboslutely observe all local, state, and federal rules regarding social distancing and do not participate in groups. 

In lieu of any entry fee, we kindly ask that you donate $10, or whatever you feel appropriate, to a local cause of your choice supporting those affected by the Covid-19 crisis. We are all very fortunate to be able to participate in a virtual event in light of the current situation and it would be awesome if we could all channel our gratitude towards helping others. If a donation is tough right now, please just try to do something nice for someone instead. We will figure out how to hold a group celebration after the pandemic!!!
BOTH COURSES IN THIS SERIES ARE OPEN TO TRAFFIC AND WILL NOT BE MARSHALLED. YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN AND WILL BE RESPONSIBLE TO OBEY ALL TRAFFIC LAWS, SIGNS, RULES, AND GENERALLY BE GOOD CITIZENS AND AMBASSADORS OF CYCLING.

Monday, April 20, 2020

Celebrating athletic achievements that better ourselves, our teammates, and our community.

Events

The Covid-19 Social Distancing TT Series

This week's course Republic Course ~ 12 mi (~20km)
Park in the lot north of Republic Aquatic center at 711 E Miller Road, Republic, MO. The starting line is at the south exit of the traffic circle. The course will consist of 2 laps out-and-back to State Route ZZ on Terrell Valley Drive. This course has a U-shaped elevation profile and you will have to deal with some gradient! Note: there is not parking at the starting line or along the course. You must park at the Aquatic Center.

In lieu of any entry fee, we kindly ask that you donate $10, or whatever you feel appropriate, to a local cause of your choice supporting those affected by the Covid-19 crisis. We are all very fortunate to be able to participate in a virtual event in light of the current situation and it would be awesome if we could all channel our gratitude towards helping others. If a donation is tough right now, please just try to do something nice for someone instead. We will figure out how to hold a group celebration after the pandemic!!!
BOTH COURSES IN THIS SERIES ARE OPEN TO TRAFFIC AND WILL NOT BE MARSHALLED. YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN AND WILL BE RESPONSIBLE TO OBEY ALL TRAFFIC LAWS, SIGNS, RULES, AND GENERALLY BE GOOD CITIZENS AND AMBASSADORS OF CYCLING.

May 1 - 3  The Social-Distancing Compliant Everesting Weekend Challenge

Cabin Fever? Stir Crazy? We have the challenge just for you. It's the Social Distancing Compliant Everesting Weekend Challenge - to help the SBC  "Pint of Thanks!" campaign. 
Checkout the Everest Challenge details here.
Pick a challenge: cycling, running, walking. Virtual or not. Solo or via remote-team relays - 29,092 feet of climbing. 
For the fundraising part, get your friends and family to cheer you on (virtually) by contributing to the SBC "Pint of Thanks!" for Healthcare Workers Campaign.
So in short - pick a hill close to home and ride, run, or walk it until you have climbed Everest. (Relay team members should be remote/social distancing compliant - riding/running their own hills near their homes. Then add the feet you have climbed towards your team's Everest total.)
Team members who reach their goal will all get a "Pint of Thanks!" from SBC when we reopen. Individuals who complete the challenge will get their own Brewer's Choice case and a limited edition t-shirt (as long as you can prove you got folks to virtually support you by contributing to the "Pint of Thanks!" campaign too).
And to finish - when we are done - at 5pm CST on Sunday May 3rd - let's all raise  a glass to the Healthcare workers around the world. 
#forthelove of the sport    #wemakebeerforaftertoo


Monday, April 6, 2020

Celebrating athletic achievements that better ourselves, our teammates, and our community.


Pint of Thanks for Our Healthcare Heroes




SBC's "A Pint of Thanks!" Campaign for our Healthcare Heroes has launched!!!

At a time when our country (that was built on the strength and sweat of Do'ers) has been sent hom to shelter in place - we all fee the frustration of seeming helpless, when what we really want is to help defeat COVID-19. 
Well - here's a way to be able to do something for our healthcare heroes for when this is all done, to tell them thanks and to tell them that we are thinking of them now!
Buy a healthcare worker you know a "Ping of Thanks!" or a "Crowler of Thanks!" Click on the link, pay online and send in the healthcare worker's name and address. 
Don't know a healthcare worker but still want to help? Buy a "Pint of Thanks!" or a "Crowler of Thanks!" and just register it as "Anonymous". We'll save the give for the next healthcare worker who comes to SBC (once we're allowed to reopen) with their healthcare institution ID card. As long as there are "anonymous" gifts still available, we'll keep giving our healthcare heroes their "Pint of Thanks!" when they come see us. (One gift per visit will be able to be redeemed, once SBC has been allowed to reopen.) Are you a healthcare worker? Share this post with your fiends - let's get this moving for you guys!!!

Coming soon to a virtual Hincapie store near you - the men's and women's Greene Ghost running singlet. 








Monday, March 23, 2020

Weekly Update 3/23/2020

Celebrating athletic achievements that better ourselves, our teammates, and our community.

 Not much this week folks. A couple of items from the Director;

Missouri - Stay Home, if there is anyway for you to. Maintain social distance, even when training outside.  We, the people, have to decide to do it.  Don’t wait for a politician to tell you.  #justdoit #flattenthecurve 

Message from the Mothership;

For 22 years our staff have hosted your friends, family, and colleagues. Supporting local is at the heart of everything that we do. Although we must temporarily close our doors, our staff must continue with their daily lives in such a distressing time. Our staff is also our family. They have served your mugs and pints, prepared your brunch and dinner, and helped plan your life’s biggest milestone celebrations.
People have been asking, “How can we help?” We are excited to collaborate with an amazing local screen printer, The Crackerjack Shack, to release our new limited edition SBC logo shirts: Love Beer. Love Each Other. 100% of all profit from this shirt goes directly to our out-of-work staff who are eager to get back to serving you again. The online store will only be open until 3/30. $25 for one of these tees, and if you feel like it, add a tip too! Ordering is simple and shipping is FREE! Click the link below. We have several shirt colors to choose from and even a ladies cut too! Our staff can not thank you enough for your continued support. ❤️
http://www.crackerjackshack.com/springfieldbrewingco/
#supportlocal #lovebeer #loveeachother #springfieldstrong #drinkMObeer

Monday, March 16, 2020

Weekly Update 3/16/2020

Celebrating athletic achievements that better ourselves, our teammates, and our community.

 Events getting canceled left and right in the wake of the Coronavirus scare. Local favorite Shamrox Run was not held. Many of our team were planning on racing gravel (mud) in Stillwater, OK at the MidSouth Gravel 100, 50k and Double. That event was up to the day before deciding whether or not it would be a go. MidSouth organizers elected to hold the event as scheduled and took the magnanimous step of offering deferments for next year to those who elected to remain at home. With the predicted weather, I'm sure this made the decision to stay home a no-brainer.  With that, the team had several who still participated. This year that event lived up to its reputation of epic difficulty. The last in our Winter Lecture Series was held last week. Thanks to our panelists for sharing their wisdom and experience. 


New Members;

  • None to report

Results; 

  • Charles Givens- 2nd in 50+ Masters Cat 1-5 Spring Fling Crit race 
  • Jake Mettlach- 2nd place at Running with the Squirrels
  • Sarah Waterman- 2nd Female 50k Run leg of MidSouth Double
  • Zach Cobb- 1st Springfield finisher at MidSouth 100
  • Danielle Dingman- 3rd Pro Female at IM 70.3 Campeche
  • Judge Sifferman- 2nd in OK Time Trial



This Week; 

Upcoming; 

Coming this year;

Monday, March 9, 2020

Weekly Update 3/9/2020

Celebrating athletic achievements that better ourselves, our teammates, and our community.


Hello Daylight Savings Time. Where ya been? Sure is great to have you back. Keep an eye out for more cycling weeknight training rides, including the TT series detailed below. 

Put March 16th on your calendars now, as we get the Fairbanks Community Bike shop ready for the year. We're in a new spot and there's a lot to do. Details below. 

There's a rather large contingent of the team headed to Mid-South Gravel (Formerly LR100) this coming weekend. We have high hopes for our prospects there. We have people in the Ultra on Friday and several in the ride on Saturday. 

The Mothership is closer to having a custom SBCA brew. Check this out- Video . 


New Members;

  • None to report

Results; 

  • Charles Givens- 1st in 50+ Masters Cat 1-5 and 10 cat 4/5 at Spring Fling Crit race *
  • Karen Fackler- 1st AG at Cabin Fever 10k

*Team Reward this week. Claim your free pint before 5pm Friday!

This Week; 

Upcoming; 

Coming this year;

Monday, March 2, 2020

Weekly Update 3/2/2020

Celebrating athletic achievements that better ourselves, our teammates, and our community.


Plenty going on in the life of the team. Kimi Reed represented well in the Olympic Trials. 62nd in a world class field of over 400 finishers, great job Kimi. There's going to be a Meet and Congrats Happy Hour. Details in the link. 




 

The Paul Hardin Memorial 200k was very well attended, especially for a very cold start to the ride. The majority of the riders went the full distance. Super long rides are never uneventful. One of our own had a blowout and went down with scrapes and bruises. We raised around $600 for the Fairbanks Bike Shop. Here's a very cool and reflective video from the Director Sportif- Paul Harding Memorial Ride . 

We had a lot of runners out seeking podium spots and PRs. Details below in Results


New Members;

  • Christian Provence-Harmon- Runner

Results; 

  • Les Shaeffer- Overall Masters winner at the Cabin Fever 20k
  • Amy Shaeffer- 4th at Cabin Fever 5k
  • Nathan Tolliver- PR and Male Masters at Cabin Fever 10K
  • Michale Still- 1st AG at Cabin Fever 10k
  • Michelle Rador- 3rd AG at Cabin Fever 5k
  • Jake Mettlach- 3rd AG at Cabin Fever 5k
  • Seth Thoenen- 3rd AG at Little Rock 10k

This Week; 

Upcoming; 

Coming this year;