Celebrating athletic achievement that betters ourselves, our teammates and our community.
I hope everyone survived the arctic freeze last week. May will be here before you know it and then it will be time to reopen the Fairbanks Bike Shop. This is a great way to give back to the community, and get to know some of your teammates away from the race/event environment. If you're interested in volunteering for Monday Mechanics Night, sign up HERE. If you want to sign up for the Wednesday Open to the Public Sale Night, sign up HERE.
Here's a very nicely done race report from Gary Shaw's latest epic Ultra-run. This is a little insight into what makes and motivates an ultra-runner- Outlaw 100
Attention "Active" Springfield Brewing Co Athletes! ("Active" is loosely defined as folks who are training (and racing when possible) in SBCA gear, posting on social media with SBCA gear/tags/@/, etc., frequenting the mothership and/or buying SBC beer where reasonably possible, etc., etc.). It's kind of hard to explain - but you probably know if you are.)
SBCA wants to help put on another team trip to Colorado this year from July 19th-July 25th. The last one was in 2018, and the lucky folks who went had an absolute blast.
There is nothing like cycling/hiking/running in Colorado, and we thought this might be an excellent opportunity to introduce more people to this incredible experience.
SBCA is willing to pay fifty percent towards the lodging expenses (up to a maximum of $1,250) to make the trip more affordable for folks.
Lodging will likely be a multi-bedroom lodge/cabin/house in the Dillon Reservoir area (Silverthorne, Frisco, Breckenridge). There is a great paved trail network in that area, and it is also reasonably close to other riding/hiking/running options. Many different routes can be done every day, plus several incredible hikes. Doing this will allow spouses and/or family members to come along as part of a family vacation. Riding/running would typically start early in the morning, leaving afternoons and evenings free for other family activities (hiking, rafting, etc.).
Please reach out to Stephanie Snow (stephs090386@gmail.com) if you are interested in this event (or if you have questions that will help you figure out if you can come), so we can gauge how many folks might be interested in this opportunity. The last time we did this, the house housed ten people, or so, we think. Isn't that about right, Fred?
Stephanie Snow is the trip leader/organizer/main-point-person. Jonathan Traughber will be the cycling coordinator/leader. And Jackie Young will be the running coordinator/leader. But to be clear, the trip will be an "everyone pitches in" experience - these folks won't be catering to your every need but will take the lead in coordinating. Fred did a fantastic job last time (but already has a summer trip planned). But you can get a pretty good idea of how they planned the last SBCA in CO trip from the slack channel "SBC_Colorado_2018". There will soon be an SBCA in CO 2021 Slack channel if the trip is a go - where most of the trip planning/conversation can occur.
This trip/opportunity is possible due to our amazing sponsors: SBC, State Bank of Southwest Missouri, Larson Law, ActiveLife Chiropractic, Leggitt Forensic ECONOMICS, and At Home Realty. Please try and support these fine folks when/if you ever can.
Holding these items over from previous weeks;
We are looking for a team member who is a yoga instructor. The intent is to create a yoga and beer class to be held at SBC.
Look for the Classic Beer Mile on the regular. It will be coming up every 3rd Saturday of the month. The next one will be February 20th. Tell your beer drinking/running friends. Also look for new and better prizes! Information below in "Upcoming".
Are you and a bunch of teammates headed to a big event? An Ultra, a big gravel race, triathlon or volunteering for a trail workday? Wouldn't some SBC beer afterwards be refreshing? Would you like to take along some SBC Brews to share? Contact Neil. He will hook you up.
Join SLACK . It really is the best way to keep in touch with teammates and to coordinate group activities.
SBC Bar tape is finally in and available again. If you ordered a set, you can pick it up at the front desk at SGB- $25 cash only.
If you would like commemorative brick to celebrate an athletic milestone, get in touch with Neil. These are really cool and stand as a lasting reminder of your epic achievement.
Curious about upcoming events- be sure to regularly check the SBC Calendar
This Week;
Upcoming;
Results;
Nicole Fleming- Overall Female Winner, SBC Classic Beer Mile*
Gary Shaw- 3rd Over Male, SBC Classic Beer Mile
Brian Fields- Completed his first Hundred Miler at Outlaw 100
*When an SBCA member wins, we all win. Claim your free pint before 5pm Friday!
New Members;
