Hi everyone, As the cyclocross season winds down I wanted talk briefly about the last two races: NBX Gran Prix in Warwick this weekend and the Ice Weasels Cometh the following weekend. NBX GP is the final race of the Verge series and the Shimano series. As a partner of ECV, Mazda will be on hand to show off their cars and meet cross racers. If you’re racing or spectating, please take the time to say hello and thank them for their support. Mazda is excited about their involvement with ECV and cyclocross. We hope to continue our partnership in 2012. The following weekend is the unofficial season ender, the Ice Weasels Cometh. This race…

Sets of wheels, shoes, tools, clothing, food, drink - Just a sampling of the items we have lined up for our Gran Prix of Gloucester volunteers. The weekend of October 1 & 2 promises to be filled with action as Great Brewers Gran Prix of Gloucester is the first stop in a new UCI international series.  As a result, we are expecting a record turnout for both racers and spectators alike. With the the race just next weekend, the membership of Essex County Velo is once again greatly needed in several areas.  We can’t pull it off without your help and are looking for volunteers. Ask anyone who has helped in the past — it’s a blast! Like the…

Dear ECV Members, Over the last few months we have been working with Mazda to help them expand their exposure within the cycling market. The demographics of cyclists, and more specifically crossers, align closely with their target market. To that end, we are proud to announce the formation of the ECV Grassroots Cyclocross Program – Driven by Mazda. With the club’s long history in cyclocross, our partnership with Mazda allows us to continue and build upon our mission of supporting cycling at the grassroots level. The program is open and free to all ECV members. The basic requirements to participate are: -  to maintain a current membership –  to race in the new kit design this season…

Hi Everyone, Joe Anthony asked me to add the following notes about the Four Gapper ride 1.  We are looking for a sweeper car to help people who are not sure if they can make it or for someone who has a mechanical.  There is a free meal at our Woodstock Inn feast for a volunteer. 2.  People are looking for possible ride-sharing opportunities to and from our base staging area in Lincoln, NH. Anyone interested in either of the two noted items above should contact Joe at Jose777@aol.com.  He’ll make the connections from his distribution list emails.

Joe Anthony has released info on his annual Four Gapper Ride: http://ecvcycling.org/the-four-gapper-bike-ride-2011/