Beverly Bike Committee Hosts The Mayor’s Ride

As part of Bay State Bike Week, the Beverly Bike Committee is hosting a ride to showcase bike-friendly Beverly. On Saturday, May 19th, Join Mayor Scanlon and the Bicycle Beverly Committee for a Short, Fun, Easy Bike Ride Highlighting Beverly’s Downtown, Beaches and Parks
From City Hall to Hospital Point Lighthouse and Back. ECV Members: The Bike Committee is looking for volunteers to serve as Marshals and Ride leaders. Please contact paul@ecvcycling.org if you are interested. Please Come: All Individuals, Groups, Families Who Love Beverly and Enjoy Riding a Bike (No Spandex Needed!) The Mayor Will Say Some Words Regarding Beverly, Now and Into the Future. Wear a Helmet Bike Safety Tips Refreshments Longer Ride Available Following…

ECV/Marblehead Cycle Ride Clinic – 21 May 2012

ECV/Marblehead Cycle Ride Clinic – 21 May 2012 6:15p Roll off from Marblehead Cycles. Get there by 6:00pm to sign liability waiver Cost: ECV members: no charge. Non-members $10 (proceeds go to Bikes Belong) 60-90min duration Lead by Chris Finn of Marblehead Cycles Clinic Focus: Riding in a group in an safe, efficient manner; proper bike handling skills; group ride etiquette; Keeping a constant pace (not the same as constant effort) Maintaining gap ahead 1.5′ – 3′ Maintaining gap beside 0.5′ – 1.5′ Gradual breaking Avoiding sudden movements, especially when going from seated to standing Pulling off gradually when pulling off the front Proper pace when pulling off the front Stay close to riders next to you, KEEP…

ECV Annual Meeting Summary

28 February 2012 , 6:30pm at the Cove Community Center, Beverly, MA Hi Everyone, Thank you to the 45 or so who came to last night’s Annual Meeting. We’re excited for the upcoming season. Here’s a recap of what we discussed: Membership – Dan Donovan is staying on as Membership Coordinator. We’re at 102 members. Not bad considering at January 1st we started from zero. Membership averages around 125 and we expect to meet or exceed that number as the good weather hits. We had a slight technical glitch and about 18 people who signed up or renewed since Feb 7th didn’t get on the email list. The issue was fixed. Clothing – chris talked about all the various clothing options. We…

ECV at the Tour de Cure

Essex County Velo is proud to announce its participation in the 2012 North Shore Tour de Cure sponsored by the American Diabetes Association.  On Sunday May 20, the team will join hundreds of other cyclists from the area in raising awareness and funds for this great cause. With four fantastic route options – from a 15 mile ride through charming countryside and nearby parks to the more challenging 100 mile Gran Fondo, an epic ride throughout the North Shore including a time trial segment, the event has something for everyone. To commemorate the event, ECV will be offering a special “Rosa” version of the club kit for all club members with a portion of sales…

2012 ECV Annual Meeting

2012 ECV General Meeting Tuesday, 28 February 2012 Cove Community Center in Beverly, MA 6:30-9:00PM Please RSVP to chris@ecvcycling.org Hello ECVers! Come One Come All! It’s that time of the year again. ECV is holding its annual general meeting on February 28th at the Cove Community Center in Beverly. We’re also wrapping up the 2012 clothing order on this night. Program: 6.30p Cocktails 7.00p Buffet starts 7:15p start meeting 9:00p meeting ends Costs: ECV Members: Free non-Members: $10 for buffett cash bar You can purchase/renew ECV Memberships onsite.

As the Season Winds Down…

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…

GP Gloucester Volunteers: Get Free Food and Win Stuff!!!

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…

Announcing ECV Grassroots Cyclocross – Driven by Mazda

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…

Four Gapper UPDATE

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.

Four Gapper Ride info

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