Richmond ASR Blog

Richmond ASR and 18 Hours Scout’s Honor now have a new, major sponsor: SIGMA SPORTS

SIGMA is a world leader in cycling electronic components. Their lighting systems are highly effective and priced about as competitively as you can get! SIGMA is very involved in sponsorship in the sport and so I’d like to ask each of you to keep SIGMA in mind when researching and purchasing your cycling electronics! Welcome SIGMA SPORTS and thank you!

Big thanks go out to Phil and Lisa for opening their home to us and for Lisa’s exquisite cooking. Considering Lisa was a bit under the weather, the effort was well received.

Race reimbursements went out to the big racers of the year – BIG THANKS go out to them for wearing the colors and supporting our team and our sponsors. Those awesome racers:

1. Marianne Swann
2. Phil Dawson
3. Daniel Rodriguez

Next were the awards to those Managers who dedicated time to the team for the growth of the team and the sport(s). Those specially individuals are as follows:

1. Tim Dunkum – Youth Team Manager
2. Marianne Swann – Trail Care Coordinator
3. Billy Moffett – Manager of the Year – Mountain Bike Manager – 18 Hours Scouts Honor Race Director

Plans were discussed for races and events that ASR would be involved in for 2012. This looks to be an exciting year for our team so "stay tuned"!

Dartman, Robert Harris, Marianne, Crankee, Swannee, Bruno, Alexa, Daniel R and some others I didn't get their name all had a great time at the ride and post ride beers and food. Thanks to all for attending and thanks to Will for his hospitality and, especially - the Green Flash IPA (plus all the other good beer there!). The weather cooperated with a nice breezey night and no rain. A little spill by myself on the Maymont approach to Hodson's ramp added to the excitement...but that's mountain biking. Some photos from the night are below:


                              


 

Our sponsor, Richmond Kettle Bell Club is now holding beginner classes on Wednesday nights. This is a great way to maintain shape for all your sports as well as keep your core strength race ready.
You can check them out on the web at http://home.active-escapes.net/

Richmond ASR will be the official sponsor of the Kids' Blast races at all three of the Camp Hilbert races this year. Some of the information is below and more details will be found at www.runriderace.com .

Topofusion and Richmond ASR are joining forces to help promote quality GPS software and top level satellite tracking. Topofusion has been tracking major races and they are presently tracking one the biggest dog sled races in the world - The Yukon Quest - http://www.yukonquest.com/site/live-tracking/
Their software also works great for tracking and recording your training data downloaded from your GPS device used during training sessions. If you want to try the software, simply go to their home website at http://topofusion.com/ and download a trial version. When you are ready to buy and would like a 10% discount as a freind of ASR, go to our public forums (if you haven't already, you will have to get registered...very simple and painless process) and go to the MTB section or the adventure racing section and navigate to the Topofusion thread to access the discount code.
I've been using their software for years and it really does well for me.
(I'm sorry for all this jumping around if you are looking for the discount code but we had to come up with a plan to try to decrease spamming/fishing codes)

Crossroads Coffee, well known for their quality coffees and delicious menu of meals and coffee - has joined with Richmond ASR as our newest Level 1 sponsor. Along with their coffee's and menu, they will now be adding craft brewed beer to their repetoire of food and drink to supply those hard working endurance athletes.
So, schedule your next ride or run to start from Crossroads; enjoy some coffee and awesome snack to get you going then head back for a well deserved sandwich and beer!
See you there!!

Richmond ASR recently held its annual banquet. Phil and Lisa graciously invited us into their home where all team members brought some really yummy dishes to share. Following the awesome dinner, awards were presented to three members who went above and beyond the call of duty and promoted ASR by giving generously of their time.

Billy Moffett recieved his "Team Leader" award for the work he has done with the "18 Hours Scouts Honor" mountain bike race.

Tim Dunkum recieved his "Team Leader" award for the work he's done with organizing the team youth program, introducing and promoting fitness, adventure and the outdoors to the next generation of adventurers.

Marianne Swann recieved her "Team Leader" award for the work she does with as the "ASR Trail Liaison"; organizing ASR Trail Care team days to perform needed trail work in the James River Park; but also with other help she does as ASR Vice President, helping to run the team in general.

Great schwag was provided by ASR sponsors to show their thanks for our support of their efforts to keep the sport moving forward.

We all agreed that we're looking forward to another season of racing and adventure!

Some photos of the event!

       

     

Robert Kunz - owner of First Endurance, our nutrition sponsor was recently in Europe with the new cycling team - Leopard Trek - ranked #1 in the world, mixes it up with the Schlek brothers, Jens Voight and the rest of the team. Also check out the First Endurance website for their world class products at http://www.firstendurance.com/  The link to the video ... http://blog.firstendurance.com/2011/01/leopard-trek-training-camp-2011-video-mallorca-spain/

I'd like to thank Marianne Swann, Tim Dunkum and Daniel Rodriguez-Agudo for helping promote fitness and adventure to the next generation at the Bon Air Elementary Fitness Fair. I'd also like to especially thank ASR sponsors Blue Ridge Mountain Sports http://www.brms.com/ and http://www.riversideoutfitters.net/ for their support and helping the families explore fitness and adventure!