Redwood High School MTB Team Deals:
**30% off MSRP on a Trek mountain bike (Cross Country category only)
**15% off parts, accessories, and labor.
**15% off clothing - in stock only.
**Free quickie bike fits consults for bikes purchased from City Cycle and elsewhere.
**1/2 price on the more extensive bike fit services
**Season-long maintenance plan for bikes not purchased at City Cycle (adjustments and safety check): $100
**Free maintenance clinics that will start in late February- Dates to follow
**Access to our bike wash station, with assistance as possible.
**Employment and/or internship opportunities to kids who show interest and promise

The Los Olivos State Championship race is not until May 20, but like Cobb Mountain, I have been told that lodging books up quickly.  So I have arranged a group rate early.  These reservations have a 24 hour cancellation policy, so you can easily cancel up to the day before the race. 

Quality Inn Santa Ynez Valley
630 Avenue of the Flags, Buellton, CA, US, 93427  (About 10 miles from Los Olivos)   Phone: (805) 688-0022
http://www.qualityinn.com/hotel-buellton-california-CA238?source=gglocalai

Call to make a reservation (group rate is not available on line)
Tell them you are with the Redwood Mountain Bike Team
MUST BOOK BY MARCH 1
24 hour cancelation policy

2 queens or 2 doubles, $119+tax
Free deluxe continental breakfast
Local brewpub (Firestone) nearby (highly recommended on Trip Advisor)

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mary Bryan

Hello all -

The Boggs Mountain race is not until April 15, but nearby lodging is scarce, so I am sending information about options now.
Please note that due to the distance of the race venue from the Bay Area and the importance of pre-riding the course, the coaches are requiring that athletes drive up on Saturday (April 14) and stay overnight.

Mariah Meadows (very close to race venue)  707.928.9804
http://www.mariahmeadowsresortandspa.com/todo

This is a nearby rustic resort with several cabins.  Last year the team stayed at the sister resort, Edie’s, and had a very nice experience.  The coaches will be staying there and I also have booked a room.  I have arranged for all of the remaining rooms to be held for the night of April 14 for the Redwood Mountain Bike team.  The have graciously offered to hold the rooms, but only until Jan 31, as they expect to get many calls for the cabins.  If you are interested in these cabins, call right away!

Call and ask for Carleen (or leave a message, she' ll call you back)
Tell her you are with the Redwood Mountain Bike Team
MUST BOOK BY JAN 31   1-week cancelation policy

Cabins available:
#3 double  $65.40
#5 double, 2 twins  $92.65
#6 double $65.40
#7 double $65.40
#10 double  $54.50 (no kitchen)
 
Other Options:

Twin Pine Casino
Middletown (about 12 miles south)
http://www.twinpine.com/
RESERVATIONS: 1-800-564-4872
2 queens, $109 + tax
This looks like a new facility with large, modern hotel rooms.

Eagle and Rose Inns
One in Cobb, one in Middletown
http://www.eagleandroseinn.com/cobb_mountain_lodging/
Rustic lodges.  Mixed reviews on Trip Advisor.

Best Western "El Grande" Inn
15135 Lakeshore Dr, Clearlake, CA (10.13 miles away)
707-994-2000
http://bestwesterncalifornia.com/hotels/best-western-el-grande-inn
Appears to be the only chain-hotel in the area.

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mary Bryan
 

Another lodging notice that I would encourage you to act on soon.  I have been searching for reasonable lodging in the Monterey area and it has been challenging.  I have arranged group rates at two places for the two races in March.  These rates are good until the end of February, but there are limited rooms available.  I encourage you to call this weekend – first come, first serve.

You must call the hotel directly to get the group rate.  You can not book these rates online.  Tell them you are with the Redwood High School Mountain Bike Team and they should have the rate available.


East Garrison, March 18

Group booking for Saturday March 17
BEST WESTERN PLUS De Anza Inn
2141 N Fremont Street US Monterey, California, 93940-5242, United States
Phone: 831/646-8300
http://bestwesterncalifornia.com/hotels/best-western-plus-de-anza-inn

2 queens, $79.00+ tax/double occupancy  $10 each additional
15 double queen rooms avail (10 initially set aside, but if more people call this weekend, they will book all 15 for us)

Complimentary continental breakfast, parking
48 hour cancellation policy
MUST BOOK BY FEB 15


Laguna Seca, April 1

Group booking for Saturday March 31
La Quinta Inn Monterey
2401 Del Monte Ave
Monterey, CA 93940
Phone: 1-831-373-7100
http://www.lq.com/lq/properties/propertyProfile.do?propId=6095
 
2 queen beds, or king w sofa bed    $109 + tax
11 queen rooms avail,  4 king w sofabed rooms avail

Complimentary continental breakfast, parking
48 hour cancellation policy
MUST BOOK BY FEB 15

The 2011 season has finally begun.  We have been practicing 3 times a week as a team for the month of January.  Fortunately, we have only had one rain out so practices have been very consistent.

A big Thank You to Five Points Fitness that allowed us to use their spin room for 4+ hours a week.  They have a fantastic spin set up and just installed about 15 computrainers.  They were very accommodating to our large group and we are very grateful!

I also want to acknowledge the Coaching Staff for the year.  We are very lucky to have Eddy MacLeod, Ray Storm, Jay Shipley, Natale Servino, Rob Glaser & Mike Whitworth return from last year.  In addition, Ned Fox, Marc Kirberg, Josh Josephson, John Herschleb, Jen Sanders, John Thompson, Cammie Urban, and our past head-coach, Ken White, are all on board this year. 

Having a solid coaching staff is the core to any successful program.  They are the true heros out there, donating their time and energy to teach kids skills both on and off the bike.  I for one am very grateful to each and every one of them.

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Redwood riders went down to the Sea Otter Classic in force.
Racing Cross County, Downhill, Super D and Dual Slalom, the Redwood team fared very well.

In Varsity Cross Country, riding almost 40 miles, Davis Bentley captured an 11th place finish.  Riding against some of the fastest guys in the nation, this finish was very respectable.

In JV Cross Country, a twenty mile course,  Freshman Taylor Smith got second place just barely getting beaten at the line by a Junior from El Cerrito, Chris Bennett.  Daniel Thompson, a junior, who is racing for the first year at Redwood, finished 18th and Devin Eastman, a sophomore, finished 25.  For Daniel and Devin, it was their first non-league race!

Freshman Ian Stowe raced Super D and Dual Slalom.  Taylor Smith also raced Dual Slalom.  And in the Downhill, Jack Kisseberth, Max Houtzager, Sam Redman, Zander Slavitz and Daniel Thompson all gave it their best on the fast, technical course.

Folsom Lake's course is one of the fastest courses in Northern California.   Although not super technical, the speed that needs to be maintained makes the race very tough.

The JV race was one of the most exciting races I have seen in years.  Redwood Dominated with 4 riders in the top 15.  The front pack stayed together the entire race.  Taylor Smith had the race sewed up tight, but in the sand had trouble with his gears and was beaten at the line.  Daniel Thompson and Jack Kisseberth held strong, never giving up even with the fast pace being set by the race leaders.  And Jacob Stowe was in the top 15 the entire race too, only tiring at the end.

Congrats to the entire Team!

Varsity Boys (out of 51 total riders)
Davis Bentley  - 9th place 1:42:55   484 points
Zander Slavitz - 43rd place 2:01:45
Max Houtzager- Injured (sniff)

JV Girls (out of 32 total riders)
Bridget Thompson- 19th  1:16:40   395 points
Lindsay Thimmig - 20th 1:17:08     390 points

JV Boys (out of  68 total riders)
Taylor Smith- 3rd place   1:21:19          506 points
Daniel Thompson - 4th place  1:21:19  497 points
Jack Kisseberth - 6th place 1:22:08    481 points
Jacob Stowe  - 15th place 1:28:08
Jason Allen - 48th place 1:40:54

Sophomore Boys (out of 78 total riders)
Devin Eastman  5th place  1:23:28    464 points
Will Guild  20th place 1:29:16   
Peter Mix  40th place 1:38:06
Cameron Boucher  43rd place 1:38:40
Will Dixon 48th place 1:39:54
Chris Tucker  65th place 1:55:58
Nick Eastwood  67th place 1:58:51

Freshman Boys (out of 64 total riders)
Ian Stowe  6th place  57:10  456 points
Taylor Whitworth 12th place 59:53
Ryan Moore  22nd  1:03:37
Ben Suliteanu 26th  1:06:31
Nicolas Aparicio 31st place  1:08:05
Sam Redman 32nd place 1:09:57

Team result 5th place, just 6 points away from Berkeley High

Varsity Boys (out of 48 total riders)
Davis Bentley  - 14th place 1:31:45   458 points
Zander Slavitz - 39th place 1:43:37
Max Houtzager- Injured

JV Girls (out of 32 total riders)
Lindsay Thimmig - 18th 1:16:18     405 points
Bridget Thompson- 26th  1:21:52   369 points

JV Boys (out of  69 total riders)
Taylor Smith- 1st place   1:12:25          525 points
Daniel Thompson - 6th place  1:17:16  481 points
Jack Kisseberth - 11th place 1:19:33     445 points
Jacob Stowe  - 18th place 1:22:11

Sophomore Boys (out of 77 total riders)
Devin Eastman  3rd place  55:24    481 points
Will Guild  13th place 57:42   408 points
Cameron Boucher  31st place 1:02:53
Peter Mix  34th place 1:04:20
Nick Eastwood  58th place 1:13:43
Chris Tucker  62nd place 1:17:58

Freshman Boys (out of 75 total riders)
Ian Stowe  4th place  58:10  472 points
Taylor Whitworth 9th place 1:00:44
Lorenzo Cico  12th place  1:01:36
Ryan Moore  16th  1:03:37
Ben Suliteanu 18th  1:04:15
Nicolas Aparicio 24th place  1:06:56
Sam Redman 42nd place 1:14:15