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Indoor BMX returns to Colorado

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From Colorado Indoor BMX

2011 Season is HERE!

Thanks to the overwhelming response of the Colorado cycling community and some absolutely amazing sponsors, the Colorado Indoor BMX track is again a reality for the 2010-2011 season. We are pleased to announce that Colorado Indoor BMX will again be the premier American Bicycle Association sanctioned indoor track in Colorado and surrounding states. Thanks again to all that have helped make this happen!

The 2011 Colorado Indoor BMX schedule is complete and there is some great stuff happening this season! Here are some highlights:

- Sunday, Jan. 2nd | The first ever Double Point ABA BMX Scholarship Race to benefit the ABA Scholarship Fund.

- Sunday, Feb. 13th | Double Point ABA BMX State Championship Qualifier. Get your points early at the first State Qualifier of 2011!

- Saturday, Mar. 12th | Double Point ABA BMX Race for Life. RFL Donation packets will be available at the CIBMX Jan. race.

- Sunday, Mar. 13th | Triple Point ABA BMX Redline Cup Qualifier.

ACA Timing System for 2011

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ACA Timing System

ACA has purchased an advanced timing system that integrates the use of a high speed finish camera and timing chip transponders. Doug Ashbaugh of D&L Sound has been contracted to help refine and operate the system. With patience from everyone during the refinement and implementation period the system should produce more timely results at races and online.

Below is a list of items that pertain to specific groups within the ACA regarding the implementation and operation of this system:

Racers
-Transponders have a lifespan of 3-5 years and are programmed with the racers license number
-Racers will be required to obtain a chip transponder online upon joining or renewing their membership for $35
-Racers have the option to initial a disclaimer refusing the above option in favor of renting a transponder for $10/day at events (one-day members pay a $5 rental fee, promoters MAY choose to waive rental fees for one-day members)
-Racers must have their transponder correctly placed at ALL ACA Events (Link to placement info, TBD 2/2010)
-Racers without a transponder may race but will not be listed in the results
-Additional Transponders available online after Joining or Renewal for $38
-Racers will be notified by e-mail when their transponder is nearing the end of its battery life

Press Release on new Triple Bypass

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We mentioned that changes were coming to the every popular Triple Bypass bike ride and now it is official

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Team Evergreen Bicycle Club Announces Two Ride Days for 2011 Triple Bypass and Inaugural 2011 Double Triple Bypass

Contact: Patience Baldwin, Triple Bypass Co-Ride Director, 303-473-1998.

Evergreen, CO - December 21, 2010 – After 23 years of organizing the annual Triple Bypass Bicycle Ride, Team Evergreen Bicycle Club is pleased to announce a two-day Triple Bypass event for 2011 – the traditional ride West from Evergreen to Avon on Saturday, July 9, 2011 and an inaugural ride East on Sunday, July 10, 2011 from Avon to Evergreen. For those truly interested in a heart-pounding experience, Team Evergreen has set aside 500 entries for riders to complete both ride days as the Inaugural “Double Triple Bypass.” With two ride days planned for the 2011 Triple Bypass, the total number of available entries will increase to 6,000.

Registration for the rides begins on January 7, 2011 at 8:00 a.m. at www.triplebypass.org.

Denver B-cycle 2010 performance data

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According to the recent Denver B-cycle newsletter here is how they performed in their inaugural year

2010 RESULTS
(April 22 - December 5)

Health benefits included:

- 6,333,332 calories burned

- 1,810 lbs. lost

According to a survey of our members, 43.16% of Denver B-cycle trips replaced car trips, resulting in the following environmental and economic benefits:

- 312,121 lbs. of carbon emissions avoided

- 9,613 lbs. of toxic air pollutants avoided

- 15,868 gallons of gasoline not used

- $41,256 est. saved on gasoline

- $311,126 est. saved on car parking

- Short-term Memberships (24-hour kiosk, 24-hour online,
7-day, 30-day) Purchased: 32,922

- Annual Memberships Purchased: 1,784

- B-cycle Rides: 102,981 rides

- Miles Ridden: 211,111*

*Average ride of 2.05 miles

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