Announcements
01/31/2008
Weekend Rides (February 2-3)
Rides this weekend will be:
After consulting with the ride committee it has been determined that
we'll meet at Einstein Bagels at Braker and 183 on Sat and roll out
at 8:15. Direction to be determined by a vote of the ride committee
the morning of the ride.
Sunday, Freewheeling 8:15 rollout. (No really)
David Henderson
WBWSWTASICSATBAHLU
Posted by Violet Crown on January 31, 2008 at 03:29 PM in Announcements | Permalink | Comments (0)
01/01/2008
FIRST MEETING OF THE NEW YEAR
The January meeting is the seventh at Mangia, Mesa and Spicewood Springs Road, 6:30 pm.
We will have a presentation by Nick Crumpton - new club sponsor for 2008.
Updates on the new jerseys, the new website and reimbursement policy.
PLUS + CYCLOCROSS - VC IS THE WINNINGEST CLUB IN THE STATE (so far).
AND - ELECTIONS - post YOUR campaign platform following........
Posted by Violet Crown on January 1, 2008 at 10:49 AM in Announcements | Permalink | Comments (1)
12/04/2007
Paul and Yolanda Duva Welcome a New Daughter!
Violet Crown offers our heartfelt congratulations to former VC'er Paul Duva and his lovely wife Yolanda on the occasion of the birth of their new daugher Gabriella Sienna, who was born November 20th. We understand everyone is in great health (although possibly a little sleep deprived).
Posted by Violet Crown on December 4, 2007 at 06:51 AM in Announcements, Features, News | Permalink | Comments (3)
11/30/2007
DECEMBER 3, CLUB MEETING.
Don't forget the regular club meeting at Mangia this Monday, 6:30 pm for pizza at the Mesa Road location.
Linda Craig will sponsor the meeting tonight and be present to talk a little about her services.
Posted by Violet Crown on November 30, 2007 at 02:20 PM in Announcements | Permalink | Comments (1)
11/17/2007
VC Club Ride - 12/1/2007
VC Club Ride
(updated 11/27/2007)
In association with the Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment of the 4th Marine Division, this ride is a fundraising event for the Toys-For-Tots Program. We are asking that each rider bring a toy and/or cash donation for the Toys-For-Tots program.
Here are the details for the ride.
Date: Saturday, December 1, 2007
Time: 8:15 am
Participants: Open to VC members, families and friends
Place: Old Settlers Park in Round Rock
Ride Routes: We'll be riding the 2006 63-mile OT100 route. Those wishing to ride a shorter distance can choose from OT100 ride routes of 10 miles, 25 miles, 40 miles and 50 miles. The 63-milers will be making a short round trip diversion into Granger for a store stop, which will actually make the long route closer to 70 miles.
Support: Store stop in Weir for 40 and 50-milers; Store stop in Granger for 63-milers
Post Ride Activity: Bring-Your-Own-Lunch (BYOL) gathering at Old Settlers Park pavilion from about 12:30 to 2:30.
Toys-For-Tots Fundraising and/or Gift Giving: We are requesting that each rider make a gift and/or cash donation the day of the ride.
For additional Information, contact David Simmons on (512) 680-6105 or Scott Whelan on (512) 828-1578.
Updates:
1. The ride will be starting at the Girls Softball Field parking lot in Old Settlers Park. This parking lot is off of Aten Loop. If entering the park from Hwy 79, turn onto Harrell Parkway at the light just before the Dell Diamond Stadium, and Aten Loop will be on your right about 1.5 miles on Harrell Parkway. If entering the park from eastbound on 3406/Hiphen/CR113, Aten loop will be the second park entrance off of 3406/Hiphen/CR113.
2. The ride route plan has been revised. Ride route details in the Ride Route section above are accurate.
3. Toys-For-Tots gifts should be unwrapped.
4. Those unable to attend the ride, but still wanting to donate a toy for Toys-For-Tots should contact David or Scott at the numbers above prior to the day of the ride.
Posted by Violet Crown on November 17, 2007 at 04:16 PM in Announcements | Permalink | Comments (3)
11/02/2007
NOVEMBER CLUB MEETING
It's a meeting at Mangia Pizza on Mesa at Spicewood this Monday night.
6:30 pm for pizza and, later, a presentation on Nimble (carbon) wheels.
Followed by sponsor and clothing news, cyclocross and TTT race results.
Posted by Violet Crown on November 2, 2007 at 01:47 PM in Announcements | Permalink | Comments (2)
10/12/2007
Crumpton Cycles, New Violet Crown Sponsor in 2008
Nick Crumpton, Austin bike builder par excellence, announced today that his company, Crumpton Cycles, will be a general jersey sponsor for Violet Crown in 2008. Please welcome Nick and his custom carbon fiber bikes to the VC sponsorship team. For those of you who attended last month's club meeting ...you got to see one of Nick's frames up close - Jay Bond brought his Crumpton Carbon Frame Set to the meeting --- it was definitely a work of art.
Nick, we look forward to working with you.
Nick can be reached at:
If you need to contact Nick, please use the information below. Normal office hours are 9 AM to 6 PM Central, Monday thru Saturday, except holidays. Please email Nick with most questions since he is usually busy in the shop building frames.
512.459.7458
Email Nick at - nick@crumptoncycles.com
Posted by Violet Crown on October 12, 2007 at 06:37 PM in Announcements | Permalink | Comments (1)
10/09/2007
Linda Craig Massage Renews VC Sponsorship for 2008
Linda Craig of Linda Craig Massage will again be a general jersey sponsor for Violet Crown through the 2008 calendar year. Please welcome Linda again for being a Violet Crown advocate and supporter. We look forward to another year with her!
And remember to check out her services at http://www.lindacraigmassage. com/Home. html
5107 Martin Avenue
Austin 78751-2118
512-323-6486
linda@lindacraigmassage.com
Posted by Violet Crown on October 9, 2007 at 01:18 PM in Announcements | Permalink | Comments (0)
09/27/2007
New VC Sponsor - Gateway One Consulting
Please welcome our newest Violet Crown Sponsor - Gateway One Consulting !
MaryBeth Farrar has agreed to be a partner and sponsor with Violet Crown starting immediately and for the 2008 calendar year. GOC will be one of the select sponsors appearing on the new 2008 VC jersey. MaryBeth will also be at this coming Monday's VC Club meeting - come on out and meet and welcome her !
For more information on Gateway One Consulting :
Gateway One Consulting, Inc. (GOC) was founded by MaryBeth Farrar in 1994 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
Gateway One Consulting, Inc. is a leading management and consulting firm that delivers business driven solutions encompassing Information Technology Professionals. By utilizing our large database of outstanding candidates, we can provide short and long-term contract staffing as well as permanent employment options for your regular employment positions. Gateway One Consulting has been working with Texas State Government to provide Staff Augmentation for Information Technology services since 1996.
Posted by Violet Crown on September 27, 2007 at 12:19 PM in Announcements | Permalink | Comments (0)
OCTOBER MEETING
Monday is October and time for the monthly club meeting at Mangia - Mesa and Spicewood - 6:30pm.
Cyclocross begins in October, so after regular business, an instructional video will be screened.
Following the cyclocross theme, during the next week there will be the first Dirt Derby on Tuesday, a VC cyclocross clinic at Pfluger Park on Saturday (4:00 pm) and the Llano dirt road ride on Sunday the 7 th.
Posted by Violet Crown on September 27, 2007 at 12:14 PM in Announcements | Permalink | Comments (0)
