Second Semester Plans

With second semester coming up quickly, that can only mean collegiate racing is starting in the next couple months.  Both our men's and women's squads have been training together and getting in a lot of miles this fall. We are making a lot of progress and really coming together as a team. Numerous riders have set aside their Little 500 allegiances to help improve IU's cycling program.

We have made no secrets of our main goal for the season: Qualify for Nationals.

So far we have had about 8 men and 4 women show up to represent our A's squads. But everyone is welcome to come give it a shot! As second semester starts, we will be introducing more training races and drop rides to give a real feel for the racing atmosphere. Look for a call out meeting when we all get back to IU.

If you need any gear for the upcoming season please fill out your order here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ArihldUDClW4dGxEQ25TWTdXcDBzSzk3VUtmbUQxQkE

And finally, here is the racing schedule for the Spring

February 23/24 - Lindsey Wilson
March 2/3 - Depauw
March 23/24 (Quals Weekend) - Lindenwood (dual-conference event with the NCCCC) 
March 30 (Easter Weekend) - Marian
April 3 (ITT)
April 6/7 (Miss n' out) - Michigan State/Michigan
April 13/14 (Team Pursuit) - Purdue/Notre Dame
April 20/21 (Race Day) - Wisconsin (Regionals)

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