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2021 La Grange Sponsors

La Grange is always striving to be the best bike club it can be and deliver the utmost value to our members. We are grateful for the support of companies and organizations that believe in La Grange and invest in our mission of inclusive bike racing and culture. Many thanks to Jaycee Cary and Steven S. for their time, energy, and dedication to produce such a stellar lineup of sponsors.

Ladies and Gentlemen, we are proud to announce the 2021 sponsors for
Velo Club La Grange:

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Canyon Bikes: Designed in Germany. Proven on Raceday.
https://www.canyon.com/en-us/

Lee Ziff Real Estate Professionals: Buying or selling a home? Lee Ziff should be your first call.
https://leeziff.com

Vie13: Kustom Apparel
https://vie13.com

Agnew / Brusavich: (CalBikeLaw): Bicycle injury lawyers
https://agnewbrusavich.com

Rudy Project: Helmet and eyewear technology
https://www.rudyprojectna.com

Cannon: Engineering Solutions to clients in land, oil and gas, power, public infrastructure, education, aerospace and defense industries.
https://cannoncorp.us/

Skratch Labs: natural hydration and nutrition
https://www.skratchlabs.com

Lane Ochi, DDS
Beverly Hills dentist

Helen’s Cycles
https://www.helenscycles.com

gentle jaw: a passive stretching device for TMJ and sore jaw muscles. gentle jaw is "yoga for the jaw.”
https://www.gentlejaw.com

Apex Law: Real Estate, Environmental, Construction, Insurance, and Business Litigation
https://www.apexlaw.com

ERO Sport: Discover Your Optimal Fit
https://www.ero-sports.com/2020/index.php

TriFit: Fitness and Performance Center
https://trifitla.com

VeloFix: Mobile bike shop
https://www.velofix.com

Bont Cycling: Cycling shoes
https://www.bontcycling.com

GoodPeople: The new coffee sponsor with a 3,000 sq. ft.“clubhouse” patio
https://www.gpta.club

La Grange is Back on the Road!

COVID has put a damper on racing but that doesn’t mean we have to leave the LG land yacht in dry dock. The La Grange van is back on the road this Sunday, November 8th. Look for us at San Vicente and Ocean in Santa Monica starting at 7 am. We’ll hang out a while. Drop by pre or post-ride for refreshments or to just say “hi.” We will be observing social distancing and have plenty of hand sanitizer to keep everyone safe and healthy! Hope to see ya there!

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How the Pandemic is Changing Cities Around the World

The pandemic could change the way we look at transportation — here's how cities are reimagining streets with more bikes and fewer cars.

https://www.businessinsider.com/bicycle-lanes-cycling-pandemic-coronavirus-2020-10

Diversity in Cycling

We continue to feature articles about diversity in cycling. This article appeared in Bicycling Magazine last month. It is a worthwhile read. https://www.bicycling.com/culture/a34345760/mandem-cycling-club/

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2021 Mammoth Gran Fondo

Registration for the 2021 Mammoth Gran Fondo is now open. The event is scheduled for September 11, 2021. Registration is $89 until December 1, which is when the first fee increase occurs. Are you feeling optimistic about riding in a large group by September of next year? https://www.mammothgranfondo.com

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SOS: Support Our Sponsors

We are proud to feature GoodPeople, who is our new coffee sponsor. They are located on the north side of Santa Monica Blvd. just a few storefronts west of Federal in West Los Angeles. They have a 3,000 square foot patio behind the coffee shop, which is a perfect “clubhouse” for La Grangers to gather after every ride…especially after the World Famous Sunday Nichols Ride. 🚴‍♂️ 🚴‍♀️ ☕️

This is a pano of the 3,000 square foot patio behind GoodPeople. They are allowing us to place bike hooks in the cinder wall to enable us to have bike parking. Please click this link to see the full size pano.

This is a pano of the 3,000 square foot patio behind GoodPeople. They are allowing us to place bike hooks in the cinder wall to enable us to have bike parking. Please click this link to see the full size pano.

Rich, Steve, and Chuck, the owner of GoodPeople mainly talking about bikes.

Rich, Steve, and Chuck, the owner of GoodPeople mainly talking about bikes.

The tent will be a permanent feature of the patio.

The tent will be a permanent feature of the patio.

New Members

Please welcome our 5 new members who joined in October 2020:
Rob, Corbin, Nate, Monti, and Taylor.

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Annual Board of Directors Election Results

We want to thank everyone who ran and everyone who voted. We had a record turnout with over 51% of members voting. The five people who were voted in to serve a two-year term are, in alphabetical order, are:

Marco Fantone
Daniel Funk
Tina Grant
Katie Rollins
Ellen Shinogle

Please visit https://www.lagrange.org/board-of-directors to learn more about all the current Board members for 2021.

New CA Bicycle License Plate

The Department of Motor Vehicles will begin issuing the California bicycle license plate after collecting 7,500 pre-paid applications.

Your purchase of the California Bike Plate will generate grants to promote cycling as a physical activity, fund bike skill development and nutrition education at the elementary school level and create safe places to ride through cycling advocacy. Grants will also support earn-a-bike programs for at-risk youth, middle and high school programs, promote bicycles as transportation and conduct safety and share the road education programs for drivers and cyclists. Grants will be available to statewide coalitions, community-based organizations, nonprofit organizations, county health departments and other organizations.

Plus if 60 or more La Grange members order plates, then La Grange can be recognized as an official “Bike For A Healthy California” sponsor. Let’s support safe cycling in California!

Please visit calbikeplate.com to learn more!

La Grange Solo Cup Results

The first (and hopefully) only La Grange Solo Cup has concluded. And the winners are: Everyone who participated. Ok, ok. The overall winners are Tina Grant, and Sam Selfridge. Congratulations! And, to make you feel like a real slacker, Sam completed all three segments in the same day. Now get out and ride your bike to be like Tina and Sam! Huge thank you to Emily Conant, Tina Grant, and Jaycee Cary for their time and creativeness for putting together such a great event.
Click here to view the full list of results.

Segment 1: La Grange Piuma Hill Climb  https://www.strava.com/segments/762793

Segment 1 Winners:
Women’s: Tina Grant
Mens: Sam Selfridge

Tom showing us his suffer face after storming up Piuma. Great work Tom!

Tom showing us his suffer face after storming up Piuma. Great work Tom!

Nick and Jaycee celebrating a solid run up the hill.

Nick and Jaycee celebrating a solid run up the hill.

Marc all smiles now that the suffering is over. 

Marc all smiles now that the suffering is over.

Glutton for punishment! Sam conquered all three segments in one ride.

Glutton for punishment! Sam conquered all three segments in one ride.

The top of Piuma has never looked so good. Robert, did you fly up here?

The top of Piuma has never looked so good. Robert, did you fly up here?

Segment 2: La Grange Time Trial https://www.strava.com/segments/1703364

Segment 2 Winners:
Women’s: Tina Grant
Mens: Peter Sheehy

Andrew looks ready for round two of the PCH TT

Andrew looks ready for round two of the PCH TT

Our time trial specialists warming up for the TT. Jaycee says you'll go faster if you stick your tongue out.

Our time trial specialists warming up for the TT. Jaycee says you'll go faster if you stick your tongue out.

Stuart wearing the OG pink skinsuit.

Stuart wearing the OG pink skinsuit.

 It's official, Sam has confirmed it. Pink = extra watts. 

It's official, Sam has confirmed it. Pink = extra watts.

Robert getting ready for a big effort.

Robert getting ready for a big effort.

Getting aero. Phil's view for the next 20k.

Getting aero. Phil's view for the next 20k.

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Segment 3: La Grange Sprint https://www.strava.com/segments/24957119

Segment 3 Winners:
Women’s: Tie between Dan Cooper, Tina Grant, and Sarah Jones
Mens: Robert Efthimos

Andrew warming up for the new sprint segment!

Andrew warming up for the new sprint segment!

 Eric putting his game face on for the sprint segment.

Eric putting his game face on for the sprint segment.

A little night sprinting to wrap up a good day for Nick!

A little night sprinting to wrap up a good day for Nick!

Last but not least, the sprint segment! What a big day out for Sam.

Last but not least, the sprint segment! What a big day out for Sam.

 Green light means go for Robert!

Green light means go for Robert!

Renee sprinting with some socially distanced friends to cheer her on.

Renee sprinting with some socially distanced friends to cheer her on.

David looking fast as he gears up for the sprint segment.

David looking fast as he gears up for the sprint segment.

Bandanas make you more aero right Joe?!

Bandanas make you more aero right Joe?!

Diversity in Cycling

As part of La Grange’s ongoing efforts to spotlight and foster conversations about diversity in cycling, here are two newsworthy pieces that are worth your time reading and watching.

SOS: Support Our Sponsors

Attorney Tom Fitzgibbon delivers personalized service and world-class results! Please visit www.apexlaw.com to learn more!

Attorney Tom Fitzgibbon delivers personalized service and world-class results! Please visit www.apexlaw.com to learn more!

New Members

Please welcome our 6 new members who joined in September 2020:
Tin, Jasper, Raj, Alex, Colin, and Ramin.

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