And the Winners are....

The Speed Shop's "Top Dog" Fall Season TT Competition was a "barn burner". Those of you who know me well~there were no actual flames, so relax! But there were some serious watts burned!


The course was the 10K (6.2mi) CompuTrainer Indoor Time Trial . Triathlete Lucas M. dominated both Men's categories based on time and w/kg. Word on the street is he is already eyeballin' the Winter Competition. The Women's time category was won by triathlete Michele T. while, Paula R. took the top spot in the w/kg category.


In the Master's 40+ category roadie Jim J. edged out Henrik O. by 4"! Newlywed Christine F. won the Women's 40+ category over a tenacious Christine M.

Check out the full results HERE

The "Top Dog" Winter TT Competion will be announced in the next week. There will be a few small changes and it will be held on the same course.
In other shop news....

Local triathletes started their season this weekend.

For 3hrs. every Sunday morning they go into lockdown at the Speed Shop.

George C. is new to the Speed Shop training. Vicki B. was admiring his special needs bag!

You know it's cold when super mt. bike chick and friend Anna visits the Speed Shop. Look for her racing with Gripped Racing this season. And based on her game face she'll make a run at the Kenda Cup.
This is the Sunday afternoon crew that got to take advantage of one of the added classes due to the frigid temps. *photo by Anna

The high winds Saturday night managed to topple the deluxe porto-john, but Mr. Kelley Acres had it upright by classtime...sorry no interior photos.

Keep checking the website for class updates and additions. You can also find us on Facebook at "Kelley Acres" Speed Shop.

Hard Core!

Speed Shop opened up for a few brave ones this morning

First to arrive Lucas and Melissa

Matt making sure there were other crazies working out

Donna PT was all smiles and toasty warm in her snow gear

Last but not least Steve made it over the ridge with his snowy bike in tow

We had to thaw out the important parts

The group ended up getting a great 1.5 hour workout.

Fast Freddie worked tirelessly to keep the driveway clear for a safe exit. Tomorrow we are taking on the Speed Shop TT. Look for standings at www.kelleyacres.net

Speed Shop has heated up!

Lots of updating to do from the "Kelley Acres" Speed Shop.

Let's start out with the The “Top Dog” Fall TT Competition. We added a Master’s 40+ Men and Women’s 40+ Time Category. The latest standings are here. Heading into the last few weeks Steve W. is eyeballin' Lucas M. for the "Top Dog" in the Men's Category for time and w/kg. Ray T. is leading the Master Men's Category. Michele T. has a strong hold on in the Women's Category with Dona H. at the top in the Master Women's Category. Think you can best their times? Come on out.

VO2 Max testing through HPC on 1/15 and 1/16. Call for details or to make a reservation.

Congrats to HPC on the opening of their new training center at 783 Station Street in Herndon, VA. If your in the area check it out. Take a class. The Speed Shop attendees are challenging HPC to a TT!

Speed Shop Socks are here! $6/ea or 3 for $15

We filled the shop with a last minute 8a.m. snow day class this Saturday that
drew some new and familiar faces. Look for more of these in the future.
New to the Speed Shop - Bryan and Mike with former "Gun Show" vid star Anna

Mounatin biker Dona H. still feeling the pain from Thursday's class.

One of the shop favorites RB (center) started his comeback this weekend. Getting the "who came the farthest" award goes to Mr. Lance Lacey (on the left) sporting his new team kit from Haymarket Bicycles/HomeVisit Cycling Team
On the right is Shop regular Steve Wahl of Annapolis Bicycle Racing Team (ABRT), looking pretty fresh before he almost tossed his cookies doing the TT.

Other Speed Shop news:

In early October Lucas McCullom successfully completed his second Ford Ironman Championships in Hawaii. He finished in a time most people dream of despite a mix up with his special needs bag heading into the run segment. Lucas will be representing powerhouse Team Snapple next season. Lucas will be a guest speaker at the Frederick Triathlon Club meeting this week. For details check their website here.

Kevin Kendro had a stellar performance in Ironman 70.3 Florida. Kevin did a lot of solo rides at the Speed Shop prepping for the event.

Mike Orsini also had some saddle time at the Speed Shop prepping for his successful completion of Ironman Arizona.

Vicki Bate participated in the inaugural Ironman Cozumel. Her dedicated training and determination pushed her into 5th place in her division heading into the run. Unfortunately, lack of support (nutrition) at the aid stations became a factor and Vicki, who admirably manages Crohns and Celiac Disease had to make a difficult but necessary decision to call it a day.

Kevin Green recently completed the Philadelphia Marathon and is looking forward to getting back on the bike real soon.

Congratulations to all these great athletes!

And a huge THANKS for your support of "Kelley Acres" Speed Shop!!

First Week in the Books/KA Speed Shop TT

This week marked the beginning of the 2009-2010 "Kelley Acres" Speed Shop fall season.

It started out HOT!

The guys showed up for the Indoor Tuesday Night Worlds.

Along with the regulars, a few new faces signed on for this season

There was smack talk by local rider "P90X" Lumpy who publicly declares on the Frederick Velo List: "There will be an us vs Kelley Acres competition at the end of the trainer season Feb 28.> > Catagories> > Highest watt one leg output> > Best before and after trainer tire pix> > Largest recorded puddle measured in sq inches> > Skankiest towel"

Ray has his eye on the towel competition!

This is Matt's reaction to Lumpy! Look out for this guy in the spring. Yes, Matt is getting faster every ride. Is it his footwear doing the trick?

Blanca, Tanya, Rachel, Carol, Anne, Leslie, Paula and Martha warming up

The room had just enough time to air out for the Wednesday morning ladies group. This newly formed group of local athletes signed on for the season. Look for these motivated ladies to hit the roads fast and furious next spring.

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"Kelley Acres" Speed Shop Fall TT Competition

Nov. 1 2009 - Dec. 31 2009

Who's Top Dog for the Fall?

Come on out and give it your best effort!

Bring It!!

Course:

Standard CompuTrainer Time Trail Course (6.2mi. /max grade 3%)

Categories:

Men - 1)fastest time competition 2)watts per kilogram (w/kg) competition

Women - 1)fastest time competetion 2)watts per kilogram (w/kg) competition

Cost:

$10 per attempt (1hr to include warm/cool down) by appointment

Season riders may include this competition during their season time at no charge.

Results will be updated online and at the shop.

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ATTENTION: Triathletes/Duathletes

New to the area? Need some training partners? New to the sport?

It's time to sign up to be a member of the Frederick Triathlon Club (click the link)

Go to the Membership form section. Sign up.

It's a great way to find out what is going on in the area with the local scene.

Intro Week Update

Last week we offered free classes at the Speed Shop to allow riders to experience a MultiRider CompuTrainer workout. It was a great week with many new enthusiastic faces coming out for a visit. Here's one of my favorite newbies...

Judy and Ray

Strongman Ray, a shop regular convinced his wife Judy to come over to try a CT class. Judy is fairly new to triathlon and become quite fit this year. Judy showed up to a full class including a few hard core triathletes (Kevin K., Joe L., Mike O. Tamara and Vicki). Showing up with this crowd could be quite intimidating. The beauty of the MultiRider CT is being able to share your training (pain:)on your own bike. No one got dropped. No one got lost. Everyone had fun!

Look at that smile!

Judy had so much fun she showed up for another class on Tuesday.

I can't wait to see what she's going to wear next time!

KA Speed Shop Adventures

Vicki Bate of Team Aquafor does a media event with Chris Carmichael at the Reebok Sports Club in New York City

Vicki has been a member of Team Aquaphor since 2008, competing in over a dozen events as a member of the Team, ranging from half marathons to century rides and Ironman competitions.

Another Team Aquafor athlete Lucas McCullom recently completed the Ford Ironman World Championships in Kona for the 2nd year in a row. Lucas missed his special needs bag near the end of the 112mi. bike segment. This caught up with him at mile 9 into the marathon and he still managed a very strong finish. Very impressive!

On the home front Kevin Kendro made it to the top of the podium at the Brierman Triathlon competing the Half Iron division. Next up for Kevin is Ironman 70.3 Florida in just a few weeks.

Michele Trdina steam rolled her competition AGAIN to win at the Brierman Triathlon in the Sprint competition. Congrats on a very impressive season!

In the Cyclocross scene, Jim Johnson hits the podium for the 2nd year in a row at "Kelley Acres" Cross. Here is he getting a peck on the cheek from GamJams Podium Candy winner Lance Lacy.

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This week at the Speed Shop we are having some free introductory classes for anyone that would like to try out the MultiRider CompuTrainer. Our schedule is available at www.kelleyacres.net. The fall schedule will be finalized and on the web this weekend.

Coast Guard Jim and Update

Coast Guard Jim on his way to victory at 2008 "Kelley Acres" Cross last year

CG was one of the dedicated regulars at the Speed Shop on Tuesday nights this winter. With an A+ for attendance and effort, CG came off the line on fire this year winning his category in the hometown race Tour of Walkersville then backed it up with a very respectable showing in a race later that day. Check out how many top 10's and podiums CG has accomplished this season HERE ! And it's not even Cyclocross Season yet! Keep it rollin' CG!

SPEED SHOP UPDATE:

Wednesday 9/9 at 7p.m.: The Frederick Triathlon Club will be having their monthly meeting at the Speed Shop. HPC Coaching will be giving a talk on pedal stroke, bike positioning and a demonstration on the SpinScan feature of the MultiRider CompuTrainer. This meeting is open to all so if you are a triathlete curious about the club or road cyclist want to learn more about aerodynamics and time trialing feel free to stop by. Bring a chair!

Coming soon: Oct. 4th "Kelley Acres" Cross - Spectator friendly off road racing. If you have any little ones 9 & under there is a Fun, Free, Lil' Belgians Kids Race held on part of the course. Medals and Pumpkins for all. More details at www.kelleyacres.net !

*photo courtesy of Kevin Dillard