Univest Grand Prix

[jktgymnast]

The race wasn't sponsored by the school it was just an addition to the Grand Prix this year. There were three girls who were 15 and one who was 14 so we didnt split up by age although there were supposed to be in 2 age groups 14-16 and 17-18. The advertisements said High School Race 14-18. I'm trying to get a club started at my high school since my friend and I were the only two from our high school which the race goes right by. (any tips on starting a club?)
Usually I do a lot more than 5 miles and I thought that sure I would have no problem doing that however there are two hills in the circuit and that made the four laps plenty for my first race, if I had a racing bike I probably wouldn't have found these hills quite as hard, a little more training would have helped. I had seen the hills several times and climbed the easier one and although they are short they are quite steep for around here.
I think it would be really neat if you had a high school race, I know i enjoyed it and its a great way to get a little more intrest in road racing since there arent many opportunities at least where I live for juniors racing. It was fun and the parents are all very supportive of all of the riders. Also we left just after the pro race so the streets were filled with spectators which made it really neat to get an aspect of what its like to have that many people cheering for you!

[AllezGirl]

I was right at the finish! You were fantastic! That hill at the finish was tough, but you all made it look like a piece of cake. I took my 8 yo son to watch the pros, but he was way more impressed by the kids!

Check in with the McCoaches at Bike Works in Harleysville. They're very involved and may be able to help you get something local started there.

You were fabulous on that podium...way to go!

[Lise]

That's really impressive. Congratulations!

[jktgymnast]

Thanks! I talked to the guys at bike works and they said once i had an organized club they could give us a discount on stuff from their store.

I love watching the univest race escpecially this year with the pro's instead of the amateur- It's definately loads of fun for the community- a race everyone here should watch in my opinion!

[velogirl]

Check in with the McCoaches at Bike Works in Harleysville.

McCoaches? Is that their surname or is that a McDonalds joke?

[velogirl]

Katharina! First, congratulations! You should be very proud of your accomplishment.

I've started two clubs/teams over the years (both still in existence). Velo Girls is an all-women's club and I also started a high school mountain bike team. I'd be happy to advise you, answer some questions, and possibly be able to hook you up with a coach in your area who might be able to help.. Shoot me a PM with your email address and we can exchange contact info.