Precision Bikes Racing Team

This is a brief introduction to the Mark Miller's Precision Bikes Racing Team.

For more info please visit the Team's Web Site by clicking on the team's link in the left colum under "cyclysm".

Glenn J. Richard is the VP/ Treasurer of CC Racing Inc.
"If you are interested in taking your cycling to the next level,
please visit us at ccracinginc.org".

There you can download the team information document under
the "about us" link.
CC Racing Incorporated is the organization that was founded to manage the race team, promote local races, and sell advertisements to local businesses.
These advertisements are spots on the team uniforms / race day t-shirts, internet / public service announcement plugs, and race flyer plugs,
which fund all of the teams operations.
Our title sponsor is Mark Miller's Precision Bikes

which the team is named after.
Please help us show our appreciation to all of our sponsors for promoting cycling at the local level by utilizing the services they provide.
"GET FAST"

(2008 team)

Precision Bikes Racing Ride Schedule
Just to clarify, the team has no individualized training schedule. Of the 20 plus members that is on the team – only about half of that actually race – and half of that race consistently. But, I am trying to change all of that by spreading the good word. There is no team schedule, but we usually follow the Cajun Cyclists format as far as scheduled rides go.

We will display all rides that we are aware of and give a take on length and level.
1. Monday
a. Hopefully this is a scheduled day off for you!
2. Tuesday

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a. Winter -Bendel Gardens- This winter evening ride is becoming more and more popular simply because it has more of an elevation change, less traffic, and a lot less dull of a ride than Roselawn. It is a mile loop that everyone usually rides counterclockwise. It appears to be safer this way because you have to go through two stop signs. These stop signs are on hills, so you are already slowing down for these anyway. Crossing the stop signs can be dangerous because you are crossing the path of app. 30mph traffic – Just be extra careful. Don’t forget your head and tail lights – IT’S THE LAW!!! Usually from 5 till ?
-Roselawn Blvd- People gather here after work at around 5pm. It is a simple route; 1 mile down the blvd. and back. A few safety rules; be sure you have front and rear headlights after dark. If not, see this guy. Most riders stay to the left of the lane – under the lighting. This is great for foundation miles or intervals nearing Spring.

-Northpark- This is another well lit, without all the traffic, 1-mile loop. This would be an excellent spot for those who reside on the north side of Lafayette. Level – don’t matter cause you can’t get dropped. Distance; as long as you want

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b. Summer – Acadiana Park – depending on sunset time, the departure time may vary; be sure to check the Cajun Cyclists Yahoo groups for departure times. During the long days, a 6pm departure can be expected. Distance; about 20 in the shorter days and as long as 40 for extended daylight days. The Tuesday ride from Acadiana Park’s difficulty can be rated a 3.5 on a 1 to 5 scale; 1 being the hardest. This ride was a result of the too difficult Youngsville ride from the church. This ride is also sunset dependant, but as the days get longer, a 6pm departure can be expected. This ride is a bit quicker, especially as the days get longer. A difficulty rating of 2.5 will be given here. I haven’t seen many sub groups form on this ride – meaning, if you are dropped early, it will be a long ride for you. Distance; 20 to 40 miles depending on daylight.
3. Wednesday
a. Hopefully this is a scheduled day off for you!
4. Thursday
a. Everyone usually shows up at Acadiana Park for Thursday. The same times apply as stated above. This Thursday ride is usually a heart breaker. I’ll give this ride a 1.5 - 2 for difficulty. The good thing about this ride is that slower sub groups will form; making sure nobody is left out there on their own. Distance; 20 – 40 miles.
5. Friday
a. Hopefully this is a scheduled day off for you!
6. Saturday
a. This is the famous Pack n Paddle Saturday morning ride, leaving at 8am. Some of us who try to sneak in a few extra miles show up behind Albertson’s across from Target on the South side of Lafayette at 0715 AM. We’ll ride to PnP from here. There are 2 rides; Truus Janssen – beginners ride –Level 5 – Distance – 20 miles. Scotty / John’s ride – Level 1.5 – gets really fast towards the end – small subgroups do form however.
b. Claremont Circle ride; AKA the clock Nazi ride! This ride leaves at 7am sharp. Difficulty – 3.5 – Distance-30 miles. They do some weird intervals at times; I guess it depends who shows up and thinks they should dominate the senior folks!
7. Sunday
a. Girard Park Ride. This ride used to be a really hard training ride, but it has mellowed out over the years. The only hard thing about this ride is usually the distance. Level – 3; Distance – 40 to 60 miles. Distance and level usually depends on attendants. This ride stays together.
Oh well, this is our point of view of the rides that are in place.

If the team schedules a training ride, we will post it on the Yahoo groups.

For now, we will mostly ride with our sister organization; the Cajun Cyclists.

We highly recommend you check out the team's web site!

You'll find out that there are different levels of commitment;

becoming a "team" or "peleton" member.

Either level is a great way of becoming part of an exciting race team and learning about this great sport we call cycling.

For the 2009 schedule CLICK HERE