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Summer 2012
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Mid-summer greetings from the Owens Healthcare Cycling Team.
  
We hope you are keeping happy and healthy, and enjoying your local roads and trails during the heat of summer.
Blue Train TUC 2012
Blue Train heading to the TUC Wall
 
While the sun is shining brightly, don't forget to pay attention to Rule #7: 
Tan lines should be cultivated and kept razor sharp. 
 
 
Keep on pedalin'! 
Team Happenings 
 
Despite not gaining selection to le Tour this year, the Owens Healthcare Cycling Team has had an active and productive spring and early summer.
trail building 2012
Todd and Mike hard at work
 
Many team members helped contribute to the construction of the impressive and expanding network of trails in and around Redding. 

Click on the link below to learn more about the local trails, and who to thank for the

 
In early summer, the team was also featured in an article in the Redding Record Searchlight. Click on the link below to view the complete article.

 

 
Ride info, race updates, and more are posted regularly.

Click on the appropriate link to follow OH Cycling on Facebook or Twitter.

 

Race Results

 
Some of the many top results for spring and early summer 2012 include:  
 
Jordan Anderson  -  Sea Otter 1st (Cat 2 19-24), Lemurian 4th (19-34), Humbug Hurry Up 7th Overall
 
Brandon Dillard  -  Humbug Hurryup 1st Overall, Lemurian 1st Junior and 8th Overall, High School League 9th Overall
  
Tom Dillard  -  Napa Dirt Classic 6th (45-54), Folsom Crit 3rd (Masters Cat 4 45+)
  
Todd Dodds  -  Lemurian 1st Single Speed (course record!) and 10th overall, Humbug Hurryup 4th Overall
  
John Friesen  -  Ashland Spring Thaw 8th (45+)
  
Paul Lennon  -  Spring Thaw 2nd (45+)
  
Adam Pressman  -  12 Hours of Weaverville, 3rd (40-50)

 

Special mention goes to the riders who qualified for, and competed in, Mountain Bike Nationals in Sun Valley, Idaho in June (l - r below) 
(Jordan Anderson 8th, Brandon Dillard 29th, Tom Dillard 23rd).
 
 
Jordan Nationals 2012       brandon nationals 2012        Big D Nationals 2012
 
Owens Healthcare continued its tradition of supporting local races this spring and summer, with sponsorship of the Lemurian, Blazing Saddles, and the Humbug Hurry Up.
  
jed moto 2012
New Team Member

 

The Owens Healthcare Cycling Team welcomes Jed Pope as its newest member. Since he was a kid, Jed has always loved riding anything on two wheels. He started out racing motocross, became more competitive over the years, and turned pro in 2008. 
 
To train for motocross, Jed started road cycling, which he enjoyed so much he then bought a mountain bike. 
 
"After my first ride in the dirt out at Whiskeytown, I found a new passion for cycling. Since joining the OH Cycling Team I've had a blast so far, and look forward to continue improving and having fun!", says Jed.
 
Jed owns his own semi truck, which he uses to haul lumber. He is married to Amber and has a 3-year old son, Isaac.
 
Favorite cycling quote: "Keep the rubber side down."
chain gang
Tim Lane, Erich Weidenkeller, Jeff Owens, Gary Larson

Sponsor Spotlight
 

The Chain Gang Bike Shop was established in Redding in 1975 and has grown throughout the years to become the premier full-service bicycle shop in the north state. 

 

They strive to help people of all backgrounds and abilities develop a lifelong appreciation for cycling. Being involved in the community through race promotion, event sponsorship, team support and trail advocacy allows them to stay connected and keep a pulse on what local cyclists need and want. 

 

Every employee at The Chain Gang is an avid cyclist, which gives them the unique ability to provide the best service possible through firsthand knowledge and experience. Whether you're looking for tips on touring to the coast via backroads, or the best moountain bike tire for local conditions, they are there to help.

 

Chain Gang has been the bike shop sponsor of the Owens Healthcare Cycling team since its inception almost 10 years ago. We really appreciate their great support and expertise. Thanks, guys!

 
2012 Owens Healthcare Cycling Team 
 
OH Team 2012
We hope that you are enjoying the summer of 2012!
 
The Owens Healthcare Cycling Team

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