Meeting Recap

The meeting went well. As a team we discussed our current financial situation, goals, fund raising opportunities and a winter trip. We are dedicated to performing well and being strong competitors in this season of Indiana University Cycling Club and little 500 races.


Financials

Budget	$4000
Clothes	$1,600
Bike Room Maintenance	$200
Bike Repairs	$500
Little 500 Registration and Parts	$1000
Winter Trip	$700?

Goals

1. Work as a team through the winter motivating each other to ride and encourage miles.
2. Qualify top 10 for the race.
3. Finish on the lead lap and in a top 5 position.

Fund raising opportunities are goign to be huge for our team this year. We need finaicial support to complete the activities that are going to allow us to train and perform. Financially, we currenly only have 900 budgeted for a trip. This number is goign to continue to drop due to other aspects of the budget unless we can get financial support.

One thing we are doing to gain support is keeping this blog up to date and get alumni involved. Recently, I had the chance to talk to Doug Glenn who rode for Beta when he was at IU. Doug has been a great resource not because of financial support but because he wants to come ride with us and share his insight on the race. It is always great to have more people out on these rides.

Next Friday November 6th members of the bike team will be attending the Indiana Beta Conclave. Information found here. This will be a great opportunity for us to build some support through alumni and rekindle their interest. Please come if you would be interested in talking to the cycling team and meet some IU Betas.

Trip:
We are planning on taking a trip down south during the last week of our winter break. If you have any suggestions or recommendations, please send them my way.

As for riding this week we had a few big team rides and also had a beta follow us and take some pictures. Check them out.

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Riding This Week

The weather looks as if it is going to hold up for the week. At this part of the season, the team is trying to log as many miles as we can and also start planning for the rest of the season. Tonight we have a team meeting at 9:00 to discuss financials, a trip, goals and our training plan. I will post some of this information on the blog after the meeting.

This winter we would like to take a trip either down south or out west. In the past, we have not taken a trip but I think that this year it will be supper beneficial to get the team together during the winter break. If you have any ideas or resources for a trip, please let me know because we would be very appreciative in using them.

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Fall in Bloomington

The riding is great. The fall weather has been amazing the last few days. Mid to high 60's and the sun shining. This weather wont last long. Today we rode through the Morgan Monroe forest. After the hill on old 37 leading up to forest someone attacked causing everyone to fall in behind. Next thing I knew we were coasting at 26-30 mph through the forest while taking turns pulling. After the team effort we coasted down Bean Blossom and averaged about 21 for the rest of the ride. The team is looking strong and were are having a good time.

We are holding a meeting this week to set goals, discuss trip options and talk about ways that we can earn some money from alumni. If any alumni want to participate in the discussion, please contact me.

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Homecoming

IU won another game. Collin Taylor a senior in Beta started for the first time in his five year career as a member of the IU Football team. Collin, number 37 started in the safety position and in special teams.

As for riding, we rode on Saturday before the tailgate and later this afternoon. We had great weather in Bloomington this weekend. The past few weekends we have had some recent alumni come out and ride with us. Having some alumni support out on rides is always a good thing and a fun time. If you are interested in coming out for a longer weekend ride, please contact me and we will set something up.

Go Hoosiers

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Cold Days

The real fall weather is here. Cold, wet, dark rides are eminent. A ride rolling out at 5:30 will encounter all of these elements. It is important have the proper gear at this time of the season. We spend nearly half of our budget on clothes to keep us warm for the next four months. We are asking for some alumni support with the cost of our winter clothes. If you would be interested in paying for these, please drop me an email.

Keep checking the blog for updates.

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Day Off

Tuesdays are usually our off days due to class schedules and campus involvement. Instead of riding, I made a conscious effort to clean the bike room, my bike and organize some items for the team.


Outside of cycling I got my haircut, did laundry and cleaned my room. Mom would be proud.

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First Blog Post

The 2009-2010 Little 500 training season in under way. Currently the Beta Cycling team has 5 riders made up of 3 active brothers and 2 pledges. This year we are focused on redemption. Last little 500 season was a disappointment but also a good learning opportunity for the team. This year is already a totally different story. Our team is made of strong riders including an Ironman Triathlete, a Category 3 racer and three category 4's. Rider profiles to come.

Since the beginning of August we have ridden nearly 2000 miles as a team. We are working to ride long miles, ride as a team and have fun doing it. Currently, we are looking for donations and sponsorships to help fund our efforts to be a super competitive team. If you are interested in donating, please email me at ekiser@indiana.edu.

Keep checking out the blog for weekly updates!

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