"Women's Night" at Concept Cyclery

This past Friday evening, Felicia Gomez was the guest speaker at a special "Women's Night" and Concept Cyclery in Morgan Hill, CA. As well as one of countries top stage racers, Felicia is also a tenured professor at Fresno State University and holds a PhD. in Exercise Science and Nutrition.

Felicia is a natural when it comes to speaking to large groups and she gave a wonderful presentation on nutrition and how it plays a major role in exercise and recovery.

Saturday, Felicia joined the group in Morgan Hill for a morning ride and was able to help several beginner riders.

Sunday, at the CVC Criterium, one of the women that attended the event came up to thank Felicia once again for all the great information and advice she had given at during the two previous days...Flea, has just added 15 new fans to her fan club!

Central Valley Classic

Felicia Gomez during the Central Valley Criterium

After a long trip down under and some really strong race results Felicia Gomez returned to hometown soil to race in the Central Valley Classic this past Sunday in Fresno, CA.

Against some tough competition from Team High Road, TIBCO, Colavita, and ValueAct, Felicia was able to put herself in the winning break of six riders that would almost lap the field. With world class sprinters like Ina Teutenburg, Brooke Miller, Tait Satto, Iona Wynters all present Felicia would have her hands full but she gave it a good go at the end and finished a strong 5th.

Kat Claims Jersey in New Zealand

Women's Tour New Zealand Overall Jersey Winners

Aaron's/US Team Member Katharine Carroll, Kristin Armstrong, Lorian Graham, Carla Ryan

The Women's Tour of New Zealand completed it's final stage today. Aaron's/USA Team Member, Katharine Carroll finished 7th on the stage and was the Overall Winner of the Sprint Jersey over some tough competition. Felicia Gomez, guest riding for Platteland finished a very strong 12th place overall. Carmen McNellis also riding for the US National Team finished 26th overall. All really solid performances - congrats to each of you!

We are excited for your return to US soil and look forward to you coming back into the Aaron's Team fold. Safe travels!

Kinetics Cycles Grand Opening

Pictured: Anna, Carmen, Bruce, Meredith, Erica, and Kristin

Pictured: Carmen, Meredith, Erica, Alley, Kristin, Anna

Bruce Kaiser at Kinetic Cycles was super happy to have the team come out to support the shops grand opening. Super nice shop! Hopefully we can get him to put up a signed Aaron's jersey next to the super sized photo of my husband Chris...he gets all the attention : )

Pictured: Chris D'Aluisio and Chris D'Aluisio

Sorry gals, we missed getting our photo with the Specialized Angel...I was told she had been wearing the wings for 6 hours already and that she needed her rest : )

US Women Down Under

The North American Women had and impressive showing down under during the first stage of the Geelong Tour. Aaron's riders highlighted in red, Webcor riders in green and other American's in blue.

Geelong Women's Tour - February 21-22, 2008
Stage 1 - Thursday 21 February: Time Trial Portarlington
1 Christiane SOEDER (RLT) 11:28.0
2 Susanne LJUNGSKOG (MSI) 00:35.7
3 Ina TEUTENBERG (TMP) 00:37.4
4 Leonie BURFORD (NSW) 00:48.9
5 Katheryn MATTIS (WEB) 00:53.7
6 Kristin ARMSTRONG SAVOLA (RLT) 00:54.6
7 Alexis RHODES (TMP) 00:59.7
8 Judith ARNDT (TMP) 01:00.2
9 Alex WRUBLESKI (WEB) 01:01.0
10 Linda VILLUMSEN SERUP (TMP) 01:05.6
11 Christine THORBURN (WEB) 01:09.9
12 Vicki WHITELAW (ACT) 01:13.4
13 Charlotte BECKER (NUR) 01:14.1
14 Oenone WOOD (TMP) 01:14.4
15 Chantal BELTMAN (TMP) 01:14.5
16 Alison POWERS (USA) 01:15.0
17 Edita PUCINSKAITE (NUR) 01:18.5
18 Bridie O'DONNELL (AUS) 01:20.3
19 Amanda SPRATT (AUS) 01:20.8
20 Katharine CARROLL (USA) 01:21.3
21 Sara CARRIGAN (LBL) 01:21.6
22 Sarah D�STER (RLT) 01:23.9
23 Suzanne DE GOEDE (NUR) 01:24.1
24 Sharon LAWS (ACT) 01:26.1
25 Trixi WORRACK (NUR) 01:26.8
26 Pascale SCHNIDER (RLT) 01:28.4
27 Lauren FRANGES (USA) 01:29.4
28 Lorian GRAHAM (VVP) 01:29.4
29 Natalie BATES (MSI) 01:30.8
30 Peta MULLENS (AUS) 01:31.4
31 Carla RYAN (AUS) 01:31.6
32 Serena SHERIDAN (NZL) 01:32.3
33 Christina RUITER (USA) 01:32.9
34 Tiffany CROMWELL (AUS) 01:34.1
35 Miho OKI (MSI) 01:35.7
36 Felicia GREER-GOMEZ (VVP) 01:36.2
37 Priska DOPPMANN (RLT) 01:37.2
38 Ruth CORSET (QAS) 01:41.6
39 Jenny MACPHERSON (ACT) 01:42.8
40 Erinne WILLOCK (WEB) 01:45.4
41 Louise KERR (QAS) 01:45.8
42 Kathryn WATT (LBL) 01:45.9
43 Carlee TAYLOR (QAS) 01:47.4
44 Marina DUVNJAK (NZL) 01:47.7
45 Fei WANG (GPC) 01:49.6
46 Eva LUTZ (NUR) 01:55.0
47 Toni BRADSHAW (NZL) 02:01.2
48 Emma RICKARDS (RLT) 02:01.3
49 Catherine CHEATLEY (NZL) 02:02.6
50 Belinda GOSS (VIS) 02:02.8
51 Josephine TOMIC (ACT) 02:03.8
52 Zoe APPEL (QAS) 02:04.2
53 Lang MENG (GPC) 02:05.1
54 Olivia GOLLAN (MSI) 02:06.7
55 Carissa WILKES (NZL) 02:07.3
56 Helen KELLY (VIS) 02:07.9
57 Xiao Mei HUANG (GPC) 02:08.8
58 Monique HANLEY (VIS) 02:10.7
59 Carmen McNELLIS (USA) 02:12.9
60 Yong Li LIU (GPC) 02:15.0
61 Rochelle GILMORE (MSI) 02:16.9
62 Regina SCHLEICHER (NUR) 02:18.4
63 Brei GUDSELL (NZL) 02:18.4
64 Tina MAYOLO PIC (VVP) 02:19.7
65 Katherine O'SHEA (VIS) 02:22.5
66 Liz YOUNG (MBC) 02:22.6
67 Amy DOMBROSKI (WEB) 02:23.0
68 Sheree McKENZIE (MBC) 02:23.1
69 Carly HIBBERD (MBC) 02:25.0
70 Nicole WHITBURN (VIS) 02:27.7
71 Rachel NEYLAN (QAS) 02:28.1
72 Emma MACKIE (LBL) 02:28.7
73 Jaccolien WALLAARD (VVP) 02:29.8
74 Tahlia PASKIN (QAS) 02:31.0
75 Lauren KITCHEN (NSW) 02:31.3
76 Min GAO (GPC) 02:34.1
77 Ashleee ANKUDINOFF (NSW) 02:34.6
78 Theresa CLIFF-RYAN (ACT) 02:34.9
79 Kerryn CHARMAN (VIS) 02:38.6
80 Lisa FRIEND (NSW) 02:40.4
81 Jemma O'BRIEN (NSW) 02:41.1
82 Michelle MEWING (MBC) 02:44.1
83 Li CHEN (GPC) 02:48.1
84 Patricia PALMER (MBC) 02:51.3
85 Hayley WRIGHT (MBC) 02:54.4
86 Linn TORP (LBL) 02:54.5
87 Marina ROMOLI (MSI) 02:57.1
88 Sorcha FLETT (LBL) 02:59.8
89 Kim SCHOONBAERT (LBL) 03:00.2
DNS Jocelyn LOANE (AUS)

Aaron's Women in Australia

Just a quick post to wish our Aaron's gals down under good luck with the upcoming Geelong Tour and Geelong World Cup. We will be thinking of you and sending you good vibes!

Please keep us posted on how things are going. We would love to see some photos!

Amgen Tour of California Women's Criterium

The Amgen Tour of California Women's Criterium kicked of the Women's National Racing Calendar of events (NRC) today in Santa Rosa, CA.

With a team victory the previous day at the Norlund Corporate Criterium the Aaron's women were excited to ride their momentum to another big result.

With approximately 85 women on the start line and several of the top American sprinters represented over several teams it was going to be a tough race.

The pace was high the entire race making it hard for any attacks to get more than a few seconds up the road before getting quickly shut down. Both Kristin and Meredith played a huge role in controlling the front of the field and keeping our sprinters in position.

About mid-way through the race, our Anna Lang crashed on the back side of the course resulting in a complete bike change but she quickly rejoined the group and was solidly back in the race. Unfortunately, with less than 5 laps to go and not more free laps remaining another mechanical forced her back into the pits and she would be unable to finish the race.

With one lap to go Erica Allar had moved up into great position and looked poised to give the final sprint a good go for the second day in a row but in end didn't quite find the finishing kick she needed.

Meredith Miller would be the team's top finisher in 20th place. She would also claim a $150 preem during the race.

Brooke Miller - 1st
Laura Van Guilder - 2nd
Fahlin - 3rd
Olds - 4th
Wangsguard - 5th
Wilson - 6th
Perkins - 7th
Riley - 8th
Trew - 9th
Gauthier - 10th

Kristin Sanders - 34th
Erica Allar - 52nd
Anna Lang - DNF