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Race Report for June 17, 2008

By rteodori • Jun 19th, 2008

Since we didn’t know how many team members were going to show up, the original plan was to send Kate and Holly Forsyth out to attack with around five laps to go, leaving Lauren and myself to try an attack with two laps to go. But since so many SCE ladies showed up, we […]



Steel City Showdown a Success

By Coach Suzanne • Mar 28th, 2008

Congratulations to Carnegie Mellon University and University of Pittsburgh’s Bicycle Racing Teams for coordinating and planning the first combination collegiate and USCF race weekend in Pittsburgh. The turnout for the all collegiate field on Saturday’s road race on the old Murrysville Classic Race course was inspiring. On Sunday mens and women’s collegiate races […]



Spring Racing Series

By Coach Suzanne • Mar 5th, 2008

We have several great spring races coming up, I encourage you to try them out. If you don’t think you are ready to race, or want to watch, consider volunteering for them.
March 23, 2008 Steel City Showdown
The criterium will be a one-of-a-kind race through the downtown area of Pittsburgh.
Riders will learn why Pittsburgh is […]



Skills Session: Limbo, Elbows, Bridging Gaps

By Coach Suzanne • Dec 29th, 2007

The Saturday before Christmas, about 9 women gathered for drills designed to work on bike handling skills and basic racing skills. I believe it was 29 degrees outside, so the turnout was outstanding!



Paceline & Cornering Seminar

By Coach Suzanne • Nov 26th, 2007

Sunday afternoon was sunny & not too cool. About 10 women (& one guy) came to the track on Washington Blvd. to practice pacelining, drafting & cornering. For many of the participants, it was a new experience.
We spent 15 minutes with a demonstration of safety skills, then about 30 minutes practicing pacelining in […]



First Team Meeting a Huge Success

By Coach Suzanne • Nov 11th, 2007

Steel City Endurance Women’s Racing had our inaugural team meeting on Friday, November 9th, and it was a huge success. 16 women from various backgrounds and ages from 22 to 59 showed up to talk about training, riding and racing.
With enthusiasm, we discussed training, fund-raising ideas, race venues and more. Everyone […]