CLUB AWARDS #6 - BEST DRESSED SHANGHAI CYCLIST

This category was NOT a huge competition. Only one OTHER rider got a (single) vote. . . . .

THE WINNER: MR TRENT ILIFFE. . . . .

Congratulations TCR. . .!

Always the wearer of white socks, the rider of Italian steed, the wearer of Adidas shoes. . . . .and when off the bike Bulgari sunglasses. . . we here at shanghaivelo feel that the Australian may have a fake passport and may actually be Italian. . . . . .watch this space as Mr. Iliffe may have some words as a guest columnist to keep you looking TIGHT on the bike. . . and don't let him catch you without white bar tape. . .

GOING NATIONAL! CYCLOCROSS IN BEIJING

One of the main goals of shanghaivelo is to bring the cycling community in China closer together. I have been speaking with Tom Lanhove at www.cyclosportchina.com and he is doing some amazing things in Beijing - definitely have a look at his website!

Tom has added me to his mailing list to keep me posted on Beijing riding and racing news and to cut to the chase - they have fantastic riding and racing community running. Recently the Beijing winter racing has been written up in INTERNATIONALLY!!!! Please take 5 minutes and have a look at

http://cyclosportschina.com/?p=421

SOOOO COOL! I would once again like to take a line and thank TREK BICYCLES for all the hard work they are doing in China to build racing culture - a big thank you to Todd McKean and all his dealers!!!

CROSS RACE - THE POSTER!

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Shanghai Cyclocross!!

It has arrived! I have had numerous emails, calls and general follow-up from riders on how they can help or when "the race" is being held! I have managed to fight you all off but we are now in a position to give you some (but not all) of the details.

CYCLOCROSS IN SHANGHAI! We will give you a sniff. . . . . .the first race will be held February 22nd "The Forest of Pain". . . . . and will be at a familiar location which will be easy to access for all! It is certainly worth mentioning that we have had some awesome help from BIKEHOME! Everyone should have a look at their site bbs.bikehome.net

More details to come. . . . . .