Serotta Professional Seminars
Women's Series
Topic: Become an Empowered Cyclist Target Audience: Avid
Women Cyclists
Date: May 8 - May 11, 2003 Location: Serotta
Cycling Center
Description: The goal of this seminar is to provide information,
techniques, skills and opportunity for women cyclists interested in
developing their cycling knowledge and ability. The highlights of
this seminar will include:
* Knock down the Barriers to Cycling - Developing a Lifestyle
* Down and Dirty - Learn maintenance basics to keep you rolling
* Get Fit! - Understanding the value of Professional Bicycle Fit
* Turning Greek into plain ol' English - understanding frame
geometry, design and materials - shop with confidence and knowledge!
* Getting to the Core of It! - Understand core strength, its'
impact on your cycling, and how to improve your core strength
* Train and Ride Like a Pro - learn how to set up an effective
training schedule to help push you to the next level in your riding.
Practice on the bike riding skills.
* Daily rides designed to meet and , if you choose, challenge your
abilities.
* Tips on developing a Women's Riding Network in your area
* Professional Bike Fittings by appointment
Schedule of Events:
* Thursday, May 8 - Arrival - check in is 2pm. Please arrive by
5pm
6:00 pm - Welcome Dinner at the Serotta Cycling Center
7:00 pm - Knock Down the Barriers to Cycling - Developing a
Cycling Lifestyle
* Friday, May 9 -
7:00am - Breakfast
8:00 am - Tour of Serotta Factory
9:00 am - Casual Group Ride - Lungs and Limbs Limbering
11:00 am - Get Fit!!! Understanding the Value of Professional
Bike Fit
12:30 pm - Lunch at the Serotta Cycling Center
1:30 pm - Down and Dirty - Learn maintenance basics to keep you
rolling.
3:00 pm - Turning Greek into plain ol' English
5:00 pm - Review days' events, Q & A, Review next days' events
6:00 pm - Barbeque Dinner at the Serotta Cycling Center
8:00 pm - Bonfire and ghost stories, war stories, bad jokes ,
juicy gossip, etc
* Saturday, May 10 -
7:00 am Breakfast
8:00 am - Getting to the Core of it
12:00 pm - Lunch at the Serotta Cycling Center
1:00 pm - Train and Ride like a Pro - skill and technique development
4:00 pm - Group Rides - ability defined, skill focused
6:00 pm - Review Day/Return to hotel for showers
7:00 pm - Dinner at the Serotta Cycling Center
9:00 pm - Girl's Night Out
* Sunday, May 11 - 8:00 am Breakfast
* 9:00 am - Group Ride - "The Momma Climb"
* 12:00 pm - Lunch at the Serotta Cycling Center
* 1:00 PM - Professional bike fittings as scheduled
* 3pm - Debrief, Evaluation, Farewells
Weekend Mentors:
Lori Hoefer - Director Special Projects, Serotta
Susan McDonnough - Former National Road Champion
Karen Bliss - 7 Time National Champion
Dr. Pam Wilson - Wilson Chiropractics
Jenny Skorcz - Senior Instructor, Barnett Institute
Professional Bike Fitters:
Elizabeth Gormley - Owner Blue Sky Bicycles, Saratoga Springs, NY
Kathy Krumme - Senior Bicycle Fitter, Oakley Cycles, Cincinnati, Ohio
Serotta Professional Seminars
Women's Series
Becoming an Empowered Cyclist
May 8 - May 11, 2003
Registration Fee:
___ $750 Becoming an Empowered Cyclist Seminar
(fee includes room, meals, t-shirt, instruction)
__ $150 Optional Professional Bike Fit Session - (by appointment
only)
Lodging:
__ Double Occupancy is A-OK (no additional charge)
__ Single Occupancy makes me happier (add $400)
Fax To: 518-584-8900 Att: Lori
Questions? Call 518-584-8100 ext 103 or email: lori@serotta.com
<mailto:lori@serotta.com>
This and That
What To Bring:
* Your Bike
* Your Cycling Clothes, shoes (we will ride 3 times)
* Casual Street Clothes
* All of your questions regarding cycling that you ever wanted to
have answered
* A joke, ghost story, folklore or gossip for the bonfire
* Swim Suit (hotel has an indoor pool and whirlpool)
Arrival Time:
Hotel check-in is 2pm. Feel free to come early and explore the town
or take a ride. Both are wonderful experiences.
Seminar begins at 5pm at he Serotta Cycling Center
Departure Time:
Hotel check-out is 12:00noon. Lunch is served at the Serotta Cycling
Center followed by a debriefing session. Seminar officially ends at
1:00pm.
Important Contact Info:
You will be stay at the Hilton Garden Inn in Saratoga Springs -
518-587-1500. Your reservation will be under your name.
Visit the hotel website @ www.saratogasprings.gardeninn.com
<http://www.saratogasprings.gardeninn.com>
For emergencies during the day you can be reached at 518-584-1221 ext
120 or 518-271-7172 (cell phone).
Directions to Hilton Garden Inn:
From the south I-87 North to exit 13N. Follow Route 9 north to hotel
(on left)
From North I-87 South to Exit 14. Union Avenue west (right). Left on
Circular St., South (left) on Route 9 (Broadway) to hotel ( on right).
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations may be made up to 30 days before the Seminar. Funds
will be refunded minus a $125 non-refundable processing fee. After
April 8, 2003 no refunds will be made.
