Thank you Raymond for giving us Velo Club La Grange. Thirty Six

The official newsletter of Velo Club La Grange
November 2006
Thank you Raymond for giving us Velo
Club La Grange. Thirty Six years ago
you gave birth to our family and we cannot
express how much we owe you for this.
We hope the banquet in a small way,
showed you how much we all love you.
The members of La Grange
The President’s Ride 11/05/2006
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The Editor’s Ride
5th Annual Thanksgiving Day
Ride for Meals On Wheels
Thursday, November 23/7:45 AM/
Westwood & La Grange
Paul Strauss (pstrauss@pacbell.net)
This is my last issue as editor of LaVoix. I
hope everyone has enjoyed it’s pages. A new
endeavour that I have started, the Agency for
Cycling Ethics along with Paul Scott, has
grown and taken a direction that will require
all my time. It is exciting to see that we
might really have created something that will
potentially clean up the sport of cycling. Over
a few short months, the opportunities and
partnerships we have developed were well
beyond our expectations. You have seen press coverage of ACE
in the cycling media, and we expect it will soon have exposure in
the main stream.
Now in its fifth year, the Thanksgiving Day Ride is a wonderful La Grange tradition. It is a great ride, as well as an opportunity to make a significant contribution to our community.
Last year we raised overt $3,000 for Meals on Wheels of West
Los Angeles, which provides home-delivered meals to the
disabled, elderly and ill residents of our community who are
unable to prepare or obtain adequate meals. Let’s do even
better this year - - with even more riders and more donations
- - while burning off calories to make room for all the turkey
and pie to follow!!
RIDE START: The start is in Westwood, but you can join the
group along the route (times are APPROXIMATE!!)
It was a pleasure
7:45: Westwood Blvd. and La Grange Turn in donations here
to representatives from Meals on Wheels.
7:55: Group photo for La Voix Park east or west of
Westwood, but note parking restrictions (which apply even on
holidays!)
8:00: Depart Westwood & La Grange
Approx 8:25: San Vicente and Ocean Give donations to
Susan Gans at a rest stop.
Approx 9:00: Ballona Bridge
Give donations to Susan
Gans at a rest stop.
Thanks,
Paul
Ride strong and safe.
ROUTE: The “donut hole” around the Palos Verdes golf
course, about 50 miles roundtrip from Westwood, or 40 miles
if you turn around at the rest stop (Catalina Coffee Co.). You
can turn back at any time if you need to get back earlier. The
entire ride, back to Westwood, including stopping for refreshments, will take until about noon.
FREE REFRESHMENTS!!: Once again, Catalina Coffee
Co. in Redondo Beach will set out a magnificent spread of
their famous cinnamon buns, muffins, bagels & cream cheese,
and delicious coffee & tea - - free to all riders. It is the highlight of the ride and - - especially for new club members and
those who can’t do the weekday morning rides - - a great
opportunity to mingle and socialize!
PACE: “Friday Ride” conversational - - this is a SOCIAL
ride, with several regrouping points and route slips. (But do
bring your own spare tube, patch kit, CO2, etc. in case you get
a flat).
FUNDRAISING: Minimum suggested donation is $15 per
rider. You can download the optional SPONSORSHIP FORM
at www.lagrange.org. You’ll be surprised how easy it is to
raise additional money by asking your friends, family and
co-workers to sponsor you, even if it’s a small amount - it
adds up quickly! And the top three fundraisers will receive a
very special gift! Write your name and address on the sponsorship form, put the form and all checks and cash collected
into an envelope, and bring it to the ride start. All the money
raised must be in the envelope - Meals on Wheels can’t collect “pledges”. All checks should be made payable to: Meals
on Wheels of West Los Angeles If you can’t ride but would
still like to make a contribution or raise money from sponsors,
drop off the envelope at the ride start or mail checks to Susan
Gans at P.O. Box 67972, Los Angeles, CA 90067, prior to
December 1, 2006.
RAIN CHECK: If there is a very light drizzle and a positive
forecast, we’ll brave it. If it’s raining, the ride will be postponed to Friday morning.
John Griffiths is a writer and cartoonist who lives in
England and France. One of his characters is “e-griff,” a
man he claims is quite unlike himself. ( www.e-griff.com )
As with all club rides, helmets are mandatory. See you there!
Happy Halloween
Print Name of Sponsor
Mailing Address
City/Zip Code
$
Amount of Donation
Checks should be payable to: Meals on Wheels of West Los Angeles. There is no minimum contribution. The money raised
will provide free or low-cost meals to the home-bound elderly or infirm who are unable to shop or cook for themselves. Meals on
Wheels of West Los Angeles is a 501-C3 non-profit corporation, and all donations are tax deductible to the full extent permitted by
law.
RIDER ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________________________
RIDER (VCLGW MEMBER) NAME: ___________________________________________
VELO CLUB LA GRANGE WESTWOOD
5th ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DAY RIDE FOR MEALS ON WHEELS OF WEST L.A.
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KNEES AND SHOULDERS
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rib cage. Of these, the glemhumeral joint is the must susceptible to injury because it is dependent solely on non-bony
connections.
Watch Out for Knee and Shoulder Injuries
For cyclists, shoulder pain usually becomes apparent during
longer rides. Placing too much weight on the hands and riding with straight elbows are the causes. To reduce the risk
of shoulder pain problems, riders are advised to keep their
elbows slightly flexed to stop the shock of the road from transferring to their arms and upper body.
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Many an avid cyclist knows firsthand that
two of the most common
bicycle injuries are those affecting the knees and shoulders.
These maladies can turn a fantastic outdoor sporting experience into a painful episode that can result in frustrating periods of being unable to ride while the body recuperates.
Shoulder injuries include:
The largest and one of the most complex joints in the body,
the knee is composed of four bones -- the femur, tibia, fibula
and patella. They are held together by muscles, ligaments
(which provide stability to joints) and tendons (which connect
muscles to bones). Essentially, the knee joint is a hinge joint.
•
Broken collarbone (clavicle). The collarbone connects the top part of the breastbone to part of the shoulder
blade. Causes are often sports-related trauma. Symptoms of a
break are immediate pain in the area of the shoulder, a grinding or cracking sound when moving the shoulder and a snapping sound at the time of the accident. If shortness of breath,
arm pain and progressive swelling occur, the patient must
receive immediate medical attention. Treatment typically
includes placing the arm in a sling, applying ice, use of pain
relievers and avoiding contact activity for about six weeks
after the injury.
For cyclists, knee injuries can result from riding too hard for
too long (overtraining), maintaining low rotations per minute,
steep climbing without proper buildup time and poor cycling
technique. Regarding the latter, examples are using too high
a gear, incorrect saddle height, shoe cleats that don’t allow the
foot to be at its natural angle, lateral (sideward) movement of
the knee during the pedal stroke and cranks that are too long.
•
Dislocated shoulder. The ends of the shoulder bones
disconnect or separate and are therefore forced into an abnormal position. Sudden and severe pain occurs and the shoulder is immediately immobilized and temporarily deformed.
Numbness and tingling may occur in the neck and arm and the
shoulder may spasm. Trauma is the most common cause of a
dislocation. Treatment involves putting the shoulder back in
place (closed reduction), which almost always results in immediate reduction of pain. Surgery (open reduction) may be
required if bones will not go back into place correctly. A sling
may be used to stabilize the area. With proper treatment, the
shoulder bones will return to their normal positions. However,
individuals who experience dislocated shoulders are prone to
repeated dislocations.
Some disorders that can affect cyclists’ knees include:
•
Chondromalacia patella. The cartilage under the
patella (kneecap) degenerates. Causes are overuse, trauma and
too much force on the knee. Symptoms are knee tenderness
and pain that gets worse after sitting for a long time, when
climbing stairs or when rising from a chair. Some patients
sense a grating or grinding when the knee is held straight out.
To prevent this problem, avoid abnormal stress on the knee
and do exercises to keep leg muscles strong.
•
Chronic knee pain (patellofemoral syndrome). When
cartilage breaks down it puts extra pressure on the bones at the
knee joint. This results in significant bone pain and inflammation. Biomechanical problems (often, side-to-side swinging of
the knees while riding) as well as overtraining are causes. To
reduce pain and swelling, rest, apply ice and use non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs as the first course of action. Once the
condition has been stabilized, the cyclist is advised to undertake an exercise regimen designed to improve joint mobility
and muscle strength.
•
Kneecap dislocation (patellar subluxation). With this
condition, the kneecap is unstable and does not track properly
in its groove on the femur (upper leg bone). Patients complain of tenderness and swelling around the knee, discomfort
when active, pain at the edges of the kneecap and giving-way
of the knee. High-impact injury is the most common cause.
Treatment may include physical therapy, bracing and taping,
and, in some cases, surgery.
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Fractured kneecap. Fractures can be partial or complete. Attached ligaments and tendons may also be sprained
or torn. Severe pain around the kneecap, swelling, tenderness, pain when moving the knee in both directions, problems
extending the leg and a deformed appearance of the knee are
symptoms of a fracture. The cause is usually a direct blow
to the front of the kneecap from a fall. Surgery is required to
repair the kneecap.
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The shoulder joint -- the body’s most versatile joint since it is
able to move in many directions -- is composed of four joints.
The sternoclavicular joint lies between the sternum and collarbone. The acromioclavicular is located between the collarbone and the acromiom (shoulder blade). The glenhumeral
is situated between the socket of the scapula and the humerus
(ball). The scapulothoracic sits between the scapula and the
THE OTHER SIDE OF INTERBIKE
- - TESTING THE NEW MOUNTAIN
BIKES
By Julie Kresko
My first thought - - I must be in
heaven! Boulder City, Nevada,
where the 2006 Interbike “Demo
Days” were held, is a worldclass mountain bike destination.
Imagine being surrounded by
elite cyclists and all the latest
bicycles and bike gear - - and
carte blanche to ride absolutely
anything you want to test. I only
wish that there had been more
time!
As a road and mountain bike
rider, I opted to test mountain
bikes only, since the hilly desert
terrain was beckoning. I am a
mere five feet one and ½ inches,
which limited my options slightly, and a proper fit is essential
for avoiding injury and maximizing power and fun.
My first test bike was the Turner 5 Spot.
With 5” of rear wheel travel and a cush
Fox RP3 rear shock, it’s a great bike in
steep and technical terrain. I had to use a
little finesse climbing really steep rocky
pitches, but overall it’s one of the best
technical climbing bikes I’ve ridden. The
head angle, cockpit length, and wheelbase
all come together descending - - the faster
and rougher the better! The 5 Spot is in
its element at speed through rock gardens,
boulder fields and gnarly roots. The frame
is priced at $1,850.
I also enjoyed the GT i-drive 5 2.0. The
2007 has a new linkage design, no flex
cone, a solid link skimming .5lb off the
weight. It retails for $2,100. It has an isolated outer bracket front suspension movement. It’s an all-mountain cross country,
shuttle run bike. The all-aluminum frame
is serviceable, pivots using bottom bracket
tool and
allen wrench. I think this bike is a good
value for the money and fun to ride.
A racer could benefit from having a rear set of cogs that is
larger than 11/23. That 12/25, 12/27, 11/26 (Sram/10sp), or 11
or /28 (IRD 10sp). During a race, you would not have to waste
a precious fraction of a second shifting down to a smaller ring.
Actually, a 48t large ring coupled with a cassette that has an 11t
cog would make downshifts for many racers unnecessary. One
can moan about the feel of having larger jumps in size between
adjacent cogs with larger cassettes but that is almost myth. Do
a time trial over a course with the large jumps and you’ll see
no real difference. Clearly, on a super steep hill of any length,
the smaller, usually 34t, ring and the big cogs will permit you
to spin better and longer. For informational purposes, Tyler
Hamilton, who used a compact crankset, used 52/36 chainrings.
If you’re a gear head racer, look at gear ratios of 53/42 compared
to that compact with 11/23 http://www.sheldonbrown.com/gears/
index.html . You’ll see what a potent weapon the 42 can be when
used with a cassette containing an 11t cog. Cross chaining to the
11 isn’t a great thing to do but its OK when not done regularly.
Also, if you have the 11t combo, you are not cross chained to the
12.
Techno Babble: Wheels
Paul Kopit (pkopit@att.net)
Gearing
Writing about gearing of bicycle is a controversial topic because there are so many differences of opinion and myths to deal with.
I include myself among a corps of cycling,
“gear heads” that has opinions too. Compact
cranks are great, riders don’t need 11/23 cassettes and wider range cassettes are more
desirable. Triple cranks are obsolete for road
bikes.
It puzzles why riders have 110 bolt pattern with 50/34 tooth
rings and then mount an 11/23 cassette. Why don’t they have
an old fashioned 53/39 with a 12/25 or 12/27? A 50/11 is a
6% higher, which very few riders will actually be able realize a
meaningful difference with. The smaller gears of the compact
crank are lighter but you make sacrifices for the slight, meaninglessly lighter weight. Although the shifts to the larger ring don’t
have to be slower, they usually are. In order to realize shifts
equivalent to using a 50/39 the front derailleur adjustment has
to be very precise, the shift assists on the big ring have to be a
modern design and remain clean and sharp as new, the chain and
length have to be optimal. The chances of dropping the chain
inside the small ring on compact cranks is increased, especially
when you shift from a combination of large ring and one of the
inner cogs and the small ring. People think that the chain drop
happens because the front derailleur is improperly adjusted,
which is a possible cause. A more likely cause for the chain
drop is that the light action rear derailleur cannot tighten up the
chain quickly enough. The loop of loose chain just falls cannot catch the small ring and falls inside the crank. Bad design
of shift assists is another cause of chain drop. Early versions
of FSA’s carbon fiber, compact cranks dropped the chain regularly. I had such a mystery crankset. Eventually, I phoned FSA
and the tech asked me to read some small code numbers on the
inside of the big ring. Turn out that certain model# rings had
poor design of the shift assist. The chain stayed on the big ring
a little too long and continued to roll forward before dropping
to the smaller ring and that moved the chain to a bad place for
the chain to catch the inner, 34t ring. FSA sent replacement 50t
ring. By learning how to read the codes, I determined that the
rings on Nashbar, $80 crankset has identical rings to the $300
FSA. The best designed 50t is the Shimano that is used on the
Ultegra 700 crank. Most tech wiz mechanics will always recommend installation of a chain watching device such as a “Jump
Stop” http://www.gvtc.com/~ngear/whatis.html, which is my
favorite. When youj add the requisite chain watcher, say goodbye to weight advantage. Dropping the chain in a racing situation is a disaster because re-railing the chain from the bottom
bracket to the 34 usually requires stopping and doing it by hand.
From the bottom bracket to up to a 39 can usually be accomplished using the front derailleur. How can one use the compact
cranks to achieve an advantage?
Almost all riders of road bikes can benefit from the compact
cranks, particularly on 9 and 10 speed systems. You get a larger
selection of gears to go almost anywhere with the same bicycle.
Road bicycles won’t need triple cranks to get very low, easier to
pedal and spin. “The power is the spin”. A triple crank is fine
but shifting triples cranks smoothly with brifters is frequently a
problem and you need long cage rear derailleurs. For ten speed
bicycles, Shimano makes a 12/27 and Campy, a 13/29. Other
manufacturers, i.e. American Classic, IRD and SRAM offer 11
and 12/28 cogsets. Most times, these cogsets will use the same
length of chain. Only the a cogset with a max cog size of 23
can use a chain that is 1 inch shorter. Nine and 10 speed Campy
Ergo can shift Shimano MTB cassettes, 11,12/32,34, but you
will likely need a longer cage rear derailleur and longer chain.
IRD is now offering 10 speed, Shimano compatible, MTB cassettes with 32 and 34t cogs for Shimano systems. Average riders, like me, can go almost anywhere with the big cog cassettes.
Contrary to popular opinion, long cage rear derailleurs are not
slower shifting. If you are going to get a Shimano long cage
model, opt for the MTB, i.e. XT, instead of the road long cage
models. Campy riders can get the medium cage models.
Compact cranks have been offered since the late ‘80s but they
were called touring doubles.. Sugino’s top of line was a pantographed, “Mighty Tour”. Stronglight, and Specialities TA had
them for years too. Early 90s Shimano MTB cranks are also
usable with 2 rings only for the compact size chainrings. I can
brag that I used compact cranks before Hamilton brought them
to the attention of American cyclists.
Paul Kopit was the first person awarded the California Triple
Crown 100 Double Club Award for completing 100 CTC doublecentury rides in 2004 and he has already completed 2 rides in
2006 toward the 3 required to make it 15 consecutive years. He
extends an open offer to other VCLG members to help them in
efforts toward endurance rides like CTC doubles.
Memorial Ride for Duane Stier, Owner of
Helen’s Cycles
By Susan Gans
On Sunday morning, October 29th, approximately 150 cyclists
of all ages, including a large contingent of La Grangers,
assembled at Helen’s Cycles in Santa Monica, for a memorial
ride in honor of Duane Stier, the long-time owner of Helen’s
Cycles. Duane suffered a heart attack on October 17th which
proved fatal.
Duane and his wife Karen purchased Helen’s Cycles in 1975
and expanded to five locations, in addition to taking over
I. Martin. In addition to being a valued sponsor of VCLG,
Helen’s Cycles has provided support to many Los Angeles
area cycling clubs and organizations and has played a major
role in the growth of cycling in the city.
The memorial riders departed from Helen’s at 7:30 a.m. and
proceeded down Broadway to Ocean, then up to San Vicente
and turned around at Gorham, returning to Ocean and San
Vicente for a brief memorial service. Karen Stier was the
stoker on a tandem captained by Helen’s general manager Jay
Wolff. The service commenced with a moment of silence, followed by an emotional prayer recited by Duane’s son. Jay
Wolff then introduced Karen, who thanked the large gathering
of cyclists for their support. It was clear from the mood of
the crowd that although few people actually knew the mostly
“behind-the-scenes” Duane, they all recognized and greatly
appreciated everything that he and Karen have done to promote the sport of cycling - - and recognized and appreciated
that there is something very special about the Helen’s “family”
which simply cannot be found in the impersonal environment
of its competitor chain stores.
We will all miss Duane, but we are comforted by the knowledge that his family will continue the wonderful traditions that
he started, and Helen’s Cycles will continue to provide the
same excellent service and support to the Los Angeles cycling
community which it has long provided.
LA GRANGE MEMBER DEBBIE BETTS TO
EXHIBIT NEW CYCLING PAINTINGS AT
TAG (THE ARTISTS GALLERY) IN SANTA
MONICA
The Artists Gallery will be hosting an exhibit of La Grange
member Debbie Betts’ latest watercolors of cycling images
from Tuesday, November 28 through Saturday, December
23, 2006. A reception for Debbie will be held at the gallery
(located at 2903 Santa Monica Blvd., at Yale) on Saturday,
December 2nd from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., and all are welcome to
attend.
Trained in the fine art of watercolors, Debbie’s artwork has
graced numerous private collections (including that of this
writer!) and has been featured at Pepperdine University and at
many venues around the world. Debbie’s passion for cycling
has carried over to her art, and she is now painting cycling
images almost exclusively - - and they are wonderful, conveying the joy and passion that Debbie holds for the sport
of cycling. If you love both cycling and art, don’t miss this
exhibit!!
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LaGrange Receives Major
Advocacy Award
LaGrange’s role in making Los
Angeles County a More BicycleFriendly Environment
Jeffrey Courion, Public Policy Director
Honors and recognition for LaGrange were issued last week
by the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition as our club
received the respected “Advocacy Award” for our leadership
in public policy and safety matters. Additional commendations were formally issued to LaGrange by the California State
Senate and the Los Angeles City Attorney.
The Coalition, one of our partners, decided to recognize Velo
Club LaGrange because of our efforts to promote safety and
well-being for all users of the Pacific Coast Highway. In our
County, this is a big deal. The list of achievements was cited
as well as our growing participation on government committees that are re-shaping the landscape of our metro.
Members of LaGrange’s Board of Directors were in attendance as well as Senator Sheila Kuehl and a slew of other
cycling organizations – as well as the familiar faces of our
public policy partners. It was a proud moment for us. And,
now it’s back to work!
This award helps validate the “legacy” and reputation we are
working to build. Emerging is the significant role we seem
destined to play in how our metro is re-inventing itself.
The name “LaGrange” and the colors we wear are being recognized and respectfully regarded by officials, agencies and
civic leaders.
It has been only one year since the formal birth of the Public
Policy arena in LaGrange. From the onset, the big-picture
mission has been safety and collaborative service to the
broader community. The focus has been on building not mere
relations, but solid partnerships with government and civic
agencies and community players. This first year, has been
about building a true public policy infrastructure – a solid
foundation. To this end, it became clear to me that the overall,
collaborative mission and purpose for LaGrange is promoting the best of cycling tradition – athletic pursuit – goodwill
– well-being! These three overarching themes have had a lifeforce of their own. Not only have they attracted public figures to our doorstep – but have caused doors to fly open with
invitations for us to directly participate in policy creation and
implementation (more next issue).
And so, one of the gifts that arrived at our doorstep came from
the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition. We embrace this
award and will refer to it in terms that it will further empower
us to grow our legacy and to serve a lot of people and communities along the way!
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Weekly Rides
Mon Recovery Day, On your own, Zone 1
Tues 6:30 a.m. at San Vicente/26th.
Marina ride: 27miles, Flat/Sprints, Zones 4/5 (Hard).
JV Marina: 24 miles, Flat, Zones 3/4 miles (Moderate).
Wed 6:30 a.m. at San Vicente/26th.
Mandeville ride: 20 miles, Long Hill Repeats, Zones 3/4
(Moderate).
Thurs6:30 a.m. at San Vicente/26th.
Riviera ride: 25 miles, Short Hill Repeats, Zones 4/5 (Hard).
Fri 6:30 a.m. at San Vicente/26th.
Marina Lite Social Ride: 27 miles, flat, Recovery Zones 1/2
(Easy).
Sat 7 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. at San Vicente/Ocean.
Mulitple rides: North and South (Check email lists)
Sun 8:00 a.m. La Grange/Westwood
Nichols Canyon Ride: 27 miles, Race Simulation, Zones 4/5
(Hard)
Come join the group at PEET’S Coffee (San Vicente) after each ride.
Ride Guidelines
VCLGW expects the following from participants on all rides:
• Helmets MUST be worn at all times.
• Front and rear lights/flashers when dark
• Courtesy to motorists, pedestrians and fellow cyclists.
• Observance of all traffic signals and laws.
• Safe riding at all times.
• Respect of the intended pace of the ride.
• Respect of the guidance of the ride leader and/or senior club member.
We encourage new members and non-La Grange
friends to participate in the rides. Newbies, just hang in
there in the back and take it at your own pace. Finish
the ride at Peets, introduce yourself and meet the members of the club.
Welcome New Members
Kevin Anderson
Spencer Canon
Robert Daloisio
Matthew Davis
Timothy Fitzgibbon
Matthew Hipp
Jeanine Curcione
Liz Kurtz
Brian Morris
Salvador Solis
Johnny Zakharia
La Voix Editorial Board
Paul Strauss Susan Stahl
Dave Lieberman
Volunteers wanted to particpate on the
the La Voix Editorial Board.
Velo Club La Grange
Velo Club La Grange is one of California’s largest and oldest
cycling clubs with over 400 members nationwide. The club was
founded by Raymond Fouquet in 1969 and fields one of the top
amateur racing teams in the U.S. Past members include a Tour de
France stage winner, an Olympic gold medalist, and several U.S.
National and California state champions.
Along with the Club’s dedication to bicycle racing, the club welcomes new and inexperienced riders with a passion for cycling.
La Grange is very active in the cycling and fitness communities.
Our continuing public policy work with state and local government
has led to major improvements in safety for all users of California
roads. In addition, the Club has partnered with the Association
of Blind Athletes and Meals on Wheels and sponsors an annual
scholarship with the help of the Union Bank of California. La
Grange enjoys the financial support of several corporations committed to promoting healthy and active living including Kahala
Corporation and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
501(c)(3) California Non-Profit Public Benefit Corporation 95-4000746
United States Cycling Federation Number 1232
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taking good care of people and their bikes since 1936
Velo Club LaGrange is a nonprofit organization dedicated to
the sport of cycling.
Please send in submissions by
the 20th of the month. Digital
submissions (Images and
articles) only will be accepted
(lavoix@lagrange.org).
USA Cycling#1232.
LaGrange Correspondence
Velo Club LaGrange
2118 Wilshire Bl, Suite 525
Santa Monica, CA 90025
Attn Duncan Lemmon
santa monica, california
All submissions are subject to
editing and are printed at the
discretion of the editor.
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Phone: (310) 286-2689
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