Happy New Year Kern Wheelmen,
 
Many of you came out to join us at the New Years Day ride to the top of Round Mountain, there must have been 200 plus riders that were greeted by our more than gracious hosts Dale and Wally.  A great big thank you to those gentlemen for there hospitality and dedication to making sure everyone had a great time.  The weather couldn’t have been better and most riders made the whole loop and back to Bakersfield through the Poso Valley and up the grade to North Chester, what a great day it was!  A Happy New Year for sure.
 
Our next general meeting will be the first Monday in February, that date is the 6th.  Yes, it is the time where we elect new officers to the board and your participation is greatly encouraged and appreciated.  Below you will see a nomination schedule and what I would like you all to do is to nominate someone whom you believe will be a great candidate and will work for the club in the best interest of the club.  Send that information to president@kernwheelmen.org.  If you have ever thought that you would like to see any particular type event or donations made, etc. then now is your opportunity to be a part of the decision making process.  All nominees will have the opportunity to decline or accept the nomination prior to the voting at the election meeting so if you have been nominated please respond at or before the meeting.  I will send out an announcement of the nominees a couple of days prior to the meeting so be sure to check your email.
 
The Kern Wheelmen have been an important part of the cycling community here in Kern County since 1980 and with the changing times certainly has many options for fun and enjoyment in store so let your voice be heard, let your creativity and enthusiasm out and put it to good use with the Kern Wheelmen cycling club.
 
                        NOMINATIONS!
 
President ______________________________________
 
Vice President __________________________________
 
Secretary ______________________________________
 
Treasurer ______________________________________
 
Keep the Pace!
 
Keith

Team Go Ride proudly announces the 2012 Dirty Dozen Time Trial Series. This TT series will showcase 12 different time trial venues throughout Kern County. 12th race chosen by fastest racer in 6 of 11 races through November. We will also have a King of the Mountain series within the series, consisting of 3 climbing courses - winner of the KOM series gets bragging rights, a KOM jersey and a trophy. ...

Course lineup (We will post the course profiles prior to each race):
January 15 - Bena
February 18 - Course TBD
March 18 - Round Mountain (same course as 2011)
April 29 - Famoso
May 20 - Woody Loop (KOM #1)
June 17 -Bakersfield College course (more to come on this)
July 15 - Zerker
August 19 - Hart Park to Bluffs
September 16 - To the top of Round Mountain (KOM #2)
October 21 - Poso
November 18 - Breckenridge to Lookout (KOM #3)
December 16 - chosen by fastest racer, determined by average MPH, 6 of 11 race participation required

You have your beet juice and secret ingredients - now come out and break into the Time Trial Hall of Fame!!! Lots of course records to be set - get your names in the book!