Giro di Coppi presented by Vapiano USA
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Barnesville, MD
Vapiano USA Presents the 2011 Giro di Coppi
Held under USA Cycling Permit: 2011-1619
Races & Rides
Races
Tacchino Cyclocross
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Rosaryville State Park, 10 West Marlton Ave, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Opening race in the new MABRACross Super 8 Series, the Tacchino is back and better than ever! The course will feature rolling grass fields, gravel, two dirt track sections, numerous off-cambers, and a spectator-centric layout that encourages tifosi to take in the race while enjoying a beverage, a Belgian sausage, and a funk band. It's hosted at Rosaryville State Park, a perfect outdoor location with a playground, over 12 miles of rolling singletrack trail, and spectator pavillions, conveniently located 15 minutes East of Washington D.C.
Rides
Contes Hill Ride
Tuesdays at 6:30 PM
Conte's of Arlington
The rides will begin again on May 3, 2011 and continue through September. The ride is open to anyone and divided into three skill levels, including the most advanced racers and people new to the sport The ride will take place on local hilly roads and neighborhoods.
Friday Morning Muffin Ride
Fridays at 6:30 AM
Java Shack
An easy recovery pace ride, ideal for the Friday before a hard weekend of racing or riding. The ride follows bike paths and roads through Arlington. Please bring lights when necessary, and be considerate of other people on the trails.
Squadra Coppi Sunday Ride
Sundays at 8:35 am
8:35 am at the Java Shack in Arlington or 9:00 am from the Art Barn in Rock Creek Park
The ride leaves arlington at a warmup pace. The pace remains warm up for the first 16 miles until the turn onto Tuckerman. From there, the speed picks up. At miles 23 and 24.5 there are options to shortcut and rejoin the group if you do not want to keep pace with the lead group. At mile 35 there is a regroup point at the top of Old Anglers, at the entrance to the Park. From there, the ride becomes a rotating paceline for most of Clara Barton, with a final sprint as you approach Georgetown.
The ride is open to anyone, but please expect speeds ranging from 16-18mph during warmup, 20-25 mph for much of the ride, and occassionally faster during some of the more challenging sections.
The team will make an effort to help any new riders with directions and instructions, but this is not a "no drop" ride.
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