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<p><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><a href="/SIGs">Back to The SIG & STS Home</a></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong style="line-height: 1.5em;"><a href="http://nycc.org/help/sig-registration">Need help with registration? Instructions are here.</a></strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-size: 16.8px; text-align: center; line-height: 1.5em;"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/13064660_10206570300232502_8588141936465146625_o.jpg" style="width: 500px; height: 334px;"></strong></span></span></p> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Learn your strengths.</span></span></span></span><br> </h1> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The goal of the A-SIG Classic is similar to that of the A-SIG: to produce true “great wheels,” who can handle themselves safely and smoothly in a rotating paceline. However, what the A-SIG covers in twelve weeks, we cover </span></span></span><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140" style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">in in</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> the first eight, with the remaining four weeks spent focusing on leveraging the strengths of all riders—big or small, tall or short, bulky or lean—for the betterment of the </span></span></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">group..</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> The result is a paceline that, yes, moves quickly—but not through raw force or brute strength: but by riding </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">intelligently and of one mindset</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, using the strengths of </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">everyone</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> in the group to their maximum benefit, and letting riders lean into the group at the times when they aren’t the strongest or alternatively, letting those who feel particularly strong that day go the extra pedal stroke for the group. Our goal is for </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">everyone</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to have contributed in a way that makes the most sense for the best ride, ultimately collapsing into an exhausted heap at the end of a long, spirited ride and think “</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">That was amazing!</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">”</span></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">By gradually introducing new skills, and more complex rides, A-SIG Classic participants build the fitness and skills to go further and go faster as a cohesive group. Post-SIG, participants have leveraged these skills in all kinds of riding: from road </span></span></span><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140" style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">racing,</span><span style="font-size:14px;"> to cyclocross, </span><span style="font-size:14px;">randonneuring</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, and, yes, some amazing weekend club rides!</span></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The A-SIG Classic program requires a serious time and effort commitment from all its participants. In addition to the weekend rides, mid-week training is a critical additional component of the Classic, both for building fitness and practicing new skills—while not mandatory, it is </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">strongly encouraged</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, and few participants succeed in the Classic without one or two group training rides.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">This is a 12-week program, during which you will learn skills such as</span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Fundamental group riding skills</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Smooth pace lining</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Gravel / dirt</span><span style="font-size:14px;"> handling</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Race aptitude</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Technical skills refinement (such as cornering, climbing and descending)</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">How to leverage your strengths to keep the group moving, and how to lean into the group when </span></span></li> </ul> <div> </div> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The A-SIG Classic is not an easy program, but the payoff is worth it: you will rise-up to challenges in a way you’ve never done before, you will meet people that will become lifelong friends, and have the honor of completing what has been described by graduates as “the most enriching athletic experience of their lives.”</span></span></span></span></p> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">What You Need To Know</span></span></span></span></h1> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Gear</span></span></span></span></h1> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">We STRONGLY recommend a pre-season bike fit and tune-up/overhaul.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Helmets are mandatory.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">No</span><span style="font-size:14px;">aerobars</span><span style="font-size:14px;"> under any circumstances.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Road bikes with clipless pedals only.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">New tires are strongly recommended.</span></span></li> </ul> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"> </h1> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dates</span></span></span></span></h1> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">The A-SIG Classic takes place every Saturday from Mar 2, </span></span><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">2019</span></span><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"> through May 18, 2019.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Orientation will take place on Sat, Mar 2–immediately followed by our first SIG ride (additional details to follow for registered participants).</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">If the weather appears to be uncooperative, we will re-schedule rides to Sunday. Be sure to check the standard A-SIG Classic communication channels.</span></span></li> </ul> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"> </h1> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Time Commitment</span></span></span></span></h1> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Be prepared to make a significant time commitment—we ride every weekend for three months, with rain dates on Sundays, and expect participants to do 1-2 mid-week training rides to build fitness and refine their skills.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Expect to be “out” the entire day: unforeseeable circumstances, pit stops, and longer </span></span><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">rides,</span></span><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"> can all make for a full day on the road.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Early on, rides will start at 9 am. As the weather warms-up and rides get longer, we will start earlier.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Participants are expected to attend all 12-weekend rides.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Any participant with more than 2 absences, or any two consecutive absences, will be asked to leave the program, with an open invitation to join us again the following year.</span></span></li> </ul> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"> </h1> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Program Structure</span></span></span></span></h1> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rides will gradually increase in distance, elevation gain and speed. Each ride has a lunch stop (a great chance to be friendly and to talk shop). We will also have refuel/ pit stops during longer rides.</span></span></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The core of the program is coaching. Participants will receive pointers and individual attention from leaders both on and off the bike, and will also benefit from being paired with a mentor leader. Speed and endurance will follow as you train and master smooth group riding skills.</span></span></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Mid-week training is essential for building the fitness necessary to succeed in the A-SIG Classic.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Mid-week training rides will be listed on the NYCC website and generally take place in the early morning hours in Prospect Park, Central Park </span></span></span><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140" style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">and</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> River Road. While training is not </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">mandatory</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> (we’re not taking attendance…), few participants succeed without doing some kind of group training at least once, ideally twice, each week. This provides a chance for additional training, coaching, and is critical for building the fitness necessary to do the next ride.</span></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Upon graduation, you are expected to take an active part in the NYCC community; To list and lead club rides.</span></span></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8.25pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><img height="500" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/TOGaq6_b6A-DzSAG1qxGlDPwyeRylXWnaIKXsP6zbdSJQXoYonSCQYdaX1PJrGyV13oMlEbtZPdN6fUiuqxMnNGoBc08QhNJ2cSr5BDLol2wBunpavkqSf6JKWEZxkkU7h4qALl-" style="border-style: none; transform: rotate(0rad);" width="500"></span></span></span></span></p> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"> </span></span></span></h1> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">NYCC Membership</span></span></span></span></h1> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">All participants must be members of the New York Cycle Club. In addition, each participant must lead at least one NYCC ride in 2019 upon graduation.</span></span></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The A-SIG Classic will allow for new participants in the first three weeks. </span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For further details, contact the A-SIG Classic Captains at </span><span style="color: rgb(17, 78, 145); background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">aclassic@nycc.org</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><a href="/SIGs">Back to The SIG & STS Home</a></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong style="line-height: 1.5em;"><a href="http://nycc.org/help/sig-registration">Need help with registration? Instructions are here.</a></strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-size: 16.8px; text-align: center; line-height: 1.5em;"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/13064660_10206570300232502_8588141936465146625_o.jpg" style="width: 500px; height: 334px;"></strong></span></span></p> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Learn your strengths.</span></span></span></span><br><br /> </h1> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The goal of the A-SIG Classic is similar to that of the A-SIG: to produce true “great wheels,” who can handle themselves safely and smoothly in a rotating paceline. However, what the A-SIG covers in twelve weeks, we cover </span></span></span><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140" style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">in in</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> the first eight, with the remaining four weeks spent focusing on leveraging the strengths of all riders—big or small, tall or short, bulky or lean—for the betterment of the </span></span></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">group..</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> The result is a paceline that, yes, moves quickly—but not through raw force or brute strength: but by riding </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">intelligently and of one mindset</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, using the strengths of </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">everyone</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> in the group to their maximum benefit, and letting riders lean into the group at the times when they aren’t the strongest or alternatively, letting those who feel particularly strong that day go the extra pedal stroke for the group. Our goal is for </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">everyone</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to have contributed in a way that makes the most sense for the best ride, ultimately collapsing into an exhausted heap at the end of a long, spirited ride and think “</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">That was amazing!</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">”</span></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">By gradually introducing new skills, and more complex rides, A-SIG Classic participants build the fitness and skills to go further and go faster as a cohesive group. Post-SIG, participants have leveraged these skills in all kinds of riding: from road </span></span></span><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140" style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">racing,</span><span style="font-size:14px;"> to cyclocross, </span><span style="font-size:14px;">randonneuring</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, and, yes, some amazing weekend club rides!</span></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The A-SIG Classic program requires a serious time and effort commitment from all its participants. In addition to the weekend rides, mid-week training is a critical additional component of the Classic, both for building fitness and practicing new skills—while not mandatory, it is </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">strongly encouraged</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, and few participants succeed in the Classic without one or two group training rides.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">This is a 12-week program, during which you will learn skills such as</span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Fundamental group riding skills</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Smooth pace lining</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Gravel / dirt</span><span style="font-size:14px;"> handling</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Race aptitude</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Technical skills refinement (such as cornering, climbing and descending)</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">How to leverage your strengths to keep the group moving, and how to lean into the group when </span></span></li> </ul> <div> </div> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The A-SIG Classic is not an easy program, but the payoff is worth it: you will rise-up to challenges in a way you’ve never done before, you will meet people that will become lifelong friends, and have the honor of completing what has been described by graduates as “the most enriching athletic experience of their lives.”</span></span></span></span></p> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">What You Need To Know</span></span></span></span></h1> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Gear</span></span></span></span></h1> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">We STRONGLY recommend a pre-season bike fit and tune-up/overhaul.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Helmets are mandatory.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">No</span><span style="font-size:14px;">aerobars</span><span style="font-size:14px;"> under any circumstances.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Road bikes with clipless pedals only.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">New tires are strongly recommended.</span></span></li> </ul> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"> </h1> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dates</span></span></span></span></h1> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">The A-SIG Classic takes place every Saturday from Mar 2, </span></span><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">2019</span></span><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"> through May 18, 2019.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Orientation will take place on Sat, Mar 2–immediately followed by our first SIG ride (additional details to follow for registered participants).</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">If the weather appears to be uncooperative, we will re-schedule rides to Sunday. Be sure to check the standard A-SIG Classic communication channels.</span></span></li> </ul> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"> </h1> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Time Commitment</span></span></span></span></h1> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Be prepared to make a significant time commitment—we ride every weekend for three months, with rain dates on Sundays, and expect participants to do 1-2 mid-week training rides to build fitness and refine their skills.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Expect to be “out” the entire day: unforeseeable circumstances, pit stops, and longer </span></span><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">rides,</span></span><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"> can all make for a full day on the road.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Early on, rides will start at 9 am. As the weather warms-up and rides get longer, we will start earlier.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Participants are expected to attend all 12-weekend rides.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Any participant with more than 2 absences, or any two consecutive absences, will be asked to leave the program, with an open invitation to join us again the following year.</span></span></li> </ul> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"> </h1> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Program Structure</span></span></span></span></h1> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rides will gradually increase in distance, elevation gain and speed. Each ride has a lunch stop (a great chance to be friendly and to talk shop). We will also have refuel/ pit stops during longer rides.</span></span></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The core of the program is coaching. Participants will receive pointers and individual attention from leaders both on and off the bike, and will also benefit from being paired with a mentor leader. Speed and endurance will follow as you train and master smooth group riding skills.</span></span></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Mid-week training is essential for building the fitness necessary to succeed in the A-SIG Classic.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Mid-week training rides will be listed on the NYCC website and generally take place in the early morning hours in Prospect Park, Central Park </span></span></span><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140" style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">and</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> River Road. While training is not </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">mandatory</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> (we’re not taking attendance…), few participants succeed without doing some kind of group training at least once, ideally twice, each week. This provides a chance for additional training, coaching, and is critical for building the fitness necessary to do the next ride.</span></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Upon graduation, you are expected to take an active part in the NYCC community; To list and lead club rides.</span></span></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8.25pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><img height="500" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/TOGaq6_b6A-DzSAG1qxGlDPwyeRylXWnaIKXsP6zbdSJQXoYonSCQYdaX1PJrGyV13oMlEbtZPdN6fUiuqxMnNGoBc08QhNJ2cSr5BDLol2wBunpavkqSf6JKWEZxkkU7h4qALl-" style="border-style: none; transform: rotate(0rad);" width="500"></span></span></span></span></p> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"> </span></span></span></h1> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">NYCC Membership</span></span></span></span></h1> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">All participants must be members of the New York Cycle Club. In addition, each participant must lead at least one NYCC ride in 2019 upon graduation.</span></span></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The A-SIG Classic will allow for new participants in the first three weeks. </span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For further details, contact the A-SIG Classic Captains at </span><span style="color: rgb(17, 78, 145); background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="mailto:aclassic@nycc.org">aclassic@nycc.org</a></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><a href="/SIGs">Back to The SIG & STS Home</a></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong style="line-height: 1.5em;"><a href="http://nycc.org/help/sig-registration">Need help with registration? Instructions are here.</a></strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-size: 16.8px; text-align: center; line-height: 1.5em;"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/13064660_10206570300232502_8588141936465146625_o.jpg" style="width: 500px; height: 334px;"></strong></span></span></p> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Learn your strengths.</span></span></span></span><br> </h1> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The goal of the A-SIG Classic is similar to that of the A-SIG: to produce true “great wheels,” who can handle themselves safely and smoothly in a rotating paceline. However, what the A-SIG covers in twelve weeks, we cover </span></span></span><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140" style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">in in</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> the first eight, with the remaining four weeks spent focusing on leveraging the strengths of all riders—big or small, tall or short, bulky or lean—for the betterment of the </span></span></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">group..</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> The result is a paceline that, yes, moves quickly—but not through raw force or brute strength: but by riding </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">intelligently and of one mindset</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, using the strengths of </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">everyone</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> in the group to their maximum benefit, and letting riders lean into the group at the times when they aren’t the strongest or alternatively, letting those who feel particularly strong that day go the extra pedal stroke for the group. Our goal is for </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">everyone</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to have contributed in a way that makes the most sense for the best ride, ultimately collapsing into an exhausted heap at the end of a long, spirited ride and think “</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">That was amazing!</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">”</span></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">By gradually introducing new skills, and more complex rides, A-SIG Classic participants build the fitness and skills to go further and go faster as a cohesive group. Post-SIG, participants have leveraged these skills in all kinds of riding: from road </span></span></span><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140" style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">racing,</span><span style="font-size:14px;"> to cyclocross, </span><span style="font-size:14px;">randonneuring</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, and, yes, some amazing weekend club rides!</span></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The A-SIG Classic program requires a serious time and effort commitment from all its participants. In addition to the weekend rides, mid-week training is a critical additional component of the Classic, both for building fitness and practicing new skills—while not mandatory, it is </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">strongly encouraged</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, and few participants succeed in the Classic without one or two group training rides.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">This is a 12-week program, during which you will learn skills such as</span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Fundamental group riding skills</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Smooth pace lining</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Gravel / dirt</span><span style="font-size:14px;"> handling</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Race aptitude</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Technical skills refinement (such as cornering, climbing and descending)</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">How to leverage your strengths to keep the group moving, and how to lean into the group when </span></span></li> </ul> <div> </div> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The A-SIG Classic is not an easy program, but the payoff is worth it: you will rise-up to challenges in a way you’ve never done before, you will meet people that will become lifelong friends, and have the honor of completing what has been described by graduates as “the most enriching athletic experience of their lives.”</span></span></span></span></p> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">What You Need To Know</span></span></span></span></h1> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Gear</span></span></span></span></h1> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">We STRONGLY recommend a pre-season bike fit and tune-up/overhaul.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Helmets are mandatory.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">No</span><span style="font-size:14px;">aerobars</span><span style="font-size:14px;"> under any circumstances.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Road bikes with clipless pedals only.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">New tires are strongly recommended.</span></span></li> </ul> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"> </h1> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dates</span></span></span></span></h1> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">The A-SIG Classic takes place every Saturday from Mar 2, </span></span><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">2019</span></span><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"> through May 18, 2019.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Orientation will take place on Sat, Mar 2–immediately followed by our first SIG ride (additional details to follow for registered participants).</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">If the weather appears to be uncooperative, we will re-schedule rides to Sunday. Be sure to check the standard A-SIG Classic communication channels.</span></span></li> </ul> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"> </h1> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Time Commitment</span></span></span></span></h1> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Be prepared to make a significant time commitment—we ride every weekend for three months, with rain dates on Sundays, and expect participants to do 1-2 mid-week training rides to build fitness and refine their skills.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Expect to be “out” the entire day: unforeseeable circumstances, pit stops, and longer </span></span><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">rides,</span></span><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"> can all make for a full day on the road.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Early on, rides will start at 9 am. As the weather warms-up and rides get longer, we will start earlier.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Participants are expected to attend all 12-weekend rides.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Any participant with more than 2 absences, or any two consecutive absences, will be asked to leave the program, with an open invitation to join us again the following year.</span></span></li> </ul> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"> </h1> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Program Structure</span></span></span></span></h1> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rides will gradually increase in distance, elevation gain and speed. Each ride has a lunch stop (a great chance to be friendly and to talk shop). We will also have refuel/ pit stops during longer rides.</span></span></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The core of the program is coaching. Participants will receive pointers and individual attention from leaders both on and off the bike, and will also benefit from being paired with a mentor leader. Speed and endurance will follow as you train and master smooth group riding skills.</span></span></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Mid-week training is essential for building the fitness necessary to succeed in the A-SIG Classic.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Mid-week training rides will be listed on the NYCC website and generally take place in the early morning hours in Prospect Park, Central Park </span></span></span><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140" style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">and</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> River Road. While training is not </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">mandatory</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> (we’re not taking attendance…), few participants succeed without doing some kind of group training at least once, ideally twice, each week. This provides a chance for additional training, coaching, and is critical for building the fitness necessary to do the next ride.</span></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Upon graduation, you are expected to take an active part in the NYCC community; To list and lead club rides.</span></span></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8.25pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><img height="500" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/TOGaq6_b6A-DzSAG1qxGlDPwyeRylXWnaIKXsP6zbdSJQXoYonSCQYdaX1PJrGyV13oMlEbtZPdN6fUiuqxMnNGoBc08QhNJ2cSr5BDLol2wBunpavkqSf6JKWEZxkkU7h4qALl-" style="border-style: none; transform: rotate(0rad);" width="500"></span></span></span></span></p> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"> </span></span></span></h1> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">NYCC Membership</span></span></span></span></h1> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">All participants must be members of the New York Cycle Club. In addition, each participant must lead at least one NYCC ride in 2019 upon graduation.</span></span></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The A-SIG Classic will allow for new participants in the first three weeks. </span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For further details, contact the A-SIG Classic Captains at </span><span style="color: rgb(17, 78, 145); background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">aclassic@nycc.org</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><a href="/SIGs">Back to The SIG & STS Home</a></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong style="line-height: 1.5em;"><a href="http://nycc.org/help/sig-registration">Need help with registration? Instructions are here.</a></strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-size: 16.8px; text-align: center; line-height: 1.5em;"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/13064660_10206570300232502_8588141936465146625_o.jpg" style="width: 500px; height: 334px;"></strong></span></span></p> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Learn your strengths.</span></span></span></span><br><br /> </h1> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The goal of the A-SIG Classic is similar to that of the A-SIG: to produce true “great wheels,” who can handle themselves safely and smoothly in a rotating paceline. However, what the A-SIG covers in twelve weeks, we cover </span></span></span><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140" style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">in in</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> the first eight, with the remaining four weeks spent focusing on leveraging the strengths of all riders—big or small, tall or short, bulky or lean—for the betterment of the </span></span></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">group..</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> The result is a paceline that, yes, moves quickly—but not through raw force or brute strength: but by riding </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">intelligently and of one mindset</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, using the strengths of </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">everyone</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> in the group to their maximum benefit, and letting riders lean into the group at the times when they aren’t the strongest or alternatively, letting those who feel particularly strong that day go the extra pedal stroke for the group. Our goal is for </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">everyone</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to have contributed in a way that makes the most sense for the best ride, ultimately collapsing into an exhausted heap at the end of a long, spirited ride and think “</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">That was amazing!</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">”</span></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">By gradually introducing new skills, and more complex rides, A-SIG Classic participants build the fitness and skills to go further and go faster as a cohesive group. Post-SIG, participants have leveraged these skills in all kinds of riding: from road </span></span></span><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140" style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">racing,</span><span style="font-size:14px;"> to cyclocross, </span><span style="font-size:14px;">randonneuring</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, and, yes, some amazing weekend club rides!</span></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The A-SIG Classic program requires a serious time and effort commitment from all its participants. In addition to the weekend rides, mid-week training is a critical additional component of the Classic, both for building fitness and practicing new skills—while not mandatory, it is </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">strongly encouraged</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, and few participants succeed in the Classic without one or two group training rides.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">This is a 12-week program, during which you will learn skills such as</span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Fundamental group riding skills</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Smooth pace lining</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Gravel / dirt</span><span style="font-size:14px;"> handling</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Race aptitude</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Technical skills refinement (such as cornering, climbing and descending)</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">How to leverage your strengths to keep the group moving, and how to lean into the group when </span></span></li> </ul> <div> </div> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The A-SIG Classic is not an easy program, but the payoff is worth it: you will rise-up to challenges in a way you’ve never done before, you will meet people that will become lifelong friends, and have the honor of completing what has been described by graduates as “the most enriching athletic experience of their lives.”</span></span></span></span></p> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">What You Need To Know</span></span></span></span></h1> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Gear</span></span></span></span></h1> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">We STRONGLY recommend a pre-season bike fit and tune-up/overhaul.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Helmets are mandatory.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">No</span><span style="font-size:14px;">aerobars</span><span style="font-size:14px;"> under any circumstances.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Road bikes with clipless pedals only.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">New tires are strongly recommended.</span></span></li> </ul> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"> </h1> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dates</span></span></span></span></h1> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">The A-SIG Classic takes place every Saturday from Mar 2, </span></span><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">2019</span></span><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"> through May 18, 2019.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Orientation will take place on Sat, Mar 2–immediately followed by our first SIG ride (additional details to follow for registered participants).</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">If the weather appears to be uncooperative, we will re-schedule rides to Sunday. Be sure to check the standard A-SIG Classic communication channels.</span></span></li> </ul> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"> </h1> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Time Commitment</span></span></span></span></h1> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Be prepared to make a significant time commitment—we ride every weekend for three months, with rain dates on Sundays, and expect participants to do 1-2 mid-week training rides to build fitness and refine their skills.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Expect to be “out” the entire day: unforeseeable circumstances, pit stops, and longer </span></span><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">rides,</span></span><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"> can all make for a full day on the road.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Early on, rides will start at 9 am. As the weather warms-up and rides get longer, we will start earlier.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Participants are expected to attend all 12-weekend rides.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Any participant with more than 2 absences, or any two consecutive absences, will be asked to leave the program, with an open invitation to join us again the following year.</span></span></li> </ul> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"> </h1> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Program Structure</span></span></span></span></h1> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rides will gradually increase in distance, elevation gain and speed. Each ride has a lunch stop (a great chance to be friendly and to talk shop). We will also have refuel/ pit stops during longer rides.</span></span></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The core of the program is coaching. Participants will receive pointers and individual attention from leaders both on and off the bike, and will also benefit from being paired with a mentor leader. Speed and endurance will follow as you train and master smooth group riding skills.</span></span></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Mid-week training is essential for building the fitness necessary to succeed in the A-SIG Classic.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Mid-week training rides will be listed on the NYCC website and generally take place in the early morning hours in Prospect Park, Central Park </span></span></span><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140" style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">and</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> River Road. While training is not </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">mandatory</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> (we’re not taking attendance…), few participants succeed without doing some kind of group training at least once, ideally twice, each week. This provides a chance for additional training, coaching, and is critical for building the fitness necessary to do the next ride.</span></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Upon graduation, you are expected to take an active part in the NYCC community; To list and lead club rides.</span></span></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8.25pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><img height="500" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/TOGaq6_b6A-DzSAG1qxGlDPwyeRylXWnaIKXsP6zbdSJQXoYonSCQYdaX1PJrGyV13oMlEbtZPdN6fUiuqxMnNGoBc08QhNJ2cSr5BDLol2wBunpavkqSf6JKWEZxkkU7h4qALl-" style="border-style: none; transform: rotate(0rad);" width="500"></span></span></span></span></p> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"> </span></span></span></h1> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">NYCC Membership</span></span></span></span></h1> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">All participants must be members of the New York Cycle Club. In addition, each participant must lead at least one NYCC ride in 2019 upon graduation.</span></span></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The A-SIG Classic will allow for new participants in the first three weeks. </span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For further details, contact the A-SIG Classic Captains at </span><span style="color: rgb(17, 78, 145); background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="mailto:aclassic@nycc.org">aclassic@nycc.org</a></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><a href="/SIGs">Back to The SIG & STS Home</a></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong style="line-height: 1.5em;"><a href="http://nycc.org/help/sig-registration">Need help with registration? Instructions are here.</a></strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-size: 16.8px; text-align: center; line-height: 1.5em;"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/13064660_10206570300232502_8588141936465146625_o.jpg" style="width: 500px; height: 334px;"></strong></span></span></p> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Learn your strengths.</span></span></span></span><br><br /> </h1> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The goal of the A-SIG Classic is similar to that of the A-SIG: to produce true “great wheels,” who can handle themselves safely and smoothly in a rotating paceline. However, what the A-SIG covers in twelve weeks, we cover </span></span></span><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140" style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">in in</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> the first eight, with the remaining four weeks spent focusing on leveraging the strengths of all riders—big or small, tall or short, bulky or lean—for the betterment of the </span></span></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">group..</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> The result is a paceline that, yes, moves quickly—but not through raw force or brute strength: but by riding </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">intelligently and of one mindset</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, using the strengths of </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">everyone</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> in the group to their maximum benefit, and letting riders lean into the group at the times when they aren’t the strongest or alternatively, letting those who feel particularly strong that day go the extra pedal stroke for the group. Our goal is for </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">everyone</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to have contributed in a way that makes the most sense for the best ride, ultimately collapsing into an exhausted heap at the end of a long, spirited ride and think “</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">That was amazing!</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">”</span></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">By gradually introducing new skills, and more complex rides, A-SIG Classic participants build the fitness and skills to go further and go faster as a cohesive group. Post-SIG, participants have leveraged these skills in all kinds of riding: from road </span></span></span><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140" style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">racing,</span><span style="font-size:14px;"> to cyclocross, </span><span style="font-size:14px;">randonneuring</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, and, yes, some amazing weekend club rides!</span></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The A-SIG Classic program requires a serious time and effort commitment from all its participants. In addition to the weekend rides, mid-week training is a critical additional component of the Classic, both for building fitness and practicing new skills—while not mandatory, it is </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">strongly encouraged</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, and few participants succeed in the Classic without one or two group training rides.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">This is a 12-week program, during which you will learn skills such as</span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Fundamental group riding skills</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Smooth pace lining</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Gravel / dirt</span><span style="font-size:14px;"> handling</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Race aptitude</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Technical skills refinement (such as cornering, climbing and descending)</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">How to leverage your strengths to keep the group moving, and how to lean into the group when </span></span></li> </ul> <div> </div> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The A-SIG Classic is not an easy program, but the payoff is worth it: you will rise-up to challenges in a way you’ve never done before, you will meet people that will become lifelong friends, and have the honor of completing what has been described by graduates as “the most enriching athletic experience of their lives.”</span></span></span></span></p> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">What You Need To Know</span></span></span></span></h1> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Gear</span></span></span></span></h1> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">We STRONGLY recommend a pre-season bike fit and tune-up/overhaul.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Helmets are mandatory.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">No</span><span style="font-size:14px;">aerobars</span><span style="font-size:14px;"> under any circumstances.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Road bikes with clipless pedals only.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">New tires are strongly recommended.</span></span></li> </ul> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"> </h1> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dates</span></span></span></span></h1> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">The A-SIG Classic takes place every Saturday from Mar 2, </span></span><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">2019</span></span><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"> through May 18, 2019.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Orientation will take place on Sat, Mar 2–immediately followed by our first SIG ride (additional details to follow for registered participants).</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">If the weather appears to be uncooperative, we will re-schedule rides to Sunday. Be sure to check the standard A-SIG Classic communication channels.</span></span></li> </ul> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"> </h1> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Time Commitment</span></span></span></span></h1> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Be prepared to make a significant time commitment—we ride every weekend for three months, with rain dates on Sundays, and expect participants to do 1-2 mid-week training rides to build fitness and refine their skills.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Expect to be “out” the entire day: unforeseeable circumstances, pit stops, and longer </span></span><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">rides,</span></span><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"> can all make for a full day on the road.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Early on, rides will start at 9 am. As the weather warms-up and rides get longer, we will start earlier.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Participants are expected to attend all 12-weekend rides.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Any participant with more than 2 absences, or any two consecutive absences, will be asked to leave the program, with an open invitation to join us again the following year.</span></span></li> </ul> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"> </h1> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Program Structure</span></span></span></span></h1> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rides will gradually increase in distance, elevation gain and speed. Each ride has a lunch stop (a great chance to be friendly and to talk shop). We will also have refuel/ pit stops during longer rides.</span></span></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The core of the program is coaching. Participants will receive pointers and individual attention from leaders both on and off the bike, and will also benefit from being paired with a mentor leader. Speed and endurance will follow as you train and master smooth group riding skills.</span></span></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Mid-week training is essential for building the fitness necessary to succeed in the A-SIG Classic.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Mid-week training rides will be listed on the NYCC website and generally take place in the early morning hours in Prospect Park, Central Park </span></span></span><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140" style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">and</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> River Road. While training is not </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">mandatory</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> (we’re not taking attendance…), few participants succeed without doing some kind of group training at least once, ideally twice, each week. This provides a chance for additional training, coaching, and is critical for building the fitness necessary to do the next ride.</span></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Upon graduation, you are expected to take an active part in the NYCC community; To list and lead club rides.</span></span></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8.25pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><img height="500" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/TOGaq6_b6A-DzSAG1qxGlDPwyeRylXWnaIKXsP6zbdSJQXoYonSCQYdaX1PJrGyV13oMlEbtZPdN6fUiuqxMnNGoBc08QhNJ2cSr5BDLol2wBunpavkqSf6JKWEZxkkU7h4qALl-" style="border-style: none; transform: rotate(0rad);" width="500"></span></span></span></span></p> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"> </span></span></span></h1> <h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.32; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">NYCC Membership</span></span></span></span></h1> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">All participants must be members of the New York Cycle Club. In addition, each participant must lead at least one NYCC ride in 2019 upon graduation.</span></span></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-701c3b4f-7fff-a1e0-7347-d16911d2b140"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The A-SIG Classic will allow for new participants in the first three weeks. </span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For further details, contact the A-SIG Classic Captains at </span><span style="color: rgb(17, 78, 145); background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="mailto:aclassic@nycc.org">aclassic@nycc.org</a></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></span></span></p>
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0 (String, 23 characters ) drupal_pre_render_links | (Callback) drupal_pre_render_links();
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#attributes (Array, 1 element)
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node (Array, 3 elements)
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#view_mode (String, 4 characters ) full
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#theme (String, 4 characters ) node
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#node (Object) stdClass
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∞ (Recursion)
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#language (String, 2 characters ) en
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Krumo version 0.2.1a
| http://krumo.sourceforge.net/var/www/html/ng/public/includes/menu.inc
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