Here’s your chance to meet the members of the Counterbalance Bicycles racing team in anticipation of the 2010 season. We are an amateur team whose mission is to support riders on the fringes of mainstream bicycle racing. With heavy roots in Seattle’s bike messenger community, the team has grown to include men and women of all ages. We focus most heavily on track and cyclocross racing, but our racers are involved in all disciplines. Come share our vision of racing bicycles and enjoying every moment of it.

This will be a social ride, at a conversational pace, around the south end of Lake Washington. Allow about 2 hours. We may stop for 5-10 minutes along the way, but otherwise, be prepared for a continuous ride. Bring a functioning road bike (full fenders are appreciated on damp days), helmet, water, some food, weather-appropriate clothing, a little money and an extra tube in case you flat. We will ride rain or shine.

We will leave Pert’s Deli in Leschi (120 Lakeside Ave, Seattle, WA 98122) at 930 AM, so please arrive by 920 AM ready to go.

Hope to see you there!