Competitive Velo Team Kits (part 3)
Well, the day that every cycling team waits for is nearly upon us… Our team kits will arrive tomorrow.
Even though the process with our new clothing manufacturer, VOmax, has been flawless and they are delivering a day ahead of schedule, our riders are chomping at the bit to get into these kits. I am getting emails every day asking: “Are they here yet?”
I must admit, I am impressed by the service, professionalism, quality, and follow-up from the folks at VOmax… and so far, can highly recommend them to any organization.
Here is the design final approval of our kits (click for larger view):

Competitive Velo Team Kits (part 1)
Hi Everyone,
I just wanted to take a minute to let you know that our team fit kit from VOmax has arrived at Chain Reaction Cycles. For those of you planning to join the team, please stop by the shop as soon as possible and verify your kit sizes and fill out a uniform order sheet.
2012 Cycling Team Uniform Order
If you have not filled out a team application yet, please print and fill out a Team Membership Application and leave it with Mark Tatum at Chain Reaction Cycles in Prattville. I cannot place your order if we don’t have a membership form on file.
2012CompVeloApplicationAndWaivers
As stated previously, I plan on providing cat 1/2/3, experts, and masters two kits, cat 4 and sport with one kit, cat 5 and beginner will need to buy their kits (at cost of course). You are more than welcome to order more that what I provide at your cost, but you must pay at the time of order, by cash or check made out to Competitive Velo. If I don’t have the money, I will not order clothes. Sorry but no exceptions.
The order form has an item and price list for you to choose from. The team will cover the cost of shipping for everyone. If you need equipment like shoes, socks, gloves, helmets, etc., remember that our Specialized sponsorship gives us 20% OFF WHOLESALE! Specialized makes some mighty fine equipment and I am really stoked about this deal. Check with Mark for details.
I should be getting our first proofs back from VOmax any day now. We will need to put our first order together as soon as possible so please don’t hesitate to get the above things done. Once we get our order in, it will be 4-6 weeks for delivery.
Best wishes,
//Signed//
David L. Hiott Jr.
President, Competitive Velo Cycling Team
Competitive Velo, LLC
(334) 399-3995
david.hiott@compvelo.com
More Sponsors Join Competitive Velo
Things are really shaping for the 2012 Competitive Velo – Chain Reaction team. We have just added three more sponsors to our ever growing list of supporters:
Our long time friends, Trail of Legends Assoc. (TOLA) has renewed with us for a 6th year!
As one of our newest colleagues, About Time Events (ATE) has joined the Competitive Velo team. Welcome Aboard and Thanks!
Also, we would like to welcome Angie Roberts and Hair Therapy as a first year sponsor of the team. We are grateful to have you as a sponsor Angie! (temporary logo)
It is going to be agreat year!
Competitive Velo Renews USAC License
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Competitive Velo for 2012
I just wanted to reach out and let you know our plans for the 2012 Competitive Velo-Chain Reaction Bike Team. Mark Tatum from Chain Reaction Cycles and I have been working through the details and it looks pretty good.
From here on out, Mark and I plan to operate the team as a Competitive Velo-Chain Reaction cooperative effort. With the shop’s added direct involvement, it will be much easier for us to keep things running smoothly.
Our objectives are to maintain a “Shop Team” with active and motivated bike racers that is manageable and consistent, with goal of once again being Alabama’s premier cycling team and a major force in the south central region cycling community.
By “Shop Team” I mean a team of riders who are STRONGLY affiliated with Chain Reaction Cycles. The team will consist only of local folks because the expectation is that all team members will have a vested interest in the team, the shop, and the success of both… and will be called upon at some time to lend a hand with team activities.
As for sponsors, of course Chain Reaction is, and always has been a big contributor in more ways than just finances, but we have also secured a title sponsor with ResQSoft Inc. ResQSoft is an outstanding IT company and some of the best folks with whom I have ever worked. Chris Woods and Mark are working on a few others, but as of today, Bruce Herbitter and OSI Buildings Inc. have committed sponsorship for the 6th year in a row! Bo Potter from Midstate Advertising & Signs has also committed to their second year of sponsorship for the team. We also have Specialized as a sponsor for merchandise… sweet!
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If you wish to ride with us for 2012, let me know as soon as you can. I have posted the new membership application on this site and it is available from the menu above or from this URL:
http://compvelo.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2012CompVeloApplicationAndWaivers.pdf
Also, we will probably have a season kick-off get-together very soon… more info on that shortly. In the meantime, I look forward to hearing from you and racing with you this year.
Keep up with Competitive Velo on Facebook
Sincerely,
//Signed//
David L. Hiott Jr.
President, Competitive Velo Cycling Team
Competitive Velo, LLC
(334) 399-3995
David.Hiott@CompVelo.com
http://compvelo.com

Protect Cyclists By Adopting the Three Foot Law!
Hey,
I just signed the petition “Tell Alabama Law Makers: Protect Cyclists By Adopting the Three Foot Law!” and wanted to see if you could help by adding your name.
Our goal is to reach 100 signatures and we need more support. You can read more and sign the petition here:
Sincerely,
//Signed//
David L. Hiott Jr.
President, Competitive Velo Cycling Team
Competitive Velo, LLC
(334) 399-3995
David.Hiott@CompVelo.com
http://compvelo.com
2011 Alabama Mountain Bike Championship Series
This is biggest news for Mountain Bikers to come around in a long time… Alabama will have it’s own MTB Championship Series promoted by About-Time-Events.
The schedule is as follows:
- April 24nd Swayback, Wetumpka
- May 1st Chickasabouge, Mobile Alabama state/scrcs
- May 22nd Sylaward Trail Lake Howard, Sylacaga
- June 5th Oak Mountain, Birmingham, Alabama state/Bump n Grind
- June 19th Cheaha Mountain Express, Delta, Al
- July 17th Open for missed race etc
- Aug 14 Lake Coleman, Anniston
- Sep 11th Munny sokal, T-Town
- Sep 25th Monte sano , Huntsville
- Oct 9th Dead Dog, Trussville
Be sure to ceck the official web-site for more info: http://about-time-events.com/?page_id=10
After Christmas Blended Ride – Walnut Creek, Clanton
Time: Sunday, December 26 · 11:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Hiott Residence
4773 County Rd 32
Clanton, AL
Created By: Competitive Velo, David Hiott
More Info: This is a 35 mile blended ride that is mostly on Chilton County dirt roads. There is about 7 or 8 miles of pavement and rest is graded dirt. This ride is ideally suited for Cyclocross bikes, but MTBs will be fine. Definitely no road bikes. Since the dirt roads occasionally have some sharp gravel, I don’t recommend tubulars… you could have a long walk. The pace will be social but there is a good bit of climbing. This 35 miles feels more like 50.
Here is a link to the ride map:
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/al/clanton/468128337275374652
And here is a link for direction to my house:
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=102997282556396978423.000493cc277edcae899d1&ll=32.883768%2C-86.559863&spn=0.025444%2C0.027509&t=h&z=15&iwloc=000493cc2785d19abb4bd
Hope to see you in the morning
Hello world!
Welcome to the new site for the Competitive Velo Cycling Team. As you can see, we still have a lot of work to do, but we will have this site up and running shortly.
Please come back soon and visit often.









