A Supplement to the Pacific Sun SRTWILIGHT.COM 1 PRO CYCLIST INTERVIEW // Bernard van Ulden return to protect his title should he not get sent last-minute to China again. I caught up with Bernie (not really, virtually, via e-mail) to learn more about what makes him go. What sparked your cycling career? My dad grew up in Holland and every- one there rides bikes, so naturally as kids he told us to ride a bike if we wanted to get anywhere. From there I started mountain biking on a group ride that the owner of Summit Bicycles organized when I was in high school. It basically turned into an ob- session. From there I was fortunate enough to sign a pro contract during my final year in college. What was the turning point to be- coming a professional? Probably these Wednesday group rides I’d do on my summer breaks. Eric Wohl- berg (Olympian cyclist from Canada) would come out on what was basically a casual 5 hour-plus ride. From that ride I learned a lot about proper training. What teams have you raced for throughout your career? I started with Webcor the year Chris Horner rode for the team and learned a ton there. After two years with Webcor I rode for the Navigators Insurance Cycling Team and now I’m on my second year with Jelly Belly. What has been the greatest defin- ing moment in your cycling career? I don’t think I’ve had a specific moment. My first pro win was a great turning point, but maybe it was getting signed to the Navigators and getting the chance to race Pro Tour events in Europe. Hard to say, but it’s definitely been an amazing ride looking back on it. What is your favorite type of rac- ing? Road, criterium, stage racing? Probably racing the big stage races like Langkawi or California. However, Philly and the San Francisco Grand Prix are/were the coolest one-day races I’ve ever raced in the U.S. The cool thing about the stage races is just the sheer volume of riding you’re doing day after day after day. What rider has inspired you the most and why? It would have to be Chris Horner. He was an awesome teammate who, bottom to top, tried to make sure everyone was being treated equally. He was a great mo- tivator who knew how to get the most out of the team in a very productive and posi- tive manner. What was your toughest race? Any stage race I ever did in Europe. Do you have a favorite pre-race meal? Post-race? Pre-race would have to be French toast with jelly. Eggs, carbs and SUGAR!!! Post: Pizza and beer if I don’t have to race the next day; if I do, did I mention pizza and beer? Interview by Ryan Dawkins, President of Project Sport, LLC. B ernie is a paradox of movement. On one hand, he hasn’t gotten around too much. His home in San Francis- co’s Nob Hill neighborhood is all of a half- mile from the Kaiser Permanente Hospital on Geary Boulevard that ushered him into this world 29 years ago. Get born. Crawl a few blocks. Stay put. Then on the other hand, this home- grown rider is global. His cycling-as-a-way- of-life mentality was implanted in him by the Euro ways of a Dutch-immigrant fa- ther. In his six years as a pro, he’s done the full tour of cycling’s jet set, from stage races in Europe and China to of course the bi- coastal crisscrossing of the U.S. scene. Fly far. Ride fast. And it goes without saying that, racing for Jelly Belly Pro Cycling last year, Bernie was the fastest man on the SRT course. Our defending champion is now in his sec- ond season with Jelly Belly, and expects to Tell me a story about your win from 2008, the races you were coming off prior that prepared you for that win; and what this year looks like in regard to your health, races and your predic- tion of how well you’ll do? Last year I had recently returned from a 10-day tour in China, at crazy altitude. I think that once I recovered from that my fit- ness started to skyrocket. I actually started last year’s SRT all wrong! Eric Wohlberg hit the gas as soon as the flag dropped and I was right there so I figured I’d follow. Next thing I know we’re doing a two-man team time trial and it hurts! Alas, the field chased us down so I spent I good portion of the race just recovering and watching what was go- ing on. I made the front split, followed a couple moves that happened to pan out, and got into a group that worked well together. There was a little cat-and-mousing, and for- tunately for me, it all worked out quite well. Right now I think my fitness is pretty good, but defending a race is always harder I think. There’s nowhere to go but down from that top step. A repeat would be awe- some, but if you overthink it you can take yourself out of the game. Moreover, it’s a nighttime crit so this all makes for a race that’s hard to call. // Larry Rosa Photography Larry Rosa Photography OFFICIAL RACE GUIDE// SRTWILIGHT.COM RACE GUIDE // R RACE GUIDE // A Supplement to the Pacific Sun GUIDE / / ACE GUIDE / / // Bernie on the podium at last year’s race. Bernie on the way to the win. » Last year’s Winner // p1 » The Best Seat in the House // p2 » Men’s Preview // p2 » Criterium 101 // p3 » Cowbells? // p3 » Trips for Kids // p4 » Race Course // p4–5 » Seagate // p5 » ProMan Women’s Cycling Team // p6 » Lung Health // p7
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A Supplement to the Pacific Sun SRTWILIGHT.COM 1
PRO CYCLIST INTERVIEW //Bernard van Ulden
return to protect his title should he not get
sent last-minute to China again. I caught up
with Bernie (not really, virtually, via e-mail)
to learn more about what makes him go.
What sparked your cycling career?
My dad grew up in Holland and every-
one there rides bikes, so naturally as kids
he told us to ride a bike if we wanted to get
anywhere. From there I started mountain
biking on a group ride that the owner of
Summit Bicycles organized when I was in
high school. It basically turned into an ob-
session. From there I was fortunate enough
to sign a pro contract during my fi nal year
in college.
What was the turning point to be-
coming a professional?
Probably these Wednesday group rides
I’d do on my summer breaks. Eric Wohl-
berg (Olympian cyclist from Canada) would
come out on what was basically a casual 5
hour-plus ride. From that ride I learned a
lot about proper training.
What teams have you raced for
throughout your career?
I started with Webcor the year Chris
Horner rode for the team and learned a
ton there. After two years with Webcor I
rode for the Navigators Insurance Cycling
Team and now I’m on my second year with
Jelly Belly.
What has been the greatest defi n-
ing moment in your cycling career?
I don’t think I’ve had a specifi c moment.
My fi rst pro win was a great turning point,
but maybe it was getting signed to the
Navigators and getting the chance to race
Pro Tour events in Europe. Hard to say,
but it’s defi nitely been an amazing ride
looking back on it.
What is your favorite type of rac-
ing? Road, criterium, stage racing?
Probably racing the big stage races like
Langkawi or California. However, Philly
and the San Francisco Grand Prix are/were
the coolest one-day races I’ve ever raced
in the U.S. The cool thing about the stage
races is just the sheer volume of riding
you’re doing day after day after day.
What rider has inspired you the
most and why?
It would have to be Chris Horner. He
was an awesome teammate who, bottom
to top, tried to make sure everyone was
being treated equally. He was a great mo-
tivator who knew how to get the most out
of the team in a very productive and posi-
tive manner.
What was your toughest race?
Any stage race I ever did in Europe.
Do you have a favorite pre-race
meal? Post-race?
Pre-race would have to be French toast
with jelly. Eggs, carbs and SUGAR!!!
Post: Pizza and beer if I don’t have to race
the next day; if I do, did I mention pizza
and beer?
Interview by Ryan Dawkins, President of Project Sport, LLC.
Bernie is a paradox of movement. On
one hand, he hasn’t gotten around
too much. His home in San Francis-
co’s Nob Hill neighborhood is all of a half-
mile from the Kaiser Permanente Hospital
on Geary Boulevard that ushered him into
this world 29 years ago.
Get born. Crawl a few blocks. Stay put.
Then on the other hand, this home-
grown rider is global. His cycling-as-a-way-
of-life mentality was implanted in him by
the Euro ways of a Dutch-immigrant fa-
ther. In his six years as a pro, he’s done the
full tour of cycling’s jet set, from stage races
in Europe and China to of course the bi-
coastal crisscrossing of the U.S. scene.
Fly far. Ride fast.
And it goes without saying that, racing
for Jelly Belly Pro Cycling last year, Bernie
was the fastest man on the SRT course.
Our defending champion is now in his sec-
ond season with Jelly Belly, and expects to
Tell me a story about your win from
2008, the races you were coming off
prior that prepared you for that win;
and what this year looks like in regard
to your health, races and your predic-
tion of how well you’ll do?
Last year I had recently returned from
a 10-day tour in China, at crazy altitude. I
think that once I recovered from that my fi t-
ness started to skyrocket. I actually started
last year’s SRT all wrong! Eric Wohlberg hit
the gas as soon as the fl ag dropped and I was
right there so I fi gured I’d follow. Next thing
I know we’re doing a two-man team time
trial and it hurts! Alas, the fi eld chased us
down so I spent I good portion of the race
just recovering and watching what was go-
ing on. I made the front split, followed a
couple moves that happened to pan out, and
got into a group that worked well together.
There was a little cat-and-mousing, and for-
tunately for me, it all worked out quite well.
Right now I think my fi tness is pretty
good, but defending a race is always harder
I think. There’s nowhere to go but down
from that top step. A repeat would be awe-
some, but if you overthink it you can take
yourself out of the game. Moreover, it’s a
nighttime crit so this all makes for a race
that’s hard to call. //
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Elite Category 4 Men // 3:20pm–4pmAmateur racers who’ve started on the bottom rung will surprise you with their speed and numbers
Masters 1/2/3 Men 35+, Presented by Derek Wiback of Pactimo // 4:10pm–4:50pmLook for former pro riders and extremely dedicated veterans to set some of the fastest lap times of the day
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Pro and Elite 1/2 Men, Presented by Montecito Shopping Center // 8pm–9:15pmThe Showdown at Sundown—the Pro Men will fight to the end at the San Rafael Twilight!
Free Valet Bike Parking //Ride your bike to the event and beat the traffic! Look for the Marin County Bicycle Coalition’s safe and secure bike parking—don’t forget your lights for the ride home.
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