Raleigh Boys Club presents...

The racing continues...

2009-07-15T19:54:00.000-07:00

This Sunday is the first race of the Centennial Criterium Series organized by Berger Hardware, Independent Fabrication, and the NCSU Cycling Club. Criterium races are short, closed course races that are based on time rather than distance. They are super fun, both to watch and to race. Crits are fun because even if you are not battling it out for first you are still in an epic life and death battle against the guy who is just in front of you. When your round turn 4 on the last lap of the race, wether its for 1st or 50th, you'll dig deep and see what you're made of!!!! Its fun!!!!

This is an awesome opportunity for first time racers to get exposed to this style of racing. Its cheap ($15), its fun (thrills and spills baby!), and its right in town (no gas money)!

The C class, new riders, starts at 9am. Show up a bit early to register and get warmed up and then stay for the B and A races to see how the veterins race.

Check out the flyer for more details.

Come out to race or come out to watch!!!!!!!

Live Free Ride Hard

Photo and clips...

2009-07-14T08:24:00.000-07:00

Everyone check out the awesome photos that Josh Hoffman took at his photo stop.

Also, we got a bit of press coverage and you can check that out here.

More stuff coming soon!!!!!!!!

Holy Shit...

2009-07-13T12:19:00.000-07:00

That was amazing!!! 120 racers, 30 volunteers, a bunch of sponsors, and tons of fun.

We want thank all of the sponsors and volunteers for coming out and contributing to making this race a success.

Thank you to all of the 120 racers that came out and showed their love for the city of oaks and for cycling! 120 people on bikes looking for a good time is a beautiful thing!

1st- Pher
2nd- Dina
3rd- Layne

There are tons of photos and video to come so check back soon for those.

A special thanks is in order for all of these sponsors:

Kurt from 708 cycling hooked us up with the first place prize. Please check out his stuff, it is awesome.

Josh Hoffman came through as a photo stop. He'll be posting those pics on his site soon.

Tom from Allstar always comes through with sweet prizes and we appreciate him for it

Michael Man made some amazing custom saddles that he donated as prizes. You can reach him at 919.986.1531 if you are interested in a sweet seat.

Chris Powers, owner of the Busy Bee, really helped out with the afterparty. If you were wondering who you addressed and mailed that postcard to it was him, and he thanks you for it. And we thank him for helping out by sending him 120 postcards in the mail!!!! Thanks Chris!!!!!

Blair from Aviator hooked us up with some tastey beer for the afterparty

New Raleigh brought alot of attention to the race when they posted about it

Urban Velo supplied us with some internet press and mags

Bens Cycle gave us plenty of amazing prizes

Ca fe Helios and Raleigh Times donated gift cards

Thien, Smedium, and Spclgst came through with the music for the afterparty

Adam from Ahpeele really helped us out by not only letting us use his spot for the afterparty but he also allowed us to screen print the manifest. Be sure to check out his store and be on the lookout for upcoming events at his space.

A special thanks is in order for Sean O'neal who graceously donated his time and motorcycle sidecar for filming the race. Sean pushed it to the limit so I could get some amazing shots and his motorcyle paid the price. About an hour into the race a hose melted and brought the beast to a stop. Sean was more worried about getting the rest of the race filmed than he was about his bike. Lucky for us Paxton was nearby with his scooter, told me to hop on the back and the filming continued. Thanks again Sean for making this race so much fun for everyone.

Paxton really came through with his scooter for the entire second half of the race. Thanks again brother!!!

We'll have both photo stops posted online soon so check back soon for those.

Thanks again to all the riders that came out and made the Raleigh Cat the biggest race in Raleigh history!!!!!

You guys fucking rock!

Live Free Ride Hard

Two Days...

2009-07-10T11:54:00.000-07:00

The time is almost upon us, 2 days and counting.

The sponsors have come through...

The RBC has come through...

Now all that's left is for the riders to come through!

Remember Registration Starts @ 4pm at Seaboard Station and the race begins @ 5pm.

Afterparty and Awards @ Ahpeele off Captial Blvd.

Live Free Ride Hard

Sponsorship Update...

2009-07-08T07:42:00.000-07:00

4 days my fellow riders! Remember to bring all your friends/family/nemesis/partners in crime out this Sunday!

Registration Starts @ 4pm
Race Starts @ 5pm
Fee- $5
Finish/Afterparty @ Ahpeele off Capital Blvd

Kurt from 708 Cycling Apparell and Gear is the latest sponsor of The Raleigh Cat. Kurt makes all his gear from sustainable materials and he builds it to last. Kurt is really hooking us up for the race so be sure and check out his site.

The countdown to the most epic race ever continues!!

Get your ass on your bike and ride!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Let the Games begin...

2009-07-04T14:09:00.001-07:00

The countdown continues, 8 days my friends.

Great news on the sponsorship front, Ben's Cycle, is going to be providing some of the sweet prizes!

In other matters, as if you needed further motivation to get you out and ride your bike the 96th Tour de France starts today and continues through the end of the month. If you are interested in getting into road racing be sure to check out the Centennial Campus Criterium Series. This series will be a good opportunity to try out a different style of racing. Thrills and Spills people.

So heres you're homework.
1) Have Fun
2) Ride your Bike
3) Watch the Tour for inspiration and motivation
4) Come Race the biggest more extreme Alley Cat that Raleigh has ever seen
5) Come race the first ever Centennial Campus Crit Series
6) Live Free Ride Hard

Thats the spirit...

2009-06-30T13:23:00.000-07:00

Within two weeks the greatest cycling event Raleigh has ever seen is going down and people are really getting pumped.

I found this note at RBC headquarters,

Dear Raleigh Boys Club, Tomorrow, Monday, starts the twelve days of training that will ensure I own your alley cat. That is all. -Kelly

Kelly rocks and so do you!

Live Free Ride Hard,
Love RBC

the RBC interviews Sir Walter Raleigh...

2009-06-29T14:07:00.000-07:00

RBC had the amazing opportunity to sit down with the man himself Sir Walter Raleigh to gain some historical perspective about The Raleigh Cat and what he thinks about the city of oaks and cycling!

RBC: Walt first an foremost, we would like to thank you for allowing us to throw this race in your beloved city

SWR: Ain't no thang. You know Walt loves da kidz

RBC: Ya Heard! Now Walt, since you have been dead for like 500 years or something would you please let us know what you think about your fair city in the year 2009?

SWR: On the Real, 'dis my first time up in 'dis piece. You know I ain't never stepped foot in 'dis city?
RBC: Say what? You Cray Cray Walt, pure Cray Cray. I thought I read that some where about you.

SWR: Hold up. You can read?

RBC: moving on. Do you do much cycling yourself alt?

SWR: Well I used to but then now I'm dead.

RBC: OK great!

Thanks again Sir Walter! For Everything!

On a different note,

Berger Hardware and the NCSU Cycling Club are hosting the Centennial Criterium Series beginning on Sunday July 19th! These races are a great opportunity for first time racers to come and see what Crit racing is all about! Check out the Berger Hardware site for more info!

Ride Hard Wienie!

After Party takes Flight!!!

2009-06-23T10:04:00.000-07:00

This just in folks!!! Aviator Brewing Company is sponsoring the After Party!! So get out and ride! The faster you finish the harder you can party!!!

Live Free Ride Hard

Its all in the details

2009-06-18T09:23:00.000-07:00

Listen up buttercups, we've got some race details for ya!

The Raleigh Cat will start in the parking lot at the back of Seaboard Station near the intersection of Hailfax and Peace.

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Registration: 4pm
Race: 5pm
Fee: $5

The race is less then one month away and the RBC has been hard at work getting some sweet sponsors.

Ahpeele

Urban Velo

Cafe Helios

Busy Bee Cafe

Flythe Cyclery

All-Star Bike Shop

We've also been holding auditions for a race mascot here are the finalists

This guy blew us all away with his acoustic jazz rendition of this classic.

This little guy is so cute which is amazing considering this is his mom

There is a reason that they call these two The Evil Cat Nurses from Hell, its because they are evil, they are nurses, and they are from hell.

It's always good to have a couple of Ninja Cats on your side.

The Raleigh Boys Club wants to thank all the sponsors and we'll announce the mascot winner as soon as we have made a decision.

Live Free Ride Hard

Get Prepared, Be Prepared...

2009-06-10T22:09:00.000-07:00

We here at the Raleigh Boys Club we love to have a good time and we want everyone else to have a good time too which is why we are throwing the biggest bike race and after party, on Sunday July 12th, this town has ever seen.

But that isn't what we are here to talk about today.

Today we are here to talk about being prepared.

The Raleigh Boys Club wants to remind everyone that putting in a little saddle time now will pay off big time come race day. The more time you spend on your bike, the more prepared you'll be for some of the awesomeness we have planned for Sunday July 12th and being prepared is the name of the game.

Lets take a look at this video and see what we can learn about being prepared,

First things first, that guy deserved to be cut loose, you shouldn't ever wear a 3 inch wide leather bracelet while climbing, or ever for that matter. Secondly, Chris O'Donnell should have learned from Batman Forever that he has to stay on the ground if his friends and family want to survive the movie. Thirdly if O'Donnell had been mentally prepared for that stressful situation he never would have forgotten the "Bro's before Ho's" mantra and immediately cut that girl from her rope instead of the guy, saving the audience from listening to her annoying voice any longer.

Even the Raleigh Boys Club can learn from O'Donnell's mistakes. We reached our vertical limit the other night while trying to nail one of the housemates with water balloons as he was coming home from work. We carefully orchestrated an attack that included 4 sharpshooters, each loaded with over 15 water balloons, in strategic locations creating a perimeter with no chance of escape and with optimal hit potential. The prep work took around 2 hrs and despite the weather going against us we decided to continue with the attack.

The plan was simple, the target would arrive, we would stun the target by turning on headlights directly behind him which he would turn to investigate. Once the target was distracted by the headlights the sharpshooters would unleash all the fury and fire of hell, in the form of water balloons, upon the target rendering him completely, soaking, wet.

You can check out the video to see what actually happened.

So remember, don't be caught off guard on Sunday July 12th!!! Get Prepared! Be Prepared! Grab your bike, hit the streets and pedal your ass off like you are being chased down my a motorcycle with a sidecar (foreshadowing???).

The After Party, Sponsors, and Volunteers

2009-06-05T13:52:00.000-07:00

Not only is The Raleigh Cat going to be the biggest cycling event this summer but the after party is going to make heads and wheels roll.

Ahpeele has been kind enough to let use us his space off Capital Blvd where we will be awarding prizes, dancing, and whatever else we want to do!!!!!!!

Tomorrow June 6th from 9-5 Ahpeele is hosting the Traffic Jam which is a prime opportunity to get some sweet new junk and also get a sneak preview of the after party venue.

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We will be posting race sponsors periodically over the next 5 weeks so put in some saddle time so you can have a shot some sweet prizes.

If you are interested in being a volunteer for this event please send your responses to these questions along with a head shot and resume to raleighboysclub@gmail.com

1. Do you like to have a good time, why or why not?

2. On a scale of 1 to fun how would you rate yourself and why?

3. If your type of fun was a cat what breed of cat would it be and why?

Please remember to answer all questions in essay format. Absolutely no more the 3,000 words per question.

Remember to keep checking this blog for race details, upcoming sponsors, and throw down info.

Live Free, Ride Hard

-The Raleigh Boys Club

The Raleigh Cat

2009-06-03T08:47:00.000-07:00

The Raleigh Boys Club presents the biggest cycling event of the summer, The Raleigh Cat.

Mark your calenders and get your ass on your bike Sunday July 12th for what is sure to be the most fun you'll ever have in the City of Oaks.

Keep checking the blog for race updates, sponsors, location and start time.