Club News
AV Photo Contest Winners
We are thrilled to announce the winners of our first Alto Velo photo contest! After receiving a wide range of stunning submissions, the results are in, and we are excited to celebrate the talent of our winners:
1st Place: Dirk Bergstrom - Egan Foothill sunset / 21 votes - $100 (shot on smartphone)
2nd Place: Stephan Dolezalek - Egan gravel / 18 votes - $75 (shot on Canon R5)
3rd Place: Alexander Russof - Duo / 16 votes - $50 (shot on Sony Alpha 7C)
Additionally, we’ve awarded a special prize of $25 to Hannon Ayer for being our most improved photographer!
Thank you to everyone who participated and voted. Your amazing submissions and enthusiasm made this contest a success. Congratulations to our winners, and we look forward to seeing your work in future contests!
To redeem prize, please contact: Louise Thomastreas (at) altovelo (dot) org
Regards,
Christophe Testi
1st Place: Dirk Bergstrom - Egan Foothill sunset / 21 votes - $100 (shot on smartphone)
2nd Place: Stephan Dolezalek - Egan gravel / 18 votes - $75 (shot on Canon R5)
3rd Place: Alexander Russof - Duo / 16 votes - $50 (shot on Sony Alpha 7C)
The First AV Photo Contest - $300 worth of prizes!
Today at 6pm EST (Egan Standard Time), we will launch the first AV Photo Contest! Join Christophe on Altamont to take pics of the AV and Egan riders at sunset! Photo contest runs through July 4th!
1. Eligibility:
The contest is open to all current members of Alto Velo.
Each participant may submit a maximum of 20 photos per category.
2. Categories:
Category 1: Promoting the Racing Team and Sponsors.
Category 2: Promoting Social Rides and Members Having Fun.
3. Photo Content:
Photos must feature members or activities related to Alto Velo.
For Category 1, photos should highlight the racing team, sponsors' logos, or events affiliated with the racing team.
For Category 2, photos should showcase the camaraderie and enjoyment experienced during social rides and club events.
4. Submission Guidelines:
All submissions must be digital photographs.
Photos must be submitted via email to photos@altovelo.com by the submission deadline
Photos must be posted on IG and tag @altoveloracing @altovelosocial @eganrideclub and promote all the AV Sponors.
Each photo must be accompanied by the participant's name, contact information, and a brief description of the image, including the location and the names of any identifiable individuals.
5. Submission Deadline:
All entries must be received by July 14th 12pm on Bastille Day!
6. Judging:
A panel of judges appointed by the club's board will evaluate all submissions.
Photos will be judged based on creativity, composition, relevance to the category, and overall impact.
The decision of the judges is final.
7. Prizes:
- Three prizes will be awarded in each category:
- 1st Prize: $75 Gift Card
- 2nd Prize: $50 Gift Card
- 3rd Prize: $25 Gift Card
Winners will be announced and prizes will be awarded at the club's annual BBQ.
8. Usage Rights:
By submitting photos to the contest, participants grant Alto Velo Cycling Club the non-exclusive right to use, reproduce, and display the images for promotional purposes, including but not limited to the club's website, social media channels, and promotional materials.
9. Promotion:
Participants are encouraged to share their submissions on social media using the hashtag #altoVeloPhotoContest and tagging Alto Velo @altoveloracing.
10. Disclaimer:
Alto Velo reserves the right to disqualify any entry that does not comply with the contest rules or that is deemed inappropriate or offensive.
By submitting photos to the contest, participants acknowledge that they have read and agreed to abide by these rules.
Alto Velo Photo Team
Christophe, Jack, Jerome and Rachel
REGISTER TODAY! 2023 Inclusive AV Annual Picnic 09/24
2023 Inclusive AV Annual Picnic New Venue / New Food
The Alto Velo Picnic will take place on Sunday 09/24 from 3-6pm at Shoup Park at 400 University Avenue, Los Altos. REGISTER HERE
We are welcoming all-comers to this INCLUSIVE event and we expect this event to sell out. Please register early to avoid incurring late registration fees.
Cost to AV members is $0 if you register by Sunday, 9/10 5pm. After that, it will be $15 per person.
Non AV member cost is $15 per person. AV member spouses, family and friends, and other cyclists are welcome to join us!
If you are experiencing hardship, your cost is $10 if you register by 9/10 5pm. After that date, registration will NOT be available due to logistics of food ordering.
We are excited to invite all of you to the upcoming Inclusive AV Annual Picnic.
Everyone is welcome to attend, and we want this picnic to be INCLUSIVE. There will be a taco truck on site with vegetarian options. Booze and beverages will be provided. Bring your family and friends to join us.
Vatos Tacos IG will be catering this event with beef, chicken, pork, and vegetarian options. In addition, there will be fresh churros made on site. Both alcoholic and non alcoholic refreshments will be provided.
We are growing our AV Social Club so follow us on Instagram. This site will allow you to stay up to date with our group rides, events, and social get togethers.
Finally if you are not an AV member, we encourage you to sign up. We are expanding the benefits through the year as exhibited by our new yoga instruction.
The AV Social Team
Roger, Chloé, Ed, Akin, Jonathan, Mike, Katheryn, Simon and Jerome
NEW - AV Business Directory + Linkedin Group
The Alto Velo Business Directory, a benefit to all club members, is a “Yellow Pages” for business, professionals, students, job seekers and non-profit organizations. It is free and opened to AV members and their spouse. The individuals and organizations have kindly agreed to advertise their products and services. Please consider giving them your business.
Does you or your spouse have a business, non-profit or looking for a job/internship? You need to 1) complete application and contact membership@altovelo.org.
PS: AV members please join the Alto Velo Linkedin Group!
NEW - Yoga benefit for AV members
Yoga benefit for AV members
New! Alto Velo is offering a special benefit to members with 25% off for all Yoga classes*
Teresa Sierra teaches a customized Yoga class targeted at recovery for cyclists, runners and athletes, every Wednesday at 4:30pm.
Class description
Vinyasa Flow (ALL LEVELS) – a breezy and refreshing vinyasa flow class for all levels. The purpose of this class is to improve the core foundation built by a sequence of poses, mental concentration and breathing techniques. Modifications will be offered for yogis to enjoy the flow. This class benefits not only frequent practitioners but also cyclists, runners and those who sit in front of a desk for a long time.
About Teresa
Teresa started her yoga practice in early 2011 after moving to the Bay Area from Taiwan. She honed her practice by attending various yoga classes. When she took the class of Lauren Anas at Yoga of Los Altos, she immediately fell in love with it and became a passionate yoga devotee. Lauren’s style changed her perception of Yoga entirely, which led to an apprenticeship with Lauren. Yoga taught Teresa how to be grateful, embrace both good and bad, live a balanced life and to slow down when needed.
After finishing her 200hr Yoga Teacher Training with Hana Raftery and Ngugi Kihara at Mizizi Yoga in the Fall of 2019, Teresa continues learning and practicing yoga. Teresa embraces Yoga as part of her life. Sharing with others her love of Yoga is the greatest gift that she wants to give to others.
About Los Altos Yoga
Yoga reinvigorates you, relieves stress, helps build and maintain fitness – you will find that yoga makes everything better! Yoga of Los Altos is a boutique studio with the best teachers offering a fresh and diverse yoga program for all levels. We look forward to welcoming you into our community.
377 First Street, Los Altos, CA 94022
Download our app online for easy sign-up
*Excluding New Member package
ReCycle Bike Drive Volunteer Event
The ReCycle Bike Drive took place on April 8th 2023. Click here to view pictures by Christopher Testi (password is “green” to download photos). 105 bikes were collected, repaired and recycled to get into the hands of students and others in need who need them. It was a great event organized by Green Town Los Altos, in partnership with Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange.
