Author: Tom Saccone

A few of us showed up at the Bakehouse for the first real-winter ride of the year.  The temperature hovered in the 20s even as the clock struck noon.  The wind was slight and out of the south.   At 20 mph the wind chill at 20 correlates to 11 degrees.   But the sun was out, and I was dressed in several layers, “two winter jackets,” as one of my teammates pointed out.  The posted course was dubbed ‘Winter Trifecta’ and has three loops that all point back to town, with its furthest reaches never more than 10 miles from downtown.  I decided to ride to the start, rather than drive, even though today’s published course would take us west then south, further away from home. 

2012 Scholars Inn Bakehouse Elite program

January 1, 2012. 

The Scholars Inn Bakeouse cycling team is proud to announce its roster for 2012.  “A majority of our core racers are returning from a very successful 2011 campaign, ” Team Director Tom Saccone said.  “We’re also bringing more depth to the 2012 season with a few key additions and upgraded riders to the men’s and women’s elite programs.”  The team is in its second year with new title sponsor, The Scholars Inn Bakehouse.  Other sponsors include; Oliver Winery, IU Bloomington Health, The Bicycle Garage, Iron Pit Gym, True Physique, Simmons Performance and EZ Dine.  The team is also a member of USA Cycling, the governing body of competitive cycling in the United States and supports the Bloomington Boys and Girls Club.

Visit www.scholarsinncycling.org for more information

I don’t usually make New Year’s resolutions.  Maybe it’s because I am too pragmatic, or just too old.  Or because my birthday is within 72 hours of the new year and eight days from Christmas, so I’ve had my share of disappointment for 52 years now.  New  year’s resolutions are reserved for those who hope.  Cyclists, as a rule, plan. So, I don’t have resolutions, per se,  but I do have a list of things cycling that I’ll attend to as the year progresses.