Frazier Cycling Partners
was established
in 1992 when Ralph Frazier moved to the Atlanta area from
Southeastern Ohio. Over the past 13 years this Georgia cycling
group has grown to over 70 Partners. Ride, Event, and individual Partner
statistics are maintained so each Partner can track his/her progress.
There are
rides scheduled daily, 365 days a year. These
group rides are structured to improve and maximize fitness based
on physiological science.
Additionally this
ride structure requires that
stronger riders support the less powerful riders to improve the
spirit of teamwork and cooperation, thereby enabling the group
to attain the highest average speed in a safe manner. It
is important for experienced riders to demonstrate teamwork and
cooperation. By mixing
"the experienced" with "the inexperienced", "the expert" with
"the novice", and "the top performer" with "the typical",
there is a natural transfer of discipline, work ethic,
knowledge, example, and so forth. Frazier Cycling enforces
the "no drop rule", to ensure that those who are fitter or
more gifted will assist those who are striving for higher
levels. This method establishes teamwork and discipline, and
it produces exceptional results across the entire group.
Most rides
originate in Suwanee, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Frazier
Cycling Partners focus on endurance and ultra-distance
training, fueled by Ralph's 30 plus years of cycling experience.
For Info about joining the group, contact Frazier Cycling
Partners at info@fraziercycling.com
or
phone us at 770.513.8640
Guest
cyclists are welcomed!
Partnership
Qualification
In 1998, a qualification
standard was established to achieve Partnership. The Partnership
status is used as an incentive to motivate cyclists. The
cyclists accumulate points throughout the year.
In order to qualify for points, a cyclist must ride 12 times for
at least 1 mile with Coach Frazier or a
FCP Ride
Leader
within one year. Along with the Partnership qualification,
there is a
points system for various Partnership categories.
For most categories, the top three scores in each category is
awarded points.
Cycling
Partners' Awards
I established
Frazier Cycling Partners in 1992 and held the first
Cycling Partners' Awards Party in September 1994. The Partners attending the
first party were Justin Aggelakos, Scott Hoffman, Gary McCarthy,
and Mike Notheis.
My goal for
Frazier Cycling Partners (FCP) is to provide able
teaching, safety, honest cycling/fitness advice, fair
treatment, exceptional group atmosphere, solid dependability,
and poised leadership for the best cycling experience. Once a
cyclist completes 12 rides (at least one mile in length) within
a given year, he or she is eligible to become a
FCP team member.
I created a
points system for various cycling categories. The "Cycling
Partner Points System"
gives cyclists incentive to ride with FCP.
Throughout the year, Frazier Cycling Partners accumulate "Cycling
Partner Points",
which I zealously track. The accumulated points are posted under
the
Partner Standings
on this site. The person who accumulates the most points by year's end receives
the distinguished "Cycling Partner of the Year"
Award at our annual FCP Awards Party, which is held every
January.
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