Meet our 2020 Board members
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Vic Murray - President
Isabel Hair - President Russ Ragsdale - Treasurer Angela Brown - Secretary Kristen Girts - Secretary/Webmaster |
Dana Peters - At Large
Nick Groebner - At Large Wes Wilson - At Large Woody Morgan - At Large |
directors
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Vic Murray
President "I wish I could say cycling was my first Love, but I can’t! It wasn’t until after a torn ACL and a ruptured Achilles Tendon while searching for a less strenuous sport to stay in shape, cycling was recommended to me. So, I tolled around with two or three department store specials and when I finally purchased my first REAL bike, a TREK Alpha 2.1 Aluminum, the bug was bitten! Needless to say, I got my Mojo back and been riding and upgrading ever since. Now, I can’t even remember the sport I was so fond of, some 25 years ago! Cycling changed my world and I enjoy every aspect of the culture around it! Since joining SCC, back in 2010, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting other likeminded enthusiasts who live, eat and breath this cycling lifestyle. My goals for 2019 season are to ride 5K miles and possibly do a European bike tour in Spain or Portugal! "
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Isabel Hair
Vice President "At the end of 2010, I needed a healthier life so I started road and trail running. I loved the Dirty Spoke Series and tried “My First Triathlon” at Lake Lanier. I accomplished a couple of sprints, Olympic distances, duathlons, and a Half Ironman. I like road and mountain biking, but mostly enjoy gravel riding. My bike has taken me to a lot of beautiful places; I have seen some epic landscapes and places that are secluded, quiet, and dirty! Cycling has impacted my life in many ways, from feeling healthier to meeting new people. My favorite thing about SCC is the comradery and I have been an SCC Board Member since 2014. I would like the club to be a welcoming, fun, and safe environment and atmosphere for all levels of cyclists. I want to see the club continue to grow."
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Angela Brown
Secretary “My introduction to cycling begin with spin class at LA Fitness as part of my weight loss journey (60 lost after joining the club). I began to wonder what it would be like to ride a real bike out on the road and started out riding Panola Mountain and the Silver Comet Trail. Wanting to get something more out of the cycling experience and to push myself further, I went online, searched for cycling clubs near me, and found Trek and Southern Crescent Cycling. Since 2014, I’ve been a member of this outstanding group and look forward to every riding season.”
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Kristen Girts
Secretary/Webmaster "I started cycling in 2005 when I decided to complete a triathlon. I enjoyed cycling so much that I began to focus solely on the bike. My favorite thing about cycling is being outside in nature and maintaining fitness with like-minded, great friends. I love different types of cycling: road, gravel, and mountain biking. I also really enjoy the mechanical aspect of using and maintaining a bike. Some of my big plans this year are to complete the Cheaha Ultra, Six Gap Century, and Trans North Georgia Adventure. In the future I’d like to take more bikepacking trips to see beautiful places that I would otherwise not be able to see."
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Russell Ragsdale
Treasurer "I joined SCC back in the spring of 2017 after riding solo or with family members once or twice a week the previous two years. I’ve ridden since the 80’s; but nowhere close to the amount that I ride now. I ride because I like being outdoors and I ride with SCC because of the friendships that I’ve developed over the last two years. The support and encouragement of my fellow cyclists is second to none! I enjoy road and mountain biking and the gravel rides have started to grow on me. In 2018, my accomplishments included the Cheaha Ultra Century and the Six Gap Century along with a couple of other centuries. In 2019 my plan is to simply become a stronger rider. It was probably Barry “sit down” Snell that told me that “It doesn’t get any easier you just get faster”. Ride on, ride on!"
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at large board members
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Dana Peters
I started cycling when I was 14 years old because of a commercial I saw for the Bicycle Ride Across Georgia. I convinced my dad that we should try it out. We went out and bought mountain bikes, then a few short months later we were on our first of many adventures across the state of Georgia. Cycling has not only created a great bond with my dad but it has taught me to determination and tenacity. Cycling is one of the only sports that I truly love. It is an escape, is a stress reliever, gives me a feeling of accomplishment, and has brought so many great people into my life. I love the view from a bike and I love that their so many options within the sport of cycling. I have been riding with the SCC since 2012. This is my first year serving on the board. One of my goals for our club is for us to be a group that makes all levels of cyclists feel welcome and help them achieve their goals. I also hope to see our club continue to be involved in helping the community. Staying motivated to ride is easy because I love riding. Thirty years later my dad is still riding, so his determination motivates me to keep pedaling no matter how I feel. My biggest obstacle is time but I ride every chance I can. I immediately feel accomplished, better physically and mentally when I've spent time on the bike. My goals for this year are to build up my speed and complete at least two centuries. I would also like to continue to become more involved in gravel rides. My long term goal is participated in a back roads cycling tour or something similar to that and to just never stop pedaling. |
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Nick Groebner
“I started riding in 2011 and I can honestly say that it has changed my life in every way. Cycling has brought me better health, a job at Atlanta Trek where I met my wife, and I also became more involved in my community. Through cycling I have made many friends, a lot of whom I now serve with on the SCC board for my first time this year. Since joining the club in 2013 we have had a lot of fun growing in this sport and supporting cycling events like the Cheaha Challenge I will be attending this year. I look forward to meeting new faces and exploring new places on my bike as well as helping others to do the same.”
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Wes Wilson
"After transitioning out of the Army I became less physically active, I had simply lost interest. In Late
2018 or early 2019 I had a cousin who has been cycling for years suggest I check out the sport. Fast
forward almost a year later and I am completely hooked. As a result, for 2020 I have challenged myself
to complete my first Ironman 70.3. My favorite thing about our organization is the community that
surrounds it. The members of SCC were just as encouraging to me when I started cycling, as they were
to the guys that were tearing up the roads, and that made me want to be a part of SCC. My goal for SCC
in 2020 is to help the organization continue to grow that friendly and encouraging community, on and
off the bike."
"After transitioning out of the Army I became less physically active, I had simply lost interest. In Late
2018 or early 2019 I had a cousin who has been cycling for years suggest I check out the sport. Fast
forward almost a year later and I am completely hooked. As a result, for 2020 I have challenged myself
to complete my first Ironman 70.3. My favorite thing about our organization is the community that
surrounds it. The members of SCC were just as encouraging to me when I started cycling, as they were
to the guys that were tearing up the roads, and that made me want to be a part of SCC. My goal for SCC
in 2020 is to help the organization continue to grow that friendly and encouraging community, on and
off the bike."
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Woody Morgan
"I started riding in 2012 on a Trek 3700 mountain bike and realized that I really enjoyed riding on the trails at Panola. After a short time on a cheaper road bike, I realized that this was something I enjoyed and upgraded to a better quality bike. I originally started my road to a healthier me at well over 200lbs, and now with the help of several styles of riding and a trip to the gym here and there, have realized how bad I felt. I have been an SCC member for several years now and believe that our club is very important to our hobby. The people that make up this club seem to be more of a family than just a club. I would really like to see our presence in the community become more known with rides and service. As far as a favorite type of riding, I think that is hard to say as they are all uniquely my favorite. I am pretty sure that quote came from someone else, but I will use it! My motivations in cycling come from all who ride. I see new riders that have a hunger and drive to be better or just to enjoy the ride, and I see riders that are 10, 20, or more years wiser than me absolutely killing the ride! I hope to continue to ride and enjoy all types of riding for as long as I can!"
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