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Saturday, July 28, 2007
4th, Well I'll be damned
8 races in 9 days. Never done that before. Pretty cool. I'm not sure I want to slow down, don't know if I'll be able to get going again. I was happy to be home and racing with familiar faces. Inside, I was confident after racing myself into shape and thought I might have a good day, but I wasn't sure. A day flying and change in elevation could wreak havoc, but I wanted to try. I thought it was extremely easy for the first lap. Nobody really gave a full hearted effort at getting away and the field covered everything. I basically coasted back to the bottom. After the first lap, I was out of water and I was unable to get a bottle in Coalville. When we got to the feed zone, there was nothing there. What kind of race is 95 miles in 95 degrees and doesn't have a neutral feed, especially when the promoter advertises a neutral feed. I was dry from hour 2 to hour 3:15 at the 180 turn at the top of the hill. I was extremely lucky to score an ice cold bottle of water from Mrs. Hoover. What a lucky guy Sean is to have such a supportive family. I sucked it down in minutes and felt confident I would make it back OK. We had a gap at the top of the hill, so 7 of us drilled down the hill for the next 15 minutes and we had a solid break established. 7 man pace line from there on out. Everybody took turns and did their part. That was good. It blew apart on the final climb to the line. All I could muster up was 4th, and I'm happy with that.
Friday, July 27, 2007
Superweek Chronicles #6 - 60 Laps, 50 Miles, 1:45:00, PCW Cycling Heritage Square Criterium
PCW Cycling Heritage Square Criterium
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
The PCW Cycling Heritage Square Criterium is one of the premier races in the International Cycling Classic. It is known by the racers as a great course and a great race for primes. The course is set in a small business district on the south side of Sheboygan called "Heritage Square" by the merchants in the area. The "S" curve after the start, the long straightaway on the back side of the course, and the slight incline before the final turn provide outstanding opportunities to view the race.
| Time | Event/Category | Distance | Field Limit | Purse | Places | Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:30 a.m. | Cat 4/5 Men | 35 mi. | 75 | $650 | 18 | $27.00 |
| 12:05 p.m. | Cat 3/4 Women | 25 mi. | 160 | $500 | 12 | $27.00 |
| 1:15 p.m. | Masters Men 40+ (Cat 1/2/3)1 | 40 mi. | 160 | $750 | 18 | $27.00 |
| 3:00 p.m. | Cat 3 Men | 50 mi. | 160 | $900 | 20 | $27.00 |
| 5:15 p.m. | Sheboygan YMCA Youth Triathlon | |||||
| 5:45 p.m. | Pro/1/2 Men | 100K | 200 | $2,800 | 25 | $32.00 |
Race schedule is tentative and subject to change at the discretion of the promoter.
Race Type: Criterium
Course Length: 0.8 mile
Course Description: Flat/shallow climb
Directions: From Milwaukee, take I-43 N towards Green Bay and take Exit 123 (Hwy 28). Turn right on Hwy 28/Washington Ave. and follow Hwy 28 when it turns left onto Business Dr. Turn right on Union Ave. and left on S. 12th St. Start/Finish is near S. 12th St & Clara Ave. Distance from Milwaukee: 54 miles (1 hour). Roadmap
Past Winners:
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 2006 | Greg Henderson (NZL) |
| 2005 | Brice Jones |
| 2004 | Karl Menzies (AUS) |
| 2003 | Danny In't Ven (BEL) |
| 2002 | Joe Papp |
| 2001 | Shawn Willard |
| 2000 | Chris Wherry |
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Superweek Chronicles #6 Bellin Health Village of Howard Cycling Classic
96°F
Ergomo Pro/Spin
Legs felt great today. Must have been all the pasta and the large peanut butter cup blizzard last night and 3 pancakes, eggs and hash browns this morning. Slept well. Patrick and Eric were feeling good as well. The course was very smooth and wide, you could pedal through all the turns. We all went for $50 priems, and we all came up 2nd. I was spinning my 53x11 at 42mph when I went for it, got beat by a wheel. With 3 laps to go, there were 2 riders about 100 yards up the road, and nobody wanted to work, so I decided to go to the front and inject some pace for the team. We came around with 2 go and they weren't back yet, so I did it again. They were back before one to go, so I just focused on recovering and position, but didn't do too well on position. Eric managed to get up in there. The whole field was together about 10 wide with one to go. Basically a huge drag race to the line and I was too far back to do much. A bit scary moving up through a shattered pack at 35 plus. Ended up 22nd, Patrick 13 and Eric 8. We all raced strong and are feeling good, so we'll throw down for the finale tomorrow.
Ergomo Pro/Spin
Legs felt great today. Must have been all the pasta and the large peanut butter cup blizzard last night and 3 pancakes, eggs and hash browns this morning. Slept well. Patrick and Eric were feeling good as well. The course was very smooth and wide, you could pedal through all the turns. We all went for $50 priems, and we all came up 2nd. I was spinning my 53x11 at 42mph when I went for it, got beat by a wheel. With 3 laps to go, there were 2 riders about 100 yards up the road, and nobody wanted to work, so I decided to go to the front and inject some pace for the team. We came around with 2 go and they weren't back yet, so I did it again. They were back before one to go, so I just focused on recovering and position, but didn't do too well on position. Eric managed to get up in there. The whole field was together about 10 wide with one to go. Basically a huge drag race to the line and I was too far back to do much. A bit scary moving up through a shattered pack at 35 plus. Ended up 22nd, Patrick 13 and Eric 8. We all raced strong and are feeling good, so we'll throw down for the finale tomorrow.
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Racing returns to Howard for the second year. This is a fast, fast course!
| Time | Event/Category | Distance | Field Limit | Purse | Places | Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 p.m. | Cat 4/5 Men | 25 mi. | 75 | $650 | 18 | $27.00 |
| 1:10 p.m. | Cat 3/4 Women | 25 mi. | 160 | $500 | 12 | $27.00 |
| 2:20 p.m. | Masters Men Cat 40+ (Cat 1/2/3)1 | 30 mi. | 160 | $750 | 18 | $27.00 |
| 3:40 p.m. | Cat 3 Men | 50 mi. | 160 | $900 | 20 | $27.00 |
| 5:15 p.m. | Local Events | |||||
| 5:45 p.m. | Pro/1/2 Men | 100K | 200 | $2,800 | 25 | $32.00 |
Race schedule is tentative and subject to change at the discretion of the promoter.
Race Type: Criterium
Course Length: 1.2 mile
Course Description: Flat
Directions:
From downtown Milwaukee, take I-43 N toward Green Bay and take Exit 180 to go West on Hwy 172. Merge onto Hwy 41 North and take Exit 169 (Shawano Ave./Hwy 29). Continue across Shawano Ave. and turn left on Dousman St. Proceed to Woodman Dr. Distance from Milwaukee: 120 miles (2 hours). Roadmap
Past Winners:
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 2006 | Jackson Stewart |
Superweek Chronicles #5 WDSC Cedarburg Cycling Classic presented by Time Warner Cable
86°F
Ergomo Pro/Spin
Legs are starting to get sore now. I still felt like I would be OK today. The course has a decent amount of climbing in it (70 feet per lap, 45 laps!), but it's gradual and I felt really strong on the climbs. I could open a gap any time I wanted. It was a sprint off the start line for half a lap. I had a normalized power of 350 for the first 20 minutes. Patrick attacked hard around 15 minutes. The field came back and I attacked hard when they were trying to recover. It was a great counter move, but I went way too hard. 1/3 of the field had dropped out at this point. I drifted to the back on the next lap. Then I saw Patrick give the sign he was dropping out. I think that did something psychologically. I kept going, but 2 riders in front of me let a big gap open up. I powered past them and started up the hill, but the field was rolling away. I got to the top and was spent and I was off. That's it, I'll save it for tomorrow. Eric hung in there and the field dissolved down to 19. With 4 to go, some bone head starts looking around over his shoulder and swerves into Eric and takes him down. By the time he got going again, the field was gone, but he still rolled in around 19th for $20. One small scrape and bar tape was the extent of the damage. 2 more crits to go. It's starting to get hotter and more humid now.
Ergomo Pro/Spin
Legs are starting to get sore now. I still felt like I would be OK today. The course has a decent amount of climbing in it (70 feet per lap, 45 laps!), but it's gradual and I felt really strong on the climbs. I could open a gap any time I wanted. It was a sprint off the start line for half a lap. I had a normalized power of 350 for the first 20 minutes. Patrick attacked hard around 15 minutes. The field came back and I attacked hard when they were trying to recover. It was a great counter move, but I went way too hard. 1/3 of the field had dropped out at this point. I drifted to the back on the next lap. Then I saw Patrick give the sign he was dropping out. I think that did something psychologically. I kept going, but 2 riders in front of me let a big gap open up. I powered past them and started up the hill, but the field was rolling away. I got to the top and was spent and I was off. That's it, I'll save it for tomorrow. Eric hung in there and the field dissolved down to 19. With 4 to go, some bone head starts looking around over his shoulder and swerves into Eric and takes him down. By the time he got going again, the field was gone, but he still rolled in around 19th for $20. One small scrape and bar tape was the extent of the damage. 2 more crits to go. It's starting to get hotter and more humid now.
Cycling returns for a second year to historic Cedarburg, home of the acclaimed Strawberry Festival, Wine & Harvest Festival, and Winter Festival. Parkview Elementary School is the site for the daytime races and at 5:45 p.m. the action moves downtown to Washington Ave. for the Men's Pro-Am race.
| Time | Event/Category | Distance | Field Limit | Purse | Places | Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daytime Course | ||||||
| 9:30 a.m. | Cat 4/5 Men | 30 mi. | 75 | $650 | 18 | $27.00 |
| 10:50 a.m. | Cat 3/4 Women | 25 mi. | 160 | $500 | 12 | $27.00 |
| 12:10 p.m. | Masters Men Cat 40+ (Cat 1/2/3)1 | 35 mi. | 160 | $750 | 18 | $27.00 |
| 1:40 p.m. | Cat 3 Men | 40 mi. | 160 | $900 | 20 | $27.00 |
| Evening Course | ||||||
| 5:15 p.m. | Local Event | |||||
| 5:45 p.m. | Superweek Pro Tour (Pro/1/2 Men)* | 100K | 200 | $2,800 | 25 | $32.00 |
*National Racing Calendar (NRC) event
Race schedule is tentative and subject to change at the discretion of the promoter.
Race Type: Criterium
Course Length: Daytime - 0.9 mile, Evening - 1.1 miles
Course Description: Daytime - one rolling hill with uphill finish, Evening - one small hill
Directions: Take I-43 N to Exit 89 (Pioneer Rd./County Hwy C). Take a left at top of ramp. Continue to Wauwatosa Rd. and turn Right. Continue to Bridge Rd. and turn Right. Daytime Course - turn Left on Harrison Rd. and continue to Pine St. Pro/1/2 Riders - turn Right on Evergreen Blvd. and park in school parking lot. Evening course - continue to Washington St. and turn Right. Driving distance from Milwaukee: 23 miles (30 minutes). View Roadmap
Past Winners:
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 2006 | Karl Menzies (AUS) |
Course Map:
Superweek Chronicles #4 Tour of Holy Hill RR
95°F
Ergomo Pro/Spin
So our original plan was to do 3 crits, take a day off, and then do 3 more. But since we're here, we decided to do the RR scheduled for today. It's funny, their course profile goes from 0-250 feet. Our start was delayed by 45 minutes. 8 laps for 70 miles, small kicker at the finish. You can do the entire course in your big ring with an 11-23. Nothing was getting away early on and after a while it seemed as if everybody just got weak and tired and didn't want to work anymore. On the 6th lap, there was a string of small attacks that started picking things up. I was feeling good and at the front. I lead into one of the turns and just kept pedaling hard after it. One rider was with me. I looked back and we had about 100 yards. I told him and we decided to go and see what happened. The gap continued to grow. There was one rider up the road just a little and we were bringing him back, and at the same time, another rider just bridged across. That's when the rear wheel started feeling soft. I looked down and it was half way flat. Crap. Bad timing. I couldn't maintain my speed to stay with the group and they were gone. The pack came by 30 seconds later, and the wheel car 30 seconds behind them. It was a slow wheel change. By the time I got going and up to the top of the hill, the peloton was out of sight. I chased for the next lap, but never saw them again. So I decided this was a good time to go watch the finish. It was a bummer to see that the break stuck it, 4 riders total. 2 more trickled in. Then the field sprint, which Patrick took by half a bike and Eric came in 16th. There were about 60 starters and 35 finishers. I feel good still, so we'll see how tomorrow goes.
Ergomo Pro/Spin
So our original plan was to do 3 crits, take a day off, and then do 3 more. But since we're here, we decided to do the RR scheduled for today. It's funny, their course profile goes from 0-250 feet. Our start was delayed by 45 minutes. 8 laps for 70 miles, small kicker at the finish. You can do the entire course in your big ring with an 11-23. Nothing was getting away early on and after a while it seemed as if everybody just got weak and tired and didn't want to work anymore. On the 6th lap, there was a string of small attacks that started picking things up. I was feeling good and at the front. I lead into one of the turns and just kept pedaling hard after it. One rider was with me. I looked back and we had about 100 yards. I told him and we decided to go and see what happened. The gap continued to grow. There was one rider up the road just a little and we were bringing him back, and at the same time, another rider just bridged across. That's when the rear wheel started feeling soft. I looked down and it was half way flat. Crap. Bad timing. I couldn't maintain my speed to stay with the group and they were gone. The pack came by 30 seconds later, and the wheel car 30 seconds behind them. It was a slow wheel change. By the time I got going and up to the top of the hill, the peloton was out of sight. I chased for the next lap, but never saw them again. So I decided this was a good time to go watch the finish. It was a bummer to see that the break stuck it, 4 riders total. 2 more trickled in. Then the field sprint, which Patrick took by half a bike and Eric came in 16th. There were about 60 starters and 35 finishers. I feel good still, so we'll see how tomorrow goes.
Pharma Pacific Tour of Holy Hill
Monday, July 23, 2007
Hartford, Wisconsin
Starting and finishing in Pike Lake State Park, this race roams through the hilly countryside just North of the historic Holy Hill Shrine. The race course features very few flat sections and many short and sharp climbs.
| Time | Event/Category | Distance | Field Limit | Purse | Places | Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:30 a.m. | Masters Men 40+ (Cat 1/2/3)1 | 60 mi. | 160 | $750 | 18 | $27.00 |
| 9:35 a.m. | Cat 4/5 Men | 45 mi. | 75 | $650 | 18 | $27.00 |
| 12:15 p.m. | Pro/1/2 Men | 160K | 200 | $2,800 | 35 | $32.00 |
| 12:20 p.m. | Cat 3 Men | 70 mi. | 160 | $900 | 20 | $27.00 |
Race schedule is tentative and subject to change at the discretion of the promoter.
Race Type: Road Race
Course Length: 8.1 miles
Course Description: Rolling hills. Riders Note: Results are posted at the finish line until final!
Directions: Take I-94 W towards Madison to US-45 N (Exit 305B towards Fond du Lac). North of Milwaukee, merge onto US-41 N and exit at Hwy. 60. Turn left and go west on Hwy. 60. Turn left on Kettle Moraine Rd. and continue South to Pike Lake Beach parking lot. START is at Pike Lake Beach, FINISH is on Powder Hill Rd just south of Hwy 60. Distance from Milwaukee: 36 miles (45 minutes). Roadmap
Past Winners:
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 2006 | Jacob Nielsen (DEN) |
| 2005 | Brian Jensen |
| 2004 | Michael Sayers |
| 2003 | Gordon McCauley (NZL) |
| 2002 | Adam Bergman |
| 2001 | Wong Kam Po (HK) |
| 2000 | Harm Jansen (NED) |
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Superweek Chronicles #3 Evanston Northwestern Healthcare Grand Prix of Cycling
86°F
Ergomo Pro/Spin
This effort was very similar to RMR. Flat with big sweeping turns. A few that were a little tight with curbing but no problem. Half way through the race I got pushed over to the right side of the pack close to the barriers and there was a rider just cruising at 5 mph. I yelled and tried to get clear, but there was nowhere to go. I almost made it to a complete stop, but endo'd into the orange netting instead. I yelled at whoever was in front of me, I always do, it makes me feel better. Free lap rule in effect, but no backwards travel on the course. It was a trick getting through the spectators all the way back to the wheel pit. I didn't make it in time before the field came around again, but I didn't care, I was taking free laps and getting back in the race. The officials didn't know anyway. Everything was OK. All I got was a small scrape on the knee and the shifter was crooked and the wheels knocked a little crooked. The wheels are still true. It was futile trying to get away, all of us tried several times but there were a lot of strong, hungry riders and everything kept coming back. We used the lap counter as an indicator of where to be in the last 10 laps. It's not easy maintaining 3rd or 4th lap after lap with a field of about 65, but I was hanging. Going into the last lap, Patrick was about 2nd and Eric attacked really hard. He went to the front and buried it for Patrick. I got swarmed and went from 5th to 20th. Tried like hell to move up, but the field was in full flight. Patrick held his position all the way, but ended up 2nd by 6 inches. Eric and I rolled in with the pack, out of the money, but a success for the team. Never, ever, ever drink a product called Vitamin Energy. They were giving away handfuls after the race, and we were thirsty, so we drank 2 each. 20 minutes later, Eric and I were running to the crapper. This continued about 8 more times for the next 2 hours. We officially have clean colon's. That diet sucks. Feel fine. We were able to eat dinner later. We actually laughed about it quite a bit, but it sucked. Legs still feel good. Looking forward to the next race.
Ergomo Pro/Spin
This effort was very similar to RMR. Flat with big sweeping turns. A few that were a little tight with curbing but no problem. Half way through the race I got pushed over to the right side of the pack close to the barriers and there was a rider just cruising at 5 mph. I yelled and tried to get clear, but there was nowhere to go. I almost made it to a complete stop, but endo'd into the orange netting instead. I yelled at whoever was in front of me, I always do, it makes me feel better. Free lap rule in effect, but no backwards travel on the course. It was a trick getting through the spectators all the way back to the wheel pit. I didn't make it in time before the field came around again, but I didn't care, I was taking free laps and getting back in the race. The officials didn't know anyway. Everything was OK. All I got was a small scrape on the knee and the shifter was crooked and the wheels knocked a little crooked. The wheels are still true. It was futile trying to get away, all of us tried several times but there were a lot of strong, hungry riders and everything kept coming back. We used the lap counter as an indicator of where to be in the last 10 laps. It's not easy maintaining 3rd or 4th lap after lap with a field of about 65, but I was hanging. Going into the last lap, Patrick was about 2nd and Eric attacked really hard. He went to the front and buried it for Patrick. I got swarmed and went from 5th to 20th. Tried like hell to move up, but the field was in full flight. Patrick held his position all the way, but ended up 2nd by 6 inches. Eric and I rolled in with the pack, out of the money, but a success for the team. Never, ever, ever drink a product called Vitamin Energy. They were giving away handfuls after the race, and we were thirsty, so we drank 2 each. 20 minutes later, Eric and I were running to the crapper. This continued about 8 more times for the next 2 hours. We officially have clean colon's. That diet sucks. Feel fine. We were able to eat dinner later. We actually laughed about it quite a bit, but it sucked. Legs still feel good. Looking forward to the next race.
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Evanston, Illinois
Downtown Evanston will be hopping for the inaugural Evanston Northwestern Healthcare Grand Prix of Cycling. Come early and visit the local shops on the course and choose from over 30 restaurants and enjoy outdoor dining along the racecourse. A live concert by Dave Weld and The Imperial Flames follows immediately after the final race of the day. For more information, visit www.enhgrandprix.com or call Turin Bicycle at (847) 864-7660.
| Time | Event/Category | Distance | Field Limit | Purse | Places | Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:30 a.m. | Cat 4/5 Men | 25 mi. | 75 | $650 | 18 | $27.00 |
| 10:40 a.m. | Masters Men 30+ (Cat 1/2/3)1 | 30 mi. | 160 | $750 | 18 | $27.00 |
| 12:00 p.m. | Masters Men 40+ (Cat 1/2/3)1 | 30 mi. | 160 | $750 | 18 | $27.00 |
| 1:20 p.m. | Cat 3 Men | 40 mi. | 160 | $900 | 20 | $27.00 |
| 3:05 p.m. | Pro/1/2/3 Women | 55K | 160 | $1,000 | 20 | $27.00 |
| 4:45 p.m. | Pro/1/2 Men | 100K | 200 | $2,800 | 25 | $32.00 |
Race schedule is tentative and subject to change at the discretion of the promoter.
Race Type: Criterium
Course Length: 0.9 mi.
Course Description: Flat
Directions: From Milwaukee, Take I-94 East toward Chicago. Continue on I-94 when it splits from I-294 north of Chicago. Take I-94, (aka Edens Expressway) to Exit 37A, Dempster St. Exit. Go east on Dempster 4 miles to Asbury Ave. Turn left on Asbury Ave. and proceed five blocks to Church St. Turn right go three blocks on Church St. to Benson Ave. Turn right on Benson Ave. The Sherman Plaza parking deck is on the left. The course is easily accessible by Metra's North Line or CTA's Purple Line trains. Take either one to the Davis Street station and walk one block east to the start finish line. Bicycles are allowed on Metra trains all day on Sundays. Distance from Milwaukee: 80 miles (2 hours). Roadmap
Riders must park in the Sherman Plaza parking deck on Benson Avenue between Church and Davis Streets, less than one block from the Start/Finish line and registration. Ceiling height in the parking deck requires that bicycles be removed before entering the parking deck.
Lodging: The official host hotel of the Evanston Northwestern Healthcare Grand Prix of Cycling is the Hilton Garden Inn at 1818 Maple Avenue in Evanston, just two blocks from the course. The Hilton Garden Inn is located in the heart of downtown Evanston, walking distance to dining, shopping, entertainment, and public transportation to access downtown Chicago, with 178 rooms, indoor pool, whirlpool, fitness center, restaurant, and lounge. All guest rooms have microwave, refrigerator, coffeemaker, iron/ironing board, hair dryer, and complimentary high-speed wireless Internet.
There is a special room rate for racers of $139 per night, plus taxes. Make your reservation by 7/13/07 by calling 1.800.HILTONS and requesting rooms for the "ENH Grand Prix of Cycling" event. Directions are as above, take Church Street east two blocks from Ridge Avenue, stay on the left side of Church Street as you go under the railroad trestle, and turn left (north) on Maple Avenue. Take Maple Avenue north one block to The Hilton Garden Inn, on your left.
Notes:
- 1Masters 30+ & 40+ races are open to licensed riders of Category 1 - 3.
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Superweek Chronicles #2 Carl Zach Cycling Classic presented by Couri Insurance Agency
This was a race that I will not soon forget. Technical course with a lot of tight, close turns. Field size was 69. I thought one more warm up lap would do some good, but it just ensured me a spot at the back of the pack at the start line. Sweet. I was feeling aggressive all morning, so this gave me a reason to fight my way to the front. It only took about 10 laps. Out of 50 total. Eric and Patrick had a nice spot at the front and were attacking and making it hard. Patrick took 2 priems. He was leading out Eric for one, but nobody could come around him. I managed to get up front to contest a priem (they have about 10). I tried to go from far out, thinking I could take them, my legs were feeling good. The line was 20 feet too far though, and I was passed by 2 riders. I dug really deep on that effort and didn't think I was coming back out of that hole. I just soft pedaled and kept going forward. Luckily the field was still big enough to drift back about 50 riders. I decided to save it for the finish after that. They decided it would be fun to make the last 4 laps before the finish all priem laps, so that made it for a hard finish, but I was feeling good. Continued to move up through the final laps. Going into the first turn of the final lap, some bonehead decided to overcook it and pile up the corner right in front of me. I was sitting about 7th place, so I thought I was in for a good result. I managed to just barely slow enough that I didn't endo over them onto the sidewalk. Clawed my way around the heap and did what I could on the last lap hoping to still get a top 20 (money goes 20 deep), but ended up 30th. I guess a group of 6 riders got away a few laps before the finish contesting the priems and finished 10 seconds ahead of the field. Patrick took second in the filed sprint for 8th. Eric got caught behind me in the pileup.
Carl Zach Cycling Classic presented by Couri Insurance Agency
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Waukesha, Wisconsin
The Waukesha Business Improvement District is proud to again host the Carl Zach Cycling Classic in Historic Downtown Waukesha. Couri Insurance, Wisconsin's largest independent insurance agency, presents this year's event. Our Historic Downtown is the perfect backdrop for this European style criterium race. The day's events include a full slate of racing starting at 9 a.m. and concluding at 6 p.m. with the Professional 100 km race.
For additional information, please call the Waukesha Business Improvement District at (262) 549-6154 or visit us at www.downtownwaukesha.com.
| Time | Event/Category | Distance | Field Limit | Purse | Places | Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. | Cat 4/5 Men | 30 mi. | 75 | $650 | 18 | $27.00 |
| 10:20 a.m. | Masters Men 30+ (Cat 1/2/3)1 | 35 mi. | 160 | $750 | 18 | $27.00 |
| 11:50 a.m. | Masters Men 40+ (Cat 1/2/3)1 | 35 mi. | 160 | $750 | 18 | $27.00 |
| 1:20 p.m. | Juniors 10-14 (Cat 3/4/5)2 | 4 mi. | 75 | Medals | 3 | $10.00 |
| 1:40 p.m. | Juniors 15-18 (Cat 3/4/5)2 | 10 mi. | 75 | Medals | 3 | $10.00 |
| 2:15 p.m. | Pro/1/2/3 Women | 55K | 160 | $1,000 | 20 | $27.00 |
| 3:50 p.m. | Cat 3 Men | 40 mi. | 160 | $900 | 20 | $27.00 |
| 5:30 p.m. | Kiddie Klassic | 100 | Prize | $5.00 | ||
| 5:45 p.m. | Pro/1/2 Men* | 100K | 200 | $2,800 | 25 | $32.00 |
*National Racing Calendar (NRC) event
Race schedule is tentative and subject to change at the discretion of the promoter.
Race Type: Criterium
Course Length: 0.7 mile (early races); 0.8 mile (late races)
Course Description: Flat/shallow climb
Special Note: All races prior to the Cat 3 race will compete on a slightly shortened course with a turn from Main St. onto Clinton St. The Cat 3 and Pro/1/2 Men's races will race on the full-length course.
Directions: Take I-94 W toward Madison. Take the Hwy. F Exit (Exit 295) and follow Hwy. F south toward Waukesha City Center. Continue straight south on North St. Turn left at the Walgreens on Madison St. and follow the signs to the race. Rider parking is in the parking lot at the intersection of St. Paul and Madison streets. Additional parking at the Library and the Riverfront lot between Waukesha State Bank and the Salvation Army Thrift Store. RIDERS please do not park on the streets in the central business district. Distance from Milwaukee: 19 miles (30 minutes). Roadmap
Course Map:
Past Winners:
| Year | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Mike Friedman | Katie Mactier (AUS) |
| 2005 | Erik Saunders | Jennifer Green |
| 2004 | Michael Sayers | Suzanne Sonye |
| 2003 | Viktor Rapinski (BLR) | Lynn Gaggioli |
| 2002 | Michael Johnson | Callie Williams |
| 2001 | Joel Chavez | Kristy Scrymgeour |
| 2000 | Harm Jansen (NED) | Christine Miller |
Superweek Chronicles #1 Green Lake Criterium
Flight was great. No problems.Great day in Wisconsin. Low humidity. 80 degrees.
I felt awesome today. Had great power. Eric, Patrick and I did a lot of attacking early on. There was a big attack about 30 minutes in and the field brought it back. I rolled casually to the front with Patrick and he launched a big attack. Only 2 riders went with him and Eric and I immediately went to the front to disrupt an organized chase. Nobody in the field would coordinate and work together. The gap grew by 10 seconds a lap, until they had a big gap. All smooth sailing from then on. With 8 to go, Eric attacked the field by himself and nobody went with him. he almost made it, but the field caught him with 500 meters to go. I really battled for postion the entire last lap, but kept losing postion through all the turns (7). Managed to pull off 16th overall. Patrick took 3rd and Eric rolled in around 22 with the field. They payout 20 deep, so we got $130 in the pot. We'll see how much we have in the end.
For the first time, beautiful and historic Green Lake hosts the Point Premium Root Beer International Cycling Classic presented by Time Warner Cable. The race will take place adjacent to picturesque Green Lake, the deepest inland lake in Wisconsin.
| Time | Event/Category | Distance | Field Limit | Purse | Places | Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:30 a.m. | Cat 4/5 Men | 25 mi. | 75 | $650 | 18 | $27.00 |
| 12:35 p.m. | Masters Men 30+ (Cat 1/2/3)1 | 30 mi. | 160 | $750 | 18 | $27.00 |
| 2:10 p.m. | Cat 3 Men | 35 mi. | 160 | $900 | 20 | $27.00 |
| 3:45 p.m. | Pro/1/2 Women* | 60K | 160 | $1000 | 20 | $27.00 |
| 5:45 p.m. | Pro/1/2 Men* | 100K | 200 | $2,800 | 25 | $32.00 |
*National Racing Calendar (NRC) event
Race schedule is tentative and subject to change at the discretion of the promoter.
Race Type: Criterium
Course Length: 0.8 mile
Course Description: Hill up Gold St.
Directions: From Milwaukee, take I-94 West to US-45 heading north. Near Fond du Lac, take Exit 99 (Johnson St./Hwy 23) and turn left. Continue on Hwy 23 through Ripon. Turn Left at County Road A and turn right on South Street. Rider parking is at the County Fairgrounds - turn right on Hill St. All riders must park at the Fairgrounds! From the Fairgrounds ride or walk North on Mill St. to the racecourse. Distance from downtown Milwaukee: 94 miles (1:45 hours). Roadmap
Course Map:
I felt awesome today. Had great power. Eric, Patrick and I did a lot of attacking early on. There was a big attack about 30 minutes in and the field brought it back. I rolled casually to the front with Patrick and he launched a big attack. Only 2 riders went with him and Eric and I immediately went to the front to disrupt an organized chase. Nobody in the field would coordinate and work together. The gap grew by 10 seconds a lap, until they had a big gap. All smooth sailing from then on. With 8 to go, Eric attacked the field by himself and nobody went with him. he almost made it, but the field caught him with 500 meters to go. I really battled for postion the entire last lap, but kept losing postion through all the turns (7). Managed to pull off 16th overall. Patrick took 3rd and Eric rolled in around 22 with the field. They payout 20 deep, so we got $130 in the pot. We'll see how much we have in the end.
Monday, July 16, 2007
Rest day, for all of us
"I think it's a mistake to think of Vinokourov as the strongest," said Pereiro. "For me, Klöden and (Andrey) Kashechkin are the strongest riders in Astana."
Agreed.
They should have let Klöden go. He would have saved himself a minute. He's obviously TT'ing and climbing well.
I want to see Levi through down a huge attack on a super hard climb and destroy the competition. That would be cool.
Agreed.
They should have let Klöden go. He would have saved himself a minute. He's obviously TT'ing and climbing well.
I want to see Levi through down a huge attack on a super hard climb and destroy the competition. That would be cool.
Saturday, July 14, 2007
Future Cat4 lady
Look at the hurt Mrs. Clintster is putting on the guy in the background! I've already received confirmation she'll be lining up at Bear Lake next year. Everything is going according to plan! Get your wife into racing, and they will understand the insanity!!! Only problem is, she wants a better bike now...
5 days and counting...
Super week baby! 6 crits in 7 days! Sweet! 5 of them are on the NRC calendar. It's going to be a blast. Free room and board courtesy of the Fasse residence. Don't be jealous, maybe you can go next year. If your lucky, I'll give daily updates on our victorious exploits. Patrick might come home with a mandatory upgrade certificate... between Tibbits upgrading, Gherig inevitably upgrading, I might slip into the top 5! How bout that. I'm not sure if I'll make the Coalville race, that's right after super week. I'll probably be tired. in France, Vino is playing it up, keeps pretending like he's suffering so much, whatever. It's just a show. Looks like the CTL is finally going to drop below 100. Enjoy the rest for now, August is a big month with hard road races.
Thursday, July 05, 2007
$35 Hillclimbs
Since it is 2 minutes from the house, I guess I better do it. I'm holding out on registering though. 1.0 multiplier on the points calculator. I should get some single digits.
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