Sunday, May 12, 2013
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Tour de Grove - Midtown Grand Prix
MISSOURI: St. Louis - Midtown Grand Prix - RESULTS PHOTOS
(will update this post as info becomes available. Props to Cycling Dirt for having the FIRST news out of TdG on Friday!)
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JUST IN: Friday's Pro 1/2 results5/10/2013 11:02:26 PM Midtown Grand Prix - Men Pro 1-2 Page 1 of 4
Finish - Results
Start: 5/10/2013 21:33:24.9 (Manual)
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Place Id Last Name First Name Affiliation Time Gap
1 65 VAN DER VELDE Ricardo Jelly Belly P/B Kenda 1:10:04 1:10:04
2 100 LEIBOVITZ Adam Texas Roadhouse Cycling Team P/ 1:10:04 s.t.
3 102 HOLT Daniel Team United Healthcare Georgia/ 1:10:05 s.t.
4 153 CLARK Devin Qdoba p/b Bushwhacker 1:10:06 s.t.
5 51 SULLIVAN Ryan The 706 Project 1:10:06 s.t.
6 124 EASTER Griffin Gateway Harley-Davidson 1:10:06 s.t.
7 84 KOBLE Adam 1:10:07 s.t.
8 76 MULLERVY Kevin Champion System p/b Stan's NoTu 1:10:07 s.t.
9 117 RAY Alexander IsCorp Intelligentsia Coffee 1:10:07 s.t.
10 113 WHITE Robert Sharecare Cycling p/b Wheeland 1:10:08 s.t.
11 71 HOWE Isaac UCI CT: Team SmartStop p/b Moun 1:10:29 25
12 101 BARRETT Colton Texas Roadhouse Cycling Team P/ 1:10:29 s.t.
13 72 KLINE Shane UCI CT: Team SmartStop p/b Moun 1:10:29 s.t.
14 1 ABRAHAM Emile Predator Cycling 1:10:29 s.t.
15 23 WADDELL Jason Tulsa Tough Racing pb ICEdot 1:10:30 s.t.
16 95 CORNETT Brendan Team United Healthcare Georgia/ 1:10:30 s.t.
17 15 DAHLHEIM Andrew UCI CT: Bissell Cycling 1:10:31 s.t.
18 46 REGO Allan Champion System p/b Stan's NoTu 1:10:31 s.t.
19 77 MULLERVY Conor Champion System p/b Stan's NoTu 1:10:31 s.t.
20 79 MELE Ryan Stans No Tubes p/b Proferrin 1:10:31 s.t.
21 90 ALLISON Zack Think Finance p/b Trek Bike Sto 1:10:31 s.t.
22 111 HARTLEY Chad RACC pb GG 1:10:32 s.t.
23 78 HILL Jacob Stan's NoTubes P/b Proferrin 1:10:32 s.t.
24 87 HIRSCH Stephan Team United Healthcare Georgia/ 1:10:32 s.t.
25 35 VIDAL Euris R. CRCA/Foundation 1:10:32 s.t.
Women Pro 1/2 results:
From http://www.cyclingdirt.org/coverage/250742-Tour-De-Grove
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Read more...Friday, May 10, 2013
Tour de Grove Pre-race
While there are local races in WI, IL, IN, and MN, the big draw this weekend is the Tour de Grove in St. Louis with racing Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. So, don't be surprised if you don't see your top local riders in your hometown race. Here's a sample of the pre-registered racers on BikeReg.Com. Read more...
Queen's Day Criterium
MICHIGAN: Holland - Queen's Day Criterium - RESULTS PHOTOS
The first year a criterium is included in the Tulip Time Festival in Holland, Michigan. In fact, the national radio of Holland, Nederlandse Omroep Stichting (NOS) featured an interview on their network about the race!
LISTEN
Kolo t.c. has the full race recap: " The first Queen’s Day Criterium went off in professional style this morning, with the whole town’s attention turned on some absolutely amazing racing in the heart of Holland. A huge turnout, with most categories filled up to the limit, made the day exciting from start to finish. The much anticipated showdown in the Men’s Elite race between BISSELL and Einstein Racing certainly lived up to the hype, as the two Michigan superpowers squared off almost man-to-man. The squads matched each other move for move right from the gun. BISSELL had the early upper hand when they put two riders up the road in a group that included Leadout’s Dan Korienek, Anthony Prentice and, watching patiently, Jason Young. ... MORE"
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2013 Cone-Azalia Road Race
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“The Paris-Roubaix of the Midwest”
Under near perfect weather (for a change), a near record number of riders raced in Michigan's Paris-Roubaix type road race. Paul Martin wrote of this race back in 2011: "Cone Azalia is about as epic of a road race as you will find in the Midwest. Sure, it’s only 70 miles and pancake flat southeast Michigan, but when the race’s website says “anything you have that is carbon fiber on your road bike, if you can, LEAVE IT AT HOME! Seriously! It may BREAK!” you know you’re in for it. 28 miles of the 70 are dirt/gravel roads, littered with 6 inch deep potholes filled with water by morning rain. This turned the dirt into a wet cement like spray that coated your face, legs and drivetrain. Riding in the wind on the dirt was imperative, not only to avoid the mud spray off the back wheel of the guy in front of you but to steer around the huge potholes that constantly ejected water bottles and punctured tires."
Martin Veccio of Team Panther gives us the 2013 blow by blow:
Team Panther showed to Michigan’s version of Paris-Roubaix with a strong squad. The cross winds and the potholed dirt roads would certainly play a role in deciding the race. The winner would be a hard man. I flatted after only 7 miles. I hit a particularly square cornered pothole and pinch flatted. I had my rear wheel off already as the wheel truck slammed on the brakes. I tossed a new wheel in and and got rolling again, and was quickly paced back to the field. Probably the best wheel change of my life. ... More attacks went as the field was dwindling because of flats and a hard pace and no place to hide from the cross winds. A group of 4 riders went and were able to make a sustainable gap. Panther had only one rider in the break. Paul said “we need another ride up there, Martin, GO.” ... The Panther boys kept it aggressive leading into the finish, keeping the other teams on their toes and forcing them to chase. The remainder of the field sprinted and Panther was able to get four in the top 10, with Paul Martin in third. - Martin Vecchio
| Men - Cat 1-2 - SENIOR (70.7 Miles) | ||||||||
| Place | Name | City, State | Team | |||||
| 1 | DAN KORIENEK | Grandville, MI | Leadout Racing | |||||
| 2 | SVEN BAUMANN | Lake Orion, MI | Wolverine Sports Club | |||||
| 3 | PAUL MARTIN | North Royalton, OH | Panther/Bakehouse | |||||
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Thursday, May 9, 2013
Velodrome Schedules
Track season is just around the corner. The midwest has more velodromes than many major countries. Let's take a tour of the velodromes in the area to see when racing will begin!
MICHIGAN: Rochester Hills - Bloomer Park Velodrome The wooden track surface is currently being replaced. Here's the view a month ago, and another a few days ago of the new surface stacked ready to go. Volunteers needed! Like them on Facebook.
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| Photo: Clevelandvelodrome.org |
"We have 40 track bikes (single speed, fixed gear) on site available for use or rental. Kids under 18 get free bike rental, free track time and free coaching. All adult first timers are free and our Track 101 (Learn to Ride) is free. Season passes, day passes and bike rental are available for a reasonable charge. "
2013 Racing Schedule
Spring Race Series (6:30pm to 8pm)
May 23 (Thursday)
May 31 (Friday)
June 6 (Thursday)
June 13 (Thursday)
INDIANA: Indianapolis - Major Taylor VelodromeThe Major Taylor Velodrome is a 333 meter concrete track with 28 degree banking.
MAJOR TAYLOR VELODROME – RACE SCHEDULE 2013
16-May Throw Down Thursday #1 7pm
18-May MTV Time Trial #1 8am $500
23-May Throw Down Thursday #2 7pm
6-Jun Throw Down Thursday #3 7pm
7-Jun Fast Friday #1 7pm $1,000
14-Jun Midwest Challenge (NTC) 7pm $2,500
15-Jun Midwest Challenge (NTC) 8am
20-Jun Throw Down Thursday #4 7pm
28-Jun Fast Friday #2 7pm $1,000
16-May Throw Down Thursday #1 7pm
18-May MTV Time Trial #1 8am $500
23-May Throw Down Thursday #2 7pm
6-Jun Throw Down Thursday #3 7pm
7-Jun Fast Friday #1 7pm $1,000
14-Jun Midwest Challenge (NTC) 7pm $2,500
15-Jun Midwest Challenge (NTC) 8am
20-Jun Throw Down Thursday #4 7pm
28-Jun Fast Friday #2 7pm $1,000
ILLINOIS: Northbrook - Ed Rudolph Velodrome -382 meters asphalt surface with 18 degree banking.2013 Race Schedule Flyer (PDF)
- Opening Night – 05/16
- 10 Mile Record Night – 5/30
- Franco Panveno Masters Cup - 07/27
- Thursday Night Racing – Juniors Invitational - 08/01
- Roger DeLanghe Trohpy Race - 08/15
- Elaine Nekritz Trophy Race - 08/29
- Season Finale - 09/12
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50 degree banking. The track is open for training, see website or Facebook for times.
Saturday, June 15 9:00am
Where: Chicago Velo Campus, 8615 S. Burley Ave. (US Rt. 41), Chicago, IL 60617 (map) Description: Introduction to 166m track and 50 degree banking, group riding skills, Mock racing. Clinic will include track certification
MISSOURI: St. Louis - Penrose Park Velodrome - Asphalt surface, 322 meter, 28 degree banking.
The Mr. Bumpy Face Track Racing Training Series will be held Thursday evenings from May through August. Racing begins at 6 pm and ends around 8 pm or when we run out of safe daylight. The racing events will vary from week to week with the intent of holding three rounds of events each evening. The schedule of events for each night will be available at registration. Please note these may change before the start of a particular round or event. Races may be added to an evening given enough time and light.
Racing begins on May 9th and every Thursday following until August 22nd. Registration is on site only and will be available starting at 5 pm each evening. Racing will begin at or shortly after 6 pm.
WISCONSIN: Kenosha - Washington Park Velodrome - 333m concrete surface with 27 degree banks.
Tuesday night racing begins May 14th. Friday night USAC Sprints begin May 17th. The main event on the 21st is a 50 lap madison race. Don't miss that!
http://www.kenoshavelodrome.com/uploads/2013%20Schedule.pdf
MINNESOTA: Blaine - National Sports Center Velodrome - Wood surface, 250 meter, 43 degree banking.
The track is open for training now, sanctioned Thursday night racing begins May 17th. See the entire schedule for more details.
Racing begins on May 9th and every Thursday following until August 22nd. Registration is on site only and will be available starting at 5 pm each evening. Racing will begin at or shortly after 6 pm.
WISCONSIN: Kenosha - Washington Park Velodrome - 333m concrete surface with 27 degree banks.Tuesday night racing begins May 14th. Friday night USAC Sprints begin May 17th. The main event on the 21st is a 50 lap madison race. Don't miss that!
http://www.kenoshavelodrome.com/uploads/2013%20Schedule.pdf
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The track is open for training now, sanctioned Thursday night racing begins May 17th. See the entire schedule for more details.
Tour de Champaign / Urbana Grand Prix
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| Men - Pro/Cat 1/2 | ||||||||
| Place | Name | City, State | Team | |||||
| 1 | Richard Stuart (1 - Cat1) | Indianapolis, IN | Texas Roadhouse Cycling Team P/B Motorex | |||||
| 2 | Michael Heagney (2 - Cat1) | Libertyville, IL | Vision Quest LLC | |||||
| 3 | Nicholas Ramirez (3 - Cat1) | Normal, IL | Texas Roadhouse Cycling Team P/B Motorex | |||||
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| Photo: Team Le Petites Victories |
"We fired off a couple of attacks and as we expected, Psimet responded. The other women in the field were quick to cover moves early in the race. While slimC was on the front, a little move went that included two women from Psimet. I was a bit out of position to respond quickly but I worked and moved up to cover it. It was a group of five that got a little gap so we started to rotate through. I took a hard pull into the wind then Kelli Richter (Psimet) pulled through telling me it was just us two. It seemed the other three fell off pace and suddenly we were in that position where we go for it to make the break work or sit up."
"Knowing we were gone, my attention went towards winning this thing. I was determined to make my team proud. I expected Kelli to go early so as we hit the last lap, I kept an eye for an early attack. I chose the final turn as the marker for my move if she didn’t go by then. We climbed the little hill before the turn and Kelli had yet to jump so I rounded the corner on the inside and went for it. I saw Kelli’s Psimet wheel creep up in the corner of my eye but I was able to stay on the gas and cross the line first. Woo!
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| Place | Name | City, State | Team | |||||
| 1 | Jannette Rho (1 - Cat2) | Chicago, IL | Les Petites Victoires | |||||
| 2 | Kelli Richter (2 - Cat2) | Libertyville, IL | PSIMET Racing | |||||
| 3 | Cady Chintis (3 - Cat2) | Chicago, IL | Les Petites Victoires | |||||
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| Place | Name | City, State | Team | |||||
| 1 | Nicolai Brochner | BISSELL-ABG-GIANT | ||||||
| 2 | Richard Stuart (1 - Cat1) | Indianapolis, IN | Kentucky Flyers Cycling Inc | |||||
| 3 | Jeffrey Schroetlin (2 - Cat1) | Argenta, IL | Qdoba p/b Bushwhacker | |||||
| 4 | Jonathan Jacob (3 - Cat1) | Evansville, IN | BISSELL-ABG-GIANT | |||||
| 5 | Kevin Depasse (1 - Cat2) | Bloomington, IN | BISSELL-ABG-GIANT | |||||
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| Place | Name | City, State | Team | |||||
| 1 | Briana Clark (1 - Cat1) | Carmel, IN | Racing For Riley | |||||
| 2 | Daphne Karagianis (1 - Cat3) | Chicago, IL | Chicago Cuttin Crew | |||||
| 3 | Kelli Richter (1 - Cat2) | Libertyville, IL | PSIMET Racing | |||||
| 4 | Leah Sanda (2 - Cat2) | Western Springs, IL | PSIMET Racing | |||||
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Wednesday, May 8, 2013
2013 LaCrosse Omnium
WISCONSIN: La Crosse - Omnium (TT,CRT,RR) RESULTS PHOTOS After a heaping helping of deep snow just days prior to the opening time trial up Grand Dad's Bluff, the 2013 La Crosse Omnium was held under mostly sunny skies. A great location for a weekend of racing that's just close enough to offer a rare mix of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin riders not often seen. They say that a picture is worth a thousand words. Well, how about some video?! Props to Prenzlow Perspective for covering the entire series in fine fashion. (you can find him on FB, YouTube, and Smugmug)
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