Saturday's Crit went well! Ron Stratton was early. The Diesel Engine - Rick Showalter put the hammer down in the master's. I was 8th. Shawn (1), Michelle (5) and Gayle(6), and Jen put on a show of FORCE. Waiting for fives' results. Superb job by Fives - Neil Snyder, Rick Showalter, Doug Harding, Richard Paz, Ter...ry Hawkins, Mark Madden, Ron Stratton, Richard Arnold, Dean Feuerborn, and Sean Smith.
Spring Fling #3
It was a tough day at Clinton Lake State Park yesterday. Overcast, very windy, and the temperature started at 39 degrees. We began with a time trial at 9:15 AM. Unfortunately, Dorothy Hall had a bad crash in turn #1. She was transported to Lawrence Memorial Hospital. She was kept there last night for observation. Our thoughts and prayers go to her and James. Hope for a speedy recovery.
The time trial was conducted in the same order as the races. Here is the breakdown:
This series has been tough and made tougher by the weather. Our team has shown strength and impressed many folks. The announcer for the Fives 34 and under called out Neil Snyder for inflicting pain on the peleton. In fact, he ripped the group apart. The announcer called out our fives 35+ as the "Santa Fe Trails Invitational Five Race".
Michelle, Shawn and Gayle demonstrated great teamwork for the ladies as they went on to win the final sprint of the day.
- Men's Masters - Brendan Sheehan 7th Place
- Ladies' Fours - Shawn Morelli 2nd Place, Gayle McFarland 4th Place, Michelle K. 7th Place, Jen Smith 8th Place
- Men's Fives Under 34 - Neil Snyder 2nd Place
- Men's Fives Over 35 - Rick Showalter 3rd Place, Doug Harding 4th Place, Richard Paz 5th Place, Kerry George 6th Place, Ken Giovenettio 7 th Place, Eric Showalter 8th Place
- The criterium was our next race. I noted on my computer that we had already ridden 15 miles with warm ups and racing. I wasn't very thrilled about the prospects of racing again in the wind; however, I did have a new teamate for the Masters - Rick Showalter.
- Masters - Rick Showalter and Brendan Sheehan raced
- Ladies Four - Shawn Morelli First Place, Gayle McFarland 4th Place, Michelle K. 6th place.
- Men's Category Five under 34 - Neil Snyder 5th place.
- Men's Category Five over 35 - Doug Harding, 4th place, Sean Smith 5th place, Richard Paz 6th place, Rick Showalter 7th place, Mark Madden 8th place. Also racing were Kerry George, Eric Walthough, Ken Giovenettio, Chad Sawyer, Dean Feurborn, and Spark Anderson.
3/6/10 Spring Fling Criterium Series
It was a great day for Santa Fe Trails on Saturday!
Masters 35 + - Brendan Sheehan took 10th. Also racing was Rob Wilshusen
Ladies Category 4 - Shawn Morelli took 5th place, Gayle McFarland took 6th place, Michelle Krawczyk took 8th! Also racing were Dorothy Hall and Paula Burton. These ladies were awesome! They all stayed with the pack for most of the race. Shawn and Michelle were in the chase group going into turn four. Shawn's front wheel was struck by another racer and all three ladies fell. Both Shawn and Michelle got back on the bike and finished the race! Just like Lance Armstrong on Luz Ardiden!
I am told by Richard Paz and Ron Stratton that the men's 5 team did well also. I am waiting for written confirmation of their results.
Men's Category 5 - 35+
James Hall 5th
Mark Madden 6th
Doug Harding 8th
Sean Smith 9th
Also racing were: Richard Arnold, Ken Govenettio, Richard Paz, Ron Stratton, and Eric Walthall.
Men's Category 5 - 34 and under
Neil Snyder
Josh Walkup
All reports are that the men were greatly improved over last week. Ken said that his wheels made him Turbo Fast! Richard Paz was "right behind Doug Harding in the finish"!
This Saturday is the prologue time trial. Aerobars are legal. TT helmets are legal! Race starts at 9:15 AM. If you are signed up for the series, you are already registered. We will depart the shop at 7:15 AM. All other races are the same time.
Masters 35 + - Brendan Sheehan took 10th. Also racing was Rob Wilshusen
Ladies Category 4 - Shawn Morelli took 5th place, Gayle McFarland took 6th place, Michelle Krawczyk took 8th! Also racing were Dorothy Hall and Paula Burton. These ladies were awesome! They all stayed with the pack for most of the race. Shawn and Michelle were in the chase group going into turn four. Shawn's front wheel was struck by another racer and all three ladies fell. Both Shawn and Michelle got back on the bike and finished the race! Just like Lance Armstrong on Luz Ardiden!
I am told by Richard Paz and Ron Stratton that the men's 5 team did well also. I am waiting for written confirmation of their results.
Men's Category 5 - 35+
James Hall 5th
Mark Madden 6th
Doug Harding 8th
Sean Smith 9th
Also racing were: Richard Arnold, Ken Govenettio, Richard Paz, Ron Stratton, and Eric Walthall.
Men's Category 5 - 34 and under
Neil Snyder
Josh Walkup
All reports are that the men were greatly improved over last week. Ken said that his wheels made him Turbo Fast! Richard Paz was "right behind Doug Harding in the finish"!
This Saturday is the prologue time trial. Aerobars are legal. TT helmets are legal! Race starts at 9:15 AM. If you are signed up for the series, you are already registered. We will depart the shop at 7:15 AM. All other races are the same time.
Spring Fling Criterium Series
Today's race was awesome!
Brendan Sheehan and Rob Wilshusen raced the master's open.
Shawn Morelli took 5th and Gayle McFarland took 8th in the ladies
category 4 race. Also racing were Paula Burton, Dorothy Hall, and
Michelle Krawczyk.
Doug Harding won, Brian Oneill took 7th and James Hall took 8th in the
men's category 5 35 plus. Also racing were Richard Arnold, Dean
Feurborn, Ken Govenettio, Terry Hawkins, Richard Paz, Richard
Showalter, Sean Smith, Ron Stratton and Eric Walthall.
Glen McQuown took 7th in the category 5 under 34. Also racing were
Neil Snyder and Josh Walkup.
Brendan Sheehan and Rob Wilshusen raced the master's open.
Shawn Morelli took 5th and Gayle McFarland took 8th in the ladies
category 4 race. Also racing were Paula Burton, Dorothy Hall, and
Michelle Krawczyk.
Doug Harding won, Brian Oneill took 7th and James Hall took 8th in the
men's category 5 35 plus. Also racing were Richard Arnold, Dean
Feurborn, Ken Govenettio, Terry Hawkins, Richard Paz, Richard
Showalter, Sean Smith, Ron Stratton and Eric Walthall.
Glen McQuown took 7th in the category 5 under 34. Also racing were
Neil Snyder and Josh Walkup.