2 x 12 Duo MTB

In the quest to keep things interesting, promoters are always coming up with new race formats.  THIS particular race was held at The Big Bear Lake Campgrounds outside of Bruceton Mills, West Virginia....and shaped up like THIS:

12 mile Mountain Bike Loops
2 person Teams
One rider at a time
Baton handoff between riders
Rinse and Repeat for 7 hours!
4 Laps for Sport; 6 Laps for Expert
Each rider has to ride 1/2 the laps

The whole "thing" started from Sam daring us to enter this race if he and Deidre came home from Colorado.  Since we don't take kindly to this young punk trying to push us old guys around, we accepted his challenge ...and the ball was set in motion!

Entering the Coed Expert Duo Division:
Deidre York and Sam Morrison

Entering the Men's Master's Sport Duo Division:
Kirk Morrison and Mike Maher
Rich Allen and Henry Dimmick

Coming along for the ride, so to speak, was Steve Brewer - SUPERFAN  :)

When we arrived, Dirty Mike had already set up (his) camp...about 71 miles from the Finish Line(!)...so we plopped our stuff down and added on!

Photo by Sonic Imaging

Photo by Sonic Imaging

The START began OFF course, and made the first riders (Sam, Mike and Richy) pedal up the Campgrounds Entrance HILL before going through the START/FINISH Tent and out into the single track.

Photo by Deidre York

Photo by Sonic Imaging

Photo by Deidre York

Once in the single track, shade helped ease the pain of the race-pace and the challenge of the roots and rock gardens of the course!

photo by Sonic Imaging

Photo by Sonic Imaging

Photo by SpokenChain.com

Photo by SpokenChain.com

Photo by SpokenChain.com

From then on, it was all "Tag Team Riding" for the next ~7 hours!!!

At the finish, was this really unique "catwalk"...

Photo by Sonic Imaging

...into a spiral back underneath the overpass...

Photo by Sonic Imaging

...back into the START/FINISH tent.

Photo by Sonic Imaging

Photo by Sonic Imaging

Photo by Deidre York

Photo by Sonic Imaging

The Results ...at the end, were:

Deidre and Sam finished in 5th Place (Coed Expert)
(14th Place Overall from 31 Total 6-Lap Division Teams)

Photo by Sonic Imaging

Rich and Henry finished in 4th Place (Master's Sport)
(18th Overall from 50 Total 4-Lap Division Teams)

...with Kirk and Mike finishing in 5th Place (Master's Sport)
(24th Overall from 50 Total 4-Lap Division Teams)

Photo by Guest Shooter - Colleen O’Neil  :)

In true backwoods flavor, there was a pair of ChainSaw Artists making and selling their wares!  The turtle went home with Henry!

Sam & Deidre heading back to Boulder!

PMVC Track Record(s)

There was a time (2008) when Ag3r held FIVE Track Records at the Washinton Blvd "Bud Harris Track" in Pittsburgh Pa.  Since then, other teams have come back with lots of strong guys to trim our record count to only ONE (2009).

However, Ag3r-ButlerHealthSystem soon began it's comeback (2010), which was then heavily boosted this past Friday by Steve Brewer ...to bring our count back up to FOUR (2011 June).

Fresh off his explosive winning of the field sprint at the ACA Criterium, Steve unleashed TWO RECORD SETTING RUNS of the track, setting first the 1 Lap (0.5 mile) Standing Start record...

...then later, the 1 Lap (0.5 mile) Flying Start Record...both made possible by a TRIPLE FOCUS on his speed, his speed, and his SPEED!

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As posted by Stephanie Swan to the ACA MailGroup:

Results of Friday Night Track Night, June 10, 2011.

...In between the night’s Track Bike events Steve Brewer powered his way to new records in both the standing-start and flying start 1 lap. His standing-start time would have been even faster had he managed to get out of his little chain ring. His time was averaged among three stopwatches. Take a look at his mph:

Old Records:
1/2 mi standing start;   56.99;   31.6mph;   Joe Papp;           7/24/99
1/2 mi flying start ;       57.83;   31.2mph;   George Yoder     7/2/04

New Records:
1/2 mi standing start;  55.59;  32.38mph;  Steven Brewer;  6/10/11
1/2 mi flying start;       54.52;  33.01mph; Steven Brewer;  6/10/11

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Ag3r's other still standing Track Records are:

Brian Hopkins -
15 miles;   31:20.0;   28.72mph;   7/2/10

...and...
Henry Dimmick -
200 meter flying start;  13.07 sec;  34.1mph;  8/29/03

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You can see ALL the Track Records HERE.

ACA Criteriums

Sam Morrison & Steve Brewer headed into Pittsburgh to race the Allegheny Cycling Association's Wednesday Night Criterium at the Bud Harris Track.

Thing is, the two of them got there in DRASTICALLY different ways!

With Sam in training for a 100 mile Mtn Bike Race, a race now only 2 weeks out, he somehow convinced his dad, Kirk Morrison, to RIDE to the track, on their bikes ...from Butler!  THEN, Sam planned to jump into the A-Race to accumulate more "chamois time"!

Meanwhile, Steve Brewer and Henry Dimmick headed to the track (in their trucks!) to prepare for Steve's Friday Assault on the 1-lap Track Record.  As the oval started to fill with racers warming up for the evening's events, Henry headed back to Butler and other obligations.

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As Kirk watched on as Ag3r SuperFan...

A-Race
Sam animated the A-Race with multiple attacks and covers, ending up a respectable 16th Overall.

B-Race
Steve saved his energy for the the final laps of the race, and while 2 brekaway riders ultimately escaped, Steve found himself in (14th) coming our the final turn.

Just then, one sprinting group went left while another group went right....and Steve found himself looking straight up the line as the EXACT same moment he lit his afterburners.  It is said, that at that very moment, there were two claps of THUNDER as Steve passed everyone in front of him to WIN the field sprint for 3rd Place Overall.

Aliquippa Criterium

Kirk Morrison and Mark Briercheck both attended the Beaver Valley Velo's only 2011 running of the Aliquippa Criterium.

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Kirk tells the Master's Story:

Photo by Fred Jordan

Today's Aliquippa Crit was #4 in the ABRA series. I raced in the Masters 40+/50+ field which included a total of 23 riders while Mark Briercheck raced in the 1/2/3 race.

The conditions were good with temperatures in the high 70’s and a light north wind. The pace was fast with attacks starting on the first lap. None were successful as the peloton chased down every one. All of this action ended up giving an average speed of 25.2 miles/hour for this race. I was happy that I was able to stay connected to the main group through these chases as I ended up finishing in the main group in 7th place for the 50+ group. 

Photo by Mike Briggs

(Note: The results incorrectly show me in the 8th spot …. In reality I finished in 7th place since Fred Baldassare was lapped, rejoined the field and finished just ahead of me (one lap down)).

After the race I stopped by the registration to fill my water bottles. While no water was available, I was happy to fill my bottle from the keg of hop-enhanced electrolyte replacement drink (Belgian Saison, home brew – 8.5%). Very refreshing !!

Photo by Kirk Morrison

This was an extremely well run, smooth event. Jeff Grimm and his crew did a great job of organization while Gary Bywaters and Jean Cronyn handled the officiating duties with the great efficiency. Highly recommended.

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Mark tells the Cat 1/2/3 Story:-----------

Photo by Mike Briggs

The Aliquippa Criterium as seen through the eyes of Mark Briercheck:

The Cat 1/2/3 race finally rolled out at 12:30pm. With a decent breeze and a hot and sunny day I knew this would be a race that was affected by conditions. I did a LOT of pre-race hydration and had a gut feeling that this 1 hour crit would be easily be a two bottle race.

After sizing up the field and seeing some pretty big teams I chose to not chase any breaks. I figured that I would let the GPOA, CAT, Steel City, and Fu guys do all the work. When you're a lonely only you gotta watch out for yourself.

Photo by Fred Jordan

The first few laps of the 1/2/3 stayed together but it didn't take long for the attacks to really open up. With a nice tail wind on the backstretch we consistently would ride 31 - 33mph.

Less than ten laps in a 5 or 6 man man break went away and I thought the race was done.....

...but Mother Nature trumps all.

From the headwinds on the front stretch to the unseasonably warm heat...riders began to fade and only two guys were able to stay away. Most of the field re-assembled and held together for a bunch sprint. I tried to grab wheel but the heat took its toll on me too. I lost the lead group in the final 100 meters but was able to roll in with a 13th place out of 30.

After the race I was cross-eyed and nauseated...but luckily had a cooler full of ice water that offered a refreshing parking lot bath. All I can say is:

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! SUMMER IS FINALLY HERE!!!!!

Philadelphia Amateur Time Trial

Flyin' Brian Hopkins raced in the Philadelphia Amateur Individual Time Trial... and spent less time on his bike than anyone else in his division!

Brian finished in 1st Place (Cat 3), with the 3rd fastest Overall time behind the first and second placed Pro/1/2 riders!

You can read more about it HERE on Brian's Blog "BIKENURSE"

PMVC 5 mile ITT

NOW the summer has really started  :)

The Pittsburgh Master's Velo Club's "Friday Night at the Track" is one of the best ways to start a weekend!

On Opening Night, Steve Marlette, Steve Brewer, Mark Briercheck, Henry Dimmick, Kirk Morrison and Ray Sielski were joined by SUPER-FAN Hannah Brewer for the first in a Summer Series of time trial events at the Bud Harris Washington Blvd Track.

STAY TUNED for pictures coming from Hannah via Steve's Camera!
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Steve Marlette took 6th Place Overall
Setting a New Personal Record by 6 seconds!

Steve Brewer took 7th Place Overall
1 second back from Marlette!
Setting a Benchmark Time at this Distance

Mark took 14th Place Overall
Setting a Benchmark Time at this Distance

Henry took 17th Place Overall
4th Place 50+
...21 seconds off his PR

Kirk took 26th Place Overall
7th Place 50+
Setting a Benchmark Time at this Distance

Ray took 32nd Place Overall
8th Place 50+
Setting a New Personal Record by 9 seconds!

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Afterwards, Steve Brewer attempted and UNOFFICIALLY SET a new Track Record for the Standing Start 1-Lap (o.5 mile).  THIS Friday, he will be returning to the track to set it OFFICIALLY!

Hello Boulder?

We hear you calling our names....!

...or is that just you calling, Sam?!?!!!

Yellow Creek MTB

With Ag3r Mtn Biker Rich Allen leading the way, roadies-turned-temporary-mudders Henry Dimmick and Hannah & Steve Brewer headed into the woods for the Yellow Creek Park North Shore mountain bike race.

Despite Steve getting off to a S L O W start on the day...due to some LATE night beer "tasting", Hannah was able to roll him out of bed and get him to the start line in less than 30 minutes!

There was a slight delay of the start while the promotors figured how to handle a few trees that had come down in the previous 48 hours.

After some warm up riding we headed for the start.

The course had LOTS of narrow trails with a fair amount of rocks...and lots of gushy mud in many of the corners... but as we neared the swimming area and finish, the trails turned to full width "roads".

In the end:

Hannah took 1st Place in the Women's Division, while in the Men's division

Steve took 12th Place

Rich took 16th Place, and

Henry took 20th Place... 

As always with mtn biking, stuff goes wrong!

After we got washed off IN the lake(!), all four of us went for pizza and beers at a small Sandwich Shop that had helped Sponsor the race.  While we THOUGHT we were well off the beaten path, Doug Frost drove right past the shop with his family on the way home from the Pa. State High School Track Meet...

Small World!!!

Tour of Tucker County

Kirk Morrison and Dan Schar headed for the hills...

...the hills of West Ver-ginny-ya, that is, to do sum climin' there!

ALSO see a related post from Dan Schar's "On the Schardar" under Biker Blogz.

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Kirk Writes:

I enjoyed the chance to compete in this race for the 2nd year in a row. The weather was perfect with temperatures in the low 70’s and partly cloudy skies. Attendance was up with a total of 233 racers. As usual JR, Gina and their crew ran a smooth event with excellent organization.

This race is billed as being one of the 10 toughest one day races in the USA. This is due in part to the final climb which covers about 2,000 ft of vertical in the last 4-5 miles of the race. There is one other major climb (about 7 miles long) as well as lots of potholes and gravel sections (the total vertical climb is almost 4,500 ft over the 33 mile course).

Of course, at the top of every hill, every where, is either a cemetary or a windmill!

 
There were a number of crashes with some serious road rash and even stitches being administered at the finish area. As a new twist, there were also reports of horses on a section of the course.

Dan Schar and I were in the same starting group where he was competing in the Masters 40+ field while I was in the Masters 50+ field. This race starts with a 4 mile neutral roll as we descend to the bottom of the finishing hill climb for the official staging and starts. As with last year, I saw over 6 riders flatting due to hot-rim issues on this neutral descent (!?).

After seeing the numerous crashes during the race I decided to take it easy on the descents since I had taken a spill earlier this week and was still carrying 7 stitches in my lip and a bit of road rash.

Thanks to our sponsor

Butler Health System

for the excellent medical care!

In spite of my face, I was able improve my finish time by 2-1/2 minutes over last year!

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 In the 2011 Tour of Tucker County:

Kirk finished in 8th Place (50+)

Dan -  15th Place (40+)

In the 2011 ABRA Overall Road Race Standings:

Kirk is in 5th Place (50+), while
Dan is in 6th place (40+)

All photos courtesy of Fred Jordan

WPW 10 mile TT

Steve Marlette capitalized on his Home Court Advantage at the Washington Blvd Oval, by taking 1st Place in a 10 mile individual time trial conducted there.

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In Steve's Words:
I was not planning on racing this past Saturday, but the Western Pennsylvanian Wheelmen were putting on a TT at the Bud Harris track. This was a nice low-key event, with no entry fee and no prizes, just the fun and pain that comes with a TT.

I had done hard interval training (on that same track) the Thursday before and was planning to put in another hard training effort on Saturday. Instead I signed in at the Wheelmen's 10 mile time trail.  I ended up with fasted time of the day, but there were a number of young riders who put in some fantastic times and will surely be guys to watch in the future.

The results are posed on the Wheelmen's site http://wpwbikeclub.org/?p=300

Superior Morgul Classic (Colorado)

(Not so young anymore) Sam Morrison finds himself now competing in storied races most of us only READ about!!!

This past weekend Sam competed in the Pro/1/2 Superior Morgul Classic - Summit Criterium on Saturday.

Photo by jenDZ Photography @ SmugMug

Then on Sunday, both Sam & his roommate Nate Wilson raced the Pro/1/2 Morgul-Bismark Road Race. 

Together, these two were all about the attacks.  While Nate got away early enough that the peleton gave them (presumably) enough rope to hang themselves, Sam made it into every attack by the chasing teams who were trying to reel-back Nate and his breakaway parner.  Of course, Sam remained in each chase only to cover, not to participate in catching Nate.

So while... none of those chase groups successfully made it across the gap (not good for Sam)... none of those chase groups successfully made it across the gap (really good for Nate!!!)

The result?   Nate won the Pro/1/2 Morgul-Bismark Road Race on Sunday!!!

Photo by DailyCamera.com

Click HERE to read about Nate's "long road" to this terrific WIN :)

Photo by DailyCamera.com

Dan Spencer Memorial Road Race

Brian Hopkins installed his Interval-Lungs in order to compete in the Dan Spencer Memorial Road Race!

Apparently they worked quite well, since Brian finished in 13th Place of the Men's 3/4 category.

Stay Tuned to RIDER BLOGZ for a post from Brian.

Sonic Boom Crit

Sam Morrison set off a SONIC BOOM (with his rear tire) during a criterium in Colorado.

The reason was likley due to the tire (and knee tape) being a mis-match in color to his front tire (and kit!)...or possibly due to a hasty last minute tire change right before the race(?)

YOU decide!

Tour de Montour

Hannah Brewer got MORE than she bargained for when agreeing to ride the Tour de Montour!

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Hannah Writes:
I rode the 75 mile Tour de Montour this Saturday, commonly referred to as the "MonTourture." Check out the elevation!

This was my first time riding 75 miles...ever..but my mother signed me up for it, so I had to go! Turns out the course was actually 77 miles!!!

It was a fun course and there were some fast downhills that helped make the climbs worth climbing!  It was a tough course and there were some dirt sections of road but there were BEAUTIFUL views after every climb.

For the "75-mile" distance, I finished 1st place in my age group and 6th overall for women.

...and TMR Roofing is popular in Eastern PA too because one rider passed me and said Oh, TMR! Do you know Mike Maher?!?!?!

Pittsburgh Half Marathon

Hannah Brewer RAN further today than seven of us RODE our bikes.  Men are WEAK!

During this year's Pittsburgh Half Marathon, Hannah finished:

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Hannah Writes:

While my teammates were pedaling 12.6 miles at yesterday's tt, I was running 13.1 miles in Steel City!!!

It was the third year in a row that rain graced the Pittsburgh 1/2 marathon. By now, it wouldn't be the Pittsburgh Half if it wasn't raining! As always, it was a well-organized event and the crowd support was amazing!

I ran an 8:39 pace and finished in 1:53:10. This was the third year that I ran the Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Half Marathon and apparently I keep getting slower. Yet, I am pleased with my pace since 90% of this year's training was on my bike.

2009: 1:48:12
2010: 1:51:57
2011: 1:53:10

Every year at mile 9 I vow to never sign up for a race longer than 6 miles again UNLESS it is on my bike. I don't know if its the popularity of the event, the peer pressure from all of my lady friends, the excitement of crossing the finish line, or sheer stupidity, but no matter what, I always give in and decide that running 13 miles will be fun.......and for the most part, it is :)

Colovita TT

Despite what has now become commonplace "May Rain Showers", SEVEN Ag3r/FoxVelo riders headed into Ohio to compete in the May Edition of the 12.6 mile Colovita East Ohio TT.

Photo by Some Guy, with Ray Sielski's Phone!

Steve Marlette - 1st Place Overall / 1st Place Mens 40-49 yrs (PERSONAL RECORD)

Photo by Ray Sielski

Steve Brewer - 2nd Place Overall / 1st Place Mens 20-29 yrs

Photo by Ray Sielski

Kirk Morrison - 4th Place Mens 50-59 yrs (PERSONAL RECORD)

Randy McCracken - 5th Place Mens 50-59

Henry Dimmick - 8th Place Mens 50-59 (PERSONAL RECORD)

Rich Allen - 11th Place Mens 50-59

Ray Sielski - 13th Place Mens 50-59

The Race Organizer are (now) planning to open a 2-man TT division for the June race, in addition to the other categories he already has: (1) Individual Age Grouped, (2) Single Speed FIXIE, and (3) The STANDARD Category (?)!!!

As always, we were the LAST to leave the parking lot  :)

Photo by Ray Sielski

Race at the Lakes #4

Kirk Morrison headed off to the Race at the Lakes (RATL) race #4 with a chip on his shoulder!

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In Kirk's Words:


I had a great time this past Saturday racing in the RATL series finale Masters Crit race with Dan Schar and Mark Briercheck at this scenic Munroe Falls Metro Park venue. Dan and Mark were competing in the Mens 35+ field while I was in the 45+ group.


The weather was a bit sketchy since there were bands of rain and thunderstorms passing through Ohio. However, the weather cooperated and we started on time at 11am. Wet roads did allow for a few tire skids in the corners but all of the racers were able to keep the rubber side down in our event.


I ended up finishing this 23 mile race in 14th place in the main pack (in 1 hour, 15 sec). This was a good accomplishment for me since I had been dropped in the previous 2 RATL races. I even felt good enough to follow the fine examples of Dan and Mark by sprinting off the front for for a brief solo break.

Mark was the star of our group with a 5th place finish (in the money !).

Dan was right on Mark's heels finishing in 9th place.

ACA Wednesday Criterium

Dan Schar and Mark Briercheck took a weekday evening "off" to race in the Allegheny Cycling Association Weekly Wednesday Night Criterium Series.
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In Mark's Words:

ACA Summer Series - 5/11/11 - The A Race Summary

A Wednesday nighter is a Wednesday nighter is a Wednesday nighter.  Thank goodness that warm weather has finally arrived.

The A's were a pretty fast pace (high 20's/low 30s) for most of the race. 5 or 6 guys got in a break away and took it. 

Schar and I mostly sat in. I took one flyer to chase the break but didn't get very far.

Other than wearing my fancy new Specialized shoes I picked up from Pro Bikes in Squirrel Hill...

...the only thing memorable about this race was a conversation I had with Schar at approximately 35 laps in to the race:

Briercheck: "Schar - how are you feeling?"
Schar(with a cross-eyed look on his face): "Only 8 laps to go."
Briercheck: "Actually, we only have 6 left"
Schar: "Oh."

Race at the Lakes #3

Kirk Morrison traveled solo to edition #3 of the 2011 Race at the Lakes Series.

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Here's Kirk's story!


This past weekend I enjoyed my second 22 mile Crit at the Munroe Falls Metro Park, RATL Masters race . I was the only Ag3r rider that made this weekends drive but the field was a bit larger and the weather was excellent (59F, partly cloudy and light winds).


My goal this weekend was to gain some experience working in the main group. I was able to ride in this group for most of the race and finished in 15th place in the Mens Masters 45+ field.


My only claim to fame is that I was the highest placed Cat4 in this event. The pace was brisk with lots of hard accelerations.


I’m hoping to head back for next weeks final RATL event. A beautiful park with a great course !


Unfortunately, no pics !

C-130 Hercules TT

Brian Hopkins got POOPED OUT the back of an airplane ...on his bike  :)

Check out his story on his Blog: BIKENURSE, or from Rider Blogz along the right sidebar!

Erie TT

The Spring version of the Iroquois Sports Boosters Presque Isle Individual Time trials is always a sketchy weather event.  Luckily for us, this year we only had to deal with 25 mph winds...and a light-to-slight spritzing of off-and-on rain! 

Understandably, there were NO PERSONAL RECORDS set this day...but three Ag3r racers did come home with Trophy Hardware :)

Hannah Brewer
1st place Women's 20-29 yrs
82nd Place Overall
-2.5% off her Personal Record
2nd best "Spring Time"

Steve Brewer
1st Place Men's 20-29 yrs
7th Place Overall
-1.1% off his Personal Record
BEST "Spring Time" ever for Steve!

Steve Marlette
3rd Place Men's 40-49 yrs
9th Place Overall
-2.3% off Personal Record
2nd best "Spring Time"

Randy McCracken
6th Place Men's 50-59 yrs
28th Place Overall
-2.7% off his Personal Record
BEST "Spring Time" ever for Randy!

Henry Dimmick
8th Place Men's 50-59 yrs
34th Place Overall
-6.7% off his Personal Record
5th best "Spring Time"

Rich Allen
18th Place Men's 50-59 yrs
71st Overall
-7.1% off his Personal Record
3rd best "Spring Time"

Ray Sielski
19th Place Men's 50-59 yrs
75th Place Overall
-7.5% off his Personal Record

3rd best "Spring Time"

Afterwards, Hannah, Steve, Ray, Richy and Henry went to a micro-brewery ...for carbo-reloading (of course!), and some food(?)  BUT, the fryer was off ...and they were out of mushrooms... and they were out of bread ... so.......!!!

Race at the Lakes

Hannah Brewer, Steve Brewer, Kirk Morrison and Dave Shaffer took 20 or so spins around the lake at The Race at the Lakes Series Race #2.

Dave took 3rd Place in the Men's 35+ race :)

Hannah took 10th Place in the Women's Open race.

Kirk finished in 17th Place of the Men's 45+ race.

With Steve taking 2nd Place in the Men's Cat 4 race!

HERE is an awesome video
of the Men's Cat 4 race,
where you can see Steve (#142)

LIGHT the AFTERBURNERS
in the final sprint,

BLOWING by multiple riders
like they were standing STILL!!!

Fast Forward to the 46 minute mark.
Just after a three rider attack,
Steve comes into view
chasing down two of the the three attackers.
The finish is only 3 minutes after that!

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Kirk Wrote:
This was a well run race on a beautiful, closed loop course. The weather was nice with temperatures in the high 50’s, light winds and NO rain! Unfortunately (for me), the Masters were fast. After a few 24.5/25mph laps I was dropped from the main group. I ended up finishing the hour long, 22 mile race with an average speed of 22 mph which left me in 17th place. I’m hoping to improve my capacity for quick bursts of speed with some short interval workouts.
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Hannah Said:
Basically I loved everything about the Race At The Lakes course. No steep climbs, and we could pedal through the corners. It was as pleasant as riding at race-pace can be!  I can really appreciate Steve's sprint for 2nd and Dave's 3rd place finish because the finish line was on the steepest part of the course. Way to go Ag3r.  I'm taking this weekend off since its Mother's Day and the next race on my list is the Pittsburgh 1/2 marathon (May 15th). Yikessss!!!
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Dave Texted from the Race:
A beautiful day at a beautiful park RATL,awesome smooth,wide sweeping FAST course,Steve Brewer was the 1st of us,AG3R'S to go off in the cat 4 race which he finished 2nd in,next to go off Dave Shaffer 35+ Kirk Morrison 45+,and Hannah Brewer womens started together,Shaffer 3rd 35+,Hannah Brewer 10th womens, Morrison top 10?

Single Speed Sam

Single-Speed Sam was Sensational on the Saturday race Scene riding like a Shark on a Steed Sporting a fork and a frame Sans Suspension Snaking through the Sage while Sensing & Savoring a win of the SS division only to be Stunned and Stupified to get the Shaft by Somehow Sinking in the Statement of the final Standings Sending him to a lower Step on the podium while Surely Sacrificing his Self-perception of being a Strong Stallion with Satisfaction in his Struggle and Substituing it with Setiments of a Sticky Sausage that Smells like Shrimp even though he Smoked the other Single Speeders like they were Sardines...

Which, of course, Sucks!!!

You can read (very little more!) about it on Sam's Blog HERE.