The team had a solid showing for the second big RR of the season. In the Cat 3 field we had Larry M at 39th. Gregg, in his first race on the road this year at 57th. Dillon hung tough in that race but got dropped on one of the late hills. He ended up being able to "help" Antonio a bit as the Masters 4\5 field caught him. Antonio, after a disappointing Battenkill ruined by untimely mechanicals, finished 44th at Quabbin. Miguel had a tough first road race of the season and toward the back of the 50+ field.
In the Pro-3 event, Jordan, Tim and Hunter rode up front all day long. Tim got involved in a couple of moves, Jordan as well. Nothing stayed off the front for more then a few miles though and the field hit the finishing 2 climbs relatively all together. Hunter closed down a gap to the front of the race on the 2nd to last climb. Tim took advantage and hit the front for the final climb. Tim rode strong up the final climb with Hunter and Jordan also in the top 30 or so. Hunter and Jordan got a little boxed in for the final kick with Hunter finding a late seam to sneak thru to get up to 27th place. Tim was right there at 25th and Jordan was not far behind at 46th.
Massasoit Lung Challenge Root 66 Series
Gary and Owen made the drive out to East Taunton Mass to get their MTB on. Gary finished middle of the field at took 10th in the Cat 3 19-29 division. Owen placed top ten in Cat 1
juniors.
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| Gary, ready to race. |
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| Owen on the line. |
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| Owen, making the climbs look easy. |
Fat Tire Classic, Winding Trails MTB, Farmington CT
Great day at Winding Trails today, had a big showing from Cheshire Cycle today with guys in most of the races.
Here's a run down of the team's finishes.
Owen Fowler 4th \ Cat 1 12-18 junior. In tough, wet, late-day conditions.
Marc Carson 7th \ Cat 2 30-39
Gregg Ferraris Top 15 \ Cat 2 30-39
Gary Hoehne 7th \ Cat 3 19-29
Dillon Pronovost 12th \ Single Speed open against a stacked field of Cat 1 Racers.
Andrew Strauss DNF Single Speed open and Hunter Pronovost Cat 1 30-39 Both DNF with Chain problems.
Next stop East Taunton MA., this coming Sunday.
Here's a run down of the team's finishes.
Owen Fowler 4th \ Cat 1 12-18 junior. In tough, wet, late-day conditions.
Marc Carson 7th \ Cat 2 30-39
Gregg Ferraris Top 15 \ Cat 2 30-39
Gary Hoehne 7th \ Cat 3 19-29
Dillon Pronovost 12th \ Single Speed open against a stacked field of Cat 1 Racers.
Andrew Strauss DNF Single Speed open and Hunter Pronovost Cat 1 30-39 Both DNF with Chain problems.
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| Andy S, shop mechanic gettin rad early on in the single speed race |
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| Gregg on the bridge |
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| Newest Team-member, Marc C looking fierce late in the game. |
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| Owen likes getting dirty |
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| Dillon on too small of a bike, thrown together last minute... "Its the cobbler whose shoes are always worn out" |
Next stop East Taunton MA., this coming Sunday.
Arc-en-ciel Newhouse Criterium
35+
Tim was the lone CCR out there. He was coming off a big training week so he wasn't at his top game. He still managed to snag 2 primes just to make sure he went home with something.
Tour of the Battenkill
The team was proud to have riders present for "America's Queen of the Classics". With over 2000 riders competing in 10+ fields, just to finish this race is an accomplishment.
Jordan sure knows how to get started in a new category. His first road race as a cat 2 was sure to be tough. The field was maxed out at 150. Despite quite a few crashes, Jordan stayed out of trouble all day long, but was stuck behind crashes more then once. Chasing thru the yo-yo took its toll and on the last dirt section a gap opened up that ahead of Jordan that was there to stay. Jordan finishes 66th on the day.
Antonio, Andy and Bruce were present. Antonio had some chain issues and lost a bottle that probably would have come in handy for the closing miles. He fought thru some cramps and finished 38th. Bruce and Andy both completed the race. This year the pace was quite a bit faster then last year, so hat's off to all.
Cat 2
Jordan sure knows how to get started in a new category. His first road race as a cat 2 was sure to be tough. The field was maxed out at 150. Despite quite a few crashes, Jordan stayed out of trouble all day long, but was stuck behind crashes more then once. Chasing thru the yo-yo took its toll and on the last dirt section a gap opened up that ahead of Jordan that was there to stay. Jordan finishes 66th on the day.
Cat 4
Antonio, Andy and Bruce were present. Antonio had some chain issues and lost a bottle that probably would have come in handy for the closing miles. He fought thru some cramps and finished 38th. Bruce and Andy both completed the race. This year the pace was quite a bit faster then last year, so hat's off to all.
Bethel Spring Series #6 & CTS Memorial Rahway River Park Crit, NJ
Cat 1,2,3
Hunter was the lone rider for the team at the final Bethel series race. Most of the fields were a just little smaller due to Battenkill the day before. Hunter got into a break on the 2nd lap of the race. Initially 6 riders, the break lost riders one by one due to the high pace. Once the Berlin Bikes rider got popped there was little chance for the break as the their strong team in the peleton would go from blocking to chasing. The break, now just Hunter, a Targettraining rider, and Alistair Sponsel, got caught after 10 laps off the front and a max gap of 45 seconds. Hunter was able to grab a cash prime from the break though. After the catch the race was normal till about 17 laps to go. A group snuck off the front followed by a chase group. Hunter was in the chase group till about 7 to go. That was brought back for the final sprint, but not before the lead group of 5 lapped the field. The ensuing confusion let a couple of riders get up the road to fight for the remaining spots in the overall top 10. Hunter ended up with a top 20 spot, with a near top 10 in the field sprint.
Rahway Crit Cat 4
Monty was down in NJ for this straightforward crit. As is often the case with races in NJ, there were 2 main team that dominated the action. Monty rode were he wanted all race long but got boxed in by the teams for the final sprint. He took 22md place
Lux et Velocitas
Cat 4,5
Antonio scores a strong 2nd place!
The Yale race is quickly becoming a classic event. The setting for the race is great at the base of East Rock. The atmosphere is lively thanks for the full force college teams that truck in from all over for the weekend. The only negative is a choppy half of the course that gave numerous riders flats and even a couple with crashes.
Monty, Bruce, Antonio and Dave L lined up for the Cat 4\5 event. It started fast with flyers from a couple of college kids looking to roll the dice. After 5 or 6 laps, a huge pileup in the worst corner stopped 10 plus guys and took out Bruce. Antonio was the only one to not have to chase back on. Monty would pull out a lap later to help Bruce, who was still on the roadside. Bruce is ok besides a couple of cuts and bruises. The race settled down a bit but a late attack by a lone rider would be successful, making everyone else fight for second. Antonio planned his sprint perfectly, and came around the last dicey corner in first and was able to hold on for the remaining 120 meters to get 2nd place.
Cat 1,2,3
Hunter rode down from the shop after working the super sale to support the newest addition to the Yale race... The Cat123. There were about 35 other riders. 3 laps in a break went clear with Hunter in it. a couple of laps later Hunter dropped his chain going thru the rough corner. It was enough to knock him out of the break so he settled into the field. The break would stay away for the rest for the race thanks to teams being represented at both ends. A couple of attacks and a couple of laps spent chasing hard netting little for Hunter and he ended up finished mid-pack.
Chris Hinds "Sunshine" Crit - Rhode Island
Cat 1,2,3
Tim raced in Ninigret. The race was super fast with a strong field of over 80 guys. A break got away and got a gap. As the race wound down, the field was close to catching them. However a late crash in the peleton stopped the momentum, allowing the break to get away. Tim had to settle for a mid-pack finish.
Johnny Cake Lane #2, Coxsackie NY
Cat 1,2,3
Larry scores a big Podium for the team!
Larry Merling, who has been dealing with sickness and injury, raced for the first time up in NY at the Johnny Cake Lane training race. Here is his report from the race:
Through the first corner Ben Wolfe from CCNS and a JAM rider attack and get a gap. I figure since there are about 5 JAM guys in the race they won't chase if it goes up the road and sticks so I go and bridge up. The three of us are now making a go of it and a few miles down the road another 9 guys have come across as well. Now there are 12 of us and everyone is taking pulls to open a gap. In the break were Ben and Aidan from CCnS, two JAM NCC guys, Evan Thomas from Targettraining, Max from Danbury Audi, and 5 others. It stayed this way for the next 7 laps basically, everyone more or less working together, and the gap went up to 4 minutes or so as no one was really in the chasing mood I guess and the only "team" that missed out being Keltic with 3-4 guys in the field. With 2 to go the fun starts as Aidan would attack with Evan on his wheel, forcing myself and others to jump across so as not to be left behind the split. Once it would come back together Ben would then counter and start it all over again. This would go on for the rest of the race. Shortly after the start of the bell lap, a JAM rider and another guy would go down hard after some wheels got crossed. They were not badly hurt but would not rejoin the break. So after some more attacking on the last lap things were going to come down to a sprint. Ben led it out but Max would come around and win by a few bike lengths with Evan in 3rd and myself in 4th. I was pretty wrecked by the end so was happy with that. However, Evan was dq'd for most likely a yellow line violation so I ended up in 3rd. Whatever, I was psyched just to have been in the break all day.
Larry scores a big Podium for the team!
Larry Merling, who has been dealing with sickness and injury, raced for the first time up in NY at the Johnny Cake Lane training race. Here is his report from the race:
Through the first corner Ben Wolfe from CCNS and a JAM rider attack and get a gap. I figure since there are about 5 JAM guys in the race they won't chase if it goes up the road and sticks so I go and bridge up. The three of us are now making a go of it and a few miles down the road another 9 guys have come across as well. Now there are 12 of us and everyone is taking pulls to open a gap. In the break were Ben and Aidan from CCnS, two JAM NCC guys, Evan Thomas from Targettraining, Max from Danbury Audi, and 5 others. It stayed this way for the next 7 laps basically, everyone more or less working together, and the gap went up to 4 minutes or so as no one was really in the chasing mood I guess and the only "team" that missed out being Keltic with 3-4 guys in the field. With 2 to go the fun starts as Aidan would attack with Evan on his wheel, forcing myself and others to jump across so as not to be left behind the split. Once it would come back together Ben would then counter and start it all over again. This would go on for the rest of the race. Shortly after the start of the bell lap, a JAM rider and another guy would go down hard after some wheels got crossed. They were not badly hurt but would not rejoin the break. So after some more attacking on the last lap things were going to come down to a sprint. Ben led it out but Max would come around and win by a few bike lengths with Evan in 3rd and myself in 4th. I was pretty wrecked by the end so was happy with that. However, Evan was dq'd for most likely a yellow line violation so I ended up in 3rd. Whatever, I was psyched just to have been in the break all day.
Hop Brook MTB Race\ Root 66 #1
The team started up the mountain bike season in fine form. Owen, Gregg, Dave and Gary raced in Middlebury.
Gary finished 5th in the Cat3 19-29 division. Owen was DNF in the Juniors ( mechanical ) and Gregg was middle of the pack in the Cat2 30-39 division. Dave Anderson podium-ed with a 3rd place in the Cat3 30-39 division.
Gary finished 5th in the Cat3 19-29 division. Owen was DNF in the Juniors ( mechanical ) and Gregg was middle of the pack in the Cat2 30-39 division. Dave Anderson podium-ed with a 3rd place in the Cat3 30-39 division.
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| Owen, getting the whole-shot in the Juniors race. |
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| Gregg at the start, best-dressed out of the whole field |
Bethel Spring Series #5
Masters 45+
Miguel, Bruce and Antonio were out. Antonio, ready to go for Battenkill next week was pushing it, looking for a result. He scored a 2nd place in a prime and took 15th despite getting boxed in for the sprint. Miguel was right there in 18th and Bruce was a little ways back. Bruce and Antonio will be at Battenkill ( Cat 4 race ) along with Jordan in the Cat 2 event.
Cat 1,2,3 Race
The team was looking good with Tim, Hunter and Joe K out there. Hunter was looking to be active early with Tim thinking primarily of the sprint finish. Joe K was given the green light to get involved with anything he wanted to. Hunter struck first, getting the first prime of the day a few laps in. From there a bunch of attempts were made by riders to get off the front, most of the time all 3 of the CCRer's were in position to bridge up if it looked good. At least twice did Tim get into a brief move and so did Joe K. A big mid race $100 prime came up and Tim maintained his top 10 position all lap and was able to hit the hill early and hard. One monster sprint later, he was all alone and got the 100 bux. Half a lap later, as most were recovering from the prime lap, a small group rolled off the front and Hunter bridged up to it before the base of the hill, taking along 2 others. That put 8 or 9 guys up the road. There were 2 Champ Sys riders in the break against the other lone riders ( Bethel Cycle, Berlin Bike, Michelob, CRCA Foundation, etc. ). At first it was hectic in the break with guys looking to attack. It settled down for a few laps and the gap went up. The break survived from lap 21 all the way down to 2 to go. Multiple prime laps, and the Champ Sys guys attacking the group over and over made the whole ship go down. Hunter was able to snag one of the late primes making it 2 on the day for him.
Meanwhile Tim and Joe were able to chill out in the peleton and were looking great for the sprint finish. Tim knew where to be for the final 2 laps and Joe managed to sneak into the fight just in time. Tim got boxed in at the base of the hill, but Joe was in perfect position on the right. A ridiculous crash by a Navone rider ( The series leader!!!! ) took out the very front of the sprint on the left-hand side, forcing all the riders very quickly to the right. Joe got taken out on no fault of his own when 2 guys pushed into him with no where for him to go. The whole incident was pretty unbelievable. A young kid even got taken out by a falling rider as he was watching the sprint on the right hand side of the road.
Joe suffered a very dislocated collarbone and is going to have to wait and see how it starts healing.
Miguel, Bruce and Antonio were out. Antonio, ready to go for Battenkill next week was pushing it, looking for a result. He scored a 2nd place in a prime and took 15th despite getting boxed in for the sprint. Miguel was right there in 18th and Bruce was a little ways back. Bruce and Antonio will be at Battenkill ( Cat 4 race ) along with Jordan in the Cat 2 event.
Cat 1,2,3 Race
The team was looking good with Tim, Hunter and Joe K out there. Hunter was looking to be active early with Tim thinking primarily of the sprint finish. Joe K was given the green light to get involved with anything he wanted to. Hunter struck first, getting the first prime of the day a few laps in. From there a bunch of attempts were made by riders to get off the front, most of the time all 3 of the CCRer's were in position to bridge up if it looked good. At least twice did Tim get into a brief move and so did Joe K. A big mid race $100 prime came up and Tim maintained his top 10 position all lap and was able to hit the hill early and hard. One monster sprint later, he was all alone and got the 100 bux. Half a lap later, as most were recovering from the prime lap, a small group rolled off the front and Hunter bridged up to it before the base of the hill, taking along 2 others. That put 8 or 9 guys up the road. There were 2 Champ Sys riders in the break against the other lone riders ( Bethel Cycle, Berlin Bike, Michelob, CRCA Foundation, etc. ). At first it was hectic in the break with guys looking to attack. It settled down for a few laps and the gap went up. The break survived from lap 21 all the way down to 2 to go. Multiple prime laps, and the Champ Sys guys attacking the group over and over made the whole ship go down. Hunter was able to snag one of the late primes making it 2 on the day for him.
Meanwhile Tim and Joe were able to chill out in the peleton and were looking great for the sprint finish. Tim knew where to be for the final 2 laps and Joe managed to sneak into the fight just in time. Tim got boxed in at the base of the hill, but Joe was in perfect position on the right. A ridiculous crash by a Navone rider ( The series leader!!!! ) took out the very front of the sprint on the left-hand side, forcing all the riders very quickly to the right. Joe got taken out on no fault of his own when 2 guys pushed into him with no where for him to go. The whole incident was pretty unbelievable. A young kid even got taken out by a falling rider as he was watching the sprint on the right hand side of the road.
Joe suffered a very dislocated collarbone and is going to have to wait and see how it starts healing.
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