Great Lakes - Superweek 2008

Who's at Ripon tomorrow? The hill is going to suck. I'm in for the 4/5's.

Regrettably, I'm going to miss Ripon. If I go, I'd be looking at a 36 hour long day on Fri/Sat due to work.

http://www.freedomcrowsnest.org/forum/images/smiles/woe.gif

That ain't gonna happen .... I've been up 24 today already!

Brief report shortly while I unload the camera ....

The morning session at Humboldt park was HOT.

But these BF racers showed up regardless and gave it their all:

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc54/biffbradford/cycling/July%2017%20Shorewood/IMG_5651.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc54/biffbradford/cycling/July%2017%20Shorewood/IMG_6275.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc54/biffbradford/cycling/July%2017%20Shorewood/IMG_6301.jpg

Some of the side stories include:

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc54/biffbradford/cycling/July%2017%20Shorewood/IMG_6277.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc54/biffbradford/cycling/July%2017%20Shorewood/IMG_6417.jpg

From there it was to Shorewood.

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc54/biffbradford/cycling/July%2017%20Shorewood/IMG_7500.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc54/biffbradford/cycling/July%2017%20Shorewood/IMG_7494.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc54/biffbradford/cycling/July%2017%20Shorewood/IMG_7501.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc54/biffbradford/cycling/July%2017%20Shorewood/IMG_7520.jpg

(I think I can do better, Hip)

Also hung out a bit with Sage23 who almost got the picture of the DAY!! with his little camera.

Talked with lots of great folks, had an absolute gas. See 'yall in Waukesha.

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It twas a great time tonight in Shorewood! I was out the door right after I posted Sage - didn't see your post until just now. I'll be racing 4/5s on Sat and Sun.

It twas a great time tonight in Shorewood! I was out the door right after I posted Sage - didn't see your post until just now. I'll be racing 4/5s on Sat and Sun.

+1

Those boys were flying tonight! Sorry I missed ya. Maybe we'll see ya Saturday.

Hip where were you? I didn't get there until about 7 and you were already gone!?!?!? Oh well . . . next time.

Great time. Couple of the Rock Racing guys were watching the podium next to me afterwards -- great guys!

Also hung out a bit with Sage23 who almost got the picture of the DAY!! with his little camera.

Talked with lots of great folks, had an absolute gas. See 'yall in Waukesha.

Nice hanging with you for a while -- we'll have to hook up on Saturday (assuming no rain -- I'm a fair weather spectator :o ) I'm uploading the pics right now . . . had about 80 of them but with my little point and shoot its tough. The quality just isn't there. :( I'll post them in a bit.

Ok, here's the pics.

EDIT: Opps, I forgot to change the upload size . . . if anyone wants a full-size version of any of them, let me know.

First, the afore-mentioned near pic of the day the winning salute:

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa167/cyclesage/Superweek%202008/Shorewood/IMG_0758.jpg

If only I had waited about a half-second longer . . .

Otherwise, let's see . . . the Rock Racing team ride:

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa167/cyclesage/Superweek%202008/Shorewood/IMG_0720.jpg

My favorite pic:

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa167/cyclesage/Superweek%202008/Shorewood/IMG_0739.jpg

Some other random racing pics:

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa167/cyclesage/Superweek%202008/Shorewood/IMG_0722.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa167/cyclesage/Superweek%202008/Shorewood/IMG_0728.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa167/cyclesage/Superweek%202008/Shorewood/IMG_0729-1.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa167/cyclesage/Superweek%202008/Shorewood/IMG_0730.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa167/cyclesage/Superweek%202008/Shorewood/IMG_0737.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa167/cyclesage/Superweek%202008/Shorewood/IMG_0740.jpg

More:


http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa167/cyclesage/Superweek%202008/Shorewood/IMG_0742.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa167/cyclesage/Superweek%202008/Shorewood/IMG_0743.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa167/cyclesage/Superweek%202008/Shorewood/IMG_0745.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa167/cyclesage/Superweek%202008/Shorewood/IMG_0748.jpg

A few others and some podium pics can be found in the album:

http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/aa167/cyclesage/Superweek%202008/Shorewood/

If you look close enough I believe you'll see Psimet toeing the line in this cat:

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w194/Hipcycler67/Cycling/bikerace001.jpg

If you look close enough I believe you'll see Psimet toeing the line in this cat:



Ouch!
:roflmao2:

If you look close enough I believe you'll see Psimet toeing the line in this cat:

Yup. I dominated those wussies with baskets. The one with the streamers got a flat from one of the hammers I dropped.

Missed you though. Coach Jerry afraid that your eventual dropping and lapping would devastate you training program?:innocent:

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc54/biffbradford/cycling/July%2017%20Shorewood/IMG_6417.jpg


Le Suck. Pedal?

recursive's I assume?

Yup. I dominated those wussies with baskets. The one with the streamers got a flat from one of the hammers I dropped.

Missed you though. Coach Jerry afraid that your eventual dropping and lapping would devastate you training program?:innocent:

Exactly right.
I mean, a man can only take so much humilation.
We had to draw the line and pull my entry last night.

Le Suck. Pedal?

recursive's I assume?

The last time I saw him he was sitting in the grass across from neutral support ... staring. :notamused:

More pix later. Been wallowing through the CSS of my website, trying to make some changes. Am getting a headache. :p

Exactly right.
I mean, a man can only take so much humilation.
We had to draw the line and pull my entry last night.

:roflmao2:

Stand tall Psi ... at least you're out there trying. Hats off to you. :thumb:

The last time I saw him he was sitting in the grass across from neutral support ... staring. :notamused:

More pix later. Been wallowing through the CSS of my website, trying to make some changes. Am getting a headache. :p

Well...what luck would he have lately if he did not have all this bad luck?:(

11th today. Thats good for $30. I was last place of everybody who wasn't dropped.

11th today. Thats good for $30. I was last place of everybody who wasn't dropped.

CASH...sweet. Nice.

11th today. Thats good for $30. I was last place of everybody who wasn't dropped.

Nice....this is sad, but someday it is my goal to be able to say that....."last place of everybody who wasn't dropped"

Nice....this is sad, but someday it is my goal to be able to say that....."last place of everybody who wasn't dropped"

True dat....
You're not alone.

Heck, I wasn't even listed in the official results of my race as a DNF...at least I should have earned that much! :eek:

Yeah....they don't list DNFs. Sucks to be us.

11th today. Thats good for $30. I was last place of everybody who wasn't dropped.

That's good result. Real good. :thumb:

Maybe Psimet2001 should be riding longer races ... more like 160 miles ??? :)

$30 maybe nice ... but Recursive is holding out for a podium finish. THAT can't be beat.

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc54/biffbradford/cycling/July%2017%20Shorewood/IMG_8214big.jpg

... and Hip, maybe you should ... OH OH! LOOK OUT! ... HE's GOT A GUN !! :eek:

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc54/biffbradford/cycling/July%2017%20Shorewood/Shorewood7521.jpg

I don't trust his body guard either.


...


This is my favorite picture from Shorewood. I can't let Sage23 trump me with his $20 Walmart camera!

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc54/biffbradford/cycling/July%2017%20Shorewood/Shorewood8156big.jpg

See 'yall in Waukesha.

Rain or shine. :D

OH!

I found a great coffee shop in Shorewood for you guys who like to complain about your poor race results:

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc54/biffbradford/cycling/July%2017%20Shorewood/fred.jpg

Dude. Dr. Jerry is looking all Secret Service there behind the Hip.

11th today. Thats good for $30. I was last place of everybody who wasn't dropped.

Outstanding! :thumb:

This is my favorite picture from Shorewood. I can't let Sage23 trump me with his $20 Walmart camera!

Hey now! :notamused: ;) It was more than that . . . was from my fine jewish friends (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/) . . . and is at least a Canon which you should appreciate. :D

Now, as a Canon guy, if you want to take issue with the Nikon D300 (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/518489-REG/Nikon_25432_D300_SLR_Digital_Camera.html) that I've got my eye on . . . :innocent:

6th place and cashed a check. Tough course. Stayed with the lead pack. Fun day.

Well, on the bright side, today was the closest I've ever come to throwing up on a bike. (riding, not aimed at a bike)

Big news from the pro race: the yellow jersey wearing rock rider was down and in the hospital for a cat scan for head injury. I heard he blew up a tire. On the climb. Pros are crazy.

Well I was just on the news. Of course the only thing they show was me telling them that I ate captain crunch for breakfast. "breakfast of champions" Commence self loathing.

Well, on the bright side, today was the closest I've ever come to throwing up on a bike. (riding, not aimed at a bike)

Big news from the pro race: the yellow jersey wearing rock rider was down and in the hospital for a cat scan for head injury. I heard he blew up a tire. On the climb. Pros are crazy.

:eek:

Big news from the pro race: the yellow jersey wearing rock rider was down and in the hospital for a cat scan for head injury. I heard he blew up a tire. On the climb. Pros are crazy.

:eek: Damn, that's two days in a row that he went down. He got mixed up in a crash in the first corner in Shorewood too -- nice bloody knees from that one.

Hope he's alright.

Just watched the forecast for tomorrow. Usually I go out in the morning for a race or two and then go back for the Pro 1/2/3 but looks like if I make it that it will be in the afternoon and for the Pro race . . . that's you Recursive! We'll see.

FWIW: I've been scanning the area blogs (here at work) and one from Team Pegasus claims they ran across Greg Lemond at a house party in Shorewood. There was one guy there that at first I swore was Dan Jansen (Speed skater), but I don't think it actually was (too skinny). Keep your eyes peeled for other celebs, you never know who might be around! http://emoticons4u.com/country/Italy.gif

6th place and cashed a check. Tough course. Stayed with the lead pack. Fun day.

OUTSTANDING!!

:thumb:

OUTSTANDING!!

:thumb:

^^^^what he said dave! Sweet.


BF is certainly well-represented in these races.
It must be nice to be in a race and actually be racing....wouldn't know that feeling myself....CyLowe knows what I'm talkin' about....but at least we're 'racers' now....we try.

I need to know who here is racing on Wed. on my home course of Whitnall Park...and what is your start time then? I'm trying to put together my riding/watching schedule on my day off work that day.

Mr. Wiswell and I went to Waukesha. We saw Recursive for a few laps - first and second lap (or so), in the pack, third lap, back of pack, fourth lap gapped OTB, and then...no more? What happened?

Also saw a few laps of the pros and all of the 1/2/3 women. What happened to the female rider that went down?


Good races. A bit ridiculous however when in the kiddie race the 9 year old in full riding kit (including clipless pedals and shoes) and road bike competes (he won, of course). A bit audacious! The 3 and 4 year old races were really fun!

I think I saw John Wilke - big guy, red backpack with tripod sticking out?

I think I saw John Wilke - big guy, red backpack with tripod sticking out?

Yup. :D

L O N G day.

Lemme get some grub then will do a quick write up.

Well, I didn't make it out until about 6:30 so I joined the Pro 1/2/3 race already in progress. Group of about 13 was already off the front and they would go on to pull to about 30 seconds from lapping the remaining part of the field. The field was down in size from Thursday's Shorewood race. The Columbian team was gone, Bahati was sitting this one out, just not as many riders . . . crowd seemed kinda small this year too.

Saw JDub again and chatted briefly with him, but didn't see anyone else. Now, on with the pics (yeah, I know I said I wasn't going to take any John, but I couldn't help myself):

First, it was good to see Sterling Magnell out racing today after his big crash yesterday as discussed above (http://www.bikeforums.net/showpost.php?p=7090131&postcount=127):
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa167/cyclesage/Superweek%202008/Waukesha/IMG_0803.jpg Speaking of Rock Racing, I was hearing some buzz that they rolled their trailer -- anyone hear anything about that?

Otherwise, some fairly good shots today:
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa167/cyclesage/Superweek%202008/Waukesha/IMG_0801.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa167/cyclesage/Superweek%202008/Waukesha/IMG_0785.jpg
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http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa167/cyclesage/Superweek%202008/Waukesha/IMG_0788.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa167/cyclesage/Superweek%202008/Waukesha/IMG_0791.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa167/cyclesage/Superweek%202008/Waukesha/IMG_0799.jpg
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http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa167/cyclesage/Superweek%202008/Waukesha/IMG_0823.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa167/cyclesage/Superweek%202008/Waukesha/IMG_0824.jpg

A few more:
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa167/cyclesage/Superweek%202008/Waukesha/IMG_0839.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa167/cyclesage/Superweek%202008/Waukesha/IMG_0840.jpg

And your winner:
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa167/cyclesage/Superweek%202008/Waukesha/IMG_0850.jpg

Few more in the album:
http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/aa167/cyclesage/Superweek%202008/Waukesha/


Try to see some of you at Whitnall!

Edit: BTW John -- I'm in within your midnight deadline ;)

So today started in a rush to get dressed and to registration, because I got to the race 1/2 an hour late. I got registered and I started warming up by riding the course. Somewhere during this time it started raining, and the set-up crew lost the keys to their moving truck that was conveniently parked right on the start/finish line.

So I'm rolling around the course, and my wheels slide out. Crap. I'm on the ground already and the racing hasn't even started. So now I'm nervous, bleeding, freezing, and soaking wet. The organizers tell us our race is now starting at 11:30, two hours after the scheduled start. That was a blessing.

It stops raining and even starts to dry out a little bit when we start the race. I got stuck kind of near the back, so I was at a serious disadvantage from the start. People were opening huge gaps and sliding out on turns in the first lap already. On lap 3 or 4 I finally made it up to the lead group. I have heard at least 3 crashes behind me, and seen way too many people sliding on the paint.

We roll around as a group of 9 or so for a lap or two and then Mark Horstmeyer decides that he wants to break away. Nobody could bring him back, or nobody tried. I tried, but I couldn't do it all. Mark stays away for 1st. Another guy from flatlandia breaks away too, and I'm at the back of our pack when that happens, and I can't do much. He gets 2nd. On the last lap the sprint starts early. I'm in 3rd wheel. One guy passes me, and I pass one guy for 5th. It was a good sprint for me, and I just barely got the guy on the line. I even did a 1/2 bike throw thing. $45 back into the race fund brings me to about even after 2 races.

^^^ Outstanding effort for what sounds like a crazy day!

So today started in a rush to get dressed and to registration, because I got to the race 1/2 an hour late. I got registered and I started warming up by riding the course. Somewhere during this time it started raining, and the set-up crew lost the keys to their moving truck that was conveniently parked right on the start/finish line.

So I'm rolling around the course, and my wheels slide out. Crap. I'm on the ground already and the racing hasn't even started. So now I'm nervous, bleeding, freezing, and soaking wet. The organizers tell us our race is now starting at 11:30, two hours after the scheduled start. That was a blessing.

It stops raining and even starts to dry out a little bit when we start the race. I got stuck kind of near the back, so I was at a serious disadvantage from the start. People were opening huge gaps and sliding out on turns in the first lap already. On lap 3 or 4 I finally made it up to the lead group. I have heard at least 3 crashes behind me, and seen way too many people sliding on the paint.

We roll around as a group of 9 or so for a lap or two and then Mark Horstmeyer decides that he wants to break away. Nobody could bring him back, or nobody tried. I tried, but I couldn't do it all. Mark stays away for 1st. Another guy from flatlandia breaks away too, and I'm at the back of our pack when that happens, and I can't do much. He gets 2nd. On the last lap the sprint starts early. I'm in 3rd wheel. One guy passes me, and I pass one guy for 5th. It was a good sprint for me, and I just barely got the guy on the line. I even did a 1/2 bike throw thing. $45 back into the race fund brings me to about even after 2 races.


AWESOME!:thumb:

...and I think that means you're ahead....not even. ;)

I have some pix from Waukesha posted on my page. Gotta hit the highway for Evanston ... I'm running late!

Teaser:

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc54/biffbradford/cycling/July%2019%20Waukesha/IMG_1442.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc54/biffbradford/cycling/July%2019%20Waukesha/IMG_9131.jpg

Evanston update:

My second mid-pack (with bike throw) finish. Had I not thrown the bike, I'd have finished 37 of 75. Instead, I took 36.

I rock.

All kidding aside, the bike racing is too much fun... even when you suck.

Some pics of the 4/5's:

http://www.shutterfly.com/pro/180/SUPERWEEK08

Evanston 3s:
Some racing happened.

Then at the final turn, I was maybe 20th, I don't know. The rest of the runup is completely flat straight and the same width with good pavement. Despite this, somehow a whole bunch of guys got tangled up. I saw a perfect line through. Right past the first guy, left past the second, and right past the third. Eat my dust suckers. Before I got to him, the second guy got up and started walking without looking at anything. I took him down. Hard. My helmets toast. Jersey's ripped. Road rash, very sore back, etc. I bounced to within 20 feet of the finish line, but couldn't get up to make it the rest of the way. I didn't care.

Recursive -

Man that sucked! I didn't see what happened, just you on the tarmac and carbon scattered about behind you from some dudes bike. Heel up brother!

Damn recursive! That sucks! You gonna be good enough to keep racing this week?

Just rolled in the door ... don't go to bed yet ... pics coming !!

The good

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc54/biffbradford/cycling/July%2020%20Evanston/IMG_2000.jpg

The BAD

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc54/biffbradford/cycling/July%2020%20Evanston/IMG_2025.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc54/biffbradford/cycling/July%2020%20Evanston/IMG_2030.jpg

and THE UGLY

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc54/biffbradford/cycling/July%2020%20Evanston/IMG_2031.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc54/biffbradford/cycling/July%2020%20Evanston/IMG_2033.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc54/biffbradford/cycling/July%2020%20Evanston/IMG_2046.jpg

:eek: :eek:

Is he ......... dead??

:o

For any one still up (Sage23 and Plobby) ... I'll post some nicer stuff in about an hour.

:D

^^^^^ :eek: :eek: :eek:


Yeah, I'm still up . . . watching today's tour stage . . . I'll get some :popcorn: and wait :D

Linked on ChicagoBikeRacing.Com : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfs55TB9srg

(Recursive: you might not want to watch this one)