"The 33"-Road Bike Racing - Dilworth Crit

http://www.velonews.com/race/detail/88936

Look for me. Just two races though. :thumb:

http://www.velonews.com/race/detail/88936

Look for me. Just two races though. :thumb:

Upon reading the title, my first thought was:

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j47/joemowens/Dilbert_animation_cell.jpg

I might be there for the 3/4 race if another teammate goes. Does that mean I'll be racing against you? :twitchy:

I might be there for the 3/4 race if another teammate goes. Does that mean I'll be racing against you? :twitchy:

Maybe. I just saw the schedule.
There's a 3/4 race and a 2/3 race and a masters race. Maybe I can get 3 races in.

http://www.dilworthcrit.com/DilworthBrochure.pdf

Why do they have 2 CAT5 fields & no 4/5 or 4 only? Arghh.

Why do they have 2 CAT5 fields & no 4/5 or 4 only? Arghh.

Neal wants to make you faster.

...

Look for me. Just two races though. :thumb:

What? You goin' soft on us?


Maybe. I just saw the schedule.
There's a 3/4 race and a 2/3 race and a masters race. Maybe I can get 3 races in.

That's more like it.

Got a couple friends going. One racing for (I think he's still with them) DLP, the other for Inland Construction.

http://www.velonews.com/race/detail/88936

Look for me. Just two races though. :thumb:

I'm in for 2 races. No masters for me.

Heard you were in the P123 at Sanford- didn't recognize you with the new bike and all :) That was my first race as a 3. Tough initiation...

I'm in for 2 races. No masters for me.

Heard you were in the P123 at Sanford- didn't recognize you with the new bike and all :) That was my first race as a 3. Tough initiation...

But it's good that you toed the line considering you could have just done the 3/4 race instead.

This is me.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/substructure/Sanford2009-09.jpg

Got word that our Manager will let me do as many races as I "can handle."
Hmmm?

Master 35+ first. With Ryan J., John P., and Charlie B. possibly racing, as well as 5 more of their mates controlling the field, I stand very little chance. If I can get into a break with Ryan, then I may be able to hold on. Last year him and John rolled away and lapped the field. Crossed the line together.

Cat3/4 race 10 minutes later. If I don't expend too much energy in the Masters' race, I may be able to get in a break with a few friends that I know can stay away easily. (It's always good to have friends on other teams. Never burn bridges and always be friendly on and off the track. Bike racing is about teamwork. Teamwork from different teams. Non racers still scratch their heads about that. "You mean, you were working with rivals?")

Cat2/3 race 2 hours later. Last year two strong Cat2s attacked and rolled away easily and early on. They worked perfectly together staying away. Not one guy challenged during the whole race. It was like they knew it was too late. Halfway through the race, the two in the break looked so smooth and relaxed it was like a ride around the park. And they were half a lap ahead. If I have the gumption to attempt this race I don't expect to have enough left in the tank to do too much. Hopefully I will hang on and have fun.

Cat3/4 race 10 minutes later. If I don't expend too much energy in the Masters' race, I may be able to get in a break with a few friends that I know can stay away easily. (It's always good to have friends on other teams. Never burn bridges and always be friendly on and off the track. Bike racing is about teamwork. Teamwork from different teams. Non racers still scratch their heads about that. "You mean, you were working with rivals?")



I'll work with you in the 3/4 if you're still feeling up to it. It'll be my first race of the day, so I should have some legs.

I'll work with you in the 3/4 if you're still feeling up to it. It'll be my first race of the day, so I should have some legs.

I wouldn't think of it. Let's work together. Try to make breaks happen and stuff.

I thought I saw that Liz Hatch was going to show up.
http://www.lizhatch.com/About_Me_files/shapeimage_3.png

I'll see if she will autograph my ripped abs. Or remind me of the restainer order.

Or remind me of the restainer order.

Please tell me this was a Freudian slip! :lol:

See ya tomorrow- I'll be in the Paceline (red/black) kit.

-Tommy

Please tell me this was a Freudian slip! :lol:

See ya tomorrow- I'll be in the Paceline (red/black) kit.

-Tommy

Yup. I guess so. :lol:

Unfortunately I have an exam literally during the race so can't make it. Oh yeah, that and the fact that I haven't raced since March (or raced successfully since February.) Too bad since it's a great race. Don't worry, I am only a few weeks away training-wise and you will see me out on the circuit soon.

Unfortunately I have an exam literally during the race so can't make it. Oh yeah, that and the fact that I haven't raced since March (or raced successfully since February.) Too bad since it's a great race. Don't worry, I am only a few weeks away training-wise and you will see me out on the circuit soon.

Good. We need to see you out there more often.

up-n-at'em

I thought I saw that Liz Hatch was going to show up.
http://www.lizhatch.com/About_Me_files/shapeimage_3.png

I'll see if she will autograph my ripped abs. Or remind me of the restainer order.

that bike is lucky - nuff said

that bike is lucky - nuff said

She hit the pavement hard. Hyperventilated, maybe broke her wrist. Not good. She was in a two woman break to win when it happened.

She hit the pavement hard. Hyperventilated, maybe broke her wrist. Not good. She was in a two woman break to win when it happened.

Are you serious?

What the freak happened?

Not sure what happened really. I took place, ironically, on an easier turn. The nasty turn, before the climb, was right after where she took a spill.

Her twitter feed says she had problems breathing from the humidity and pollen.

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/substructure/IMG_2936-1.jpg

Are there results anywhere? I can't find them. Want to see how my friends did.

Are there results anywhere? I can't find them. Want to see how my friends did.

Couldn't find them, sorry.

Apparently, Liz only suffered from the pollen and humidity. The other stuff was just rumors. No fall, I think. Info is sketchy but her twitter feed had some info.

I, on the other hand, suffered from bad racing and a poor mental capacity yesterday. But was told that there will be some great pix of me soon.

Apparently, Liz only suffered from the pollen and humidity. The other stuff was just rumors. No fall, I think. Info is sketchy but her twitter feed had some info.

I, on the other hand, suffered from bad racing and a poor mental capacity yesterday. But was told that there will be some great pix of me soon.

My friend who was racing the P/1/2 field said he saw her afterward and she was messed up. Not sure what happened.

My friends didn't do so hot.

My friend who was racing the P/1/2 field said he saw her afterward and she was messed up. Not sure what happened.

My friends didn't do so hot.

neither did i.

neither did i.

You looked good in our race. I couldn't believe that was your second race in a row! I lasted all of 5 laps in my second race (2/3)... and was by no means the first rider off the back. Nothing left in the legs after our race.

Our ladies at Dilworth yesterday. (taken with a phone)http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/substructure/IMG_0342-1.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/substructure/00050.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/substructure/00043.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/substructure/00048.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/substructure/00047.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/substructure/00048.jpg


This kid I've seen before.

Our ladies at Dilworth yesterday. (taken with a phone)http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/substructure/IMG_0342-1.jpg

You're gonna have to introduce me when I get to town. You've got some cuties in there.

Anyone in the 20 year old age range?

You're gonna have to introduce me when I get to town. You've got some cuties in there.

Anyone in the 20 year old age range?

i don't think so. older, more mature hotties. ;)

I thought the girl in the foreground had the weirdest pony tail, then I realized it was a person's arm in the background.

Notice that most of the race shots were taken right after turn 4, right about when life began to suck on each lap :)

Can't wait until next year, huh?

You're gonna have to introduce me when I get to town. You've got some cuties in there.

Anyone in the 20 year old age range?

You're going to have to keep up with them first ;)

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/substructure/00047.jpg

The Veloproject guy(yellow, green and orange) is 15 years old. He may do well if he doesn't get "distracted" by cars, women and booze when he gets older.

Wheel Taco - Pro race. More like Wheel Burrito.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxYV46axTDM

Trike Race Carnage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8givi-w5-0A

Race Photos by Ronald Richardson
http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/thumbpage.aspx?e=4703994
(http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=76498907460&h=3VfZO&u=LOH08&ref=nf)

This kid I've seen before.

Jamie Knight. Florida Cat3 and mountain biker. He's planning on catting up at the end of the season.

Edited to add: he's on a 45x12 as his biggest gear.

This kid I've seen before.

Yup, he won Sandy Springs yesterday (I slid out chasing him early in the race)--he put 30 seconds on the field in 8 laps, Roswell he came second in, and I think he won the Spartanberg 3/4 crit. He is a junior (spun out in the crit at Roswell in the final sprint) and he is going to wait until he can remove his junior gearing before cat'ing up.

You will rarely see this. Me in front of John Patterson. So ... here ya go.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/substructure/dilworth2009-01.jpg

Yup, he won Sandy Springs yesterday (I slid out chasing him early in the race)--he put 30 seconds on the field in 8 laps, Roswell he came second in, and I think he won the Spartanberg 3/4 crit. He is a junior (spun out in the crit at Roswell in the final sprint) and he is going to wait until he can remove his junior gearing before cat'ing up.

Strong dude. I was the guy that rode off with him in the beginning. I have ridden away with him a few times and he is a strong racer.

http://sportzfoto.smugmug.com/gallery/8092802_Fv6fz#527407242_q7iDY

More great photography.

Pro Results:

1 Ken Hanson (Team Type 1) 1.15.41
2 Jonathan Cantwell (Fly V Australia) 0.01
3 Carlos Vargas (Team Hotel San Jose)
4 Joey Rosskopf (Jittery Joes U25 Presented By K)
5 Aldo Ilesic (Team Type 1) (2008 Winner)
6 Mark Hekman (Mt. Khakis)
7 Frank Travieso (Champion Porsche Presented By R)
8 Rafael Meran (Gs Mengoni Usa) 0.02
9 Benjamin Baumgartner (Metro VW)
10 Thomas Soladay (Mt. Khakis)
11 Ryan Sullivan (Myogenesis) 0.03
12 Andrew Dahlheim (Metro VW)
13 Daniel Estevez (Crca/ Foundation)
14 Christian Helmig (Metro VW)
15 Chad Hartley (Team Geargrinder) 0.04
16 Bernard Sulzberger (Fly V Australia)
17 Dirk Pohlmann (Texas Roadhouse) 0.05
18 Eric Murphy (Myogenesis)
19 David Guttenplan (Mountain Khakis) 0.06
20 Alder Martz (Dlp) 0.07
21 Adam Bergman (Texas Roadhouse)
22 Craig Dodson (Richmond Pro) 0.08
23 Oniel Samuels (Myogenesis) 0.13
24 Andrew Crater (Team Wheel & Sprocket) 0.14
25 Sean Sullivan (Team Hotel San Jose) 0.15
26 Lang Reynolds (Hagens Berman Llp Cycling Team) 0.17
27 Spencer Gaddy (Uptown Cycles)
28 Ben Zawacki (Richmond Pro) 0.19
29 John Hamblen (Inland Construction) 0.20
30 Jafer Beizer (Jittery Joes U25 Presented By K) 0.24
31 Will Hofforth (Mountain Khakis) 0.25
32 Diego Garavito 0.26
33 Daniel Carruthers (Hansaton Hearing Systems) 0.28
34 Steven Gordon (Dlp Racing) 0.29
35 Jesse Anthony (Team Type 1) 0.36
36 David Kemp (Fly V Australia) 3.23
37 Daniel Holt (Team Type 1)
38 Thomas Brown (Jittery Joes U25 Presented By K) 5.01
39 Chris Schmidt (The Bike Rack Of Wash Dc) 5.03
40 Grant Potter (Champion Porsche Presented By R) 5.23
41 Robert Binkley (Scv)

Results of Speed Week:
http://usacrits.com/speedweek/?page_id=2

I did the 3/4 race, totally impromptu (I was in charlotte for a wedding and brought my bike). The race was literally two blocks from my in-laws place where we were staying so I decided to sign up. Killer mistake - I decided to do a recon lap to get a sense of turn 4, which meant I started at the back. I got killed by the accordion on the first lap (almost came to a dead stop), managed to dragged myself back but not far enough and got gapped again on lap 2 for good. Rode around in a group of three for 20 minutes before the break lapped us and we got pulled. Waaaaaay too much effort to DNF. But, I got my first race jitters worked out and now motivated to redeem myself.

Women's 1/2/3/4 race: Liz Hatch, in front of a few our of ladies, before she pulled out due to breathing complications.
http://www.charlottesportscycling.com/images/00054.jpg

Full Results (https://www.usacycling.org/results/index.php?permit=2009-1222)