Road Bike Racing - Go Velo, Go!

since there doesn't seem to be a place for track cycling here, this forum will have to do. just so everyone knows, our very own velo [not me -- just "velo..." look up her posts] is at the u.s. track nationals in california. she has already snagged a stars-n-stripes jersey in the scratch race in her category.

way ta go!

Awesome, GO VELO!

Atta girl! Way to go, Velo!

since there doesn't seem to be a place for track cycling here, this forum will have to do. just so everyone knows, our very own velo [not me -- just "velo..." look up her posts] is at the u.s. track nationals in california. she has already snagged a stars-n-stripes jersey in the scratch race in her category.

way ta go!

ya congrats to her...........but wait you know there is a place for track cycling here dont you

http://www.bikeforums.net/forumdisplay.php?f=210

She also wasted them in the 2K pursuit quals by about 7 1/2 seconds...improved 11 seconds over last year...

I saw her ride in Indy at the Major Taylor Velodrome a couple of years ago...in four years, Olympics.

...........

Velo, you rock!

Way to go go go velo!

Very cool!!! Congrats, Velo!!!

Velo.

You go girl!

we always knew you could do it!

Marty

Where in Cali is she racing ? I know there is a new VeloDrome outside LA.. supposed to be REAL nice

jeff

Where in Cali is she racing ? I know there is a new VeloDrome outside LA.. supposed to be REAL nice

jeffThat's it.

Good job, Velo.

:D

She won her second title, the 2K individual pursuit by six seconds, going a bit over 46KPH..a little over 28 and a half MPH in "real money" ;)

Is there a link to follow this? I tried the USCF site and either my navigation skills are poor (likely) or all that's there is intro stuff.

(edit) Never mind I think I found it. Very cool. That's already accomplishments she can look back on for the rest of her life and hopefully there's more to come.

make a note: this girl is going to win a world title some day. we'll all be able to say "we knew her when..."

Cyclingnews.com has reports under:
US Junior Track Nationals (NE)

In the Junior Women's scratch race, Kimberly Geist (East Coast Velo) from Emmaus, Trexlertown, showed what a thorough Junior track program can produce. This year she graduated from the 15-16 age group to immediately become successful in the 17-18 category. She won the National title in the scratch in a time of 12:28.016 (36.095 km/h) from the morning's winner of the 500m, Tela Crane (Rad Racing NW) with Natalie Klemko (ABD) taking third place.

More Glory!
Kimberly Geist (East Coast Velo) takes the Stars and Stripes over Natalie Klemko, Mary Geier and Cassandra Osorio-McKenna in the 2k Pursuit.
Final
1 Kimberly Geist (East Coast Velo) 2:36.325 (46.058km/h)
2 Natalie Klemko (ABD) 2:42.393 (44.337km/h)

Women's 17-18 2km Pursuit final Classification

1 Kimberly Geist
2 Natalie Klemko
3 Mary Geier
4 Cassandra Osorio-Mckenna
5 Kathleen Ramirez
6 Sarah Levy

Here's a pic or our favorite trackie:
http://www.cyclingnews.com/track.php?id=photos/2004/jun04/usjnrtrack04/day2/geist_3482

Way to go, velo!

Congratulations Velo!!! and thank you Rainmain for posting the results. I searched after reading Velocepedio's post and didn't know what to look for, just saw pictures of the history of the velodome. I tried looking for Velo a couple of years ago. I'll be following her career.

Another good photo: http://www.cyclingnews.com/track.php?id=photos/2004/jun04/usjnrtrack04/day1/7.5k_final_3336

Hey guys. Thank-you all for the support. The official announcement for the Jr. World team (also to be held at the ADT Event Center Veldrome in California) should be made official today, or tomorrow. I've been assured I'm on it, however. I'm excited, and be sure you watch for me at the end of July! I met all my goals at nats. by winning the three endurance based races, and hopefully I'll be able to meet my goals at World's, too.

velo

Congratulations and all the best at the Worlds.

Velo is the embodiement of "Girl Power". I'm just thrilled for ya, girlfriend, and we're all rooting for you here. You've got a lot of fans here, and good luck to you! Please keep us updated on how your season is going, and provide pictures whenever you get the opportunity. And oh yeah, if you're coming to Chicago to race, let me know. I got a set of lungs on me and a cowbell that'll keep you going for as many laps as you need me to scream for! ;) :D

Koffee

Our girl continued to rock. 1st in the 15K Points race, 3rd in sprint. She was 2nd in the TT qualification, but I don't see final results. Here are a couple of links. There are some links to more pics. Velo races for East Coast Velo, the long sleeve yellow and orange jersey. Easy to spot in the pics because she is usuall the one in front!

http://www.cyclingnews.com/track.php?id=track/2004/jun04/usjnrtrack04/usjnrtrack043

http://www.cyclingnews.com/track.php?id=track/2004/jun04/usjnrtrack04/usjnrtrack044

velo... if you're reading this, we want a pic of you in your champion's jersey. no exuses.

Our girl continued to rock. 1st in the 15K Points race, 3rd in sprint. She was 2nd in the TT qualification, but I don't see final results. Here are a couple of links. There are some links to more pics. Velo races for East Coast Velo, the long sleeve yellow and orange jersey. Easy to spot in the pics because she is usuall the one in front!

http://www.cyclingnews.com/track.php?id=track/2004/jun04/usjnrtrack04/usjnrtrack043

http://www.cyclingnews.com/track.php?id=track/2004/jun04/usjnrtrack04/usjnrtrack044


Added later - the TT qualification referred to above is a qualifying procedure for the sprint final.

Added still later - Stupid! Stupid! Stupid! (Think Chris Farley) The above was supposed to be an EDIT to the original post not a reply.

velocipedio, go to www.usacycling.org (the gallery) or www.cyclingnews.com and there are plenty of podium shots. Just look for ones that are 17-18 girls, either pursuit, points race, or scratch race. I'll be sure to post a pretty one in a world champion's jersey later... :)

And most recently, complete w/mini bio and picture, on page vi of the Park City Cycling Festival insert of the Aug 16 VeloNews.

That's too cool!