The other day I made a post about an issue I had with how a promoter was choosing to pick the Best Oregon rider at Cascade. In my rant, I did not think of how I would affect that rider. Although she remained nameless, it affected her and possibly others. It was not an attack on her, I did not mean to take anything away from her. I did not mean to make the claim that she did anything wrong or unethical. The rider in question was Suzie Weldon. She has raced at the highest level all over the US and abroad. She is by far one of the most professional, first rate racers we have in the Pacific Northwest. I would like to publicly apologies for my poor form and absolute disregard for another persons feelings. I am sorry Suzie, extremely sorry. I did not mean to offend anyone, most of all you. Wishing you the best at Cascade.
Cheers
Mark Duff – President
Veloforma, Inc.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
CASCADE!!!!
Ok Folks the Cascade Classic is back.
What do I mean back??? Well the women will be racing in full force. Last year they Cancelled the women's event. Now it's BACK!!! Full force BABY!
Currently 80 women are signed up. All the big teams will be represented plus riders coming to freelance from squads like Cheerwine, Colavita, and Cervelo Lifeforce. The current major teams are as follows...WEBCOR, VALUE ACT CAPITAL, TOUCHSTONE, Team TIBCO, SHO-AIR/CVAC, BOBS, BICYCLE JOHNS, AARONS and VELOFORMA/ZYM. Looks like Wines of Washington is Team sho-air. Hope this year the Best Oregon rider is TRUELY an Oregon rider, something I have voice to the promoter.
Below is our roster for Cascade, we (meaning me, Martha, and sponsors) are excited that this event is back and hope it is here to stay. Of course meaning all CATs!
We will be having two guest riders on the squad Sabrina Savage (Phoenix, AZ) and Robin Secrist (Kirkland, WA) Both are up a coming talents that have proven there worthiness to ride with the Veloforma/Zym squad @ Cascade.
Below is the official press release.
VELOFORMA / ZYM
at the
Cascade Cycling Classic
July 9-13, 2008
Bend, Oregon
The Veloforma/Zym elite women’s
cycling team is excited to be a part of
the return of women’s racing at the
Cascade Cycling Classic in 2008. With a
strong squad of many Oregon riders,
Veloforma/Zym continues its move into
national-level road racing.
Team riders have dominated local racing
in the Pacific Northwest this year and
look forward to the challenge of
welcoming the country’s top riders to
their playground.
MARK DUFF, MANAGER
503.789.6735
HILARY BILLINGTON (PORTLAND, OREGON)
Hilary is a stage race specialist who excels when the races are hard, fast,
long, and uphill. She started racing on the NRC circuit in 2007 and that
remains her focus. She began racing her bike occasionally in 1999 and
continued through the early 2000s between having her two boys, now ages
four and nearly seven. Her 2008 season highlights include Redlands
Bicycle Classic, Tour of Walla Walla, and two classics on the Oregon race
calendar, the Kings Valley road race and the Mt. Tabor circuit race.
REBECKA HARTKOP (SALEM, OREGON)
Becka currently leads the 2008 competition for the coveted Oregon Cup, a
year-long points series. She has a long list of results from 2008 alone,
including first place in the final stage at the Elkhorn Classic stage race, first
place overall at the Willamette stage race, and a gold-medal performance
at the Oregon road race championship. In 2007 she won the Mt. Ashland
hillclimb.
MIRANDA MOON (BANKS, OREGON)
A powerful time trialist and criterium specialist, Miranda has returned to
bike racing in 2008 with outstanding results. Her first-place finishes this
year include individual and team time trials (with the Veloforma/Zym
squad) and the Willamette stage race criterium. Most recently, she won
the women’s FIAC national championship at the Alpenrose Sixday. In 2004
she won Oregon’s best all-around rider competition. She last competed at
the Cascade Cycling Classic in 2006.
www.veloforma.com / www.gozym.com
SUSAN PEITHMAN (PORTLAND, OREGON)
Susan raced in the 2007 Nature Valley Grand Prix, the 2005 USCF criterium
championships, and regional events in the Midwest before moving to
Portland last winter. She was part of Veloforma/Zym’s gold-medal time
trial team in 2008 and a contributor to teammate Rebecka Hartkop’s win in
the state road race championship.
ALICE PENNINGTON (HOOD RIVER, OREGON)
Alice is a fixture in Oregon bike racing, both on the road and off. In June
she finished second at the Elkhorn Classic stage race in Baker City, and in
May she was Veloforma/Zym’s top rider at the Mt. Hood Cycling Classic, a
UCI event for women in 2008. She also won the Silverton and Table Rock
road races in 2008 and was part of Veloforma/Zym’s first-place team time
trial championship team. She won Oregon’s best all-around rider
competition in 2001, 2002, and 2003. She last raced in the Cascade
Classic in 2004.
SABRINA SAVAGE (PHOENIX, ARIZONA)
A native of Albany, Oregon, Sabrina started bike racing in February 2008
after getting “hooked” by recreational riding in Missouri. From her home in
Phoenix, Sabrina has traveled to regional races in Arizona and also to
bigger events in Southern California, including the Manhattan Beach Grand
Prix and Green Trolley Criterium in late June. She also competed in the
Vuelta de Bisbee. Living and training in Phoenix guarantees that she is
acclimated to the temperatures usually found at the Cascade Classic.
ROBIN SECRIST (KIRKLAND, WASHINGTON)
Robin has vaulted to the top echelon of bike racing in 2008, her first season
as a competitive cyclist. In the two months that she’s been an elite
(category 2) rider, Robin has won the Methow Valley Tour and finished
second at the Wenatchee Omnium stage race and the Tour of Walla Walla.
In her short time as category 4 rider, she held the leader’s jersey in
Washington’s Luna Cat 4 Women’s Series. Robin won the Seafair Triathlon
in Seattle in 2007 and was training for Ironman Canada 2008 until she
decided to devote herself full-time to bike racing.
This team is founded on a core set of beliefs: passion, knowledge, and experience based on hardwork, determination, and teamwork. These same values are found in the companies of
VELOFORMA, ZYM, and supporting sponsors. Elite team members are chosen not solely based on results but on how well they work in a team environment and represent their sponsors in and out of competition. We showcase a diverse team of strong professionals who are true ambassadors to sport and life. VELOFORMA/ZYM is proud to be associated with these vibrant women who are capable of incredible things both on and off the bike, and who come from all walks of life.
What do I mean back??? Well the women will be racing in full force. Last year they Cancelled the women's event. Now it's BACK!!! Full force BABY!
Currently 80 women are signed up. All the big teams will be represented plus riders coming to freelance from squads like Cheerwine, Colavita, and Cervelo Lifeforce. The current major teams are as follows...WEBCOR, VALUE ACT CAPITAL, TOUCHSTONE, Team TIBCO, SHO-AIR/CVAC, BOBS, BICYCLE JOHNS, AARONS and VELOFORMA/ZYM. Looks like Wines of Washington is Team sho-air. Hope this year the Best Oregon rider is TRUELY an Oregon rider, something I have voice to the promoter.
Below is our roster for Cascade, we (meaning me, Martha, and sponsors) are excited that this event is back and hope it is here to stay. Of course meaning all CATs!
We will be having two guest riders on the squad Sabrina Savage (Phoenix, AZ) and Robin Secrist (Kirkland, WA) Both are up a coming talents that have proven there worthiness to ride with the Veloforma/Zym squad @ Cascade.
Below is the official press release.
VELOFORMA / ZYM
at the
Cascade Cycling Classic
July 9-13, 2008
Bend, Oregon
The Veloforma/Zym elite women’s
cycling team is excited to be a part of
the return of women’s racing at the
Cascade Cycling Classic in 2008. With a
strong squad of many Oregon riders,
Veloforma/Zym continues its move into
national-level road racing.
Team riders have dominated local racing
in the Pacific Northwest this year and
look forward to the challenge of
welcoming the country’s top riders to
their playground.
MARK DUFF, MANAGER
503.789.6735
HILARY BILLINGTON (PORTLAND, OREGON)
Hilary is a stage race specialist who excels when the races are hard, fast,
long, and uphill. She started racing on the NRC circuit in 2007 and that
remains her focus. She began racing her bike occasionally in 1999 and
continued through the early 2000s between having her two boys, now ages
four and nearly seven. Her 2008 season highlights include Redlands
Bicycle Classic, Tour of Walla Walla, and two classics on the Oregon race
calendar, the Kings Valley road race and the Mt. Tabor circuit race.
REBECKA HARTKOP (SALEM, OREGON)
Becka currently leads the 2008 competition for the coveted Oregon Cup, a
year-long points series. She has a long list of results from 2008 alone,
including first place in the final stage at the Elkhorn Classic stage race, first
place overall at the Willamette stage race, and a gold-medal performance
at the Oregon road race championship. In 2007 she won the Mt. Ashland
hillclimb.
MIRANDA MOON (BANKS, OREGON)
A powerful time trialist and criterium specialist, Miranda has returned to
bike racing in 2008 with outstanding results. Her first-place finishes this
year include individual and team time trials (with the Veloforma/Zym
squad) and the Willamette stage race criterium. Most recently, she won
the women’s FIAC national championship at the Alpenrose Sixday. In 2004
she won Oregon’s best all-around rider competition. She last competed at
the Cascade Cycling Classic in 2006.
www.veloforma.com / www.gozym.com
SUSAN PEITHMAN (PORTLAND, OREGON)
Susan raced in the 2007 Nature Valley Grand Prix, the 2005 USCF criterium
championships, and regional events in the Midwest before moving to
Portland last winter. She was part of Veloforma/Zym’s gold-medal time
trial team in 2008 and a contributor to teammate Rebecka Hartkop’s win in
the state road race championship.
ALICE PENNINGTON (HOOD RIVER, OREGON)
Alice is a fixture in Oregon bike racing, both on the road and off. In June
she finished second at the Elkhorn Classic stage race in Baker City, and in
May she was Veloforma/Zym’s top rider at the Mt. Hood Cycling Classic, a
UCI event for women in 2008. She also won the Silverton and Table Rock
road races in 2008 and was part of Veloforma/Zym’s first-place team time
trial championship team. She won Oregon’s best all-around rider
competition in 2001, 2002, and 2003. She last raced in the Cascade
Classic in 2004.
SABRINA SAVAGE (PHOENIX, ARIZONA)
A native of Albany, Oregon, Sabrina started bike racing in February 2008
after getting “hooked” by recreational riding in Missouri. From her home in
Phoenix, Sabrina has traveled to regional races in Arizona and also to
bigger events in Southern California, including the Manhattan Beach Grand
Prix and Green Trolley Criterium in late June. She also competed in the
Vuelta de Bisbee. Living and training in Phoenix guarantees that she is
acclimated to the temperatures usually found at the Cascade Classic.
ROBIN SECRIST (KIRKLAND, WASHINGTON)
Robin has vaulted to the top echelon of bike racing in 2008, her first season
as a competitive cyclist. In the two months that she’s been an elite
(category 2) rider, Robin has won the Methow Valley Tour and finished
second at the Wenatchee Omnium stage race and the Tour of Walla Walla.
In her short time as category 4 rider, she held the leader’s jersey in
Washington’s Luna Cat 4 Women’s Series. Robin won the Seafair Triathlon
in Seattle in 2007 and was training for Ironman Canada 2008 until she
decided to devote herself full-time to bike racing.
This team is founded on a core set of beliefs: passion, knowledge, and experience based on hardwork, determination, and teamwork. These same values are found in the companies of
VELOFORMA, ZYM, and supporting sponsors. Elite team members are chosen not solely based on results but on how well they work in a team environment and represent their sponsors in and out of competition. We showcase a diverse team of strong professionals who are true ambassadors to sport and life. VELOFORMA/ZYM is proud to be associated with these vibrant women who are capable of incredible things both on and off the bike, and who come from all walks of life.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Congrats!!!!
Congrats to all the Alpenrose 6 Day Racers!!!
The 6 day finished on Saturday under beautifully clear skies, with lots of SUN & HEAT!!!
Some thrive in the heat and others wilt. Since we have not had a lot of heat this year. It seem like most of the group was going a little slower on the last day. But there is no better way to finish an event. Hope everyone who was out there remembered the sun screen cause the glare of the track is like being up on a glacier.
The 6 day finished on Saturday under beautifully clear skies, with lots of SUN & HEAT!!!
Some thrive in the heat and others wilt. Since we have not had a lot of heat this year. It seem like most of the group was going a little slower on the last day. But there is no better way to finish an event. Hope everyone who was out there remembered the sun screen cause the glare of the track is like being up on a glacier.
If you want to check out more action of what happened at the six day via photo's check out Ed Norton and as I see it. http://web.mac.com/stoppingtime/Site/Welcome.htm
This 6 day event was special for several reason. The Third ever all women 6 day in 99 years. Plus the fact that it was FIAC National Madison Championships for the elite men & women fields. Stephen Beardsley & Mark Blackwelder of Gentle Lovers walked away with the Title for the Elite men. Miranda Moon (Veloforma/Zym) & Jennifer Triplett(Broadmark Elite Track Team) riding for Veloforma took home top honors for the women!!!
Miranda and Jennifer - On the top step, showing off there new National Champ Jersey!!! Special thanks also goes out to Larry Kohn at Assos for there generous donation of Custom Assos Madison Jerseys to the winners of each field. Way, way cool. You can check out the super cool kits here http://www.assos.com/en/sixdays/Other Happenings for the week and weekend! As usual we keep it rolling!!
Tina Brubaker got 2nd in Bend @ the NWX Criterium
NWX Criterium
Friday, June 27
Women - 30 minutes - 18 starters
1
Chrissy Ruiter ValueAct Capital
2
Tina Brubaker Veloforma
3
Heather Clark Bend Bike n Sport
4
Teri Sheasby Bend Bike n Sport
5
Zoe Roy Sunnyside
6
Evelyn Dong Therapeutic Associates
7
Michelle Bazemore
8
Sami Fournier Organic Athlete
9
Monica Freeman Therapeutic Associates
10
Lynn Albrow Central Oregon Velo
11
Amanda Atwill Therapeutic Associates
12
Brenna Knowles Therapeutic Associates
13
Lea Julson Therapeutic Associates
Alice Pennington Had a B Day on Sunday!!! Happy BDAy RockStar!!!
Salem/Fairview Circuit Race had Veloforma go 1,2,3 for the third time this year!!! Way to go!
Becka 1st, Laura 2nd, Tina 3rd. Do not have a photo of the finish yet. Soon as I can I'll post one.
Cool Stat - 7 victories in 7 days.
Great Job to everyone!!!
Have a great day!!! Go ride your bike. Cheers!
Friday, June 27, 2008
Alpenrose Lameness/ Not so Lame!
OK - Before I get on my soap box. I need to be positive, right. So what was positive about last night. Well - the Women 6 Day. It is so COOL to see 7 teams out there slugging it out. Last night was what we call the short night, due to extended schedule (non 6 day riders raced too) So it was faster, shorter distances. But they can still take there toll. Miranda Moon (veloforma/zym) and Jennifer Triplett (Broadmark Elite Track Team) have teamed up riding for Veloforma at the 6 day. They are doing awesome and currently leading at this point. This is the first time Miranda & Jennifer have ridden together as madison partners, actually it's the first time for Fionna & Louella too. The other teams have been doing madison practices for a few months, since knowing there was going to be a women only 6 day. Cool stat about Fionna and Louella is that they are the youngest/oldest team out there, and they are hanging tough. One things for certain is... I have been really impressed with the racing and exchanges. Something other competitors could learn from... just watch enjoy and learn. These ladies have it down and it's poetry in motion. Watching them race is a joy and I hope this will now become an annual event. Rumor has it, that there may be a women only 6 day at the FSA GP. I hope so, if not I know Miranda & Jennifer will be out there with the men. But I have my fingers crossed that you ladies get your own madison.
Six Day Men B Pl First Name Last Name Team Points laps
1 Jonathan Long US Outdoor Store 200.0 0
1 Scott Harman Fred Meyer/Lakeside Cycling Team 200.0 0
2 Brian Abers Bike Central 171.0 0
2 Mark Godfrey Bike Central 171.0 0
3 Casey Deck Therapeutic Associates Inc. Cycling 166.0 0
3 Charles Warner Veloce 166.0 0
4 Stephen Hemminger South Town Velo 140.0 0
4 Jeff Standish Therapeutic Associates Inc. Cycling 140.0 0
5 Sasha Lacey Portland Velo 108.0 0
5 Gregg Magnus Portland Velo 108.0 0
6 David Godfrey Team Rubicon 77.0 -2
6 Norrene Godfrey Team Rubicon 77.0 -2
7 Steve Truesdale Half Fast Velo 81.0 -7
7 Mark Duff Veloforma 81.0 -7
Six Day Men A Pl First Name Last Name Team Points laps
1 Steven Beardsley Gentle Lovers 236.0 0
1 Mark Blackwelder Gentle Lovers 236.0 0
2 Darrell Hemmenway Guinness Cycling 163.0 -5
2 Per Bjesse Bike Central 163.0 -5
3 Peter Drake Fred Meyer/Lakeside Cycling Team 140.0 -5
3 David Klipper Guinness Cycling 140.0 -5
4 Curtis Bergquist 78.0 -9
4 Patrick Jacks 78.0 -9
5 Jerome Dumortier Beaverton Bicycle Club 87.0 -11
5 Richard Suditu Beaverton Bicycle Club 87.0 -11
6 Nathan Frechen Team Beer 28.0 -18
6 Jay Brown Portland Velo 28.0 -18
Results for the Overall are listed below.
Six Day Women Pl First Name Last Name Team Points laps
1 Miranda Moon Veloforma 225.0 0
1 Jennifer Triplett Veloforma 225.0 0
2 Jeanie Bilhmaier Specialized River City Bicycles 180.0 -2
2 Andrea Fisk Velo Bella 180.0 -2
3 Amelia Bjesse-Puffin Bike Central 167.0 -3
3 Featherin... Jen Bike Central 167.0 -3
4 Anita Dilles Gentle Lovers 141.0 -3
4 Emily Charbonneau Therapeutic Associates Inc. Cycling 141.0 -3
5 Heather VanValkenburg Team Rubicon 86.0 -12
5 Darien Curl Team Rubicon 86.0 -12
6 Meg Mautner Bike Central 53.0 -15
6 Lynn Hughes-Godfrey Bike Central 53.0 -15
7 Fiona Graham Specialized River City Bicycles 41.0 -19
7 Louella Holter Gregg's Specialized 41.0 -19
A few shots of the men's B and A podiums for day 4.
Six Day Men B Pl First Name Last Name Team Points laps1 Jonathan Long US Outdoor Store 200.0 0
1 Scott Harman Fred Meyer/Lakeside Cycling Team 200.0 0
2 Brian Abers Bike Central 171.0 0
2 Mark Godfrey Bike Central 171.0 0
3 Casey Deck Therapeutic Associates Inc. Cycling 166.0 0
3 Charles Warner Veloce 166.0 0
4 Stephen Hemminger South Town Velo 140.0 0
4 Jeff Standish Therapeutic Associates Inc. Cycling 140.0 0
5 Sasha Lacey Portland Velo 108.0 0
5 Gregg Magnus Portland Velo 108.0 0
6 David Godfrey Team Rubicon 77.0 -2
6 Norrene Godfrey Team Rubicon 77.0 -2
7 Steve Truesdale Half Fast Velo 81.0 -7
7 Mark Duff Veloforma 81.0 -7
Six Day Men A Pl First Name Last Name Team Points laps1 Steven Beardsley Gentle Lovers 236.0 0
1 Mark Blackwelder Gentle Lovers 236.0 0
2 Darrell Hemmenway Guinness Cycling 163.0 -5
2 Per Bjesse Bike Central 163.0 -5
3 Peter Drake Fred Meyer/Lakeside Cycling Team 140.0 -5
3 David Klipper Guinness Cycling 140.0 -5
4 Curtis Bergquist 78.0 -9
4 Patrick Jacks 78.0 -9
5 Jerome Dumortier Beaverton Bicycle Club 87.0 -11
5 Richard Suditu Beaverton Bicycle Club 87.0 -11
6 Nathan Frechen Team Beer 28.0 -18
6 Jay Brown Portland Velo 28.0 -18
So now for the down side. Last night was LAME!!! At least in the B race madison. Guess B stands for BONE HEAD. Sorry don't mean to be negative... But my partner got taken out. Last nights racing was weak; inadequate; unsatisfactory. Why because someone who hasn't ridden the track enough and weighs twice as much as Casey Deck, slams Casey onto the apron at full speed. Casey keeps it up (because he's a good rider) but at this point he had know where to go but into my partner at full speed. Taking Steve Truesdale down hard. I mean hard, the impact sent a chill up my spin. First thought is get to Steve as fast as possible. When I get there I can see a small gash on his nose, a little blood and minor track rash. I was amazed. Steve is one burly guy! To be able to walk away from such a horrific crash, he put the definition in to TUFF and Lucky. Steve will for ever be know as Burlucky in my book. It may even become his new nick name. My second thought after I realize Steve is OK - pissed. Not at Casey, it wasn't his fault. Just that we have a few teams in the B race that have no experience what so ever, show no respect or common sense. They are making constant bone head moves, which last night finally had a consequence, rider down. We are lucky Steve is OK. That everyone else was OK, and we didn't have the whole field stacked in a pile on the apron. It would be nice if we would hand out a few dangerous rider penalties equal to a lap taken away. I'm sort of sick of it! If you can't do proper exchanges or figure out how to come into the line up. Communicate with out using foul language. Have patience and learn to ride with skill, then I don't want to be any where near you in a race. Actually how about trying what I've mentioned at 60 or 70 percent and then work on getting to 100% full out effort. There's to much at steak out there, mainly our friends and competitors!! So please, please stop riding beyond your limits, it effects all of us. OK of my soap box.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
08' Alpenrose 6 Day!!
Do you want to be part of History???
Then come out to the Alpenrose Velodrome to see the First EVER all women's six day.
The Alpenrose Velodrome has been around since 1962, and has never looked back providing an excellent track venue for Oregon Cycling. Alpenrose has held USA cycling National Championships in 1967 and 1989.
It continues making history. Holding the first ever all women 6 day. The first event of it's kind any where in the world. It's also an FIAC National Madison Championship. What does this mean? A FIAC National Championship Jersey will be awarded! Stars and Bars baby!!!
This could only happen in OBRA land. We are fortunate to have such a rich history of bike racing and wonderful people like the Cadonau's, Murray's, Godfreys, Sugahara's and many many more who make racing what it is in oregon!
So come out and watch some awesome racing and be a part of history in the making!!!
Current standings after 3 days of racing.
Overall after day 3 Women Overall Points Overall Laps1 Miranda Moon Veloforma 159 01 Jennifer Triplett Veloforma 159 02 Jeanie Bilhmaier Specialized/River Vity 135 -22 Andrea Fisk Velo Bella 135 -23 Amelia Bjesse-Puffin Bike Central 116 -33 Featheringill Jen Bike Central 116 -34 Anita Dilles Gentle Lovers 98 -34 Emily Charboneau Therapeutic Associates Inc. Cycling98 -35 Heather VanValkenburg Rubicon 65 -115 Darien Curl Rubicon 65 -116 Meg Mautner Bike Central 40 -136 Hughes-Godfrey Lynn Bike Central 40 -137 Fiona Graham Specialized/River Vity 24 -167 Louella Holter 24 -16
Here's how to get there:
Alpenrose Velodrome's address is 6149 SW Shattuck, Portland, Oregon. One way to get to the track is to take the Terwilliger exit (297) off of I-5, then go straight for half a mile (north) on Bertha Street or Terwilliger to Highway 10 and take a left (west). Follow Highway 10 for 2 miles, also called the Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway, until you get to the Wendy's (on the left) and take a left (south) on Shattuck Street. Follow Shattuck for about half a mile, until you get to the Alpenrose Dairy, on the right (6149 SW Shattuck). (Overview map, detail map)
Have a great day!!
Thanks for reading.
Cheers :)
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Elkhorn '08
'08 Elkhorn Classic is in the books!
The Veloforma women Rocked it!
Two stage wins and some really strong riding.
Short recap!!
Day one - Oregon trail road race. Pennington aka ROCKSTAR makes the break. They put 2:30 into the field Alice gets 3rd on the stage, but then finds out she was second! Due to yellow line infraction in the final sprint. Field sprint for 5th is taken by Tina!!! Sweet!!
Stage 2 Pleasant Valley Individual Time Trial. Not so pleasant when you have to go all out for 10miles and the last 4.5 have a headwind a you have to deal with a Farms truck that pulls in front of you twice, making you come to a complete stop!!! Then adding insult to injury having a water truck do the same. This happen to Becka and she still got 6th!!! It would have been another story if she had clear road!!! Needless to say this didn't help her get back time on GC.
Pennington Rocked an excellent TT to only lose 9 sec to 1st on GC.
Stage 3 Gold rush Criterium. ( Please see comments as this portion is miss leading) This was the portion of the stage race the made Elkhorn epic in one way or another. It happen to be rain and trying to corner on polished cement. Not a good combination to have. Needless to say about 20mins in to there 40min criterium they sky's opened up and the cement got wet, and BANG a rider goes down in turn one taking about 30 riders with her. They stop the race to line up again, then to cancel it. Susan Peithman is credited with the win and was also given a 3 sec advantage on the remaining field. So it is a legitimate win. Even if Susan just wanted to win it out right, with no technicalities. Best wishes to the Bob's rider that went down in the crit. She ended up breaking her pelvis, we wish you a speed recovery!!
SPECIAL THANKS - needs to go to Beverly Calder of BELLA market. With out Bev the women would not have gotten equal prize money! Thank you Beverly!! If you are ever in Baker City you must visit her shop. http://www.bellabackercity.com/
Stage 4 Dooley Mountain Road Race
This is the final grueling stage of Elkhorn. Only the truly hard finish it and only the Burly Win it.
100 miles and 8000 feet of climbing in the day. Guess who won the women's stage! Becka Hartkop!! Susan spent the first 30 miles on the front riding tempo, then Tina took over for the next 30, this did some major damage. Which gave us our second victory of the weekend. I hope it also made up for the tt frustration of the morning before. It's tough to say where she would of ended up on GC, due to the TT fiasco, but I guess that's racing. Alice stayed with first on GC to retain Second Over all!!
So how we ended up per stage:
1- Alice 2nd, Tina 5th, Becka 14th, Susan 21st, Miranda 27th
2- Becka 6th, Alice 8th, Tina 13th, Susan 16th , Mirada 17th
3- Susan 1st,
4- Becka 1st, Alice 7th, Tina 19th, Susan 24th
HOW WE ENDED ON GC.
W P/1/2 1 212 Barber Sarah Team Bobs-Bicycles.com 9:32:18.1 2nd 228 Pennington Alice Veloforma 9:32:30.63 205 Secrist Robin First Rate Mortgage 9:33:21.44 215 Stacher Ally Team Bobs-Bicycles.com 9:34:19.9 5th 223 Hartkop Becka Veloforma 9:34:28.06 208 Gillis Cara Organic Athlete 9:34:59.67 221 Gitlen Laurel Gentle Lovers 9:35:42.68 213 Gaertner Jenni Team Bobs-Bicycles.com 9:36:29.69 218 Zivin Julie Byrne Invent 9:36:42.210 217 Chandos Amy UC Davis USCF Cal Aggie Cyclis 9:36:59.211 230 Turnbull Lisa Team Group Health 9:38:24.012 203 Gonzalez-Ferrat Gabriela Bicycle John's SeriousCycling 9:39:02.413 201 Beall Allison Team Bobs-Bicycles.com 9:39:44.7 14th 220 Brubaker Tina Veloforma 9:40:23.315 211 Withrow Kelsey PCIM 9:42:02.216 224 Kunz Kori Poplollies 9:42:16.017 209 Thurston Emily Organic Athlete 9:43:32.618 216 Swan Izette Team Group Health 9:44:52.519 227 Nettles Elizabeth Avanti Racing 9:47:46.020 204 Crawford Kelly Bountiful Mazda Cycling Team9:50:14.121 222 Green Kristi DeSalvo Custom Cycles 9:50:54.122 207 Fournier Sami Organic Athlete 9:56:49.8 23rd 202 Peithman Susan Veloforma 9:58:21.824 210 Wangerin Jenn Organic Athlete 10:02:27.625 206 Walsh Martha First Rate Mortgage 10:07:56.826 219 Albrow Lynn 10:08:15.127 231 Valentin Sirikit Gentle Lovers 10:15:44.828 226 Morgan Lisa 10:17:46.2
The Veloforma women Rocked it!
Two stage wins and some really strong riding.
Short recap!!
Day one - Oregon trail road race. Pennington aka ROCKSTAR makes the break. They put 2:30 into the field Alice gets 3rd on the stage, but then finds out she was second! Due to yellow line infraction in the final sprint. Field sprint for 5th is taken by Tina!!! Sweet!!
Stage 2 Pleasant Valley Individual Time Trial. Not so pleasant when you have to go all out for 10miles and the last 4.5 have a headwind a you have to deal with a Farms truck that pulls in front of you twice, making you come to a complete stop!!! Then adding insult to injury having a water truck do the same. This happen to Becka and she still got 6th!!! It would have been another story if she had clear road!!! Needless to say this didn't help her get back time on GC.
Pennington Rocked an excellent TT to only lose 9 sec to 1st on GC.
Stage 3 Gold rush Criterium. ( Please see comments as this portion is miss leading) This was the portion of the stage race the made Elkhorn epic in one way or another. It happen to be rain and trying to corner on polished cement. Not a good combination to have. Needless to say about 20mins in to there 40min criterium they sky's opened up and the cement got wet, and BANG a rider goes down in turn one taking about 30 riders with her. They stop the race to line up again, then to cancel it. Susan Peithman is credited with the win and was also given a 3 sec advantage on the remaining field. So it is a legitimate win. Even if Susan just wanted to win it out right, with no technicalities. Best wishes to the Bob's rider that went down in the crit. She ended up breaking her pelvis, we wish you a speed recovery!!
SPECIAL THANKS - needs to go to Beverly Calder of BELLA market. With out Bev the women would not have gotten equal prize money! Thank you Beverly!! If you are ever in Baker City you must visit her shop. http://www.bellabackercity.com/
Stage 4 Dooley Mountain Road Race
This is the final grueling stage of Elkhorn. Only the truly hard finish it and only the Burly Win it.
100 miles and 8000 feet of climbing in the day. Guess who won the women's stage! Becka Hartkop!! Susan spent the first 30 miles on the front riding tempo, then Tina took over for the next 30, this did some major damage. Which gave us our second victory of the weekend. I hope it also made up for the tt frustration of the morning before. It's tough to say where she would of ended up on GC, due to the TT fiasco, but I guess that's racing. Alice stayed with first on GC to retain Second Over all!!
So how we ended up per stage:
1- Alice 2nd, Tina 5th, Becka 14th, Susan 21st, Miranda 27th
2- Becka 6th, Alice 8th, Tina 13th, Susan 16th , Mirada 17th
3- Susan 1st,
4- Becka 1st, Alice 7th, Tina 19th, Susan 24th
HOW WE ENDED ON GC.
W P/1/2 1 212 Barber Sarah Team Bobs-Bicycles.com 9:32:18.1 2nd 228 Pennington Alice Veloforma 9:32:30.63 205 Secrist Robin First Rate Mortgage 9:33:21.44 215 Stacher Ally Team Bobs-Bicycles.com 9:34:19.9 5th 223 Hartkop Becka Veloforma 9:34:28.06 208 Gillis Cara Organic Athlete 9:34:59.67 221 Gitlen Laurel Gentle Lovers 9:35:42.68 213 Gaertner Jenni Team Bobs-Bicycles.com 9:36:29.69 218 Zivin Julie Byrne Invent 9:36:42.210 217 Chandos Amy UC Davis USCF Cal Aggie Cyclis 9:36:59.211 230 Turnbull Lisa Team Group Health 9:38:24.012 203 Gonzalez-Ferrat Gabriela Bicycle John's SeriousCycling 9:39:02.413 201 Beall Allison Team Bobs-Bicycles.com 9:39:44.7 14th 220 Brubaker Tina Veloforma 9:40:23.315 211 Withrow Kelsey PCIM 9:42:02.216 224 Kunz Kori Poplollies 9:42:16.017 209 Thurston Emily Organic Athlete 9:43:32.618 216 Swan Izette Team Group Health 9:44:52.519 227 Nettles Elizabeth Avanti Racing 9:47:46.020 204 Crawford Kelly Bountiful Mazda Cycling Team9:50:14.121 222 Green Kristi DeSalvo Custom Cycles 9:50:54.122 207 Fournier Sami Organic Athlete 9:56:49.8 23rd 202 Peithman Susan Veloforma 9:58:21.824 210 Wangerin Jenn Organic Athlete 10:02:27.625 206 Walsh Martha First Rate Mortgage 10:07:56.826 219 Albrow Lynn 10:08:15.127 231 Valentin Sirikit Gentle Lovers 10:15:44.828 226 Morgan Lisa 10:17:46.2
Monday, June 16, 2008
News!!!
To much to do and not enough time to do!
It's Monday!! I need to plan for Elkhorn!! Didn't get in to the old man race, So now I get to get drilled in the Pro1/2's which is fine. Except for the fact I thought I'd have more time to get registered online. Guess I have to plead with Ernie and hopefully I'll get in.
So quick post of this weekends racing!
The ladies rode Excellent and went 2nd-5th @ Tabor. Melissa Sanborn (Vanderkitten) rode a great race following wheels till she launched her 400 meter attack at the end for the win.
It was a sea of White black and Red at the front all day!! Rock star took a ton of Primes!
The ladies before there start of the race!
The intensity and the focus that we love to bring to all our races!!
The Veloforma/Zym Elite Women's team is now 1st,2nd & 3rd. for the Oregon Cup!!!
Below are the top 10 Results.
1 Rebecka Hartkop Veloforma 496
2 Tina Brubaker Veloforma 410
3 Alice Pennington Veloforma 360
4 Kori Kunz Poplollies 323
5 Melissa Sanborn Vanderkitten 200
6 Jenny Slawta Land Shark 185
7 Heather Clark Bend Bike 'N Sport 165
8 Christi Binstadt Poplollies 140
8 Hilary Billington Veloforma 140
10 Jill Howe Poplollies 131
BIG THANK YOU to all the ladies who came out to race at the Cat 4 Women's Series. Tabor was race #1 in a 6 race series. Hopefully we see the numbers grow to 40 racers. Overall series results after race one can be found here.
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Please click on the caption below to see a better view of the results after race #1
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