Other stories we will be watching this week as info becomes available:
FRCC Spring Fling #1 in Waterford Hills, MI
2012 Detroit Criterium canceled.
Mike Sherer wins Colorado Springs Classic Criterium.
Kaitlin Antonneau wins collegiate road race.
Samantha Schneider rides Ronde van Vlaanderen - Dames.
ILLINOIS: South Beloit - Burnham Racing Spring Super Criterium - RESULTSPHOTOS Nearly 500 riders took part in the first race of the Illinois Cup series this past Saturday. The weather was cloudy and cool but lacked the serious wind that seems to be the norm in this event which is held on the Blackhawk Farms auto race track on the southwest side of Beloit. Riders from all across Illinois, and Wisconsin competed as well as a few from Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Indiana, and Ohio! 72 riders competed in the Mens 4/5 race for the largest field of the day, but many of the other races fielded 50+ riders as well. Notable performances include (but not limited to!) Tom Driver (Velosmith) of Chicago in the Masters 30+ Cat 4/5 who mashed the gas pedal with 1 1/2 laps to go, put a solid 20 seconds on the field, and never lifted until crossing the line first for his victory. In the Masters 30+ Cat 1/2/3, six riders formed a tight group and built a solid 30 second lead that they held to the end. Michael Norton (Michaels Cyclery) of Beloit took that sprint for the win. ( A category 1 racer from out east, it looks like he might be a force to be reckoned with this season). Photo credit: Big Ring Flyers
Photo: Peloton Star
Lastly, the Pro 1/2/3 race was a lively affair with many surges early on with a break of six riders finally getting a solid gap about 2/3 of the way through the 1 hour event. The pace was hot, with an average speed of about 27 mph posted on the gently twisty course, and two of the six were ultimately dropped. A number of Kenda riders were posted at the front of the group to mess up the chase in support of Chad Hartley (Kenda - 5 Hour Energy), as well as riders from Team XXX blocking for Liam Donoghue (I believe). The final four never built more than 20 seconds on the field and with the ringing of the bell signaling the last lap, they only held a tenuous 11 second margin. Coming around the final bend, it looked like the field sprinters timed the catch perfectly, but only Donoghue was caught, and Hartley easily out sprinted Ryan Freund (Enzos - PSIMET) and Kyle Seph (Sammy's Bike) for the win.
ILLINOIS: South Beloit - Burnham Racing Spring Super Criterium - RESULTS PHOTOS Nearly 500 riders took part in the first race of the Illinois Cup series this past Saturday. The weather was cloudy and cool but lacked the serious wind that seems to be the norm in this event which is held on the Blackhawk Farms auto race track on the southwest side of Beloit. Riders from all across Illinois, and Wisconsin competed as well as a few from Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Indiana, and Ohio! 72 riders competed in the Mens 4/5 race for the largest field of the day, but many of the other races fielded 50+ riders as well. Notable performances include (but not limited to!) Tom Driver (Velosmith) of Chicago in the Masters 30+ Cat 4/5 who mashed the gas pedal with 1 1/2 laps to go, put a solid 20 seconds on the field, and never lifted until crossing the line first for his victory. In the Masters 30+ Cat 1/2/3, six riders formed a tight group and built a solid 30 second lead that they held to the end. Michael Norton (Michaels Cyclery) of Beloit took that sprint for the win. ( A category 1 racer from out east, it looks like he might be a force to be reckoned with this season). Photo credit: Big Ring Flyers
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