Tour de Grove - Midtown Grand Prix

MISSOURI: St. Louis - Midtown Grand Prix - RESULTS PHOTOS

(will update this post as info becomes available. Props to Cycling Dirt for having the FIRST news out of TdG on Friday!)

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JUST IN: Friday's Pro 1/2 results


 5/10/2013 11:02:26 PM Midtown Grand Prix - Men Pro 1-2 Page 1 of 4
Finish - Results
Start: 5/10/2013 21:33:24.9 (Manual)
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Place Id Last Name First Name Affiliation Time Gap
1 65 VAN DER VELDE Ricardo Jelly Belly P/B Kenda 1:10:04 1:10:04
2 100 LEIBOVITZ Adam Texas Roadhouse Cycling Team P/ 1:10:04 s.t.
3 102 HOLT Daniel Team United Healthcare Georgia/ 1:10:05 s.t.
4 153 CLARK Devin Qdoba p/b Bushwhacker 1:10:06 s.t.
5 51 SULLIVAN Ryan The 706 Project 1:10:06 s.t.
6 124 EASTER Griffin Gateway Harley-Davidson 1:10:06 s.t.
7 84 KOBLE Adam 1:10:07 s.t.
8 76 MULLERVY Kevin Champion System p/b Stan's NoTu 1:10:07 s.t.
9 117 RAY Alexander IsCorp Intelligentsia Coffee 1:10:07 s.t.
10 113 WHITE Robert Sharecare Cycling p/b Wheeland 1:10:08 s.t.
11 71 HOWE Isaac UCI CT: Team SmartStop p/b Moun 1:10:29 25
12 101 BARRETT Colton Texas Roadhouse Cycling Team P/ 1:10:29 s.t.
13 72 KLINE Shane UCI CT: Team SmartStop p/b Moun 1:10:29 s.t.
14 1 ABRAHAM Emile Predator Cycling 1:10:29 s.t.
15 23 WADDELL Jason Tulsa Tough Racing pb ICEdot 1:10:30 s.t.
16 95 CORNETT Brendan Team United Healthcare Georgia/ 1:10:30 s.t.
17 15 DAHLHEIM Andrew UCI CT: Bissell Cycling 1:10:31 s.t.
18 46 REGO Allan Champion System p/b Stan's NoTu 1:10:31 s.t.
19 77 MULLERVY Conor Champion System p/b Stan's NoTu 1:10:31 s.t.
20 79 MELE Ryan Stans No Tubes p/b Proferrin 1:10:31 s.t.
21 90 ALLISON Zack Think Finance p/b Trek Bike Sto 1:10:31 s.t.
22 111 HARTLEY Chad RACC pb GG 1:10:32 s.t.
23 78 HILL Jacob Stan's NoTubes P/b Proferrin 1:10:32 s.t.
24 87 HIRSCH Stephan Team United Healthcare Georgia/ 1:10:32 s.t.
25 35 VIDAL Euris R. CRCA/Foundation 1:10:32 s.t.

Women Pro 1/2 results:

From http://www.cyclingdirt.org/coverage/250742-Tour-De-Grove


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Tour de Grove Pre-race

While there are local races in WI, IL, IN, and MN, the big draw this weekend is the Tour de Grove in St. Louis with racing Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. So, don't be surprised if you don't see your top local riders in your hometown race. Here's a sample of the pre-registered racers on BikeReg.Com.

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Queen's Day Criterium

MICHIGAN: Holland - Queen's Day Criterium - RESULTS PHOTOS

The first year a criterium is included in the Tulip Time Festival in Holland, Michigan. In fact, the national radio of Holland, Nederlandse Omroep Stichting (NOS) featured an interview on their network about the race!

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Kolo t.c. has the full race recap: " The first Queen’s Day Criterium went off in professional style this morning, with the whole town’s attention turned on some absolutely amazing racing in the heart of Holland. A huge turnout, with most categories filled up to the limit, made the day exciting from start to finish. The much anticipated showdown in the Men’s Elite race between BISSELL and Einstein Racing certainly lived up to the hype, as the two Michigan superpowers squared off almost man-to-man. The squads matched each other move for move right from the gun. BISSELL had the early upper hand when they put two riders up the road in a group that included Leadout’s Dan Korienek, Anthony Prentice and, watching patiently, Jason Young. ... MORE"

Men - PRO/1/2/3 - 15-99 Place  Name City, State Team 1 Nathaniel Williams (1 - Cat1)    East Grand Rapids, MI ICC BISSELL-ABG-GIANT/BISSELL-ABG-GIANT 2 Jordan Diekema (1 - Cat2)    Holland ICC BISSELL-ABG-GIANT/BISSELL-ABG-GIANT 3 Ryan Cross (2 - Cat1)    Holland , MI Einstein Racing 4 Adam York (3 - Cat1)    Plymouth, MI Cleveland Clinic Sports Health 5 Cory Stange (2 - Cat2)    Millington, MI Bissell/ABG Cycling Club

Chad Rector of CyclingAndSuffering.Com gives us the FULL Category 4 recap: I was caught pretty quickly, as expected, and slowed up hoping for someone to counter attack so I could grab their wheel and be in a great position for the bunch sprint. Mike Bellovich made a good move on the back straight, where I had made many moves earlier to gain ground towards getting away from the back. He had a commanding lead of about 50 ft coming out of the final turn and carried his speed out of it quite well also. I tried to answer his move at the back but had to slow up to make the two turns before the final straight. Shortly after clearing the corner, and still on the front of the pack, I started sprinting ....

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2013 Cone-Azalia Road Race

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MICHIGAN: Milan - Cone-Azalia Classic Road Race - RESULTS PHOTOS

“The Paris-Roubaix of the Midwest”

     Under near perfect weather (for a change), a near record number of riders raced in Michigan's Paris-Roubaix type road race. Paul Martin wrote of this race back in 2011: "Cone Azalia is about as epic of a road race as you will find in the Midwest.  Sure, it’s only 70 miles and pancake flat southeast Michigan, but when the race’s website says “anything you have that is carbon fiber on your road bike, if you can, LEAVE IT AT HOME! Seriously! It may BREAK!” you know you’re in for it.  28 miles of the 70 are dirt/gravel roads, littered with 6 inch deep potholes filled with water by morning rain.  This turned the dirt into a wet cement like spray that coated your face, legs and drivetrain. Riding in the wind on the dirt was imperative, not only to avoid the mud spray off the back wheel of the guy in front of you but to steer around the huge potholes that constantly ejected water bottles and punctured tires."

Martin Veccio of Team Panther gives us the 2013 blow by blow: 

 
Team Panther showed to Michigan’s version of Paris-Roubaix with a strong squad. The cross winds and the potholed dirt roads would certainly play a role in deciding the race.  The winner would be a hard man. I flatted after only 7 miles.  I hit a particularly square cornered pothole and pinch flatted. I had my rear wheel off already as the wheel truck slammed on the brakes. I tossed a new wheel in and and got rolling again, and was quickly paced back to the field.  Probably the best wheel change of my life. ... More attacks went as the field was dwindling because of flats and a hard pace and no place to hide from the cross winds. A group of 4 riders went and were able to make a sustainable gap. Panther had only one rider in the break. Paul said “we need another ride up there, Martin, GO.” ...  The Panther boys kept it aggressive leading into the finish, keeping the other teams on their toes and forcing them to chase. The remainder of the field sprinted and Panther was able to get four in the top 10, with Paul Martin in third. - Martin Vecchio

Men - Cat 1-2 - SENIOR (70.7 Miles)
	Place		Name	City, State				Team
	1		DAN KORIENEK	Grandville, MI				Leadout Racing
	2		SVEN BAUMANN	Lake Orion, MI				Wolverine Sports Club
	3		PAUL MARTIN	North Royalton, OH				Panther/Bakehouse

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Velodrome Schedules

Track season is just around the corner. The midwest has more velodromes than many major countries. Let's take a tour of the velodromes in the area to see when racing will begin!

MICHIGAN: Rochester Hills - Bloomer Park Velodrome The wooden track surface is currently being replaced. Here's the view a month ago, and another a few days ago of the new surface stacked ready to go. Volunteers needed! Like them on Facebook.

Photos: IVBP

Photo: Clevelandvelodrome.org

 OHIO: Cleveland - Cleveland Velodrome This is a 166 meter wooden track with banks maxing out at 50 degrees. The track is now open for training. Racing begins soon!

"We have 40 track bikes (single speed, fixed gear) on site available for use or rental.  Kids under 18 get free bike rental, free track time and free coaching.  All adult first timers are free and our Track 101 (Learn to Ride) is free.  Season passes, day passes and bike rental are available for a reasonable charge. "

2013 Racing Schedule 

 Spring Race Series (6:30pm to 8pm)

May 23 (Thursday)

May 31 (Friday)

June 6 (Thursday)

June 13 (Thursday)

INDIANA: Indianapolis - Major Taylor Velodrome
The Major Taylor Velodrome is a 333 meter concrete track with 28 degree banking.

MAJOR TAYLOR VELODROME – RACE SCHEDULE 2013
16-May     Throw Down Thursday #1     7pm       
18-May     MTV Time Trial #1     8am     $500   
23-May     Throw Down Thursday #2     7pm       
6-Jun     Throw Down Thursday #3     7pm       
7-Jun     Fast Friday #1     7pm     $1,000   
14-Jun     Midwest Challenge (NTC)     7pm     $2,500
15-Jun     Midwest Challenge (NTC)     8am
20-Jun     Throw Down Thursday #4     7pm       
28-Jun     Fast Friday #2     7pm     $1,000

ILLINOIS: Northbrook - Ed Rudolph Velodrome -382 meters asphalt surface with 18 degree banking.

2013 Race Schedule Flyer (PDF)

• Opening Night – 05/16
• 10 Mile Record Night – 5/30
• Franco Panveno Masters Cup - 07/27
• Thursday Night Racing – Juniors Invitational - 08/01
• Roger DeLanghe Trohpy Race - 08/15
• Elaine Nekritz Trophy Race - 08/29
• Season Finale - 09/12

Photo: Chicago Velo Campus

ILLINOIS: Chicago - Chicago Velo Campus -  166 meter wooden surface with
50 degree banking. The track is open for training, see website or Facebook for times.

Saturday, May 18, 19

   SPRINT DOUBLE SPRINT

   CLINIC full day on Saturday RACING full day on Sunday

Saturday, June 15 9:00am

  Women's Track Cycling Clinic - #2

  Where: Chicago Velo Campus, 8615 S. Burley Ave. (US Rt. 41), Chicago, IL    60617 (map)  Description: Introduction to 166m track and 50 degree banking, group riding skills, Mock racing. Clinic will include track certification

MISSOURI: St. Louis - Penrose Park Velodrome - Asphalt surface, 322 meter, 28 degree banking.

The Mr. Bumpy Face Track Racing Training Series will be held Thursday evenings from May through August. Racing begins at 6 pm and ends around 8 pm or when we run out of safe daylight. The racing events will vary from week to week with the intent of holding three rounds of events each evening. The schedule of events for each night will be available at registration. Please note these may change before the start of a particular round or event. Races may be added to an evening given enough time and light.

Racing begins on May 9th and every Thursday following until August 22nd. Registration is on site only and will be available starting at 5 pm each evening. Racing will begin at or shortly after 6 pm.

WISCONSIN:  Kenosha - Washington Park Velodrome - 333m concrete surface with 27 degree banks.

Tuesday night racing begins May 14th. Friday night USAC Sprints begin May 17th. The main event on the 21st is a 50 lap madison race. Don't miss that!

http://www.kenoshavelodrome.com/uploads/2013%20Schedule.pdf

Photo: NSC Velodrome

MINNESOTA: Blaine - National Sports Center Velodrome - Wood surface, 250 meter, 43 degree banking.

The track is open for training now, sanctioned Thursday night racing begins May 17th. See the entire schedule for more details.

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Tour de Champaign / Urbana Grand Prix

Photo: texasroadhousecycling.com/

ILLINOIS: Champaign - Tour de Champaign Criterium - PHOTOS RESULTS A steady rain greeted riders on this weekend opener, but it did not dampen the enthusiasm for this race that continues to gain popularity; drawing riders from six states (IL, IN, KY, MI, MO, WI) A mid race crash and generally high pace split the Pro 1/2 field several times on this basic rectangular course, but in the end, Texas Roadhouse came out on top with two riders on the podium.

Men - Pro/Cat 1/2
	Place		Name	City, State				Team
	1		Richard Stuart (1 - Cat1)	Indianapolis, IN				Texas Roadhouse Cycling Team P/B Motorex
	2		Michael Heagney (2 - Cat1)	Libertyville, IL				Vision Quest LLC
	3		Nicholas Ramirez (3 - Cat1)	Normal, IL				Texas Roadhouse Cycling Team P/B Motorex

Photo: Team Le Petites Victories

On the women's side, it was the small Le Petites Victories team that dominated putting two of their riders in the 3 rider break and dominating the podium over Team PSIMET. Race winner Jannette Rho gives us the full race summary: 

"We fired off a couple of attacks and as we expected, Psimet  responded. The other women in the field were quick to cover moves early in the race. While slimC was on the front, a little move went that included two women from Psimet. I was a bit out of position to respond quickly but I worked and moved up to cover it. It was a group of five that got a little gap so we started to rotate through. I took a hard pull into the wind then Kelli Richter (Psimet) pulled through telling me it was just us two. It seemed the other three fell off pace and suddenly we were in that position where we go for it to make the break work or sit up."

  "Knowing we were gone, my attention went towards winning this thing. I was determined to make my team proud. I expected Kelli to go early so as we hit the last lap, I kept an eye for an early attack. I chose the final turn as the marker for my move if she didn’t go by then. We climbed the little hill before the turn and Kelli had yet to jump so I rounded the corner on the inside and went for it. I saw Kelli’s Psimet wheel creep up in the corner of my eye but I was able to stay on the gas and cross the line first. Woo!

Women - Cat 1/2/3/4
	Place		Name	City, State				Team
	1		Jannette Rho (1 - Cat2)	Chicago, IL				Les Petites Victoires
	2		Kelli Richter (2 - Cat2)	Libertyville, IL				PSIMET Racing
	3		Cady Chintis (3 - Cat2)	Chicago, IL				Les Petites Victoires

ILLINOIS: Urbana - Urbana Grand Prix - PHOTOS RESULTS Day 2 of the Tour de C-U weekend started off wet as well, but for the Pro 1/2 event the weather started to break. Kyle Selph (Sammy's): "Sunday gave way to threatening skies and some light passing showers over the downtown Urbana area. Saturday’s wet course was challenging but doable. Sundays 8 corner, broken pavement, manhole covered course in the wet would be suicidal.  As we walked the course the rain had paused and the standing water seemed to be receding for the moment.

At the start of the race the pavement had just started to show signs of drying and we even caught a glimpse of the sun. The race started fast as usual and the pack didn’t seem to have any concerns with traction so I quickly put it out of my head and got down to business."

Men - Pro/Cat 1/2
	Place		Name	City, State				Team
	1		Nicolai Brochner					BISSELL-ABG-GIANT
	2		Richard Stuart (1 - Cat1)	Indianapolis, IN				Kentucky Flyers Cycling Inc
	3		Jeffrey Schroetlin (2 - Cat1)	Argenta, IL				Qdoba p/b Bushwhacker
	4		Jonathan Jacob (3 - Cat1)	Evansville, IN				BISSELL-ABG-GIANT
	5		Kevin Depasse (1 - Cat2)	Bloomington, IN				BISSELL-ABG-GIANT

Women - Cat 1/2/3/4
	Place		Name	City, State				Team
	1		Briana Clark (1 - Cat1)	Carmel, IN				Racing For Riley
	2		Daphne Karagianis (1 - Cat3)	Chicago, IL				Chicago Cuttin Crew
	3		Kelli Richter (1 - Cat2)	Libertyville, IL				PSIMET Racing
	4		Leah Sanda (2 - Cat2)	Western Springs, IL				PSIMET Racing

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2013 LaCrosse Omnium

WISCONSIN: La Crosse - Omnium (TT,CRT,RR) RESULTS PHOTOS After a heaping helping of deep snow just days prior to the opening time trial up Grand Dad's Bluff, the 2013 La Crosse Omnium was held under mostly sunny skies. A great location for a weekend of racing that's just close enough to offer a rare mix of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin riders not often seen. They say that a picture is worth a thousand words. Well, how about some video?! Props to Prenzlow Perspective for covering the entire series in fine fashion. (you can find him on FB, YouTube, and Smugmug)

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Race Recap: 2013 Whitnall Spring Classic

The Pro 1/2 winning break

WISCONSIN: Hales Corners - RESULTS PHOTOS Under mostly sunny skies and cool, but seasonable temperatures, the annual Whitnall Park Spring Classic was held with a great turnout.The course is somewhat "D" shaped, but with only one real turn that's almost a hairpin that leads into a longish, gentle climb that never seems to end. It is a tough course to get away on and despite numerous attacks in all categories, it wasn't until the featured Pro 1/2 event that a break was successful.  Johathan Heile (Erik's) and Alexander Martin (KS Energy) escaped on the last lap and was able to hold off the chasing pack of wolves for the win and second place respectively. This was Heile's first win on the road in his long career beginning as a young junior, besting Martin who has had numerous wins as a Cat. 3 on the road, and as a Cat. 2 in 'cross. Martin is the 2012 Cat. 3 Wisconsin State Criterium Champion.

Men - Pro/Cat 1/2/3 - 19-29
	Place	Points	Name	City, State	Time			Team
	1	119.69	Jonathan Heile (1 - Cat2)	Milwaukee				Erik's Bike Club/Eriks Bike Shop
	2	127.23	Alexander Martin (2 - Cat2)	Madison, WI				KS Energy Services / Team Wisconsin
	3	134.77	Matt Shriver (1 - Cat1)	Madison, WI
	4	142.31	Peter Crowe (2 - Cat1)	Appleton, WI				Heavy Pedal Velo Club
	5	149.85	Andrew Bates (3 - Cat1)	Evanston, IL				Scarlet Fire Racing

Photo: Team Wisconsin

Also on the day's calendar this year was a Cat 5 racer clinic, prepping riders on the basics of safety in racing and Team Wisconin's website has a nice recap of this successful addition to the race (photos).  "We need to find ways to encourage riders to try a WCA race and provide an enjoyable experience, because I believe once they do they will be hooked for years to come" Team Wisconsin president Dave Eckel said.

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2013 Tour of America's Dairyland Schedule

Thursday, June 20 Shorewood Criterium Cycling Classic Title Sponsors: Tim Hart DDS and Rainbow Jersey Bicycles (Pro Men/Women & Cat 2/3 races only - NCC Event) Race Flyer | Venue Page Friday, June 21 East Troy Cycling Classic Title Sponsors: Dennis and Janice Klumb Family Foundation (Criterium - NCC Event) Race Flyer | Venue Page Saturday, June 22 Giro d' Grafton (Criterium - NCC Event) Race Flyer | Venue Page Sunday, June 23 Waukesha Carl Zach Cycling Classic Presented by Couri Insurance (Criterium - NCC Event) Race Flyer | Venue Page Monday, June 24 Sheboygan Criterium (Criterium) Race Flyer | Venue Page Tuesday, June 25 Schlitz Park Criterium (Milwaukee) Race Flyer | Venue Page Wednesday, June 26 Attitude Sports Fond du Lac Road Race Race Flyer | Venue Page Thursday, June 27 Elkhart Lake Road Race at Road America Race Flyer | Venue Page Friday, June 28 Commonwealth Classic in Downtown Fond du Lac (Criterium) Race Flyer | Venue Page Saturday, June 29 ISCorp Downer Classic (Criterium on Milwaukee's Eastside) Race Flyer | Venue Page Sunday, June 30 East Tosa Gran Prix (Criterium) Race Flyer | Venue Page

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Tour of America's Dairyland Offers Incentives for Junior Racers

WISCONSIN: Wauwatosa - Tour of America's Dairyland Offers Incentives for Junior Racers

 
Tour of America's Dairyland (ToAD) presented by Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board will feature four straight days of racing for Junior boys and girls, complete with jerseys, daily cash payouts, and overall awards, June 27-30, 2013.
Part of the USA Cycling Road Development Race Series, (RDRS), the Intelligentsia Juniors Cup presented by WCJ Pilgrim Wire will also provide young riders with the opportunity to apply for travel assistance to Wisconsin, through the generous sponsorship support of Intelligentsia Coffee and WCJ Pilgrim Wire.

The Juniors omnium will take place on the final four days of ToAD in Elkhart Lake (road race at Road America), Fond du Lac (crit), Downer Avenue (crit) and Wauwatosa (crit). On the three criterium days, Juniors 15-18 will take the line to race immediately before the Pro Women.
Daily winners’ jerseys will be broken out for boys and girls in the age categories of 10-12, 13-14, 15-16, and 17-18. In all, $1,000 in cash prizes will be awarded to Juniors across the four days, with overall trophies awarded in each category. In addition, $2,000 in cash plus $500 in Amex gift cards will be awarded to teams in the form of travel incentives. Deeply discounted overnight accommodations are also being provided by nearby Carroll University.

To submit an application for team travel assistance, by May 15, 2013:

1. Register a team with a minimum of 5 Junior riders on all four RDRS days (June 27-30) during ToAD.
2. Submit a one-page letter explaining the history and mission of your Junior cycling team to lisadowney@midwestcyclingseries.com

Upon review of the submissions, the ToAD promoter will announce and award $400 cash plus a $100 American Express gift card to each of five selected Junior teams on May 22, 2013.

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Midwest Cyclocross Videos

Yup, we're still here! Lack of time plus the recent upheaval of the sport both locally and internationally put a damper on my enthusiasm, but it's coming back slowly. The Star will continue on!

How about some fun videos? First off, the Pro 1,2,3 finish from this weekend's 'Cross race in Chicago, followed by a great compilation of crashes from Minnesota.

This first clip is reportedly the final sprint for the Illinois State Cyclocross Championships although the video description doesn't go that far:

Men - Cat 1/2/3 - Open
	Place	Points	Name	City, State	Time	USAC #	Bib	Team
	1	150.56	Michael Hemme	Chicago, IL		153182	17	SRAM Factory
	2	154.56	David Lombardo	Crystal Lake, IL		285991	28	Verdigris-Village CX
	3	158.56	Brian Conant	Dekalb, IL		7522	8	The Pony Shop

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Tour of America's Dairyland - Schlitz Park

WISCONSIN: Milwaukee - Finally a criterium with a climb. And a hell of a climb it is, ascending the approximately 15 - 18% block long wall on 2nd street in the historic Schlitz Park, an on going renovation of the old Schlitz beer brewery complex. Superweek began racing here 15 years ago on a different course using this same climb, a super fast course where Norm Alvis, riding for Saturn at the time, lapped the Pro 1/2 field not once, not twice, but FOUR times back in 1997. Surely a record of some type. This was a different course, however, ascending the hill right out of turn 1, then ascending another block of lesser severity, before flattening out and dropping back down through a series of left and right turns, ending in a tight chicane with 200 meters to the line. A bike handler's course which help decide last night's Pro 1/2 event where Cole House (Competitive Cyclist) and James Stemper (Kenda / 5 Hour Energy) played a game of 'chicken' through the downhill turns to decide the race winner.

The late evening race began with about 100 riders heading into the evening sun, but the severity and  technical aspects of the course quickly strung them out as 10 riders, growing to 12, formed a lead group. That group contained (per ToAD): "Stemper and teammates Chad Hartley and John Murphy, Cole House (Competitive Cycling), Frank Pipp (Bissell), Rahsaan Bahati (Bahati Foundation), Chad Burdzilauskas (Texas Roadhouse), Emile Abrahahm (Latino Cycling Team), Fabrizio Von Nacher (Velo Club LaGrange), Augusto Sanchez (GS Mengoni), Cody O’Reilly (Optum Pro Cycling), and Andrew Baker (Bissell)."

The crowd was undeniably younger than at the other venues, being held on Milwaukee's fashionable lower east side, not far from the Marquette University, UW - Milwaukee, and other campuses, and they loved every bit of the race. The climb was alive with cheers of encouragement - from the guy with the bull horn, to the Stemper Nation rooting for local James Stemper (Kenda), and all around the course chants of "Ba - Ha - Ti!" rang out as Raahsan Bahati raced in the lead group but finished a very disappointing 11th. 

Many exploratory moves were made from the leading dozen, Frank Pipp (Bissel) seen here makes an attack late in the race with just 12 laps to go.








With just 5 laps remaining, Stemper took his dig and Cole House tagged along. In one lap the pair had a sizable gap, and that sure looked to be be the winning move for one of them. A final cat and mouse game up the final climb, and then a death defying game of 'chicken' down the twisty descent, Stemper came out of the chicane first, taking his second win of the series, and 6th win in a row for Team Kenda.

Stemper enjoys the moment of glory as House 

makes sure his second place is secure.

 

Race announcer Todd Busteed interviews winner James Stemper.

 

Busteed and third place Frank Pipp.

 

Race announcer Brad Sohner and second place Cole House.

 

Winner James Stemper enjoys the moment.

 TOP 5 RESULTS

1  James STEMPER Kenda

2  Cole HOUSE Competitive Cyclist

3  Frank PIPP Bissel

4  John MURPHY Kenda

5  Emile ABRAHAM Latino Cycling Team

Racing at the Tour of America's Dairyland continues through Sunday, today being a scenic road race just outside of Fond du Lac, WI on a scorchingly hot day just like the last time they raced on that course, followed by four NCC criteriums which surely will make Team Kenda's winning streak a challenge.

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