IC3 North Texas

Men’s P/1/2 Elite Race

// July 11th, 2009 // No Comments » // Uncategorized

The Men’s P/1/2 race is off. 75 minutes in the Texas heat. Special thanks to Pat Lobb Toyota of McKinney for getting the Toyota Elite Cycling Team here for the race.

Jorge Merle is off the front of the pack.

The winner of the first Preme is Jed Rogers, 32.

The pack has maintained itself pretty well though the start of the race. Only a few racers are off the back.

King Crosby of TNC Fame is 1min17sec off of the chase (2nd & 3rd) and 2min 0sec ahead of the pack. Crosby is set to lap the pack.

I appologize I was shooting some pics so I missed the Preme results.

Race Results for the Men’s P/1/2: 1: Brett Crosby, 21
2: Nick Kiernan, 44
3: Steen Rose, 34

Women’s Open Race

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The women’s open race welcomes Suzie Goodwin, former national champion.

Winner of the first Preme goes to Suzie Goodwin, 53.
The second Preme went to Michelle Montoya, 54.
The third and fourth Premes go to Rheannon Cunningham, 52.
The fifth Preme goes to Kelly Stark, 55.

The Results for the Women’s Open are: 1: Claire McKenna, 51
2: Reannon Cunningham, 52
3: Michelle Montoya, 54

Kids Race

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We ran 3 kids race from the tiny tots, 6-8yo and 9-12yo. Watch for pictures from our official Race Photographer Kevin McDade Photography.

Men’s Cat 3 Race

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I guess that it is a bit in accurate to call this the ‘Men’s’ Cat3 race, because we have at least one woman racing with the fellas. The race is underway and the field is strung out into a long pace line. It’s hot out here but there is a nice breeze blowing.

The winner of the first Preme lap was Shawn Daurelio, 312.
The winner of the second and third Premes went to Jeffery Bauer, 305.
The winner of the fourth Preme was Jerry Roush, 313.
The fifth Preme went to Mark Rawlings, 315.
The final Preme went to Craig Fulk, 325.

The Race Results are: 1: Luke Germann, 329
2: Paul Bonds, 303
3: Kyle Sigl, 314

Four laps to go.

Men’s Cat 4 Race

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The Men’s Cat 4 is under way. 40 Cat 4 racers are starting the race today.

After the first lap the field is strung out into a long single-file pace line.

The first Preme Lap goes to Steve Sterling, 411.

Several riders crashed on the back side of the course during the Preme Lap. ROL Wheels (official Wheel Pit sponsor) just swapped out their first wheel.

The second Premes go to Mario Velasco (the current race leader) 425, and Remone Galendo, 426.

The heat appears to be taking its tole as more and more riders are dropping from the race. The chase group is 53sec behind the leaders.

Third Preme Laps go to Jake Boone, 407, and Mario Valesco, 425.

Special thanks again to the Scapbook Barn for use of the Wireless Internet Connection to blog these races.

Race Results: 1: Steve, Sterling, 411
2: Mario Valesco, 425
3: Ryan Dromgoole, 410

Men’s 40+ Race

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Men’s 40+ just started. Strong showing by McKinney Velo. 22 starters.

Chris Powers is pushing the pace with Curt Bickel. A couple P/1/2 are heading out at a fast pace to break apart the pack. Last lap was 1min 38sec. Looks like the gauntlet is being laid down.

The first Preme Lap goes to Chris Powers, 615.

The field is split into two packs. The second pack is 39sec behind the leader.

The second Preme goes to Marco Corsi of McKinney Velo, 612.
Third Premes went to Jeff Bauer, 609, and Marco Corsi, 612.

Race Results are: 1: Jeff Bauer, 615
2: Steven Weber, 607
3: Peter Erdoes, 602

Juniors Race

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4 Juniors started the Juniors Open Race.

First two Primes go to John Ryan, 100.

Top Two Finishers: 1: James Ryan
2: John Ryan

Quote of the day: James Ryan finishes with hands raised in victory. Official: “Hands on the bar” John Ryan: “Ha Ha .. You got in trouble”

Here is the link to the finish video: http://www.flickr.com/photos/30128061@N04/3710108484/

Racing is underway ….

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Today’s racing has begun with the Men’s 50+/60+ race.

Race officials delayed the start nearly an hour, because they determined that some errosion protection in one of the corners posed a potential hazard to racers. Fortunately, we were able to make a minor modification to the course, sweep the new section and begin racing.

The first Preme of the day went to Barry Klunder, 256.
Second Preme went to Mark Steck, 264.
Third Preme goes to Steve Menerly,262, beating Mark Steck by 0.045seconds. 4 laps to go.

Top 3 places in the Men’s 50+/60+

Mens 50+: 1: Steve Minnerly
2: Bill Nagel
3: Michael Woerner

Men’s 60+: 1: Richard Vincent
2: Ernest McAfee

Finish Video Link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/30128061@N04/3710037744/

Live from the Cooper Crit @ Craig Ranch

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Good Morning. Welcome to the live blog from the Cooper Crit @ Craig Ranch. Thanks to the good folks at the Scrapbook Barn, http://www.thescrapbookbarn.com/, we will be giving live updates from todays races. Stay tuned and enjoy. Or better yet, come out and join us for all of todays racing action. Races begin in just 20 minutes.

Dan Apgar
Official IC3 Race Blogger

Volunteer opportunities!

// June 2nd, 2009 // No Comments » // Races

There are two upcoming events that could use a person just like you!

1.  The Collin County Classic ride June 13 has a rest stop being manned by Christian radio station Power 89.7 FM.  They could use some additional folks to help out.  Click here for more details: http://www.kvrk.com/cycling.html

2.  IC3 North Texas is putting on a USAC sanctioned Criterium on July 11.  This is an all day affair.  We need volunteer help to set up on Friday afternoon, help with the clinics on Friday evening and help run the race on Saturday.  Please email Kevin@DallasDBAs.com if you are able to help.  The race is at the Cooper Fitness facility in Craig Ranch (McKinney, TX).

Thanks!

Kevin