So that’s what an NRC stage race is like…
Cory Greenberg and I traveled up to Bend a week ago to race the Cascade Cycling Classic, a six day, NRC 2.3 stage race. A strong professional team presence on the start list included full squads from Fly V, United Health Care, Trek-Livestrong, Garmin-Holowesko, and a number of other teams.
7/20 It all started last Tuesday with a fast 2 mile prologue. Everyone showed up with full gear including Floyd who had just picked up a new t-shirt in time to get pinned for his start.
7/21 Wednesday was the first challenging day though with the McKenzie Pass Road race, which featured two major climbs, the first of which was over 20 miles long and had over 3000 feet of elevation gain. The peloton quickly shattered when the climb started sloping up and as remnant groups began to form I plugged into just under my limit and joined a group. Lesson learned was how tricky and even more important it is to have a good position in a large pack going into a climb. On the descent and flat, a number of groups, including mine and Cory’s, joined up to form a large groupetto. We rode tempo up the final climb finishing far behind the leaders but happy that the one of the most difficult days was over.
7/22 Thursday’s time trial also proved very difficult. The 16 mile course goes out as a hill climb, has a turnaround, and is then a fast descent to the finish. Since we finished pretty far down the day before, Cory and I started early at 10:13 and 10:23 and had a headwind going up the climb. Unfortunately, Cory had a mechanical going up the climb. We both put in solid times to keep up with most of the peloton.
7/23 The Cascade Lakes Road Race on Friday would prove to be another challenge. Again two large climbs stood out in the course profile. The leaders hit the first climb hard and a number of unsuccessful breaks went up the road in the battle for KOM points. Cory got unhitched from the group just before the final pitches was barely unable to catch back up on the very fast descent. I stuck in with the peloton through the fast flat miles to the final climb and finished in a chase group behind the leaders at 1:30 back.
7/24 The final two days of racing were a downtown crit at 7 and the Awbrey Butte Circuit race. These courses are exactly the same as what we raced at nationals so we had a good idea of what to expect. The crit was a very fast four-corner course. Cory and I decided to sit in the group and save energy for Sunday. After a breakaway formed that United Healthcare was happy with (Rory Sutherland was in the yellow jersey) they controlled the front and kept the pace smooth.
7/25 The final stage, though it didn’t have any extended climbs, still required a lot of power from the legs. The pace was held very high until just after 2 laps into the race when a breakaway was allowed up the road. The hard week’s racing had sunk into Cory’s legs and he wasn’t able to match the accelerations from the attacks. After the break formed, the pace was steady until the final climb. Then Sutherland drilled it and shed most of the field including me. Dowsett from Trek-Livestrong would later attack to win the stage. I rolled in to finish about 2:30 behind him to secure a 72nd place in the overall. About 50 riders failed to finish Sunday’s stage or got time cut. The starting field of 177 was reduced 100 by the end.
I learned a number of things from this brutal race. First, you must drink twice the normal amount of water and GU mix in hot, dry weather. Second, coconut water is great electrolyte replacement OFF the bike (I totally recommend it if you like the taste of coconut). Third, for long stage races, it’s extremely helpful to have someone around to feed you ice and musette bags and to help cook and get things ready... thanks Dede! (My amazing mother came along to be the team mom and help out). Also, thanks to Eddie for stepping up and providing extra support for this race.
After two trips to Bend this summer, I’m ready be back in California for a while, but the racing up there has been spectacular and some of the hardest racing ever for me. Racing with the pro’s only makes me more determined build on the strength that I have now.
Thanks for reading,
Stephen Leece
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Monday, July 26, 2010
Cascade Cycling Classic
Hi all,
Sorry I missed ya yesterday. Last night's crit was a typical cat 2 crit...strung out, then mashed together, then strung out. You get the idea. I sat in and finished with the pack and actually moved up one spot into 10th and it stayed that way after today.
Today's circuit race was a lot of fun. I was on good form today and rode like it. The course was 4 laps of rolling hills with some steeper climbs that leveled off and continued up for a while. The first two laps were easy enough. There were a fury of attacks that were pointless and I just accelerated with the group like it was just another training ride. Nothing got away. On the third lap things heated up on the feed zone climb. I was almost popped but hung in there. The steep section of the course showed off who was strong and who wasn't. There were two riders from the same team in the top 4 and they took turns attacking and there were only a handful of guys able to follow. Going over the top of the KOM we had a select group but again didn't hold, so the fourth lap started the same as the third, only I knew about an attack that the others didn't know about, an attack that I though was sure to stick, seeing as it was coming from the leader of the race who was domi nant. The leader's team controlled the front of the race after the first climb and I sat on their wheels all the way to the steepest climb where the attack happened. It was certainly an attack worth following because we opened up a good sized gap and it never let up until after the decent. When the rollers started I was still in the front and going over the last roller they slowed up and I just kept rolling because I knew if I was hurting so was everyone else. I opened up about a 50 meter lead with about 1.5 km to go and I thought I would be able to hold off the pack, seeing as nobody was chasing. But, alas, they caught me with about 700 meters to go and I was able to hold on for a pack finish. Nothing really exciting all week, but that's not what finishing in the top ten is about...it's about being consistent. See ya'll back n socal.
A
Sorry I missed ya yesterday. Last night's crit was a typical cat 2 crit...strung out, then mashed together, then strung out. You get the idea. I sat in and finished with the pack and actually moved up one spot into 10th and it stayed that way after today.
Today's circuit race was a lot of fun. I was on good form today and rode like it. The course was 4 laps of rolling hills with some steeper climbs that leveled off and continued up for a while. The first two laps were easy enough. There were a fury of attacks that were pointless and I just accelerated with the group like it was just another training ride. Nothing got away. On the third lap things heated up on the feed zone climb. I was almost popped but hung in there. The steep section of the course showed off who was strong and who wasn't. There were two riders from the same team in the top 4 and they took turns attacking and there were only a handful of guys able to follow. Going over the top of the KOM we had a select group but again didn't hold, so the fourth lap started the same as the third, only I knew about an attack that the others didn't know about, an attack that I though was sure to stick, seeing as it was coming from the leader of the race who was domi nant. The leader's team controlled the front of the race after the first climb and I sat on their wheels all the way to the steepest climb where the attack happened. It was certainly an attack worth following because we opened up a good sized gap and it never let up until after the decent. When the rollers started I was still in the front and going over the last roller they slowed up and I just kept rolling because I knew if I was hurting so was everyone else. I opened up about a 50 meter lead with about 1.5 km to go and I thought I would be able to hold off the pack, seeing as nobody was chasing. But, alas, they caught me with about 700 meters to go and I was able to hold on for a pack finish. Nothing really exciting all week, but that's not what finishing in the top ten is about...it's about being consistent. See ya'll back n socal.
A
Superweek: Whitefish Bay Classic
Fin de Superweek: The Facts
Who: 30 P1/2/3 Women, including myself, Jenna Jammer Kowalski
What: Whitefish Bay Classic Criterium, 6 corner, .8 mile course
Where: Downtown Whitefish Bay, WI
When: Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 3:55pm
Why: Because it's the last day of Superweek
What Happened: Race, ride, race, ride, race...18 to go, Kiwi and Points Leader off the front; 3 laps to go, crash @ start/finish, I am over the bars landing on an unfortunate rider who broke her pelvis; race is neutralized; frenzied spectator yells at me to get back in the race as I stare blankly at him, starting to worry about my missing rear Zipp wheel; Sram neutral support revives my bike; Official allows crashed but able riders back into race; 5 minutes later the two leaders are sent off with 3 laps to go; 1 minute later the field is sent off with 3 laps to go; 45 seconds later my right shoe is finally clipped in; 1.5 laps later I am drilling it to get to the front of the pack...
Results: a $30 check and a 1 night stay at the Hilton Garden Inn, Milwaukee
In other news...after getting back on the bike after a month long hiatus and recovery, Sergio Antonio Hernandez, formerly of the NOW-MS Men's team made a stunning comeback. In a 10 man break including JC, Jonathon Cantwell of Fly V Australia, Sergio attacked off the front, earning what we thought was another night stay at the Hilton Garden Inn, to eventunally lap the field with the rest of the break. Playing it safe into the finish, he secured a 5th place finish!
Up Next: 2 days off and back to Chicago for the Tour of Elks Grove
Until Then...
Jenna
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Who: 30 P1/2/3 Women, including myself, Jenna Jammer Kowalski
What: Whitefish Bay Classic Criterium, 6 corner, .8 mile course
Where: Downtown Whitefish Bay, WI
When: Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 3:55pm
Why: Because it's the last day of Superweek
What Happened: Race, ride, race, ride, race...18 to go, Kiwi and Points Leader off the front; 3 laps to go, crash @ start/finish, I am over the bars landing on an unfortunate rider who broke her pelvis; race is neutralized; frenzied spectator yells at me to get back in the race as I stare blankly at him, starting to worry about my missing rear Zipp wheel; Sram neutral support revives my bike; Official allows crashed but able riders back into race; 5 minutes later the two leaders are sent off with 3 laps to go; 1 minute later the field is sent off with 3 laps to go; 45 seconds later my right shoe is finally clipped in; 1.5 laps later I am drilling it to get to the front of the pack...
Results: a $30 check and a 1 night stay at the Hilton Garden Inn, Milwaukee
In other news...after getting back on the bike after a month long hiatus and recovery, Sergio Antonio Hernandez, formerly of the NOW-MS Men's team made a stunning comeback. In a 10 man break including JC, Jonathon Cantwell of Fly V Australia, Sergio attacked off the front, earning what we thought was another night stay at the Hilton Garden Inn, to eventunally lap the field with the rest of the break. Playing it safe into the finish, he secured a 5th place finish!
Up Next: 2 days off and back to Chicago for the Tour of Elks Grove
Until Then...
Jenna
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National Track Champion-Will Chesebro!!!
This weekend Will Chesebro raced the 2010 Paralympic Track Nationals. He won the team sprint for the National Title and took Silver in the 3km Pursuit. Also, he qualified for the 2010 Para Track World Championships to be held this winter.
Congratulations Will!
Congratulations Will!
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Superweek: Humbolt Park Crit
With Superweek coming to a close, I decided to make a return to the
race course for two more days of racing. I have found that there is a
fine line between being tired and being burnt out, and while I am
feeling somewhere in the middle of the two, I am holding out for one
more race, crossing my fingers that I don't cross into that dark side
just yet.
Today's race was a .8 mile 4 corner course with a tight 1st corner
into an unfortunately crummy section of pavement, incline and a
swooping finish stretch.
The field has had a makeover except for the few pros holding tight for
the overall. The race was off with a quick start, early attacks had
the field strung out. Dolce Vita, making up a solid third of the field
launched one rider early, followed by a counter attack by DV guest
rider Erica Allar (from Vera Bradely Foundation). The field, content
to let her go, began a race for 2nd place soon after she lapped us.
Fighting for position with 3 laps to go, I found myself struggling to
get around riders also battling for top 5 wheels. Jumping hard into
corner 3, I found myself grabbing a handful of brake as Metro/VW rider
thought to do the same, we both were caught off guard as the rider
directly ahead of us sat up. An unfortunate sprint landed me somewhere
in the top 15.
Hoping for better luck tomorrow.
Jenna
race course for two more days of racing. I have found that there is a
fine line between being tired and being burnt out, and while I am
feeling somewhere in the middle of the two, I am holding out for one
more race, crossing my fingers that I don't cross into that dark side
just yet.
Today's race was a .8 mile 4 corner course with a tight 1st corner
into an unfortunately crummy section of pavement, incline and a
swooping finish stretch.
The field has had a makeover except for the few pros holding tight for
the overall. The race was off with a quick start, early attacks had
the field strung out. Dolce Vita, making up a solid third of the field
launched one rider early, followed by a counter attack by DV guest
rider Erica Allar (from Vera Bradely Foundation). The field, content
to let her go, began a race for 2nd place soon after she lapped us.
Fighting for position with 3 laps to go, I found myself struggling to
get around riders also battling for top 5 wheels. Jumping hard into
corner 3, I found myself grabbing a handful of brake as Metro/VW rider
thought to do the same, we both were caught off guard as the rider
directly ahead of us sat up. An unfortunate sprint landed me somewhere
in the top 15.
Hoping for better luck tomorrow.
Jenna
Cascade Cycling Classic Stage 1
Riders: Aaron Schneider
Race: Road; 71 miles
Finish: Mountain top; 24th
So today was the first stage for us cat 2's at the Cascade Cycling Classic. It started off with a 71 mile road race that dropped us off at some ski slopes. The race was easy enough for the first 60 miles. The weather was perfect and the scenery (from what I could see) was amazing. I spent most of the race chatting with a friend, knowing that the last climb would be hard enough...no need to burn all my energy on the first stage. There was only one little hiccup. I was planning on having someone at the final feed zone to hand me some coke and water, but to my surprise there was nobody there and I couldn't get a neutral feed (don't worry anonymous, I forgive you). So with 25 miles still to race and a quarter of a bottle of water left lets just say it was interesting, considering the last 12 miles were all uphill. Seeing as every little hill on the course gave me a bit of trouble, and I was pedaling squares, I just had to grit my teeth and do what I could. At the start o f the final climb I found myself characteristically in a bad position and had to hop from rider to rider for about 2 miles and managed to reach the front select group. If any of you know how a yo-yo works then you'll understand what I mean when I say I yo-yo'ed back and forth off the back of the group. Thankfully the group either didn't know how to really race uphill or they were just too tired whenever the road leveled out, but either way I'm thankful because it gave me the opportunity to catch back on. Unfortunately, I never got a break because by the time I would catch back on they would hit it again, so by the finish I had nothing left, but I refused to be the last finisher in the group...so I was the second to last ;)
More to come tomorrow.
A
Race: Road; 71 miles
Finish: Mountain top; 24th
So today was the first stage for us cat 2's at the Cascade Cycling Classic. It started off with a 71 mile road race that dropped us off at some ski slopes. The race was easy enough for the first 60 miles. The weather was perfect and the scenery (from what I could see) was amazing. I spent most of the race chatting with a friend, knowing that the last climb would be hard enough...no need to burn all my energy on the first stage. There was only one little hiccup. I was planning on having someone at the final feed zone to hand me some coke and water, but to my surprise there was nobody there and I couldn't get a neutral feed (don't worry anonymous, I forgive you). So with 25 miles still to race and a quarter of a bottle of water left lets just say it was interesting, considering the last 12 miles were all uphill. Seeing as every little hill on the course gave me a bit of trouble, and I was pedaling squares, I just had to grit my teeth and do what I could. At the start o f the final climb I found myself characteristically in a bad position and had to hop from rider to rider for about 2 miles and managed to reach the front select group. If any of you know how a yo-yo works then you'll understand what I mean when I say I yo-yo'ed back and forth off the back of the group. Thankfully the group either didn't know how to really race uphill or they were just too tired whenever the road leveled out, but either way I'm thankful because it gave me the opportunity to catch back on. Unfortunately, I never got a break because by the time I would catch back on they would hit it again, so by the finish I had nothing left, but I refused to be the last finisher in the group...so I was the second to last ;)
More to come tomorrow.
A
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Superweek
For those who have attended Superweek; yesterday marked the prestigious Lake Front Road Race (long course). The women's race started 45 minutes late; but was comprised of a much larger field than what we've seen all week (which lifted the spirits of both Jenna and myself). A seven lap race, with two significant climbs per lap, a bike path portion, a windy desent and a mile long straight drag race to the finish. The uneventfull race saw one rider go off the front and out of sight early; then a very lazy peleton didn't do much chasing. Inside one to go I gave it my all up the last climb; trying to get some separation from the field. A Kiwi rider attacked at the very top taking two with her and getting the separation I was looking for. The field sprinted for 5th and I yoyo from the front to the back to the front during the mile long straight leading into the finish. In the end Jenna came up next to me; but got caught in the gutter and the two of us conveniently found ourselves behind a rider soft pedeling into the line.
Today it is pouring rain.
Julia
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Today it is pouring rain.
Julia
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Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Race Report for Sunday's CBR Crit
Here is a race report from our very own Mike Myles
Date: 6/11/2010
Race: CBR - Dominguez Hills 30+4/5
Who Raced: Mike Myles
Result: 7th
The race went well. I was the sole NOW representitive in the 30+ 4/5
category today. Large pack. Lots of shuffling around over the 40min. race.
Ultimately, it came down to a field sprint! I darted for turn #4 and came
out of it in 4th position!! I knew it was good move when I looked up and saw
the yellow CBR points leader jersey right in front of me! From then on, the
pack fanned out across the road and it was a drag race to the line!! A few
guys squeeked by me, but I stll managed to pull off a respectable 7th
place!!! My best yet since returning to this awesome sport!!!
I'm stoked and ready for more!
Only 2 more races to Cat. 4!!
Date: 6/11/2010
Race: CBR - Dominguez Hills 30+4/5
Who Raced: Mike Myles
Result: 7th
The race went well. I was the sole NOW representitive in the 30+ 4/5
category today. Large pack. Lots of shuffling around over the 40min. race.
Ultimately, it came down to a field sprint! I darted for turn #4 and came
out of it in 4th position!! I knew it was good move when I looked up and saw
the yellow CBR points leader jersey right in front of me! From then on, the
pack fanned out across the road and it was a drag race to the line!! A few
guys squeeked by me, but I stll managed to pull off a respectable 7th
place!!! My best yet since returning to this awesome sport!!!
I'm stoked and ready for more!
Only 2 more races to Cat. 4!!
Monday, July 12, 2010
Day 3 at Superweek
Richton Park, IL
60k
1hr 35minutes
.7 mile circuit; with lots of turns.
I've never seen a race splinter like it did today. After many failed
breakaway attempts, everyones legs suprisingly got tired of sprinting
after moves after 60+ minutes of racing.
The next 30 minutes were spent frantically chasing down 2 riders, then
riding slower than a cat three track sprinter goes uphill, then
chasing like Mark Cavendish at the end of stage 5, then acting like
all our rear breaks were jammed closed....you get the idea. In the end
we never caught the two riders, but a group of six got off the front
(that NOW MS-Society wasn't in). A boched attempt at the gamblers
prime and a leadout fail later put Jenna and I in 19th and 18th
respectively.
Looking forward to Wednesdays crit.
Yours Truly,
Julia
60k
1hr 35minutes
.7 mile circuit; with lots of turns.
I've never seen a race splinter like it did today. After many failed
breakaway attempts, everyones legs suprisingly got tired of sprinting
after moves after 60+ minutes of racing.
The next 30 minutes were spent frantically chasing down 2 riders, then
riding slower than a cat three track sprinter goes uphill, then
chasing like Mark Cavendish at the end of stage 5, then acting like
all our rear breaks were jammed closed....you get the idea. In the end
we never caught the two riders, but a group of six got off the front
(that NOW MS-Society wasn't in). A boched attempt at the gamblers
prime and a leadout fail later put Jenna and I in 19th and 18th
respectively.
Looking forward to Wednesdays crit.
Yours Truly,
Julia
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Danny Heeley to Race with National Team
Good luck to Danny Heeley who will be racing in Europe with the US U23 National Team from July 13th to Aug 18th. Very exciting news, Danny, we will be following your racing! More details to come...
And nice job to Jenna and Julia who raced Grand Rapids Cycling Classic today in Michigan. Jenna placed 14th and Julia 11th in the very fast, six-corner, flat crit with long cobble sections. They are now on the road to Chicago for day 2 of Superweek.
And nice job to Jenna and Julia who raced Grand Rapids Cycling Classic today in Michigan. Jenna placed 14th and Julia 11th in the very fast, six-corner, flat crit with long cobble sections. They are now on the road to Chicago for day 2 of Superweek.
Grand Classic NRC Race Report
Day 1 of many....
A six corner flat crit; perfect! Jenna and I lined up at precisely
1:45pm at the start line of what was to be a very fast 45 minutes.
Sergio showed up out of nowhere with ice cold water bottles (thanks
Sergio)! Heat and cobblestones were the two major factors in the race.
Tibco brought four riders and attacked until they got off the front
with Colavita. The rest of the field splintered itself chasing, but
eventually came together for a field sprint. Inside one to go I was
ecstatic that I only had to go through cobbles and pot holes one last
time.
The sprint happened with half a lap to go; I found myself in a very
strung out field and held my position to the line. I got 11th and
Jenna 14th. We both are looking forward to day 2 of ICC Superweek
tomorrow. Stay tuned for more action coming to you straight from Chi-
town, where fireflies reign supreme and lakes remind me of the ocean.
Now, dinner.
Sincerely,
Julia
A six corner flat crit; perfect! Jenna and I lined up at precisely
1:45pm at the start line of what was to be a very fast 45 minutes.
Sergio showed up out of nowhere with ice cold water bottles (thanks
Sergio)! Heat and cobblestones were the two major factors in the race.
Tibco brought four riders and attacked until they got off the front
with Colavita. The rest of the field splintered itself chasing, but
eventually came together for a field sprint. Inside one to go I was
ecstatic that I only had to go through cobbles and pot holes one last
time.
The sprint happened with half a lap to go; I found myself in a very
strung out field and held my position to the line. I got 11th and
Jenna 14th. We both are looking forward to day 2 of ICC Superweek
tomorrow. Stay tuned for more action coming to you straight from Chi-
town, where fireflies reign supreme and lakes remind me of the ocean.
Now, dinner.
Sincerely,
Julia
Report from Superweek
NOW-MS Society's Jenna Kowalski and Julia Lafranchise began racing Superweek today with the 75-minute criterium Homewood International Cycling Classic presented by Point Root Beer. A break of three succeeded. Jenna placed 12th and Julia 13th. Stay tuned for continued coverage from Superweek. Good luck Jenna and Julia!
Congratulations to Sergio!
“The club is definitely a part of my life and the people will always be a part of my life. I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to be a part of it and it has definitely changed my life.”
~Sergio Hernandez
NOW-MS Society team member and pro rider Sergio Hernandez has signed with Jelly Belly Cycling Team Presented by Kenda. “I'm excited to ride for Jelly Belly because it’s the team I feel fits me best and I’m looking forward to being an asset to the team,” said Sergio.
The news comes just weeks after Sergio won the Elite State Criterium Championship title at Barry Wolfe Grand Prix May 30th. He’s had a very successful season beginning with a 3rd place finish at Callville Bay Classic and continuing with podium finishes at Tulsa Tough, Torrance, Devil’s Punchbowl and Ontario.
Sergio began racing in 2003 and joined NOW-MS Society the following year. As Sergio tells the story, he met one of the club’s founders while auditioning for a commercial featuring Lance Armstrong. He never got a call back but he did end up as a rider with the NOW-MS Society U25 program. Three years later he signed a pro contract with Rock Racing. During the next three years, Sergio rode in support of former Pro Tour riders, raced in Colombia, the Tour of Qinghai Lake in China and also won races of his own including the CBR BAR series overall for P/1/2 in 2009 and a win at Superweek in his first year as a pro.
Sergio signed a contract with Rock Racing for the 2010 season that was later voided when the team failed to secure a Pro Continental license. Since February, he’s been riding for NOW-MS Society, racing and mentoring the Men’s U25 team, giving back to the program that gave him his start. “I want to be able to help out the younger guys that come to the team, to help them and give them the right advice like they did with me.” said Sergio. In addition to Sergio, six other NOW-MS Society riders have secured pro contracts including one who raced with the 2008 USA Olympic Track Cycling Team in Beijing.
Sergio’s first race with Jelly Belly will be the Tour of Elk Grove July 30 – August 1 in Illinois. Good luck to you Sergio!
~Sergio Hernandez
NOW-MS Society team member and pro rider Sergio Hernandez has signed with Jelly Belly Cycling Team Presented by Kenda. “I'm excited to ride for Jelly Belly because it’s the team I feel fits me best and I’m looking forward to being an asset to the team,” said Sergio.
The news comes just weeks after Sergio won the Elite State Criterium Championship title at Barry Wolfe Grand Prix May 30th. He’s had a very successful season beginning with a 3rd place finish at Callville Bay Classic and continuing with podium finishes at Tulsa Tough, Torrance, Devil’s Punchbowl and Ontario.
Sergio began racing in 2003 and joined NOW-MS Society the following year. As Sergio tells the story, he met one of the club’s founders while auditioning for a commercial featuring Lance Armstrong. He never got a call back but he did end up as a rider with the NOW-MS Society U25 program. Three years later he signed a pro contract with Rock Racing. During the next three years, Sergio rode in support of former Pro Tour riders, raced in Colombia, the Tour of Qinghai Lake in China and also won races of his own including the CBR BAR series overall for P/1/2 in 2009 and a win at Superweek in his first year as a pro.
Sergio signed a contract with Rock Racing for the 2010 season that was later voided when the team failed to secure a Pro Continental license. Since February, he’s been riding for NOW-MS Society, racing and mentoring the Men’s U25 team, giving back to the program that gave him his start. “I want to be able to help out the younger guys that come to the team, to help them and give them the right advice like they did with me.” said Sergio. In addition to Sergio, six other NOW-MS Society riders have secured pro contracts including one who raced with the 2008 USA Olympic Track Cycling Team in Beijing.
Sergio’s first race with Jelly Belly will be the Tour of Elk Grove July 30 – August 1 in Illinois. Good luck to you Sergio!
Friday, July 9, 2010
Women at Superweek
NOW-MS Society's Jenna Kowalski and Julia Lafranchise are in the Midwest this week to race Grand Cycling Classic, Superweek and Tour of Elk Grove. Stay tuned for updates and race reports!
Saturday, July 10
Grand Cycling Classic NRC Crit (Grand Rapids, Michigan)
The course is 1.1km, very slight elevation gain south to north, with three brick sections.
http://www.grcyclingclassic.com/
Sunday, July 11 - Sunday, July 25
Superweek (Jenna and Julia's specific race schedule TBA) http://www.internationalcycling.com/
Saturday, July 31 - Sunday, August 1
Tour of Elk Grove (outside Chicago)
http://www.tourofelkgrove.com/
Follow the action:
Julia's Twitter: Julia Lafranchise http://twitter.com/JLAFRANCHISE
Women's Team Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/NOW-MS-Society-Womens-Cycling-Team/243102731721?ref=ts
Saturday, July 10
Grand Cycling Classic NRC Crit (Grand Rapids, Michigan)
The course is 1.1km, very slight elevation gain south to north, with three brick sections.
http://www.grcyclingclassic.com/
Sunday, July 11 - Sunday, July 25
Superweek (Jenna and Julia's specific race schedule TBA) http://www.internationalcycling.com/
Saturday, July 31 - Sunday, August 1
Tour of Elk Grove (outside Chicago)
http://www.tourofelkgrove.com/
Follow the action:
Julia's Twitter: Julia Lafranchise http://twitter.com/JLAFRANCHISE
Women's Team Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/NOW-MS-Society-Womens-Cycling-Team/243102731721?ref=ts
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Christine Barron wins Jr. Nationals!!!
Congratulations Christine Barron who just won the National Championships for 17-18 Women in the 500m TT! Great job by our youngest rider!!!
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