From Jason Fowler (of course)
Sep 6, 2010
Keeping it rolling on
The @NUVOcycling team had a great year so far with big wins for Eric Young and big podiums for amongst other Jonathan Jacob at Masters Nationals (3 silver medals). Over the weekend it was these two riders, ably supported by Schaeffer and Luzadder, who were getting superb results over at the Gateway Cup in St Louis. The fields were of high quality with over 120 Cat1/2s including local P-R-O Brad Huff and current US Pro Crit champ Daniel Holloway (@the_Hollywood). Even with these fields Jacob and Young went an amazing 1st and 3rd on not one day but two consecutive days. On Saturday at St Louis Hills, Jacob rode away from a high quality break on the final two laps to win solo whilst Young beat Holloway in the sprint for 3rd. Then on Sunday at the 'The Hill' Jacob got in a two man break with Rob Bush (Kenda) and likely ditched him on the final lap for another solo win. Young then won the sprint for third! These crit courses are hard but getting to the finish solo is almost unheard of so clearly Jacob is riding like a monster atm.
I'm sorry I didn't see the sprint yesterday as it's a 40mph downhill drag-race that would have been fun to watch. There no better way to get a contract with a Pro team than to beat the US Pro Crit champ in a straight up sprint....twice!
Photos- Harry Clark
Lots of Riders!
The Finish (by Harry Clark)
ps Interesting that Holloway rips Young on Twitter for celebrating this 3rd place on Sunday- 'Lol to the guy who raised his hands for 3rd. How could you not know anyone was off the front?' I guess they don't go much for appreciating team-mates at Bissell!
I'm sorry I didn't see the sprint yesterday as it's a 40mph downhill drag-race that would have been fun to watch. There no better way to get a contract with a Pro team than to beat the US Pro Crit champ in a straight up sprint....twice!Photos- Harry Clark
Lots of Riders!
The Finish (by Harry Clark)
ps Interesting that Holloway rips Young on Twitter for celebrating this 3rd place on Sunday- 'Lol to the guy who raised his hands for 3rd. How could you not know anyone was off the front?' I guess they don't go much for appreciating team-mates at Bissell!
Sep 2, 2010
The Battle
A healthy group of maybe 15 riders rocked up to ride the Battle of Boltinghouse! The median age must of been in the 50s and it was difficult to say whether the creaking on the steepest part of the hill was the bikes or the knees! Cat 3 racer Ryan Preske took an early lead but after a couple of laps young BBCer Nathan Dailey took control of the event. While Ryan solidly plowed up the climb, Nathan was weaving from side to side yet managed to maintain a good distance ahead to finish with 14 (maybe 15) ascents. Nice job to all who competed and jolliest riders were Jeff Yoder and Dave Tanner who pedaled those granny gears with some ease up the hill!
Sep 1, 2010
Little 500 2011- Same as it ever was, same as it ever was
It’s time for the much anticipated pre-season Little 500 rankings (see 2009 version here)! The summer road season is winding down and the Fall Cycling Series is just around the corner so who’s going to win next April? To be honest there’s not much change to be seen in 2011. It’s difficult to look further than the 2010 winners as favorites for the next race. With barely 10 female riders on any team having competed over the summer and returning four riders, Teter are going to be very difficult to beat. On the Mens side many smarter judges than I have commented that Eric Young maybe the most talented L5/ road rider since Wayne Stetina and will have a massive target on his back….something I’m sure he can deal with.
Mens Race- April 16th 2011
Cutters- 3/2 favorites. Four time winners and Young’s improvement should make up for the huge lost of Feldman. Whatever, we’ve talked about them enough.
Beta- 11/2. A year stronger than 2010 with rejuvenated house support. Their cockiness has worked for them so far!
Sigma Chi- 13/2. No longer dark horses. Fish and Morrow will be a one-two punch to match any other team.
Gray Goat- 7/1. Only one Kiel this year but his dedication is tattooed for all to see. RJ Half will be a good replacement for the other Kiel.
PDT- 7/1. Sharp and West return with some good talent waiting to fill the big shoes of Sovinski and Burnworth.
FIJI- 8/1. A mysterious team and that will surely ride the wave of their incredible comeback in 2010. If only they’d kept going……
DTD- 10/1- Somewhat of a surprise last year and their progress will depend on who they can add to support Stuart and Coudright.
BKB- 12/1- Shei and Quay are huge losses and they’ll struggle to regain the heights of the past few years.
Phi Psi 12/1- Only the quality of the program keeps them so high as they lose Brown and Mercer. Miles Johnson will take up some of the slack but not sure it’ll be enough for the podium.
Hoosier Climber 14/1- The anti-establishment favorites with some good athletes and excellent preparation. Looking to stay as a top ten team.
Delta Chi 14/1. Now in the ATO-house and this program is only going in one direction. Do they have the riders to match their ambition.
Sigma Nu- 18/1- Big surprise of last year and should continue to improve.
DU- 20/1- Replacing DRR will be difficult but they have a good list of rookies that hopefully can step into the breach.
The Field- 25/1. Who will be the 2011 Beta?
Womens Race- April 15th 2011
Teter- 2/1 favorites. Returning 4 riders and CvK won’t get any weaker. Got a deserved win after knocking on the door for the past few years. Have the potential to become the XX-Cutters!
AGD- 5/1. Huge 2nd place in 2010 and may have a legit race winner in Mindi Balchan. Always there or thereabout and maybe ready to take that final step.
DG- 6/1. Not much to report over the summer but return 3 strong girls and are now have a bonafide Little500 program. Losing Half will be difficult but she’ll still be in town to train and motivate.
Army- 6/1. Will hopefully avoid a horror wreck and look set to step up into the top three. Calvert has been one of the top riders over the summer and will look to take that forward into the spring.
Pi Phi- 8/1. Caroline Brown returns for a fifth year and needs a little more support to be in the running at the end. If she’s there then the battle between her and CvK will be on for the ages!
Wing-it 9/1. Another year stronger for this developing program with some talented and hard working riders. Need to develop a finisher to compete for the podium.
Kappa- 10/1. Self-professed spring-time riders who could compete for the win with a little extra dedication. Always have great talent and a fantastic support network.
Theta- 12/1- Most uncertain year for Theta in the last decade. Dickman will be a top 5 rider but can she motivate the rookies (with the help of in-town grads Metherd and Axley)?
Gamma Phi- 12/1. An enigmatic team who had bad luck last year. With more support Arnesen might take this team to the podium but she has yet to show her talent at the front on race day.
Kappa Delta- 18/1. Loss of Balbach will be difficult to overcome but her sister will improve and they have a solid program in place.
The Field- 25/1. Every other team has a ceiling of the top ten.
Hopefully these mis-conceived thoughts can be bulletin-board material to inspire some teams to challenge the favorites!
Mens Race- April 16th 2011
Cutters- 3/2 favorites. Four time winners and Young’s improvement should make up for the huge lost of Feldman. Whatever, we’ve talked about them enough.
Beta- 11/2. A year stronger than 2010 with rejuvenated house support. Their cockiness has worked for them so far!
Sigma Chi- 13/2. No longer dark horses. Fish and Morrow will be a one-two punch to match any other team.
Gray Goat- 7/1. Only one Kiel this year but his dedication is tattooed for all to see. RJ Half will be a good replacement for the other Kiel.
PDT- 7/1. Sharp and West return with some good talent waiting to fill the big shoes of Sovinski and Burnworth.
FIJI- 8/1. A mysterious team and that will surely ride the wave of their incredible comeback in 2010. If only they’d kept going……
DTD- 10/1- Somewhat of a surprise last year and their progress will depend on who they can add to support Stuart and Coudright.
BKB- 12/1- Shei and Quay are huge losses and they’ll struggle to regain the heights of the past few years.
Phi Psi 12/1- Only the quality of the program keeps them so high as they lose Brown and Mercer. Miles Johnson will take up some of the slack but not sure it’ll be enough for the podium.
Hoosier Climber 14/1- The anti-establishment favorites with some good athletes and excellent preparation. Looking to stay as a top ten team.
Delta Chi 14/1. Now in the ATO-house and this program is only going in one direction. Do they have the riders to match their ambition.
Sigma Nu- 18/1- Big surprise of last year and should continue to improve.
DU- 20/1- Replacing DRR will be difficult but they have a good list of rookies that hopefully can step into the breach.
The Field- 25/1. Who will be the 2011 Beta?
Womens Race- April 15th 2011
Teter- 2/1 favorites. Returning 4 riders and CvK won’t get any weaker. Got a deserved win after knocking on the door for the past few years. Have the potential to become the XX-Cutters!
AGD- 5/1. Huge 2nd place in 2010 and may have a legit race winner in Mindi Balchan. Always there or thereabout and maybe ready to take that final step.
DG- 6/1. Not much to report over the summer but return 3 strong girls and are now have a bonafide Little500 program. Losing Half will be difficult but she’ll still be in town to train and motivate.
Army- 6/1. Will hopefully avoid a horror wreck and look set to step up into the top three. Calvert has been one of the top riders over the summer and will look to take that forward into the spring.
Pi Phi- 8/1. Caroline Brown returns for a fifth year and needs a little more support to be in the running at the end. If she’s there then the battle between her and CvK will be on for the ages!
Wing-it 9/1. Another year stronger for this developing program with some talented and hard working riders. Need to develop a finisher to compete for the podium.
Kappa- 10/1. Self-professed spring-time riders who could compete for the win with a little extra dedication. Always have great talent and a fantastic support network.
Theta- 12/1- Most uncertain year for Theta in the last decade. Dickman will be a top 5 rider but can she motivate the rookies (with the help of in-town grads Metherd and Axley)?
Gamma Phi- 12/1. An enigmatic team who had bad luck last year. With more support Arnesen might take this team to the podium but she has yet to show her talent at the front on race day.
Kappa Delta- 18/1. Loss of Balbach will be difficult to overcome but her sister will improve and they have a solid program in place.
The Field- 25/1. Every other team has a ceiling of the top ten.
Hopefully these mis-conceived thoughts can be bulletin-board material to inspire some teams to challenge the favorites!
Aug 31, 2010
Wednesday Worlds- 446 circuit
Come on out and show everyone how the summer has treated you! 6pm at the gates and 6.30 out at the circuit. Expect 6 laps.
Womens WW also meet at the Gates at 6pm.
Cross Worlds meets at the Tailgate fields at the same time
Womens WW also meet at the Gates at 6pm.
Cross Worlds meets at the Tailgate fields at the same time
Gateway Cup
It's pretty much the final throw-down in the Midwest Road season before people take it to the dirt and the Gateway Cup in St Louis offers some great racing. With pretty boring four corner crits and limited $ on offer the racing goes way above those expectations with good atmosphere and big fields in all events. Racing the Tour de Lafayette under the lights is a fun experience and the enthusiasm of the Italian crowds on 'The Hill' is well worth the trip. If you have some time this weekend you should go race as it's a long time until the Collegiate or Spring Series RRs!
Aug 30, 2010
Support for IU Track Team from Scholars Inn
I'm pleased to report that the Scholars Inn is helping out the IU Track Team with their entries for Nationals this year! It's a crazy $45 per rider for the Team Pursuit and the Team Sprint so having some support will enable IU to enter teams for these events. The team is coming together nicely and they'll hope to challenge the Marian juggernaut to the best of their abilities. BTW the Collegiate team sprint is a unique event where 2 girls and 4 guys take the track and riders pull one lap each and then drop out (6 laps total). The usual strategy is girls to pull the first two laps before the guys take over. This would mean that 1 girl would have to pay $45 for 1 lap....the pain of which will be greatly helped out by support from Scholars.
If you want to get breakfast or lunch head over to the Scholars Inn Bakehouse on the square and if you're looking for very nice evening with fantastic food and great service head up the hill to the Scholars Inn resturant and wine bar. You can order the tasty Scholars Granola on the BVN sidebar!
If you want to get breakfast or lunch head over to the Scholars Inn Bakehouse on the square and if you're looking for very nice evening with fantastic food and great service head up the hill to the Scholars Inn resturant and wine bar. You can order the tasty Scholars Granola on the BVN sidebar!
Aug 27, 2010
'Final' call out for IU Track Team
The growing IU track team is meeting at 4pm in 'The Commons' today to discuss events, organization and training for upcoming track nationals. If you're interested in participating then come along to see what's happening. There is another track clinic at Major Taylor scheduled for tomorrow if you haven't ridden on the track before. Contact Linda Fink about the clinic at Linda.Fink@indy.gov
The first entry deadline is next thursday after which the price to entr rises from a ridiculous $45/event to a bonkers $55/event.
The first entry deadline is next thursday after which the price to entr rises from a ridiculous $45/event to a bonkers $55/event.
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