Time Trial Race #1 Results

Results are posted on the TT page. TT Race Results from Race #1, 15 June 2011

Cat 4/5 Michael Schott Memorial Circuit Race 2011

My car said 26 degrees.  The flags were stratight-out.  Yes, it was frigidly cold this past Sunday on Marblehead neck, as the 2011 road season officially kicked-off with the traditional Michael Schott Memorial Circuit Race.  For the Cat 4/5 race, ECV was missing Ronnie Smithers and Dave Dishaw but still was well-represented with Chris Field, Nick Gilroy, Rob Rolsma, me and young phenom, Jon Anderson (on a ‘cross bike w/road tires – NICE).   Simple plan this year – stay out of the wind, stick together, and try to get as many guys up front in position for the finish. The race started quick but settled in per usual 4/5 races.  Jon Anderson was working hard to…

Great Brewers Gran Prix of Gloucester 3 & 4 October 2010 by Chris Zigmont

After twelve years, the Gran Prix of Gloucester has become a staple of the ‘cross diet for amateurs and elites alike, with a parade of champions gracing this seaside park with each edition.  Version 2010 did not disappoint, providing exceptional racing in each contest throughout the weekend. Each day was exciting. The day one women’s race was one of the most competitive in many years. Newly minted Luna ace Amy Dombroski, the U23 champ of road ,mountain and cyclo-cross disciplines, took the early lead and pushed blistering pace from the whistle, shedding many would be contenders.  Criterium ace Laura van Gilder was one to stick however and drive the selection that would soon be the…

Fort Rock Revenge, NECS #5

Fort Rock Revenge, NECS #5, today in Exeter, NH.  What a fine soggy day to end the EFTA mountain bike race season.  Despite this mornings heavy rain, the race course was in reasonable shape with a few mud sections but the balance of roots and rocks were simply slick as expected.  A last minute course change due to the weather resulted in a super fun short course, approximately 4+ miles. Sport and expert did 3 laps, elite had the pleasure of 4. We all got off to a quick start up a grassy path and quickly shot into the woods for some technical adventures right out of the box.  Having local knowledge was a huge…