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SoCal Prestige Series #2, Anza CA Sept 26

September 28, 2009 · Posted in Uncategorized · Comment

The drive was as epic as the race. This one was held 30 miles East of Temecula in the middle of nowhere and the temperatures hit 103degF for the Elite race. The course was held on a motocross track and featured mega hills and lots of sandy corners and soft steep bumps and suited me well. I grabbed the holeshot and led for the first two laps before our series leader took off leaving John Bailey and I to fight it out for second. I bobbled in a sandy section on the last lap (unfortunately wasn’t paying attention to laps cards), lost my placing, and finished 3rd.

Results

Gary Douville 3rd Elite

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SoCal Prestige Series #1, Bonelli Park CA Sept 20

September 28, 2009 · Posted in Uncategorized · Comment

Gary chasing Sid Taberlay

My M.O. is to basically suck wind at the beginning of the ‘cross season and build fitness into December. This season would be no different coming off a stellar vacation and some other minor health snafus. In any case, Bonelli was the typical shock to the system. I was the only Platinum racer since Bobby was sitting this one out and I nailed the holeshot pretty good and hit the first barrier behind Sid Taberlay (see picture). He used his fitness coming off his great mountain bike Worlds finish (top 30ish) and handling skills to drop the entire field on the first lap. I have difficulty holding back and led the chase group of 5 guys for another lap and a half before cracking, fading, and finishing 10th.

Results

Gary Douville 10th Elite

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Mount Charleston Hill Climb, Las Vegas, NV Sept 19

September 25, 2009 · Posted in Uncategorized · Comment

This race starts at 3,312′ and climbs 5,359′ over 17.5 miles to 8,669′. Platinum’s Chris Walker climbed to a 5th place finish in a strong Pro 1/2 field. Congrats Chris!

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Cyclocross season is here!!!!!

September 22, 2009 · Posted in Uncategorized · Comment

Gary

Gary Douville on his game last season!

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US Cup Unification Race, Bonelli Park Sept 20th

September 21, 2009 · Posted in Uncategorized · Comment

Todd pulled it off

The US Cup Series took six races on the West Coast and declared a West Coast Champion based on the best four race totals. The same was done on the East Coast with six races. To find the overall winner of both series, a race was held at Bonelli Park, CA. Points from this race were tallied with the two series points. This event was named the Kenda Cup West/East Series Unification race. A one day Champion was decided as well as the series overall Champion.

The format favored the West Coast riders since the race was held in California. With that said, the Sept heat put a strain on all the riders. DNF’s were common as the day went on. The temperature hit the upper 90’s. The course challenged the riders on an eight mile loop that had fire road climbs, steep power climbs, rocky descents and “leg burning” flat sections. Riders climbed close to 1,000′ per lap. The Cat 2 racers were challenged with two laps. While the Cat 1 riders took the course on with three laps at high noon.

Platinum was well represented with riders going for the overall series title as well as a win for the day. Todd Booth (Cat1 40-44) had nothing to loose going into the series in 3rd overall in the West Coast Series. Todd rides his best in the heat and he took advantage of the situation. Todd won the Cat 1 40-44 race which put him on top of the podium for the overall US Cup Series Champion. John Biron (Cat 1 45-49) had a great race placing 3rd in a tough field. Luke Werkhoven pulled off a 2nd place finish in the Cat 2 Clydes. Brandon Droese rode to a 3rd place finish in the Cat 2 17-18. That put Brandon on top of podium for the overall in the US Cup Series for the Cat 2 17-18. Steve Bertrand won the Super-D in the Cat 2 50+. John Reveles finished in 12th in the Cat 2 40-44 class.

Steve Bertrand on the climb

John Reveles battled the heat

Results:

Todd Booth 1st Cat 1 40-44 (US Cup West/East Coast Series Champion)

John Biron 3rd Cat 1 45-49

Luke Werkhoven 2nd Cat 2 Clydes

Brandon Droese 3rd Cat 2 17-18

Steve Bertrand 1st Cat 2 Super-D

John Reveles 12th Cat 2 40-44

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The Everest Challenge, Bishop, CA Sept 12-13

September 21, 2009 · Posted in Uncategorized · Comment

Steve Weixel on the fly

This race incorporates 208 miles in two days with 29,035′ of climbing. The roads snake over the mountains above the city of Bishop, CA. The winner of the overall is crowned the NV/CA State Climbing Champion. On the first day, riders were faced with 122 miles and 15,465′ of climbing. Team Platinum’s Chris Walker (Cat 1) ended up in 6th place, Steve Weixel (Cat 3) was in 13th and Shigy Suzuki (Cat4) finished the day in 6th. The second day was not any easier with 86 miles covering 13,570′ of climbing. Chris Walker (Cat 1) was in his element and moved up the ranks to finish 4th overall. Steve Weixel (Cat 3) held onto his 13th overall position. Shigy Suzuki (Cat 4) ended up in 7th overall.