Island View Classic Crit 3/6 part 1

While all of you were playing in the 1/2/3 race, Bill Lupo and I were
lonely in the Cat 4 race at the IV Classic on Saturday.  To make up
for that, both Bill and I won primes (Clif shot blocks and mini-bars
that we split up), and my prime effort launched me into a multi-lap
effort off the front about mid-race.  After suffering out there solo
about 4-5km with no hint of anyone attempting to bridge up and help, I
slinked back into the group and tried to rest up for the finale.
Being tactically astute, of course Bill counterattacked as soon as I
was brought back…but, again, being a Cat 4 race, it was to no
avail.
The last couple of laps really ramped up in pace and the front of the
pack started splintering.  I dug hard and was able to be in a good
position at the final turn…in fact, the race winner was on my wheel
at that point.  The difference between us was he instantly hit it on
the outside of the pack while I tried to pick my way up the curb side
of the course…big mistake for me (I ended up 7th) but a big win for
local boy John E.  Bill finished 17th.

 

Gary Douville           2nd

Adrian Gerrits          7th

Mark Fennell             9th

Brian Cook               10th

Chris Hahn                12th

Chris Brown              18th

Roger Moore             21st

Steve Weixel             23rd

Chester Gillmore       25th

Ron Takeda              26th

John Orach               30th

 

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