Winfield Twilight Criterium Race Report

Tom, Myself (Don) and Dr. Phil all represented at the Winfield Twilight Criterium.



This was a nice course and we all agreed that we enjoyed it, after it was over. It was pretty challenging with a nice sustained climb after turn one for a good three city blocks. The back side had a bunch of twisting decending turns that were fun. I was able to hang with the main group for three or four laps and found myself drifting away. Tom stayed on much longer and eventually ended up off the back at some point as well. I got lapped towards the end of the race (Tom was not lapped). There were around 75 that started Tom finished 27th and I finished 29th. I was in a group of about nine trying to catch back on for most of the race, and ended up second in that field sprint (trying to put a positive spin on it).



Dr. Phil shows to cheer us on and wasn't sure if he was even going to race. Those of you who rode this morning may remember who put the hurt on you on the bluff ride. Yes he rode this morning hard and then raced in the the 50 plus. Tom and I convinced him that he could race and promised him a beer regardless of how he finished. Well Dr. Phil did fine. In fact he seemed, in my opinion to be doing too much work up the hill. Every time around he was leading or near the front of his chase group. So anyway Dr. Phil did too much work and ended up fourth in his field sprint, after leading up the hill and all the way down till the last turn. He ended up 7th overall. Nice job Dr. Phil.

Tom finished second in his field sprint not too far behind the main field.

Overall not too bad. Tom and I are trying to stay away from the booze and will try to reload in support of the heavy hitters tomorrow. Let's go Tower.

Diva training day at the Velodrome

This is a bit late, but for all you diva Tower members with any ambitions on the track, check out the link below. This is a special event that is this Saturday at the Northbrook Velodrome. Sorry for the short notice, but if you ever wanted to venture out on the track this would be a great opportunity for you. Here is the link.

http://www.northbrookvelodrome.org/files/2008_Women_Track_Clinic_Flyer_0.pdf

They provide a track bike.

My Poor bike.

Hey Team Tower,
Yesterday on my commute to work I was run down by one of Downers Groves finest.Using my MTB skills I was able to some how Jump off my bike and not end up on the hood or under the wheels the police cruiser.Just on first inspection my fork is shattered and my front wheel a taco.I will be so surprised if my 850 Gram frame doesn't have a crack in it somewhere.When the police took me to work afterwards all my empathetic less boss had to say was here's your work for the day get started.Wow in retrospect I should have let the police take me home because I still am suffering psychologically from the accident.I hardly slept a wink last night. Physically I suffered nary a scratch.It's really scary for someone to point there car at you and floor it.He said he never saw me.I guess the bright yellow vest might as well be invisible.I had an angel on my shoulder yesterday and if I was a cat there goes one of my nine lives.So as a cyclist you have to be double alert about whats going on around you because like I always say that's a war that we just can't win.I will let you know if there is going to be a service for the Lemond.Peace out.
Eddie b.

Tower Racing starting to get noticed

As I usually do, I went to the Chicago Bike Racing web site today.  I was surprised to see that some of our Tower race reports were quoted on the site.  Along with mention of Dougs 2nd place finish.  Check it out for yourself.  Luke Seeman the site owner must go to all of the team sites and reads the posted reports.  Kind of cool.  Be on your best behavior.

Have a great day.

Gary

Sign up list for Spring Prairie Road Race June 8th

Please leave your name here once you have official signed up for this race. I will be the organizer for this race. I will coordinate car pooling, weather conditions, prep meetings and any questions about the course or the race itself.

We are all signing up for the Cat 4/5 NON WI

Tower Racers that are going:

1. Pat D.
2. Jim H.
3. Doug B.
4. Case.
5. Eddie E.
6. Don H.

HHH

If anyone is looking for a spot...I have a extra one.

Twilight and ABR National Criterium Championship

Hi Mates,
I just wanted to let you know that this race series is one of the best of the summer.It usually brings out all the heavy hitters.I believe that the Sunday race is the last time I had a podium in a road race.Of course I was a beginner and racing citizen.I have never done the Twilight Crit on Saturday but always wanted to.Both races have a pretty big hill in them that is usually the key factor that determines who is going to win.Last year I won the prem sprint in the 50+ but right afterwards I was so gassed I got dropped on the hill.Fortunately I blasted down the back side of the hill and got myself back to the group.Some of you guys who can get away on a climb should do well in this race.If the group stays together the last time up the hill is a sprint. I'm just going to try to stay in Rons G's draft.
Eddie b.