Nevermind

Nevermind the fact this dude looks like a Serial killer, he proves you can still help run a team and post results, Mark Olsen The Priority Health guy. bagged a win at Downers Grove this past weekend. Nice Job. now get back to stalking.

Told you So.

We warned you last year, Chris the KID Brinkman from the south of the border Saturn tribe was getting better. Nice job Chris winning the junior mens title this past weekend at Downers Grove.

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Hard Rockin fun lovin Tim Finkle and his alter ego. will the real Tim Finkle please stand up.
http://timfinkel.blogspot.com/

2007 cyclocross preview part1

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rob iser has been flyin faster than uncle rico's sales of tupperware.

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A little unknown fact that they used Jon Cards image for the character Frozone in the 2004 Hit The Incredibles.

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Word has it Will Ferrel will be playing the part of Dave Mullins, in the Dave Mullins Story, its a story about a man trying to juggle a cycling lifestyle, and full time job. all while moonlighting as a standup comic.

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Tim Sari, or Steve from Blues Clues? Tim had a great career in The early childhood learning field, before changing to his current job and becoming a Miscener.

Mullet Jaunne

Correct us if were wrong but if this course/race doesnt get the State road race in the future it will be a crime. With No disrespect to WMCR and the Cedar Creek crew, but like everything else in life, change is Good, Major Taylor had its time and fit in when we needed a State Road race, and Cedar Creek is good venue, and should stay on the calander as should have MajorT, But its time to go elsewhere for the State Roads, Yea we can dream of northern Michigan in all its beauty and splendor but until someone can step up and get it done... the crew that threw this race should be proud, registration and scoring was top notch, the roads? well its Michigan what ya want. Turnout? 50+ in the cat4 and cat 5 not mention the 1/2 field being thick...The course took its toll on many summer burnout and cookouts could be to blame but, add a few more laps and the fields would whittled down further. CyclenFit thanks, great day of racing.
Now the report. How about John Sammut nearly edging out Master Morgan for the masters 35+ win. Tom Nells Don Cameron strolled in for 4th whew!!, and what about the girls interupted comin out of hiding and drivin dirty in the womens 1/2. Bill Gilboe clobbered them in the masters 45+ as did FRank THE MAN Kistler in 55+ Cody Brown of nearby Highland took the Cat 4 race, and the ever HUGE Cat 5 got dogged by Rodney Eaton
the 1/2 field saw its share of attacks through out the day, but it wasnt until lap 3 the right combo was put together and 10-11 guys were gone with all team represented, it was control and cover for the field. outtatowner Chris Fisher beat Sven, or is Steve? Howard for the win the Cyborg came in 5th and Matt Prygoski was 6th the Savage was 7th. Suprise faces in the filed were Steve Mulijek, and Chris Uberti movin up from the Cat3, as far as movin up goes, it looks as though someone handed out upgrades for the summer, as many 3's were seen swimin in the 1/2 field. Yea that about sums it up, if you see Ron Stack and crew, thank em.. we have.

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Saturn/Shells Phil Mishka, or Hollywood wannabe Nick Lachey?
you make the call

Maillot Jaunne Road Race "brief" Report..

Watch for the good stuff, report to follow.

gNats Wrap

gNats are now in the books, and we seem to be nearing the crazy part of the season, crits and chaos thats we like to call em! We faired well in a whole at 7Springs with a surprise National medal, some sceners probaby dont know existed.... Mixed Tandem 90+ Time Trial – Patrick Aimone (Belleville, Mich.), Anne Marie Phillips (Northville, Mich.) WAy to go!
Graham Howard - second in the U23 time trial. Elite men saw the our Neighbor Paul Martin take some more names and another title home to North Royalton Ohio The imfamous Norm Zellers placed 19th and was slightly out done by crit DOG HECKMAN at 14th, the all arounder Tom Burke was a not to distant 26th. Greg Christian in there too. TmS favorite Josh Tarrant was MIA in the road race and off kilter in the TT. also rans in the last week of battle were Adam Sczech of SunLYon, Elite mens TT and Alvin Nordell in the Elite mens RR. it may be time to refuel and recharge for round 2 of the year for some, and for others its damage control and get back together. Keep it up, cause if you dont someone else is.

Common Grounds

Back in the mid 80's Detroit rocker The Rythim Corp had the hit Common Grounds, I dont think anyone had that in mind on a hot breezy afternoon in mid July at our states capital. The fields were a bit down this past weekend, July is a tough time for alot racers, mid summer burnout plagues many, outside races draw many out to battle elsewhere, leaving the opening for new faces in the mix. but no matter what the shuffle is, the podiums seems to contain the usual suspects.
This is great venue and deserves a better turnout. Downtown crits are a TMS favorite. The Cat1/2 field was one such group missing some of the watts it normaly contains, but that didnt stop DocSAVAGE form takin the heads off the rest of the field. PH boys and Lathrup tried to diassemble the pack in a break that got too big for its own good, but when it came down to the end the Savage took it with PH Dwitte and the 455 Riveria hot on him. the top 15 contained some surprise finishers. Brandon Lyon, the Fleein Koreon, and Fabulous Fred Anderson all scored points.
Cat 3, got combined with the 4's and had what has got to be the best finish we have witnessed in that class scince this roll has been goin, a slight stack up took out a few... but still kept the field together, Brendan Benson got it by a hair with Kyle Lake snakin 2nd. Amy Staufer won the Cat 1/2/3 womens field.
Masters 35+ had PAPPA T doin it to it like Pruit used to do it to it. Rob Iser saved his head and held onto 2nd.
Its almost sick were half way through the 2007 season, The courses and turnouts in our opinion are the best they have been in years. with guys like Christian, The Howard brothers and Jake the Snake tearin it up outta state, Not To mention always a Scener Mark Heckman winning Tour Ohio, shit The BLACK ACE with double podium spots at gNAts, and over 70% of the 1/2 field being a master, it gives the riders comin through the ranks some drive, the state is tough and does have the ability to produce some good talent we should all be thankfull we got guys like this, and the teams we have, supporting the events around the state.

as the old school saying goes
KWITCHABITCHIN.

while your waiting for the next one to arrive.

Capital Punishment

Report coming soon.

gNats

Misceners ride well at The California Giant Strawberry USCF national championships.
heres a quick run down so far.
Jon Card masters men time trial 40-44, 4th place
Jon Card Masters men road race 40-44, 4th place
Scott Claes masters men 45-49 crit 17th place
Jim Regan masters men 45 -49 crit 5th place
Mark Olson masters men 35-39 crit 3rd place
Jason Swatloski masters men 35-39 12th place
Terry Palmer masters men 35-39 18th crit
Ken Vernier masters men 35-39 crit, 33rd place
Jeff Koch masters men 35-39 road race, 1 6th place
Robert Foshag masters men 35-39 road race 28th place

the u-23 field had a good showing with the Howard bros both riding well, as wellas scott Stewart, John doyle and misplaced scener Tucker Olander doin battle
good luck to those doin the Elite race, the course from the looks of the results will take no prisoners.

James Knight checkin out the action, Dexter, 2007

On this Day in 1957

50 years ago today..John Lennons group take part in a Village Music festival , and is impressed by Paul McCartneys skills of playing a upsidedown fender. a friendship is born.

The Streets of Dexter.

Who ever thought it was a good idea to move theThe State Crit Championship from Ada to Dexter, should be........applauded, Not scince the old Midland course has this race been this selective, Yes ADA is a fine course no doubt, but this years event made alot of riders on the wire, no sleepin at the wheel here just flat tough crit racing.
Nice weather again for the umpteenth week in a row! can you believe it!
BIG RAY DYBOWSKI let it all hang out, and made it 2 State Titles in less than week, winning Masters 45+ in solo Fashion. Fabulous Fred Anderson snuck in for second. Pappa T took advantage of a run away pony and got in its draft to get a second behind outta towner Jerry Whitim in masters 35+ .
Cat 3 had a strong field that stayed together and set up for a mean field sprint the towns people got to see Joe Shraad win it with Saturn/Shells Paul Eddleston second. West Coaster Nate williams came home for 3rd.
Cat 1/2 was stacked with nearly 60 of Michigans finest PH had DWitte, Allen park winner Derek Grahm, Whitehead, TWT had Stark, Lockley and crew, WCMR brough them all The ever fast and last years race winner, Ben Renkema is comin off a couple fine rides at tour Ohio, Strong Man and new 2007 State Time Trial champion Greg Christain, 2007 Road State champion Shoberg , Hard man JasonS, 2004 road State Champion Brant Hendler, Riddle, Robinson, Lathrup, well ..the team is as stacked as well as WM with full house of sprinters including 2004 winner Brian the EAGLE Adams, and last years winner of this race quiet Jeff Hamilton, SunLYon had Shugnight, the Fleein Koreon, and crew. Saturn of Toldeo was missin the BlackAce and the CYBORG, but still had Foshag, Regan and Jeff Crawford to the deed. Blair Dudley looked good in the make wish kit, Wolverine were without Finlestien but had super aggresor DANNYK and cool hand Luke with all the blog banter and bulliten board bullshit on the line, it was gonna be a bloddfeast for those that showed. The race broke up almost from the gun with many guys takin a soil sample in the tricky first corner, By midway the field was splinterd into a bloody lactic mess. breaks would come and some would go, but it wasnt until the near end when the decsion was made and 5 got away to battle it out, The Crafty one JasonS, 2 Lathrups MINIME, The quiet Jeff, and and Hard chargin Derek Grahm. Roundin the last corner it was heads up as Grahm posted yet another win in a great season of fine rides. seconds later the what was left of the field saw a tough 5-7 rider sprint containing Renkema Docsavage, Riveria, Foshag and crew.
Big News in the the pre college set was Chris brinkman or the Giant KILLER DIDNT win , he was second to PH's Zach Mcbride. Ms woodring did as expected and took the womens 1/2/3 were finaly seeing a good turnout in that class. Team Venom got revenge and creamed the Cat4 field with Bryon Boyer wreckin it. Peggy Herron from the Michigan Sports and Fitness magazine won womens Cat4 in fine style.
All in all It was a perfect day, a tough corse and good turnout only added to the it.Thanks Dexter and all those that made it happen we cant wait till next year.

Ridin with heart award goes out to: Matt Prygowski covering everything that moved
most agressive: Rich Stark goin for it all day, only to end it with a crash.
best showin by a team: DRAW. Lathrup and West Coast puttin 3 guys in the top 10
sweetest win: BIG RAYS
strangest sighting: Grant Kidd in a vintage Extang Uniform or Max Finbiener in a Makewish kit



2007 Dexter Criterium
Michigan State Criterium Championship
Saturday, June 30, 2007

Elite Men Category 1/2 –55 Riders – 75 minutes + 2 laps
1. Derek Graham Priority Health/Bissell Grand Rapids Gold Medal
2. Jason Swiatlowski West MI Coast Riders Grand Rapids Silver Medal
3. Meurig James Lathrup Industries/Giant Novi Bronze Medal
4. Jeff Hamilton Lathrup Industries/Giant Kalamazoo
5. Scott Riddle West MI Coast Riders Lowell
6. Ben Renkema West MI Coast Riders Holland
7. Bruce Rivera Essex Brass Beverley Hills
8. Derek Witte Priority Health/Bissell Grand Rapids
9. Terry Palmer Essex Brass Macomb Tw
10. Brian Adams Lathrup Industries/Giant Novi
11. Rob Daksiewicz Lathrup Industries/Giant Howell
12. Rob Foshag Saturn of Toledo/Shell Monroe
13. James Regan Saturn of Toledo/Shell Toledo, OH
14. Peter Schilling Unattached Ann Arbor
15. Gregory Christian West MI Coast Riders East Lansing

Elite Men Category 3 – 37 Riders – 60 minutes + 2 laps
1. Joey Schaard Ann Arbor Velo Club Okemos Gold Medal
2. Paul Eddleston Unattached Birmingham Silver Medal
3. Nathaniel Williams West MI Coast Riders Grand Rapids Bronze Medal
4. Kyle Lake West MI Coast Riders Ada
5. Fred Bunn Cisco Cycling East Grand Rapids
6. Jamie Parker Unattached Howell
7. Scott Kroske Wolverine Sports Club Birmingham
8. Brendan Benson KLM Bike/Fitness Birmingham
9. Robert Sisson Flying Rhinos CC Milford
10. Matt Ashley Flying Rhinos CC -
11. Nate Cole River City Velo Jenison
12. Chris Boer Weg+Berg Grand Rapids
13. Tyler Jenema Hagerty Racing Gwinn
14. Zach McBride Priority Health/Bissell Kalamazoo
15. Nate Elmer Team DRT Ft. Wayne, IN

Elite Men Category 4 – 38 Riders – 45 minutes + 2 laps
1. Bryon Boyer Team Venom Lansing Gold Medal
2. Charles Rennie Hagerty Racing Traverse City Silver Medal
3. Peter Beels ECTA/Honeywell Grand Rapids Bronze Medal
4. Rodger Bowser Two Wheel Tango Ann Arbor
5. Scott Gifford Ann Arbor Velo Club Canton
6. Brent DelRosario Wolverine Sports Club Shelby Twp.
7. Richard Hummel Maumee Valley Wheelmen Bowling Green, OH
8. Lupe Martinez Unattached Hamilton, ON
9. Brad Fry Kalmazoo Bike Club Portage
10. David Schultz River City Velo Kentwood
11. Michael Pizzorno Wolverine Sports Club Northville
12. Zachary Maino Ann Arbor Velo Club Jackson
13. Brian Hancock Team Giant/Michigan Alma
14. Douglas Hedges Wolverine Sports Club Royal Oak
15. Ben Caldwell Ann Arbor Velo Club Whitmore Lake

Elite Men Category 5 – 36 Riders – 30 minutes + 2 laps
1. Benn Penner Ann Arbor
2. Brady Mattison Ann Arbor
3. William Sherwood Royal Oak
4. Tom Elias Bloomfield Hills
5. Colin Snyder Livonia
6. Tolm Golden Plymouth
7. Rex Biest Charlotte
8. Ryan Nagelkirk Lansing
9. Cam Kohn N/A
10. Andrew Hromadka Ann Arbor
11. Chris Loftus Ann Arbor
12. John Lentz Ann Arbor
13. Kevin Dittmar Novi
14. Jason Perkins Chelsea
15. Matt Windy Reese

Elite Women Category 1/2/3 – 18 Riders – 45 minutes + 2 laps

1. Mackenzie Woodring Priority Health/Bissell Wyoming Gold Medal
2. Leslie Gaines Priority Health/Billell Okemos Silver Medal
3. Julie Bellerose AAVC/Team Aberdeen Ann Arbor Bronze Medal
4. Amy Stauffer Priority Health/Bissell Grand Rapids
5. Jennifer Mitchell Saturn of Toledo/Shell Toledo, OH
6. Sarah Maguire Priority Health/Bissell Holland
7. Tara Tasha Team Giant Wyoming
8. Laura Johnson AAVC/Team Aberdeen Ann Arbor
9. Antonia Musto Priority Health/Bissell Ada
10. Cheryl Olson Priority Health/Bissell Delton
11. Ann Remmers AAVC/Team Aberdeen Ann Arbor
12. Wendy Caldwell AAVC/Team Aberdeen Whitmore Lake
13. Aimee Allen Maple Leaf CC Windsor, ON
14. Emily Flynn AAVC/Team Aberdeen Okemos
15. Renee Schroeder Wolverine Sports Club Grosse Pointe
16. Lisa Meils Team Giant/Michigan Troy
17. Maia Orabi Wolverine Sports Club Shelby Twp.

Elite Women Category 4 – 2 Riders – 30 minutes + 2 laps
1. Peggy Herron Michigan Sports and Fitness Magazine Ann Arbor
2. Carre Zalma Unattached Gregory

Masters Men 30 + - 8 Riders – 45 minutes + 2 laps (no MI Challenge Points)
1. Dave Baar Weg+Berg Velo Ada Gold Medal (30+)
2. Lucas Wall ABC Cycling Superior Twp. Silver Medal (30+)
3. Max Finkbeiner Make a Wish Whitmore Lk. Bronze Medal (30+)
4. Nathanael Elmer 3 Rivers Velo Ft. Wayne, IN
5. Rich Stark Ann Arbor Velo Club Ann Arbor
6. Wayne Tompkins Hooters/Reynolds Racing Windsor, ON
7. Doug Gatto South Lyon Cycles Lincoln Park

Masters Men 35 + - 25 Riders – 45 minutes + 2 laps
1. Jerry Whitham Chiropower Ft. Wayne, IN
2. Anthony Bruley Cadieux Café/Team O2 Rochester Hills Gold Medal (35+)
3. Jeff Weinert Team Giant – Michigan Lake Orion Silver Medal (35+)
4. Dave Hietikko West MI Coast Riders Ada Gold Medal (40+)
5. Robert Iser South Lyon Cycles South Lyon Silver Medal (40+)
6. Randy Herman Two Wheel Tango Dexter Bronze Medal (35+)
7. Charles Rennie Hagerty Racing Traverse City Bronze Medal (40+)
8. Dave George Cisco Cycling Sparta
9. Jon Morgan Team Giant – Michigan Milford
10. Sean Klobucar Hooters/Reynold Cycling Windsor, ON
11. Terry Ritter Team Giant – Michigan Royal Oak
12. Rob Selle Just for Fun West Bloomfield
13. Jeff Gray Essex Brass Troy
14. Brian Clissold Unattached Battle Creek
15. Doug Hedges Wolverines Royal Oak

Masters Men 45 + -21 Riders – 45 minutes + 2 laps
1. Ray Dybowski Wolverine Sports Club Waterford Gold Medal (45+)
2. Fred Anderson West MI Coast Riders Okemos Gold Medal (50+)
3. Mark Cahn Cadieux Café/Team O2 West Bl’mfld Silver Medal (45+)
4. Eric Snider Saturn of Toled0/Shell Toledo, OH
5. Ray Barberhenn Ann Arbor Velo Club Ann Arbor Bronze Medal (45+)
6. Michael Birman South Lyon Cycles Portage
7. Dave Lewis Team Koehlinger/Kelly N/A
8. Larry Bohnsack Ann Arbor Velo Club Brighton Silver Medal (50+)
9. Jonathan Brinkman Maumee Valley Wheelmen Toledo, OH
10. Dave Stebbins Cisco Cycling Team Belmont Bronze Medal (50+)
11. Terry Bandsta West MI Coast Riders Spring Lake
12. Bernie Clinke Cadieux Café/Tam 02 Metamora
13. Marc Dettman Priority Health Grand Rapids
14. EJ Levy Cadieux Café/O2 Southfield
15. John Demmink Cisco Cycling Rockford
16. Mark Armstrong Saturn of Toledo/Shell Toledo

Masters Men 55 + -6 Riders – 45 minutes + 2 laps
1. Ed Reid Cycle Fit Grand Blanc Gold Medal (55+)
2. David Linden Flying Rhinos CC Dexter Silver Medal (55+)
3. Mike Krywanski Cisco Cycling Rockford Bronze Medal (55+)
4. Loren Simon Cisco Cycling St. John Gold Medal (60+)
5. Jay Muller Rapid Wheelmen Middleville Gold Medal (65+)

Junior Women – 1 Rider – 30 minutes + 2 laps
1. Whitney Kroll Saturn of Toledo/Shell Midland Gold Medal

Junior Men 10 - 12 - 3 Riders - 30 minutes + 2 laps
1. Rudy Peterson Flying Rhinos CC Kalamazoo Gold Medal
2. Rem Vermeulen Ann Arbor Velo Club Pinckney Silver Medal
3. Jacob Kiel-Locey Ann Arbor Velo Club Ann Arbor Bronze Medal

Junior Men 13 - 14 - 4 Riders - 30 minutes + 2 laps
1. Lexy Vermeulen Ann Arbor Velo Club Pinckney Gold Medal
2. James Anderson Ann Arbor Velo Club Saline Silver Medal
3. Eric Lanlonde Maple Leaf CC Windsor, ON
4. Joe Wendorf Ann Arbor Velo Club Ann Arbor Bronze Medal

Junior Men 15 - 16 - 7 Riders - 30 minutes + 2 laps (Provisional results)
1. Tayler Birman South Lyon Cycling Portage Gold Medal
2. Tony Wieczorek South Lyon Cycling Trenton Silver Medal
3. Noah Veltkamp Saturn of Toledo/Shell Coleman Bronze Medal
4. Myles Davis Wolverine Sports Club -
5. Caleb Bromley Ann Arbor Velo Club Jackson
6. Paul Jacobson Kalamazoo BC Richland

Junior Men 17 - 18 - 9 Riders - 30 minutes + 2 laps
1. Zach McBride Priority Health/Bissell Kalamazoo Gold Medal
2. Chris Brinkman Saturn of Toledo/Shell Toledo, OH
3. Marco Cote Maple Leaf CC Windsor, ON
4. John Lucente Maple Leaf CC Windsor, ON
5. Ryan Crawford Aquila Racing London, ON
6. Marc McDonald Wilkins Ann Arbor Velo Club Ann Arbor

2007 Miscene State crit Championships

many put into the hurt locker.

Punchin Holes

On a Hot humid day in Mid June, WMCR, punched some more holes in the win colum this past weekend, Taking back a couple of TT titles, Greg Ghristian 2007 Cone Azalia winner scored the 1/2 win with his teammate the always tough all arounder Tom Burke grabbin second. Cyborg gettin by the Black ace a mere couple of seconds seperated them..Cat3 had Nate Williams on the front. and Long time fast guy Brett Robinson beat the nearly unbeatable Diesel. West Coast is on run right now and looks to be on Target for the Team title once more.
Masters 45+ had the Saturn/shell Brian Rex take the win but being outta towner the title went to Dan Fisher. (the whole state thing is a dumb rule)West Coast Dave Hettiko rollin in for 3rd. Big Ray rolled off for a win how many State titles does this guy own? any Idea?
Old schooler 50 plusers, Don Fedrigon barely got by Bill Gilboe, both posted times that would nearly..put them in the top 10 of 1/2 field. the Giant killer came in got a win before headin off to juniors camp. and what about the other sex? Julie Bellrose won the 1/3 women but it was bitter sweet without the unstoppable Mackenzie Woodring. oh we cant forget about the team Time trail, it was owned by The Lathrup boys. WestCoast 2nd and The Cyborgs crew rolled in for 3rd
thanks to all the volunteers that got this one off without a hitch. adios!

The Cutting of Heads

State Time Trial, WMCR cuts off more heads, leaves rest for dead.
report to follow.

KMFDM

HEATWAVE

Temps were hot and racing wasnt much cooler. the annual Allen Park crit, imfamous BIG D, and and were not talkin about Dybo either.. Without a lengthy colorful summary of this past weekend racing lets do it different. FAST and to the Point
Cat1/2 riders got a dose of what 90 minutes of crit racing around a industrial park can do to ya. a break went earlier with strong men Jon the Black Ace Card, the Flyin Greg Christain and up and comer Derek Grahm, they brought with them a few other outlaws and they were off and runnin, time wore on and guys got spit out and left to swim with the field. The main group rode feverously to get those that werent represented in, but when the deed was done derek Grahm snagged a solid win against what TMS is gonna throw out as Two of the toughest guys we can lay claim to so far this season. Cat 3 was stole by the Canuck Greg Cavanaugh (this guys got wheels) who also laid it down earlier.., Masters 35+ or The other CAT 1/2 field saw Docsavage unleash a mean sprint to take it among a stiff charge from Paulo Eugine.
45+ had roadrace State champion Scot CLAWS on the front again, Dave Komives and Mark Cahn chased him home. THE KID Brinkman took another win in the late puberty class. AAVC swept the preteen set. Cat 5 was ruled by the duo from spout, David debeor, and Josh neider, Wolverine sports club Kelly patterson won the womens 1/2 field.
Lotsa hot action across the board and it all went off without hitch , thank the Sunlyon crew when you see them, they made it happen.

REPORT TO FOLLOW

Back to the trenches

2007 Tour of Cedar Creek

DAM, whatta a day of racing, were not gonna go into the whole scoring mess. were not gonna go into how mad some of our wives kids, girlfriends, mistresses Were when we arrived late sunday evening Were not gonna talk about the hype of the newspaper favoring the only REAL two teams in Mi with a shot at the BIG win, were not gonna talk about how are perdictions were horrible, Were not not gonna mention a Derek Prechtal sighting, Were not even gonna mention the heartbreak 5 cat 1/2 riders felt as they were caught with 5k to go to state medals.ITs and over with and behind the day.... thank the lord. First off we have to thank WMCR for another great day of racing, thanks Stan and crew. You guys are top Notch! You couldnt of asked for a more picture perfect day as far as weather goes. the fields were filled with the hopes of State titles.
Lets get into it. Correct us as we way may be wrong on some accounts and many may be missing as the wait was too long to bear and as this is being written results are non. Chris THE KID Brinkman won as expected, our prediction was right on this one. Masters 35 saw a nasty crash as Miscene MTB standout Pete Ehman of Giant Mi take out a mail box at near 30mph, this sent panic through the field, and with the Saturn /Shell MIA's Diesel, and Steve Mcgregor, left the door wide open for Jon (i finaly won the state roadrace) Morgan , withRapid Wheelman Sam George scarin the field enough for second. Masters 45, FRCC Scott Claes got what he deserved... the win.
Cat 1/2 well alot can be said and little can be said to sum the 3 + hr out there, a small group got away with the major teams involved, from what we gather lines and legs broke down and the the 50+ field caught them at the last hill. HEARTBREAKER ...allowing The CYborg, and Todd AKA Woodchuck Shoberg to roll off, Lathrup industries MINIME Meurig made one last fatal attempt to be part of the selection that he once was in and went with them the trio held off the hard charging field by mere seconds as the sprinters began to set the tone. Miscene Ben Renkema led out and beat three other of the fastest sprinters in the state as of June 1st those Docsavage, Ben Whitehead the Eagle Adams and Saturn/Shells Rob Foshag. the site was awesome as many teams tried to get the train rollin. But in the end after hoopla Todd shoberg won it for his WMCR sponsor keeping the state titel intact for another season, ( they have held onto it on and off for the last 4-5 yrs)MINIME snagged 2nd and the CYborg Steve Clark rolled in for 3rd.
despite the SNAFU's it was a great day of michigan racing, We know the riding was hot in the other fields but due to the lack of results we cant put names to faces, so there will be follow up if the final results are posted.
Thanks WEST COAST for giving us this day.

ATAK

2007 Miscene state road championship..predictions,
HMMM? The course isnt hilly enough to be a factor for the skinny guys.Cat1-2 will favor the WCMR roadblock fest but PH boys will upset em when the break goes. were puting Koch as the favorite, Derek Grahm as the spoiler. Tarrant might sneak away but its a long shot. Palmer will win the field sprint. Mackenzie Woodring will continue her onslaught of the CAt1-2 women, South/Lyon will take the Cat3 field, Unless Saturn shells Brinkman, "THE KID" who is hotter than a $5 pistol races Cat3 and Not juniors. Cat 4, AAVC got this one goin away.long shot....Our man JB Hancock, unless the Venom posse Pearl Harbor the field. Masters 35+ Dan Fisher. or the Diesel. Masters 45+ one of the Saturns over the hill gang.
No matter what its gonna be good weekend at a great venue.

The Kacey Konnection

Yea, our spelling sucks too..hows this for an excuse.. were too busy to get the get stuff out we get ahead of ourselves, kinda like jump starting your sentences. this installment of Sceners is of a woman who is new but not green to our scene. Kacey Manderfield, although she spend most of her time outta state at school were still gonna claim her. First time we heard of her was last summer when she spent doin time at some NRC races, then later she returned back MI for some cat 1-2 duty, which put her in the $ more than once. She's one thing this sport needs more of, fast, cute, and personal women. heres look into her life. Keep it up ,were behind you!


Day in the life (this is an account from the school year):

My day usaully starts early as i roll out of bed between 6 and 7am. I rarely use an alarm and just do best to wake up early and get the day started. I'll have some tea and breakfast to start the day, or occationally a coffee...but i usually save that kick for race mornings! During the week I either do a morning workout of some sort or try to be productive and get some school work done so the afternoon will be open for riding. My classes would begin at 8 or 9:30 and finish up in early or mid afternoon. Usually it was straight back to the apartment to kit up and get on the saddle for some time before the sun went down. I'll ride in most any weather and with or without others. Once done riding i usually stretch a bit and graze the kitchen before getting cleaned up. Gatherings of a few common riding partners and I became a regular for dinner plans and we would whip up whatever we had or make a trip to the market to get whatever we just couldn't live without! In the evening my energy starts to run low and I usally just do easy school work, take care of email stuff and maybe read a little before getting to bed, which I try to do between 9:30 and 10:30 if not earlier depending on how I feel after the day. I guess that's about it for a typical day, but I'm looking forward to this summer and not havng such a big block of time taken up from sitting in class!

1. 2007 race overview

I kicked the season off at the Greenville training series in NC, where i got some good results. Straight into the Collegiate season from there, where i am racing for Lees-McRae located in Banner Elk, NC! As a team we won the conference and I recieved the womens conference title. In a week we head off to Nationals in Kansas and i'm hoping to be part of some more good results there! Overall i've been getting good results and i'm hoping all the climbing i've been doing in NC is going to transfer into some speed and power here pretty soon to carry me through the season with more good results to come! O, and i should mention that for the 2007 season i will be racing for Verducci/Breakaway out of Philly and i'm looking forward to that expereince. And i will of course be a fully supportive Wolverine when i'm in MI and do whatever I can to help the club in addition to promoting the Velodrome, which i enjoy so much!

2. what team are you riding for?

Verducci/Breakaway out of Philly

3. when you come back to MI, and race the 1-2 field whats your game plan, if you have one?

Hang on and hope to make it to a point where i can attempt to sprint with them and work on some speed.

4. you did pretty well at cross last season plan on doin another round?

I really enjoyed cross and i wish it wasn't so close to track nationals. I would like to tell you i'm going to train a ton for it and try to tear some legs off, but more realistically i will probably just fit in what i can between all the track stuff, try to get better technically and go get my legs ripped off.

5.last C.D bought?

Hahahaha....do you think i'm make of money. Do the disk breaks on my mountain bike count? I can't remember the last time i bought music, i just borrow CD from friends to put in my computer and they end up in my ipod from there. If you've got anything good let me know...

6.after school plans?

Ask me in a year...of course i have some ideas but i'm taking the laid back wait and see what happens path on this issue right now!

7. first race?

A wednesday night training race at the Velodrome at the begining the summer of 2004! I think my first races on a road bike were the Micheal Rabe races at Waterford at the end of the 2004 season.

8.favorite food?

This is complicated...it depends on what i am in the mood for. I have a fedish for peanut butter, nutella, and dark chocolate covered espresso beans. As far as real food goes I really like a lot of things and i would have to say my favorite food is anything i've made with friends...its nice to make something together and then enjoy it together, even if that means making fun of how horrible it tastes, which dosn't happen often.

9. do you have a coach?

yes - i am a very fortunate and lucky girl!

10.do you train with any form of power meter.

No, unfortunatly those cost a lot of money.....if anyone wants to sponsor one for me just speak up!!! Eventually i would like to get that data collection system on my track and road bike!

Grumblings through the field.

Upgrade rules? this was brought to our attention via email, whats with all these riders getting cat upgrades with little or NO results, anyone have any idea?