Not So Early Bird Crit 2012 E4
Here we go again. First race report for 2012. Different format this year for the last Early Bird. More categories and no clinics. So the E4 race was the first one of the day at 8:00am (to friggin early for … Continued
Early Bird Crit 2/12/12
Early Bird Crit #5 I was thinking about doing two races today, the 35-44 Cat 5 and the 45+ Cat 5. Got there at 1:20, plenty of time to warm up for the 2pm race, went to register and they … Continued
Notso Early Bird Criterium
I arrived early and saw several team mates, conditions looked good – warm, sunny and dry. Ken and I headed out for a warm-up ride and a few practice sprints. By the time the race started the wind had picked … Continued
Nocturne Grand Prix Series #1 E4
It really didn’t look like this series was going to take place. Though he had to push it back a month, Brian put on the first race last Friday night. The course uses part of the Early Bird course. Though … Continued
2011 Burlingame Criterium 35+ Cat 4
Second race on the day for me. The report for this one should start in the parking lot first though. I’m sure many of us have seen a rider in the parking lot and had that “oh crap” feeling. Usually … Continued
2011 Burlingame Criterium E4
This is just a classic race! A great course, awesome atmosphere and an aggressive field make it one of my favorite races of the year. I think we lined up with about 50 guys for the E4 race. It was … Continued
2011 Joseph Mendes Crit 35+ Cat 4
Second race of the day for me. After finishing the E4 race I was pleasantly surprised to see that my wife and 2 boys had come out to cheer dear old dad on. Figured I better perform. Again we rolled … Continued
2011 Joseph Mendes Crit Cat 4
This event is held in Pleasanton just off of the intersection of Hopyard and Stoneridge. Pretty typical 4 corner flat crit. Pavement is great and there aren’t any bots dots just reflectors. Pretty short course at .84 miles. Turn one … Continued