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Mar 8, 2010 Race report, Road Race
The Merco Road Race was my first big production race. There were a lot of pro teams and there was a lot of excitement in the air. The race itself was pretty calm, but there were a lot of blocking tactics going on teams would spread out and take up a lot of road to block people from trying to go around. There were a few break away attempts that were shut down pretty quickly. At about mile 15 the road was so damaged that it felt like cobblestone for a good 3-4 miles. Which was then followed by close to a 1 mile hill climb that split the pack on the first pass (great place to attack) followed by a quick 1 mile downhill. After the hill the pack dropped from 100 to about 60. Going in to the second lap I made a move on the hill and found myself getting blocked with nowhere to go. The rest of the race I hung out about 40th and at the finish line I advanced by weaving between bonking riders in to 31st. I was only 4-5 seconds behind the person that took first, but I could not advance any further because the entire road width wise was full. I should have jumped sooner but I missed the 1 KM to go sign.
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Erik Camacho
Cherry Pie Crit 2010
Feb 16, 2010 Criterium, Race report, Road Race
Going into this race my goal was to stay in the top 20 spots for the first 20 mins of the race. I have been doing primarily base and strength training so far, and just now adding intensity. Also, the race was after one of my peak volume training weeks (13hrs). So I wanted this race (plus M35+ 4/5 following) to be my intensity training for the week, and to kick-off getting back into racing for 2010.
Primarily, I was able to stay in the front half of the pack for the first 21mins, and mostly in the top 20. I would slip back on the back side as the pack would swell up and start passing after the course’s first R90 turn after the hill. Goal achieved so far. As we received the word “5 laps to go”, 2 things happened: (1) I realized I still felt really good, surprisingly ready to mix it up for the finish, and (2) the pack started getting very jumpy. In fact, there were no crashes until this “5 to go”…and during that one lap there were 2 crashes! The second crash ended with a guy falling into my leg, knocking my foot and chain. By the time I recovered the peleton was split and I was last guy in the chase group.
Our chase caught the main group during the 4th lap, and I moved up to ~25th. At the 3rd lap, I was 15th. Then 10th. Then with 1 to go, I was 6th. I was concerned that the pack would swell again at the bottom of the hill after the R90, so I hammered down the hill to accelerate up into the slipstream of the front guys and keep the pace high. I think I entered the corner at 35mph, with my rear wheel sliding. I entered a slide twice and recovered twice before I ended up hitting the curb, slamming me down into the hard dirt. The net is a broken collarbone and 2 or 3 cracked ribs. Bike looks fine, still pending a detailed inspection. Several lessons learned on bike handling.
Meeting with the doc on Friday. Expect that I can get on my trainer this weekend with easy spinng. Racing by late May `10.
Womens Team ride / Early Birds
Dec 21, 2009 Events, Road Race, Team Rides
| January 31, 2010 | ||
| 7:30 am | to | 11:30 am |
Sunday January 31st Intensity / Technique ride
07:30 SHARP 40 miles F-1
Women’s Race Team Ride – The Ribbon ride / Early Bird races
Meet in Niles for a spin to the Early bird race circuit near Dumbarton Bridge,
where we will join in the Early Bird events. Coaching and mentoring commences at 08:30
The women’s Category 4 race is at 10:30. Following the race and debrief we will
Either stay to watch the guys or ride back to Niles.
Please note that this is sanctioned USAC event promoted by VeloPromo and an entry fee is necessary. Also a USAC license is req’d.
You can either purchase a one day license or a full annual license.
This is a women’s only ride, Women who wish for a little extra challenge
are invited to join the women’s section of the race team.
All race team members are requested to wear their
team uniform. Rain will not stop play. This is a no drop ride.
Start from the Niles parking lot.
Sandra King (925) 487-7658 regalmoded@yahoo.com
Women’s Tream tride / Early Bird Races
Dec 21, 2009 Events, Road Race, Team Rides
| January 17, 2010 | ||
| 7:30 am | to | 11:30 am |
Sunday January 17th Intensity / Technique ride
07:30 SHARP 40 miles F-1
Women’s Race Team Ride – The Ribbon ride / Early Bird races
Meet in Niles for a spin to the Early bird race circuit near Dumbarton Bridge,
where we will join in the Early Bird events. Coaching and mentoring commences at 08:30
The women’s Category 4 race is at 10:30. Following the race and debrief we will
Either stay to watch the guys or ride back to Niles.
Please note that this is sanctioned USAC event promoted by VeloPromo and an entry fee is necessary. Also a USAC license is req’d.
You can either purchase a one day license or a full annual license.
This is a women’s only ride, Women who wish for a little extra challenge
are invited to join the women’s section of the race team.
All race team members are requested to wear their
team uniform. Rain will not stop play. This is a no drop ride.
Start from the Niles parking lot.
Sandra King (925) 487-7658 regalmoded@yahoo.com
Women’s Ride / Early Birds
Dec 21, 2009 Road Race, Team, Uncategorized
Sunday January 3rd Intensity / Technique ride
07:30 SHARP 40 miles F-1
Women’s Race Team Ride – The Ribbon ride / Early Bird races
Meet in Niles for a spin to the Early bird race circuit near Dumbarton Bridge,
where we will join in the Early Bird events. Coaching and mentoring commences at 08:30
The women’s Category 4 race is at 10:30. Following the race and debrief we will
Either stay to watch the guys or ride back to Niles.
Please note that this is sanctioned USAC event promoted by VeloPromo and an entry fee is necessary. Also a USAC license is req’d.
You can either purchase a one day license or a full annual license.
This is a women’s only ride, Women who wish for a little extra challenge
are invited to join the women’s section of the race team.
All race team members are requested to wear their
team uniform. Rain will not stop play. This is a no drop ride.
Start from the Niles parking lot.
Sandra King (925) 487-7658 regalmoded@yahoo.com
Womens Team Ride – Early Birds Racing
Dec 21, 2009 Events, Road Race, Team Rides
| January 10, 2010 | ||
| 7:30 am | to | 11:30 am |
Sunday January 10th Intensity / Technique ride
07:30 SHARP 40 miles F-1
Women’s Race Team Ride – The Ribbon ride / Early Bird races
Meet in Niles for a spin to the Early bird race circuit near Dumbarton Bridge,
where we will join in the Early Bird events. Coaching and mentoring commences at 08:30
The women’s Category 4 race is at 10:30. Following the race and debrief we will
Either stay to watch the guys or ride back to Niles.
Please note that this is sanctioned USAC event promoted by VeloPromo and an entry fee is necessary. Also a USAC license is req’d.
You can either purchase a one day license or a full annual license.
This is a women’s only ride, Women who wish for a little extra challenge
are invited to join the women’s section of the race team.
All race team members are requested to wear their
team uniform. Rain will not stop play. This is a no drop ride.
Start from the Niles parking lot.
Sandra King (925) 487-7658 regalmoded@yahoo.com
