Last year at the Air Force Cyling Classic the average speed was over 29 MPH for 93 miles. Ouch!
Last year Magnus Backstedt flexed at the Clarendon Cup. Ouch!
I am lucky to be able to do these races in the Pro events. I would hate to be on the sidelines watching it and I am glad we get the invite. Word on the street is that in the road race the big pro teams are going to keep it together for a field sprint, or for a 'what's left of the' field sprint.
Battley Harley is going to look good because:
This year, we have Jonathan Page so we have a top level sprinter.
Russ is focused on these races, and he always puts on a good show.
Dave Fuentes is injury free this year and this last week his motor seems to be dialed in.
I heared DC Velo got in, that's cool - it increases the probability of locals getting in the results.
The only down side is my rear wheel situation. (in order of racing wheel preference)
Wheel 1 - Cosmic, spokes taken out at Bike Jam by a front skewer, with mavic for repair
Wheel 2 - Mavic Team CSC, spokes broke on first ride out of box, at shop being rebuilt
Wheel 3 - Ultegra, super heavy, spoke broke at Ricola, going to try to get it fixed today.
Wheel 4 - Mavic Performance, piece of junk, but it is straight and works.
See you out there!
We still wanna know about the mystery bike at RFK! Good luck tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteMystery Bike = team spare bike, got built up a few days before RFK. Specialized with Sram Red and Campy wheels. I wish it was mine permanantly!
ReplyDeleteDude, I got some Mavic A119s laced to Sora hubs. They barely bend at all when I corner. I think they'd probably hold up. You aren't going to be cornering hard or nothin' on your group ride tomorrow right? So what club is NRC anyhow? I don't think I've seen 'em at Hains point.
ReplyDeletePs. Good luck Chuck.
Check my blog for Clarendon pics. A couple of good action shots of you.
ReplyDeleteDon't forget to mention the Campagnolo Zonda Front wheel in the shop from the crash at Somerville!
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