On Sunday we woke up to gray skies and as soon as we got to the race venue it started to rain. Mud and no shortage on rocks in Allamuchy. Warm mud and warm slick rock where not so bad though. Awesome turn out and a really fun course, due to the weather it hasContinue reading “Allamuchy Short Track MTB Race”
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Sandy Hook Time Trial
This past weekend there was also the first Time Trial of the season in the NJ Time Trial Cup, as always with the prologue in Sandy Hook. Weather can be challenging there, especially the winds as it is near the ocean and one becomes an “open target”. Although the sun was brightly shining riders wereContinue reading “Sandy Hook Time Trial”
Hell of Hunterdon 2019, the Future of Cycling
The season has begun and as always it is a mix of our team members doing some group training rides (slams) on various terrain and of course starting to test their fitness in early season races. One of the rides that have a mix of road and gravel is the yearly Hell of Hunterdon. AndreasContinue reading “Hell of Hunterdon 2019, the Future of Cycling”
March Mayhem H2H MTB Series Kick Off
This past weekend Finley lined up with the big girls and took 5th in the open cat 2 women. Turned out to be a really long race at XC speeds and was definitely a solid day on the bike for anyone. Dad placed 2nd in the 45+ race after a good battle to the line.Continue reading “March Mayhem H2H MTB Series Kick Off”
Sierra Vasquez Opens Her MTB Season in Bonelli, CA with a Win
Sierra’s race report: This weekend, March 17th, marked the beginning of my racing season. I raced at the Frank G. Bonelli park in San Dimas, California. The days leading up to the race I was feeling slightly nervous but on race day I was excited and ready for the race. I lined up next toContinue reading “Sierra Vasquez Opens Her MTB Season in Bonelli, CA with a Win”
Frank O’Reilly Jr Wins the Junior Grant’s Tomb Criterium
On Saturday, March 9th, Frank Jr made the trip to Manhattan to race the Grant’s Tomb crit. It was only the 2nd time ever racing on the road bike and his first crit race. Frank was pretty excited no doubt. At the start line he lined up with all the junior categories ranging from 11-12Continue reading “Frank O’Reilly Jr Wins the Junior Grant’s Tomb Criterium”
Our Grand Masters Are Already Racing
Al Blanchard and Karen & Jeff Tripp all made the RV Camping trip down to Florida and took part in the Santos MTB festival/race.
Karen Tripp Collects Another Gold at Cyclocross National Championships
Karen is no stranger to winning a National Championship. She has won in CX and MTB before and medaled on the road as well. Karen had a perfect race, stuck to the plan and rode her own race. Karen also had a great build up & preparation for this race throughout the whole. Definitely oneContinue reading “Karen Tripp Collects Another Gold at Cyclocross National Championships”
Roger Takes 2nd at Masters Cyclocross Nationals
In Louisville, KY Cyclocross Nationals most races were on slippery or muddy conditions, but on Friday when the 50-54 category were on the course it miraculously was pretty dry and tacky. Roger had a front row start and pretty much was charging at the front of the race then entire time, dueling with multiple timeContinue reading “Roger Takes 2nd at Masters Cyclocross Nationals”
Frank O’Reilly Podiums at Cyclocross Nationals
Frank O’Reilly was definitely one of the favorites in his race. Winning the Junior NE Vittoria Series and numerous races all season. This is the highest level and it was a tight battle all the way to the line. Frank takes 4th at the end and we are all really happy with this super performance.Continue reading “Frank O’Reilly Podiums at Cyclocross Nationals”