Again in the pouring rain, and against an entire Spidertech team, Kyle manages a Silver finish in the final group sprint. The 4th race in the Ontario Cup Road Series in the town of Wellesley (just north of Waterloo), the race drew a great turnout despite the weather.
by Ed Veal May 16, 2011 (Wiarton, ON) Driving a few hours up to Owen Sound way is worth the trip when you have a well-run race like Bike the Bruce to attend. This was my first O-Cup of the year so I was very excited to get back home from the US Crits [...]
The final two days of racing at the USA Southeast Crit Series were in Charlotte, NC and Sandy Springs, GA. These were certainly lower key events than the twilight criteriums during the week, but the racing was just as intense. Both races were a switch from what we had become accustomed to during the week. For one, [...]
May 7, 2011 (Spartanburg, SC) – At first glance this looked like it was going to be the best course this entire week. The 4-corner circuit that was less than a kilometer featured a little rise and pavement that was flawless. The speed was incredible and it was easy to sit at the back in [...]
May 5, 2011 (Walterboro, SC) – I did what I said I was going to do and was aggressive off the gun at Downtown Walterboro Criterium – round 4 of the US Crit Speedweek Series. I got caught on the front a few times and did a little too much work, but I did get [...]
May 4, 2011 (Beaufort, South Carolina) – I think this race tested me more than the others. After going down a few times (3) at Roswell, it took a few laps to become fearless again. Beaufort is a fast narrow course and I found it very hard to move up. UnitedHealthcare was in full control [...]
After the intensity of the night before, it was truly amazing that everyone was ready to go at it again. A slight uphill slant on the back straight of this course in historic Roswell, GA coupled with some tight turns added a whole new dynamic to the race. On the other hand, the pace was [...]
Standing on the start line, looking down Clayton St, I couldn’t quite tell what was louder; the beating house music reverberating through the BBQ smoked filled streets of Athens, GA, or the screams of 40,000 Terrapin fueled fans gathering to see 180 riders go to battle. Maybe it was just my heart beat pumping with [...]
Despite the dismal weather, Kyle, Jamie and Pete headed down to London to the 43rd annual Springbank Road Race on May 1. Kyle took 3rd in the U-19 Men’s Road Race. Jamie also had a top 10 finish later in the day, despite the brutal rain.
This was the third year La Bici Squadra has organized the Hell of the North. The history of this wonderfully horrible ride goes back to 1988 and its first organizers, Mike Barry Sr. and Sam Watson. Originally called Toronto’s Paris-Robauix Challenge, it ran from the Toronto Zoo to the Irish House in Sutton over 70km [...]