After a week’s hiatus do to inclement weather the March Practice Criterium series resumed this past Sunday. A sunny but cool Sunday afternoon greeted the racers. Several of the top local pros and elite amateurs were on hand to test their legs after a long winter. The Mix1 crew had an excellent showing in the last race of the day. Lining up for Mix1 were Josh, Matt Gates, Marcel, Jim, Pete, and LT. Joining the 35+ riders were two 45+ standouts Jimi Gibson and Matt Vawter. Mix1 was well represented and had one of the largest squads in the race. The race started with a quick pace as several riders tried to gain an advantage. Most attempts were in vain as no break succeeded until the halfway mark when a break of six riders got clear, including Chuck Coyle, Clark Sheehan, Dirk Friel and Colby Pierce. The field chased, but the leaders were not seen again. While Mix1 missed out on the winning break, they had a constant presence at the front end of the field. New recruit, Josh Barnett, had a solid ride and was competitive in the field sprint for the remaining places, taking 10th overall. As a group the Mix1 riders were content with the outcome of the race. It was the first race of the year for some, and proved to be a good opportunity to get an excellent speed workout and sharpen our focus for some of the bigger goals later in the season.
Josh, Marcel and Matt G. covering the front of the field with eventual winner Chuck Coyle.
Pete Lucke laying down some horse power with ACA leader, and cat. 1, Jon Tarkinton on his wheel.
Jim Thies at the front of the field and stretching it out with a huge pull. The field may have been blinded by those white, white legs James!
Josh contesting the fields sprint for 9th, where he finished second in the sprint and ended up in 10th, the only non pro/1/2 rider in the top 10. Way to go Josh.
Race commentary provided by Jim Thies. All photos from
www.303cycling.com (thanks David & Kris).
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