45+ 1,2,3 Weld County RR

The RMCC 45 squad lined up with five riders.  Peter Ismert, Adam Asnes, Marcel Van Garderen, Matt Vawter, and Pete Lucke.  The team was racing against stacked teams from Rally Sport, Boulder Orthopedics, and a new team, Brookfield Homes.  50 miles awaited the racers and fireworks started the first time traversing the one dirt road.  After the first 15 miles, a lone rider from Brookfield broke away solo from the peloton.  He was able to stay away for another 15 miles before RMCC put 4 riders on the front to bring back the breakaway rider.  Once the field was all back together, everyone started positioning themselves for the finale.  But, with 10 k to go, Peter Ismert was able to bridge up to a small group who slipped off the front with a 10 second gap.  This was a good move for the team and RMCC helped to control the front to allow the break to widen it's gap.  However, with about 8 k to go, the break was closed down.  With a straight run in to the finish, a slight crosswind, and the yellow line rule in effect, the finish was going to be chaotic.  RMCC was able to have it's riders at or near the front to contest the final sprint.  In the end, Pete Lucke was able to open up the sprint really early which allowed for Adam to mark any riders trying to come across.  Unfortunately for Pete, he got passed in the closing meters and finished 4th.  Fortunately, Adam made the second move and finished a strong 2nd being passed at the line by sprinter extraordinaire, Jeff Ofsanko from Rally Sport.  Peter Ismert finished in 11th place after much work.  Both Matt and Marcel road in support for the entire race and kudos go out to both of them for the teamwork.  Although the team didn't get the win it did have a good day out on the road.  Next up will be Federal Center and Deer Trail.

Pete Lucke looking serious! Photo by Dejan Smaic