Here is a race report from second place finisher Jeff Ofsanko: My pre-race plan was to play the gutter game on the first lap and it worked. Just before climb #1, Peter and I shared the workload to put us 1-2 up the climb. Once we hit the top I came around Peter and (leaving only enough room on the leeward side for Peter) drove the pace. Unfortunately, Peter hit some soft dirt and fell off the pace. But I got away with 4 others. After that it was windy pacelineing until the sprint…which netted me a second place. Peter took advantage of my being in the break and sat on, taking 6th place overall at the finish. A great start for 2 new team members.
The 35 Plus was the usual hammer fest of cat. 1's and 2's. The race went from the gun and all 3 team members made the split. Over time with the hills, the dirt, and the wind the groups got smaller and smaller. Here is new team member Matt Gates climbing the hill at the front. Matt just missed the winning break, but lead the team home with a 5th place finish.
Marc Holbert riding strong with eventual winner Michael Gibson on his wheel. Marc is returning to form after breaking his collar bone this winter surfing.
Team member Jim Thies riding the Koppenberg on the second lap. Jim has never done this race before and was happy with his placing in the top 20.
(all photos courtsey of www.303cycling.com)
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