Stages donates power meter to raise $ for Colorado High School Cycling League

This is a really cool, Stages gave us a power meter, the guys The Pro's Closet are auctioning it for free, and 100% of the money raised goes to the Colorado High School Cycling League. We do not know too many sponsors doing this. Please bid on it if you need a power meter. AND PLEASE SHARE THIS POST! Thanks.

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35+ Louisville Crit April 2013

The guys came to race this event as it is really the kick off of the masters season for all teams.  We had a strong group of 7 riders to match up with a big group from Boulder Orthopedics and much improved teams from Rally Sport, and Grove Subaru.  The race has been won in a break the last few years, so the guys knew what needed to get done.  The race went off the line single file for a while, with heavy pressure being applied by Boulder Orthopedics.  Jim, Tory and CJ clipped in at the front and covered things.  The guys took turns covering the early moves, Matt S. covered a good looking break with local strongman Michael Gibson from BO.  When that came back Brad from Rally Sport attacked solo, got a gap and he rolled it.  CJ covered the move for our team, along with Byron from Grove and Grant from BO.  As is often the case the breaks that go are not the strongest, but the right combination, and this break had one rider from each of the 4 main teams.

The break took about 10 minutes and established it's lead, with all 4 teams back in the field controlling things and hoping their man could win.  The break had total cooperation, with even pulls and no attacks, with also helps lead to success.  CJ knew he was out gunned in the break, but rode smart and did just enough to not make anyone mad, while he waited for the Calvary to arrive.

Sure enough there was a slowing in the field and Matt Gates sensed it, attacked solo, got a clean gap, and rode solo across to the break over 30 laps, a 25 second gap.  CJ was sure happy to see Matt as RMCC was not the only team with 2 guys in the break.  It also put much more pressure now on the other 3 teams back in the field as they were at a disadvantage.  The group all kept working until the end and everyone was happy to sprint it out.  With one to go CJ put in a last attack, then when caught he pulled the entire last lap to the bottom of the hill, then pulled over and let Matt Gates take it from there.  Matt rode a smart sprint up the hill, as it is a very long developing sprint, where he rode Grant's wheel for a long time, and then easily came by him for the win.  It was a great team effort with Matt taking the win, CJ in 5th, and Josh in 7th.  2013 should be a fun year in the 35 plus field with more balanced teams and great racing.

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

Peter Ismert on podium (3rd) Louisville crit April 2013

Our sponsor Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers

Our Sponsor: Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, https://rockymountaincancercenters.com/

Too often we as master bike racers get caught up in our equipment sponsors, who is gives us a discount on gear or some other ego related aspect of our sport. We are fortunate however to have a sponsor that means so much more than that to all of us, our community, our families and friends. 

We have all been touched by cancer if not directly then with someone close to us. The pain, fear of the unknown, learning to live with constant Dr. appointments and often very invasive and expensive treatments can be overwhelming and traumatic not only for the patient but family, friends and care givers.

Speaking from direct experience, my father died from cancer but was a patient at the Boulder Rocky Mountain Cancer Center for many years, I can tell you this group of doctors, their supporting staff and all the people involved made a difference.  They were understanding but direct and honest in their dealings with us. They provided support on an emotional level, with great medicine, kind words and always a smile.

The facility was welcoming and never felt institutional. Drug therapies can be tiresome and make you feel like a pin cushion but somehow the Rocky Mountain Cancer Center in Boulder, with its great windows facing our mountains, good sunlight and a relaxed atmosphere made it all bearable.

While we hope you never have to go through a battle with cancer if you do think of these folks. They have many centers throughout the front range and we can vouch for their expertise and warmth.

We are proud to represent them in our sport and look forward to wearing their colors for many years to come.

Matt Gates Winning 35+ Frostbite TT 2013

Matt Gates riding well at Frostbite TT for 1st

Photo by Dejan Smaic Near Carr, Colorado. March 2, 2013.
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Our new team jersey

Our new team kit for 2013



Photo by Peter Ismert

We are proud to represent our new sponsor "Rocky Mountatin Cancer Centers" in 2013.  So many of us have had family or friends affected by cancer and we know first handhow important great care and compassion is to all involved. Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers know how to provide the best care in a thoughful and loving way.



Max Muscle Sports Nutrition of Boulder is Helping

Boulder, Colo.

(November 12, 2012) — In any sport, good nutrition is a key to

success. No one knows that better than cyclists. With the ever-present controversy

around doping and cycling, riders are looking for ways to get that edge through

advanced nutrition practices and supplements instead of banned substances.

Max Muscle Sports Nutrition in Boulder is an expert in sports nutrition and they

understand endurance sports like cycling. As a partner with the mix1 Masters

Cycling Team, the Max Muscle staff of certified sports nutritionists works to educate

the team’s riders on everything from fueling and recovery, the best products for

individual needs, meal planning and more.

“The more we learn about good nutrition, the more our guys appreciate our

partnership with Max Muscle,” says CJ Gauss, director of the mix1 35-plus team. The

mix1 team is comprised of 25 riders age 35 to 60-plus who race in three age groups:

35+, 45+ and 55+. They are professionals—architects, finance advisers, attorneys,

doctors—and many are dads with little kids.

“We are busy men who love cycling and compete at a very high level, so it’s

important that we take care of ourselves,” says Gauss. “We had some riders who

used to be cheeseburger and Coke guys, but after they sat through some of Max

Muscle’s nutrition seminars, they’ve been making adjustments to eat better and try

some supplements and they’ve really excelled with help from the Max Muscle staff.”

These adjustments translated to big results this season. The team took such good

care of themselves and trained well enough that they won the overall state

competition in

all three masters categories for 2012—this has never been done

before!

“It’s been great seeing the mix1 guys do so well this past season! We’re thrilled to

have been part of the equation of their success by assisting with performance

nutrition as the team’s nutrition partner” says Max Muscle Sports Nutrition Boulder

owner Craig David. “We’re all getting older, but it’s never too late to make changes

to your nutrition to achieve results and the mix1 team is a great example of that.”

For more on Max Muscle Boulder or to discuss becoming a Max Muscle partner,

please contact Craig David at 303-449-3300 or visit

www.MaxMuscleBoulder.com.

About Max Muscle Boulder

. Max Muscle Sports Nutrition of Boulder offers a

personable, educated and diverse staff of fitness and nutrition professionals. Max

Muscle Sports Nutrition has been a leader in the sports nutrition industry since

1991. From weight loss to increased energy, gaining muscle, running farther, cycling

faster or jumping higher, the team in Boulder is committed to providing a

consistent, high level of service and knowledge for athletes, both young and old in

our active community.
www.MaxMuscleBoulder.com

mix1's fruit flavors are coming back in Boulder and Denver this week



We're back!

Mix1 fruit flavors are back on the shelves this week (Nov. 15th) with new packaging
but the same great taste, mix of essential nutrients and all you need for your recovery.
Go to http://www.mix1life.com/ to find the store nearest you.