Orchard Assault: Jeff and Katina W drove to the UMASS-Amherst mountain bike race early Saturday morning, while enroute to their niece's graduation party later in Vermont. Jeff was psyched to race in an open single speed category and Katina did the women's cat. 1 (a.k.a., expert) race. Jeff lined up with 9 other guys and said that the start was fast as they headed into an uphill. Not having a chance to pre-ride the course (except for a small portion of it), we could tell that is was tight, rooty, slimey (from the rain storm earlier in the day) with a lot of hilly, switch-back climbs. Jeff separated himself out from his group after the 2nd lap and lapped Katina at the end of my 3rd lap. He was smokin'! He went on to win the SS race by over a half a lap. Katina was the only expert woman who showed up, but her thrill of the day was being passed by Lea Davidson of the now defunk Trek-VW team and teammate to the World Cup women's champion, Marie Helen Premont. She was very courteous and placed well against the pro men. Congrats Jeff & Katina !!
Bristol RR: A few Ommegangsters headed out to the hilly Bristol RR. No real reports from anyone but looks like Anthony R and Aaron J represented. A tough day for Anthony and top 15 for Aaron. Results at http://www.rochesterroadracing.com/bristol.html.
Brewery Ride: 3 Ommegangsters and 3 guests showed up. Two and a half hours of some up tempo riding. After, we were treated like VIPs with some special beverage treatment that included a glassful (or two) of Belgian bliss in an actual glass.
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