So the old(er) dudes (the Masters Men... although I find it hard to lump a 35 yr old into the "old dudes" category) rolled out first with the 35+, 45+ and 55+ categories up for grabs featuring a total of 9 podium spots. When the dust settled (and/or the mud dried), there were Ommegangsters on 6 of the 9 podium spots for the Masters which included 3 firsts. Dave Y, AJ F, and Skinny Phil confiscated the 35+ podium while Drumroll, King Karl and Paul S each reached podium spots in the 45+ and 55+ fields. Gordon S, showing some late season reserves also had a decent showing in the masters field. A bonus to all finishers was a big boy bottle of some tasty Ommegang.
While most of the "old dudes" hobbled about, applied Ben Gay, whined about their aches and pains ... ok, actually they mostly went directly to the Ommegang recovery beverage and spread of food, the Open Men started with Ommegangster pal Tim O putting on a dominating show. Dave Y (one of the younger "old dudes") did double duty and ended up 3rd in this race after winning the 35+. Mike K, Jeremy K, Jason H and Ray W all rode well while sporting the Omme colors.
A wacky relay race followed the Open Mens event which saw teams of two riding the CX course as ell as drinking a brew and jumproping as part of the "rules".
All in all another great day of racing with Dave Panella surely looking down on us with a grin while shaking his head at the fun and foolishness we all call cyclocross.
Results here .....
http://www.bikereg.com/Results/2010/11/14-Dave-Panella-Memorial-Cyclocross-Race.asp
Some pics: http://galleries.jdanvers.com/p716905176
... and vid: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Y-VnySoRPU
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