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2011 Iowa Cup, presented by Zealous Consulting

2011-04-21T07:41:00.000-07:00

We know you're all waiting on pins and needles. The Iowa Cup is back for it's 6th year!

Click on the picture below to go to the new site http://www.iowacup.com/

Windblown Elkhart TT #1 Results

2011-04-15T09:25:00.000-07:00

A brutally windy Elkhart TT is in the books. We can get every kind of weather in April and it just happened to be an 30 mph crosswind on this particular evening. We had 64 strong finishers cross the line and I am impressed with the toughness I saw out on the road last night. Despite the conditions, I only heard about a few folks finding the ditch, and no one seriously injured. Thanks for a successful and safe start to the TT season.

Below are preliminary results. We had no issues with timing last night so they should be accurate but if you think there's a mistake, please e-mail me and we'll work to get it corrected. We'll have series points posted ahead of the next race and I have a few fun things I'm working on for this season... more info to come.

RESULTS

Thanks again to the volunteers from Zealous Racing, our top notch official Bruce Pesch, and everybody who showed up last night.

Ryan French

Zealous Racing

Des Moines, IA

Elkhart Time Trial #1 is still on.

2011-04-14T09:23:00.001-07:00

Looks like we will be fortunate enough to have dry weather for the first Elkhart TT. Showers are supposed to move out of the area just in time. So Elkhart Time Trial # 1 is still on. First rider off at 6:30PM, 30 second intervals, order determined by when you pick up your number. On-site registration available for tonight's race, or for the series. Remember, series registration is $60, that's 5 races for the price of 4! Thank you, Ryan French Elkhart Time Trial Series Promoter Zealous Racing

2011-04-08T06:21:00.000-07:00

The Elkhart Time Trial Series is back for another great year.

New this year: online registration. Click on the LOGO above to go to Online registration

For a flyer, click on the logo to the left

You can pre-register for the series online for a total of $60, that means you're racing 1 week for free! Also, we're picking up the tab for the online registration, so, it doesn't cost you more to register online than onsite. We look forward to a great year of racing.

Thank you,

Ryan French

Zealous Racing

Iowa State Cyclocross November 13

2010-10-24T11:28:00.000-07:00

Zealous Racing and their title sponsor, Zealous Consulting, hosting the Iowa State Cyclocross Championships, on Saturday November 13, have raised the bar for 2010. This year's edition, at Lions Park in Altoona for the 3rd consecutive year, boasts the largest ever payout for a cyclocross race in Iowa not named Jingle Cross. With over $2000 in prize money in addition to the state championship medals on the line, competition should be great on the Lions Park course that always gets rave reviews.

Save yourself time on race day by registering online at:

http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=11861

Click here for the flyer

Altoona Cyclocross Race:Sunday Oct 3

2010-09-14T12:45:00.001-07:00

Lions Park, Altoona, IA, part of the Scheels Central Iowa Cyclocross Series

Same location as the State Cyclocross race in '08, '09, and again this year.

Held in conjunction with the Stinkfoot 5k running race put on by the altoona triathlon club

Click Below for more info:

Altoona Cyclocross Race Flyer

Iowa Cup Final Results

2010-09-14T12:26:00.000-07:00

Finally, with no further adieu, the final standings of the 2010 Iowa Cup presented by Zealous Consulting.

We apologize for the delay, a combination of late posting of results by the last weekend of races and the timing of that posting with the scoring tabulator...well, forgive us.

Click on the Zealous Racing logo on the left to view complete results.

Anyone in the top 3 in their category that needs to claim your award, contact Steven Robinson at Steven@robinsoncentral.net

Some notable results: Jeff Barnes, ICCC, with a strong finish to the season, takes the men's 1,2, teammate Brendan Keely, takes the Cat 3 Division narrowly over Kevin Templ, Bikes2You, and Kris Kunze, Rassmussens, in a very close race. Will we see these 3 moving up soon?

In the Men's 4 division, Jason Berends made a strong run with 2 victories on the final weekend, but Kevin Severs holds him off to win the men 4s.

Paul Denninger scored enough with his victory at Big Creek in the 40+ to take the win a day early over Scott Wall (3 time champion).

The 50+ and Women's Open, 2 categories decided early in the season, held true to form with Chris Eastburn winning both of the final races to extend his victory margin and Lisa Vetterlein winning at East Village as well.

The Women's 4s came down to the wire again with Dee Mable outpacing Cara Hamann for the win. These 2 should be moving up next year, opening the door to some new competition.

We'll definitely be back and better in 2011.

Iowa Cup Standings after State Road Race

2010-08-10T10:20:00.000-07:00

The 2010 Iowa Cup presented by Zealous Consulting heads into the final weekend of racing with close battles in nearly every category.

The men's team race, Iowa City Cycling Club looks poised to repeat as champions. They have a 32 point lead on 2nd place Bikes2You and will have a strong contingent of riders in Des Moines for the final weekend.

The women's team race is a little closer fight with ICCC making up 13 points on leader Punk Rock Cycling at the State Road Race. 26 points is a lot to make up, but, with 2 races there's a chance.

The women's open and Men's 50+ category are both wrapped up with Lisa Vetterlein the champion in the Women's open and Chris Eastburn taking the 50+ title. The only question remaining in the Women's race is who will take 3rd. Eastburn's 2nd place in the State Road Race earned him the guaranteed win going into the final weekend. Dan Shaffer's 3rd at State, puts him in position to overtake Tom Eaton for 2nd.

The Cat 4 Men have yet to overtake upgraded leader Vance Fletcher, however, 2nd-4th sit 1,2, and 3 points behind and one or all of them should make up the final podium. Travis Jass leads the way with 28 points but Kevin Severs is the hotest rider in the category, scoring his 27 points in the last 4 races. Gavin Huseboe is 1 point behind Severs in 3rd.

The other category being led by an upgraded rider is the Women's cat 4. Dee Mable won the State Road Race and sits 1 point back of the current leader. Cara Hamann, who finished 2nd to Dee, trails by 5 points.

Paul Denninger chose to race the 40+ instead of the 1,2 race and extended his lead by 3 points over Scott Wall. Wall was 2nd to Denninger on the day and in the standings. Jim Cochran and Jerome Rewerts sit tied, well behind, for 3rd.

In the Men's Cat 3 race, Kris Kunze scored the win and moved himself into contention, 4th place (active 3s) and 12 points behind leader Brendan Kealey. Kevin Tempel and Andrew Buntz sit 2nd and 3rd among current cat 3s. If any of those riders want the podium, they'll need to unseat 3 upgraded riders sitting 2nd-4th currently.

Jeff Barnes tightened the Men's 1,2 race in a big way with his victory on Saturday. Only 1 point seperates leader Bryan Moritz and Barnes. This category will come down to the final weekend with 7 riders in mathematical chances to win. The winner should come from the current top 3: Moritz, Barnes, and Derek Cassady.

Click on the Zealous Racing logo to the left for full standings.

The next race in the series is the Big Creek Road Race, Saturday August 21. This is a short, flat race that can produce a surprise winner in any category. The final race is the next day: The East Village Criterium. In contrast to Big Creek, there is no hiding and only the strongest will take the victory. It will be a great weekend of racing with something for everyone.

Click on the flyers below for more details:

Elkhart TT #5 Results

2010-08-07T06:25:00.000-07:00

Click on the Elkhart TT series link to the left for results from the final Elkhart TT of 2010.

Points for the series are being tabulated and will be posted soon.

Elkhart TT #5 tomorrow!

2010-08-04T09:23:00.000-07:00

The final race in the 2010 Elkhart TT series is tomorrow, Thursday August 5, 2010.

Updated standings are posted.

Click on the Elkhart TT Series link to the left for details.

Iowa Cup update-Standings after Clear Lake

2010-07-19T06:11:00.002-07:00

The 2010 IA Cup, presented by Zealous Consulting, competition is heating up in every category with just 3 races remaining.

The Men's team competition continues to be dominated by Iowa City Cycling Club, holding a 29 point lead over Bikes2You.

Punk Rock Cycling holds an even larger advantage over 2nd place Iowa City Cycling Club, in the Women's team competition.

Bryan Moritz, Bikes2You, extended his lead in the Men's Cat 1,2 division with his finish as first Iowan on Saturday's Clear Lake Criterium. Teamate Derek Cassady scored 4 points to remain in 2nd place, Jeff Barnes, Iowa City Cycling Club, scored 7 points Saturday and 1 on Sunday to put him into a tie for 3rd with Lane Anderson, Zealous Racing, who scored 10 points for Sunday's win in the Clear Lake Road Race.

In the Cat 3 competition, Brendan Keely, ICCC, scored 12 points over the 2 day Clear Lake weekend to finally overtake the upgraded riders for the lead in the division. Teamate Mattias Perret, and Andrew Buntz, University of Iowa, are the next 2 remaining cat 3s in the hunt for the win.

Travis Jass, Fort Dodge Trisport, scored 8 points on the weekend to put himself within 1 point of upgraded leader, Vance Fletcher, in the Men's 4 division. Gavin Huseboe, Central IA Cycling Club, and his 7 points for 2nd in Saturday's Criterium, puts him 2nd, 2 points behind Jass. One of those 2 should be able to score the 2 points to overtake Fletcher. Watch out for Huseboe's new teamate, Kevin Severs, who scored the win in the Crit, as a potential winner.

The women's open has, in all intents and purposes, been won by Lisa Vetterlein, Punk Rock Cycling, only 1 point from mathematically eliminating the competition with 3 races still remaining.

Dee Mable's, VeloRosa, 17 points for the weekend, has put her in the virtual lead in the Women's 4 division, only 8 points from overtaking the 2 upgraded riders ahead of her. Cara Hamann, ICCC, trails Mable by 4 points. This should be a great race to watch, down the home stretch.

The 40+ division race tightened with Scott Wall scoring 14 points on the weekend to move within 3 points of the lead. With 2 road races and only 1 criterium remaining, Wall looks like the favorite to win, with current leader, Paul Denninger, Velosport, racing 1,2 races instead of Masters.

50+ leader, Chris Eastburn, ICCC, and Tom Eaton, Central Iowa Cycling Club, flip-flopped 1st and 2nd place finishes to score 17 points each on the weekend. Eastburn leads by 19 over Eaton going into the final 3 races, making him the probable winner in the category.

Next up in the series: The Iowa State Road Race Championships, August 7.

Elkhart #4 results posted

2010-07-19T06:11:00.001-07:00

Click on the link to the left, for results for Elkhart TT #4.

Elkhart TT #4, Tonight!

2010-07-07T10:13:00.001-07:00

Registration: opens at 5:00 p.m. closes at 6:15
Start times: first rider off at 6:30 riders start in 30 second intervals and start in the order registered.
Location: course starts on the south edge of Elkhart Iowa on R70.
Parking: you must park in a public parking area. If the ball field parking is full use the Elkhart city street parking. Do not park in the church parking lot next to the ball field!
Course Distance: 12km, flat
Points: Prizes based on cumulative points earned. Points awarded as follows:
1st 20, 2nd 17, 3rd 14, 4th 12, 5th 10, 6th 8, 7th 7, 8th 6, 9th 5, 10th 4.
Rules: USCF rules apply. All riders must have a USCF license. One day licenses will be available at registration for $10. Riders under 18 years of age will need a parents signature on the entry form.
Entry Fee: $15 + USCF licenses fee, Juniors $5 + USCF license fee
Categories and prizes
open men, $500/5 places
open women, $200/3 places
4/5 men, awards
4 woman, awards
Master women 40+, awards
Master Men 40+, awards
Master Men 50+, awards
Master Men 60+, awards
Eddy Merckx woman, awards
Eddy Merckx men, awards
Jr boys, awards
Jr girls, awards
tandem, awards
recumbents, awards
Special Note: There has been some complaints about the race and bike riders from some of the locals. It's important for the future of the Elkhart TT for all riders to follow all traffic rules when warming up. The main one being the stop sign just north of the start. You must park in a public parking space. Do not park in the church parking lot if the ball field is full. Use Elkhart city street parking. Also please remember that the road is open to traffic so don't hang out on the road before and after the race.
Race director
Chad Vande Lune
515-250-2495
chadbike1970@yahoo.com

Iowa Cup Standings After State Criterium

2010-06-30T11:33:00.000-07:00

The standings for the 2010 Iowa Cup presented by Zealous Consulting have been updated after race #7, the State Criterium Championships.

In the men's team competition, Mercy/Specialized (Iowa City Cycling Club) continues to lead the way. They own a 25 point lead over 2nd place Bikes2You/World of Bikes. Bikes2You were able to put a 5 point gouge into Mercy's lead, however.

The women's team competition, being lead by Punk Rock Cycling, tightened with Iowa City Cycling Club, currently 2nd place, gaining 11 points on the leader.

The Men's 1,2 race continues to be led by Bryan Moritz, B2U, however, teammate Derrick Cassady's win on Saturday propelled him into 2nd place 2 points behind Moritz.

Brendan Keely, Iowa City Cycling Club, in the men's Cat 3 division, took the win to move into the lead of the riders who are still Cat 3s. Kevin Temple, Bikes2You, Steve Robinson, Zealous Racing, and Ryan Jacobsen, Atlas/Ecolips, now sit tied in 2nd, 2 points back, after finishing 2nd, 4th, and 6th in the State Criterium.

With Vance Fletcher moving up to cat 3, leadership of the Cat 4s falls to Jay Gorsh, Atlas. Travis Jass, Fort Dodge TriSport, moved to within 3 points of Gorsh with the win on Saturday.

In the Women's Open division, Rebecca Miller, Colorbiotics, scored her 2nd straight finish as first Iowan to move closer to leader Lisa Vetterlein, Punk Rock Cycling and break the tie with now 3rd place Keely Shannon also of PRC.

The Women's 4s, Cassandra Kessler, ICCC took the win, moving her 25 points ahead of Dee Mable, Velo Rosa (currently 4th, but, then next best placed rider that hasn't upgraded yet).

Paul Denninger, Velosport, used his finish as first in the 40+ race on Saturday to extend his lead to 7 points on Jim Cochran, Atlas, who finished 3rd on the day. Scott Wall, Colorbiotics, finished 5th on the day, keeping him 3rd, within 3 points of Cochran.

Chris Eastburn continues to own the 50+ division with another win on Saturday. He currently has a 17 point lead on 2nd placed Greg Harper, Melon City Bike Club.

Click on the Zealous Racing Logo at the left for complete standings.

The next weekend of racing in the 2010 Iowa Cup presented by Zealous Consulting is the Clear Lake Race Weekend. Click on the logo for more info:

IA Cup Standings

2010-06-22T06:06:00.000-07:00

We've reached the midpoint of the 2010 IA Cup presented by Zealous Consulting. Many of the battles are heating up after Sunday's Rose Festival Road Race.

In the Men 1,2s team competition, Zealous Racing got into the action, scoring 11 points, but Mercy/Specialized is holding onto a large lead, also scoring 11 on the day. Bikes2You currently sits 2nd.

In the 1,2 individual event, Brian West, Colorbiotics, scored the 10 points with his 2nd place finish, moving him into sole possession of 4th place. Jared Osterloh, Zealous, and Derrick Cassady, Bikes2You, now sit tied 1 point behind West after finishing 4th and 5th respectively.

The top 3 of the 3s, hit hard this year by upgrades, are held by riders now Cat 2s. The other riders will need to score more points to get the category win, but there are plenty of races left for that to happen. TJ Tollaksen, Ruster Sports, and Steven Robinson, Zealous, moved within a couple points of the virtual leaders with their 1st and 2nd place finishes.

In the Cat 4 division, Gavin Huseboe, Central Iowa Cycling Club, was the only early season contender to score points, with his 2nd place finish. Tony Muse scored the win and the 10 points.

The most competitive division, again this year, is the Women Cat 4. Katie Fistler's, Punk Rock Cycling, finish as first Iowan gave her enough to overtake Cassandra Kessler, Iowa City Cycling Club, (3rd place) by 1 point for the lead in the category.

The women's open race was won by newly upgraded Rebecca Miller, Colorbiotics, Lisa Vetterlein, Punk Rock Cycling, still maintains a huge lead in the series.

The ever consistant Scott Wall, Colorbiotics, moved into contention for the 40+ category with his win. Paul Denniger, Velosport, maintains a 2 point lead over Jim Cochrane, Atlas, and 3 point lead over Wall.

In the 50+ category, Tom Eaton and Randy Jones, Colorbiotics, take 1st and 2nd and move into a close 3rd and 4th behind 2nd place Greg Harper, Melon City Cycling Club. Chris Eastburn, Hawkeye Bike Association, holds onto the lead in the division.

Click on the Zealous Racing logo to the left for complete 2010 Iowa Cup standings.

Next up, Gold Pointe Fitness Criterium, this Saturday, June 26 in Cedar Rapids.

Click HERE for race flyer.

IA Cup Continues Sunday at the Rose Festival Road Race

2010-06-16T08:18:00.000-07:00

The 2010 Iowa Cup presented by Zealous Consulting resumes this Sunday at the Rose Festival Road Race near State Center, IA. Click on the logo below for race info:

In the Men's team competition, Mercy/Specialized holds a commanding lead on Bikes2You/World of Bikes. In the Women's Team division, Punk Rock Cycling will be looking to run away with it, unless we see Iowa City Cycling put up a fight starting this weekend.

The Men's 1/2 is still being lead by Bryan Moritz, Bikes2You, with Clark Priebe, Powerade/Independant Fabrications, and Jeff Barns, Mercy/Specialized in a tight battle for 2nd and 3rd.

The Women's Open is being dominated by Lisa Vetterlein, Punk Rock Cycling, with wins in every IA Cup race so far.

In the Men's Cat 3s, upgrades by the 2 leaders have opened the door to Austin Turner, Colorbiotics, Mattias Perret, Iowa City Cycling, and teamates Ryan Jacobsen and Nate Kullbom of Atlas/Ecolips. Those 4 riders are within 3 points of each other.

The Men's Cat 4 division is being led by Junior rider Vance Fletcher of DMOS, with Jay Gorsh, Atlas/Ecolips, his closest competition.

In the 40+ division, Paul Denninger, Velosport, has used consistant results to take the lead, with Jim Cochran, Atlas/Ecolips, 2 points back.

Chris Eastburn, Hawkeye Bike Association, used a great first weekend to take the lead with Greg Harper, Melon City Cycling, gaining ground but still 7 points back.

In the always hotly contested women's 4 competition, Rebecca Miller, Colorbiotics, has used 3 straight wins to tie Cassandra Kessler, Iowa City Cycling, on points in the lead with Katie Fistler, Punk Rock Cycling, a close 3rd.

The Rose Festival Road Race will Mark the halfway point of this year's Iowa Cup Series. All but 1 category remain very competitive. With 2 Cup races within 6 days (State Crit, the 26th), the question is: will the battle in your category heat up, or will the leaders put distance between them and the rest?

Elkhart Time Trial #3, Rescheduled to June 17

2010-06-11T09:49:00.000-07:00

Info: Thursday June 17

Registration: opens at 5:00 p.m. closes at 6:15

Start times: first rider off at 6:30 riders start in 30 second intervals and start in the order registered.

Location: course starts on the south edge of Elkhart Iowa on R70.

Parking: you must park in a public parking area. If the ball field parking is full use the Elkhart city street parking. Do not park in the church parking lot next to the ball field!

Course Distance: 12km, flat

Points: Prizes based on cumulative points earned. Points awarded as follows:
1st 20, 2nd 17, 3rd 14, 4th 12, 5th 10, 6th 8, 7th 7, 8th 6, 9th 5, 10th 4.

Rules: USCF rules apply. All riders must have a USCF license. One day licenses will be available at registration for $10. Riders under 18 years of age will need a parents signature on the entry form.

Entry Fee: $15 + USCF licenses fee, Juniors $5 + USCF license fee

Categories and Series Prizes
open men, $500/5 places
open women, $200/3 places
4/5 men, awards
4 woman, awards
Master women 40+, awards
Master Men 40+, awards
Master Men 50+, awards
Master Men 60+, awards
Eddy Merckx woman, awards
Eddy Merckx men, awards
Jr boys, awards
Jr girls, awards
tandem, awards
recumbents, awards

IA Cup Presented by Zealous Consulting

2010-06-08T06:07:00.000-07:00

The Memorial Day race weekend is in the books. We have some exciting racing shaping up among the categories. With the new rule that allows a rider to "throw out" 2 races, almost all the categories will go right down to the last race in the series.

Lisa Vetterlein and Punk Rock Cycling extended their domination of the women's open categories with Lisa's 2nd place (1st Iowan) at Snake and her solo win at Muscatine, along with Keely Shannon's finish as 2nd Iowan both days. Lisa has accrued all 50 points available, so far. Keely moves into 2nd in the category, 3 points ahead of Kim Eppen, ICCC.

In the Women's Cat 4 race, Rebecca Miller, Colorbiotics, won both days, extending her winning streak to 3 in a row, taking over the lead in the category by virtue of tie breaker over Cassandra Kessler, ICCC. Kessler hung tough, finishing 3rd at Snake and 2nd Iowan at Muscatine. Katie Fistler, PRC, Finished 2nd on Saturday and 3rd Iowan on Sunday to move into 3rd overall.

Chad Bishop, Melon City Bike Club, took control in the Men's Cat 3 race, finishing as 2nd Iowan on Saturday and winning in his home town of Muscatine. With the upgrade of former leader Ryan French, Zealous, AJ Turner, Colorbiotics is Bishop's closest competition.

In the Men's 4 race, Jay Gorsch, Atlas, used 2 1st Iowan finishes to vault himself into 2nd overall, but leader, Vance Fletcher, DMOS, remained consistant with 2nd and 3rd places to maintain a good lead on the field.

A great race is shaping up in the 40+ category with Paul Denninger taking over the lead with 2 3rd place finishes and Jim Cochran nipping at his heals with 2 2nd place finishes. Former leader Cody McCullogh's absence, opened the door for the new leaders.

Greg Harper, Melon City, gained small ground on 50+ leader Chris Eastburn, Hawkeye Bike Assoc., in his hometown race, moving to within 7 points of Chris for the lead.

In an unofficial "off weekend" for the Cat 1,2 Iowan's. Joe Hetrick, Mercy/Specialized, was the only rider to finish either race and pick up the 10 pts individually, and for his team.

Click on the Zealous Racing Logo at the right for complete standings.

Next race on the schedule: Rose Festival Road Race, Sunday June 20.

The Rose Fest RR is part of a great 3 days of racing with the Rose Fest Crit on Friday, Green Days Crit in Johnston on Saturday, and the Road Race on Sunday.

June 2 Getting TT Results

2010-06-07T14:58:00.000-07:00

The final run of the Getting TT Results training series in West Des Moines was Wednesday June 2.

Results

Getting TT Results Race #2 Results

2010-06-02T10:32:00.000-07:00

Results from the 2nd race in the GettingTTResults Time Trial series, held May 26 in West Des Moines:

Place Start Time Bib # Name Category Time
1. 5:01:00 6 John Schofield Time Trial 0:15:45
2. 6:29:30 14 Doug Reichardt Time Trial 0:16:08
3. 5:31:00 9 Steve Flood Time Trial 0:16:12
4. 5:35:00 7 Doug REICHARDT Time Trial 0:16:28
5. 5:06:00 8 Sergey Motorny Time Trial 0:16:42
6. 6:26:30 13 Taylor Webb Time Trial 0:18:39
7. 6:10:00 11 Jake Kuperman Time Trial 0:18:43
8. 6:00:00 10 Bailey Forrest Merckx 0:19:59

Race #3 is tonight, June 2!

Info and Registration at: http://www.gettingttresults.wordpress.com/

New West Des Moines Training Time Trials

2010-05-25T05:43:00.000-07:00

Below is information on the new time trial series in West Des Moines. They are using some pretty cool technology with online registration, so you can know your start time before you go, making it even easier to include it in your training plan for the day. Click on the link below for details.

www.gettingTTresults.wordpress.com

Getting Results is why we train and compete.

This is the reason we have tried to create a nearby venue that simulates race conditions. The short course is located in West Des Moines @ Brown Woods. The 12K route includes everything from canopy flats to challenging rolling climbs all designed to test your current fitness level.

For training purposes we only have two categories. Road Bike Division (Merckx) Time Trial Division We encourage those of you that want to bring both bikes to do so. If you are using one bike please ride to the event. The PRC womens team(http://www.mostbadasswomenever.blogspot.com/) organizes a group ride out of Rassy's(http://www.rasmussenbikeshop.com/) every Wednesday at 5:30.

Rasmussen Bike Shop
515.277.2636
301 Grand Ave
West Des Moines, IA 50265

Your second effort is only $5 and a perfect way to try different gear. All riders under 18 will be free but must be accompanied by a guardian ( waiver signature ) to participate.

For additional information please visit the site. On-line registration, pick your own start time(perfect for people that have limited time), course details, etc...

www.gettingTTresults.wordpress.com

We certainly appreciate your help spreading the word, and I hope to see you there. For volunteer info or any questions please contact us.

Randy Reichardt
RREICHARDT@MAC.COM
303.746.5165

Iowa Cup Standings

2010-05-20T09:55:00.000-07:00

The results from the 3rd race in the Iowa Cup Series presented by Zealous consulting have been updated. The State Fairgrounds Criterium produced a couple new leaders, ground gained on a couple leaders, and a couple that extended their leads:

In the Men Cat 1/2 division, Bryan Moritz, Bikes2You used his finish as first Iowan to claim the top spot from Jeff Barnes, Mercy/Specialized.

In the Men Cat 3 division, Ryan French, Zealous Racing, increased his lead with a 4th place finish. Chad Bishop, Melon City Cycling Club, won the race and, of course, picked up the 10 points for first Iowan.

Vance Fletcher, DMOS, took over the category lead (actually tied with Mattias Perrett, now a cat 3) with a hard fought victory.

In the 40+ category, Paul Denninger, Velosport, closed the gap to the leader Cody McCullough, Powerade, with his finish as 3rd Iowan on the day.

John Adamson, Broken Spoke, gained ground on the leader Chris Eastburn, Hawkeye Bike Assoc. in the 50+ category with his 4th place finish.

Lisa Vetterlien, Punk Rock Cycling, extended her lead in the women's open race, racking up another 10 points for the maximum 30 total so far.

Cassandra Kessler, Iowa City Cycling Club, was able to finish 1 place better than Dee Mable, Velo Rosa, to break their deadlock on the lead.

Next up are the historic Snake Alley Criterium and Melon City Criterium, races four and five in the 2010 Iowa Cup presented by Zealous Consulting.

Click on the Zealous Racing logo for complete standings

State Fair Crit Results

2010-05-18T06:24:00.000-07:00

Photo courtesy of Steve Fry (Fryguy images)

A grueling course faced racers on Sunday at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in the State Fair Criterium presented by Zealous Consulting.

The day started with the Cat 5 race. Kevin Severs, Iowa State, set the early pace, but pro triathlete, Nathan White took over and lapped the field.

Cat 5 Results:

1) Nathan White

2) Simon Carl, Irwin's Bike Shop

3) Neil Grotehuschen, Scheels

4) Kevin Severs, Iowa State Cycling

The 2nd race of the day, the Women's open was dominated by Lisa Vetterlein, Punk Rock Cycling. She shook off her early companion, Rebecca Miller, Colorbiotics to take the solo victory. Miller held on for a strong 2nd place

Women Open:

1) Lisa Vetterlein, PRC

2) Rebecca Miller, Colorbiotics

3) Katie Fistler, PRC

In what was, in most opinions, the most exciting race of the day, the 3/4s, Chad Bishop went solo with 6 laps to go and held off the field for victory. Nate Kullbom took the sprint from the 5 riders left in the lead group.

Cat 3:

1) Chad Bishop, Melon City Bike Club

2) Nate Kullbom, Atlas

3) Mattias Perrett, ICCC

4) Ryan French, Zealous Racing

5) AJ Turner, Colorbiotics

6) Ryan Jacobsen, Atlas

The Masters 40+, 50+, and Jrs took the course at the same time with Jacob Leih outpacing Perry Leysons for victory in the Junior Race.

In the 50+ race, Lou Waugaman kept pace with the lead group for most of the race to take the win in the 50+ category.

In the 40+ race, Dewey Dickey attacked a select group with Cam Kirkpatrick reeling him in with 10 laps to go. Jerome Rewerts attacked his companions and chased the 2 leaders solo, coming within 5 seconds but unable to catch before the end of the race. Kirkpatrick outsprinted Dickey for the victory.

JR results:

1) Jacob Leih, DMOS

2) Perry Leysens, DMOS

3) Ryan Mittleberg, Mack Racing

4) Glen Houts, Powerade

5) Lacey Douglas, DMOS

6) Nikolas Ruis, Velo Veloce Cycling

50+

1) Lou Waugaman, Velosport

2) Greg Harper, Melon City Bike Club

3) Tom Eaton, Colorbiotics

40+

1) Cam Kirkpatrick, Rassmussens

2) Dewey Dickey, Mercy/Specialized

3) Jerome Rewerts, Zealous Racing

4) Paul Denninger, Velosport

Next up was the Cat 4 race. Many of the racers competed earlier in the day in the Cat 3/4 division. Vance Fletcher and Joe Nellis worked together for many laps with Fletcher finally shaking Nellis to take the victory in solo fashion.

Cat 4:

1) Vance Fletcher, DMOS

2) Joe Nellis, U of I

3) Nathan Hicks, DMOS

4) Travis Jass, Fort Dodge Tri Sport

5) Jeff Osborn, Rassmussens

The day's final race, the 1,2,3 race was animated early by Randy Reichardt, Vitamin Cottage, who gained an early advantage over the chasing field. When he was caught, a select group of leaders formed. Halfway through the race, Dickey attacked the field and a chase group of Reichardt, Bryan Moritz, Bikes 2 You, and Jared Osterloh, Zealous Racing was formed. Dickey remained solo for the victory with Moritz outsprinting Osterloh and Reichardt for 2nd.

1) Dewey Dickey, Mercy/Specialized

2) Bryan Moritz, Bikes 2 You

3) Jared Osterloh, Zealous Racing

4) Randy Reichardt, Vitamin Cottage

5) Clark Priebe, Powerade

6) Chad Bishop, Melon City Bike Club

7) Cam Kirkpatrick, Rassmussens

8) Brian West, Colorbiotics

9) AJ Turner, Colorbiotics

10) Mattias Perret, ICCC

Note: limited placings listed because the accuracy of any deeper results are in question. Complete results (according to the officials) are listed here:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=0AoO2Hynd8DJ-dDhPMENZQXctekc1R0RZNkJ5Smw3UHc&gid=4

State Fairgrounds Crit, Official Race Guide

2010-05-12T12:25:00.000-07:00

Click on the link below for the official race guide to this Sunday's Fairgrounds Criterium. Will be a great day of racing, with good weather and a tough course. Excellent venue for spectating, as well.

State Fairgrounds Criterium Official Race Guide

Elkhart Time Trial #2 Results

2010-05-07T12:05:00.000-07:00

Click on the image for results
and recap of a great night of
racing.

IA Cup pb Zealous Consulting Weekend #1

2010-04-30T05:04:00.000-07:00

A great weekend of racing in Iowa City, kicked off the 2010 IA Cup series in style.

In the Cat 1/2 division, Jeff Barnes put together two finishes as 2nd Iowan to take the lead. Barnes attacked late in the Road Race to finish 4th on the day and bridged to the breakaway on Sunday to finish 8th on the day, 2nd Iowan again. Bryan Moritz soloed to victory in the RR, and Clark Priebe finished 5th in the Crit, first Iowan. They are tied for 2nd in the series.

On the strength of a great day at Old Cap, Mercy/Specialized takes a solid lead in the Men's team competition over Bikes 2 You/World Of Bikes

Lisa Vetterlein outsprinted Kim Eppen both days to take the maximum 20 points. Kim is 2nd with 14 points.

Mercy/Specialized leads the women's competition over Lisa (Punk Rock Cycling)

In the Cat 3 competition, Ryan French's victory on Saturday and 1 point from Sunday earned him the lead in the division with Ryan Jacobsen 2nd as a result of his finish as first Iowan at Old Capitol.

the 2009 Cat 4 competition saw no one show consistancy to take a commanding lead, this year, Mattias Perret may be changing that. Perret took first in Saturday's RR and 2nd in Sunday's crit to hold a solid lead heading into Race #3.

The Masters 40+ Cat, full of new riders this year, is led by Cody McCullogh on the strength of his overall win on Saturday and finish as first Iowan on Sunday. Another new 40+er, Paul Denninger, sits in 2nd.

Chris Eastburn leads the 50+ with Dan Shaffer in 2nd. These 2 were embroiled in a back and forth race all last year and it looks like 2010 won't be any different

The Women's 4 race features the closest competition coming out of weekend #1. Dee Mable and Cassandra Kessler stand tied atop the standings with Katie Fistler a close 3rd, only 4 points back. By virtue of overall finish (1st and 5th vs 1st and 7th), Kessler holds the lead on paper heading into Race #3

Race #3 in the Iowa Cup is the Zealous Consulting State Fairgrounds Criterium. Remember, the leaders of each individual division receive free entry to the next race (or weekend) in the series in their division. Jeff Barnes, Lisa, French, Mattias Perrett, Cody, Eastburn, and Cassandra have all earned free entry for the Fairgrounds Crit.

With Free entries to Memorial weekend on the line for the leaders, Race #3 is an important day for anyone within striking distance of the lead. It will mean $60-$80 worth of entry fee at Snake and Muscatine.

Click on the Zealous Racing logo below for full standings.

Click on the Zealous Racing Logo to the left for the State Fair Crit Flyer

State Fair Criterium, May 16, Getting Bigger!

2010-04-24T05:24:00.000-07:00

Click on the Zealous Racing Icon below for the Updated Flyer. New Categories and Increased Prize list!

2010 IA Cup, presented by Zealous Consulting schedule and new sponsor announcement

2010-04-10T06:40:00.000-07:00

The 5th annual Iowa Cup is proud to announce a new sponsor, Zealous Consulting.

The primary focus of Zealous Consulting is to be the ultimate resource when you need technical guidance and answers.

* Web Presence Consulting
* Software Design/Implementation
* Project Management
* Business Analysis
* Social Media Consulting and Management

“Over the years, I have built a large network of some of the BEST in the state when it comes to all things......technical. I know who to call, who to hire, and who to avoid. I can help you get the most bang for your buck, and will be your best friend when it comes to making sure your job gets done right.”

Rachelle Little, Owner/Lead Consultant
rachelle@zealousconsulting.com

With the addition of Zealous Consulting and the support of the Cup’s race promoters, this year will, no doubt, be the biggest in the IA Cup’s 5 year history.

The Schedule:
April 24: Iowa City Road Race
April 25: Old Capitol Criterium
May 16: State Fair Criterium pb Zealous Consulting
May 29: Snake Alley Criterium
May 30: Melon City Criterium
June 20: Rose Festival Road Race
June 26: Iowa State Criterium Championships
July 10: Clear Lake Criterium
July 11: Clear Lake Road Race
Aug 7: Iowa State Road Race Championships
Aug 21: Big Creek Road Race
Aug 22: East Village Criterium

All events will be scored the same. New for 2010, racer’s 2 worst scores will be dropped. This will keep the competition hot throughout the season. The winners of the 2009 Iowa Cup will receive free entry into the Iowa City Road Race and, beginning with the State Fair Criterium, the leaders of each category will receive free entry to the next race on the schedule (or next 2 races if it’s a weekend of racing).

Keep an eye on cyclingupdate.com for any more updates on the 2010 Iowa Cup presented by Zealous Consulting and for the standings throughout the season.

Elkhart TT Series Race #1

2010-04-09T08:49:00.000-07:00

At first blush, for an early april afternoon in chilly, wind-swept central iowa, you'd be hard-pressed to find a more surprising scene driving north on county road R70 approaching tiny elkhart, iowa at just 5:30 pm. the parking lot on the south side of the community baseball "complex" was FILLED with vehicles with bike racks.
but upon brief reflection, it only made sense: nearly 100 bike racers had struggled through what for most was the most harsh winter they'd ever experienced. for many of the elkhart competitors, their outdoor season was less than a month old; more like a couple weeks. these folks were READY to RACE. new bikes, new kits, and many many new faces greeted the bearded race promoter, chad vandelune, entering his second year of being the fuzzy face of this pillar of central iowa bicycle racing.....

Continued and results at www.elkharttseries.blogspot.com

Elkhart TT: Race #1, April 8

2010-04-06T12:58:00.001-07:00

The 2010 Elkhart TT kicks off this Thursday, April 8.

Click on the Logo for more info.

State Fair Criterium, May 16

2010-04-03T05:51:00.001-07:00

A new race on Iowa's calendar this year, the State Fair Criterium, Sunday May 16, will feature a fun and exciting course. 2 short, steep climbs highlight a course with great roads in the beautiful Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.

Exact Schedule and Categories subject to change.

Elkhart TT Series 2010

2010-03-15T09:51:00.001-07:00

Back is the highly popular Elkhart TT Series.

In 2009 record numbers participated and we're looking forward to another exciting year in 2010.

Click on the "Elkhart TT Series" Icon to the left for more details.

2010 Iowa Cup Announcement

2010-03-11T11:09:00.001-08:00

The Iowa Cup will be back for it’s 5th year with the 2010 edition.

We are excited to announce that the leaders of each individual category, following the first weekend of racing, will receive free entry to the next race (or weekend of racing) in the series (the category they lead, only). Additionally, 2009 winners will receive free entry to the Iowa City Road Race, the first race in the 2010 series. In the case of a weekend of racing, free entry will be determined by scoring after the weekend, not during.

The race promoters have seen the excitement in the chase for the cup across the categories and have stepped up to offer the free entry reward. We really appreciate their support.

The race schedule (to be announced) will either be 11 or 12 races, new this year will be the ability to drop 1 race from scoring, increasing the competition right up to the final race in the series.

Look for our next announcement: The Schedule!

Spring Training Races

2010-02-25T09:06:00.001-08:00

Kicked off the last weekend in February, the spring training season in the midwest quenches the racing thirst of those putting in the winter training and provides untapped intensity for those who have trained and jumpstarts the training for those who haven't.

The "Upcoming Events" is back. Click on any of the races listed for more info.

Training Tip from Cyclesport coaching

2010-02-01T09:56:00.000-08:00

This is the first in a series of training tips from Dave Ertl, cyclingsport coaching. Thank you, Dave:

When Life Happens!

This year stated out like all the others. I made a list of races I wanted to do and set cycling goals. My training got off to a good start in January and February, and then life happened. Things got busy with work and with the family. My focus on training was sidetracked as was my motivation. If you have been training for any number of years, you can probably relate as you have likely had this happen to you as well. Training takes a lot of mental, physical and emotional energy as well as a lot of motivation. When other more pressing issues come up, it can be difficult to continue to train with determination.

I often use the analogy that my training is my barometer of life. When my life is going along well, and my work, family and finances are in order, then I have the time and energy to focus on training and it goes well. But when one or more of these more important factors needs to be dealt with, my training is the first thing to go. Let’s review briefly the key factors required for consistent training.

Physical energy: Obviously training requires a lot of physical energy. If you are involved in other physical activities in your work life or family life, this will take a toll on your training and will interfere with recovery from your training. You may not even realize it but simply standing or walking a lot can take a lot out of you physically. And don’t overlook sleep. If you aren’t getting 7-8 hours of sleep each night when training hard, you will likely not be fully recovered each morning and over time this will compromise your training.

Mental energy: Training requires a lot of mental energy. To push yourself and to make yourself suffer during intense training, you need a lot of mental fortitude. Most likely you all have experienced days where you’ve had a mentally exhausting day at work and when it comes time to train after work, you just can’t push yourself. The last thing you want to do is impose more stress or fatigue on yourself.

Emotional energy: This is similar to mental energy in that you may struggle to have the energy to force yourself to work hard or to make yourself suffer. However its cause is somewhat different. Emotional stress can be the result of any number of things such as a family illness, loss of a job, financial stress, or even something positive like moving to a new home or birth of a child. The last thing on your mind is being able to pedal a bicycle faster.

Here are a couple of ideas to employ when ‘life happens’ to you. First of all, prioritize all the important things in your life. Step back and put your training and racing in perspective with what else is important in your life in the long term. If your work, family, or friends require extra time and effort, be sure to give these the time they require. Unless you make a living pedaling a bike, remember that cycling is a hobby and will need to take a backseat from time to time when more important issues in life come up. You need to get your life in order so that you can resume your hobby. Remember though that your cycling will always be there for you when life settles back down. It’s something you can do the rest of your life. When life hiccups, deal with it and get your life back in order. Your training and fitness may be sidelined temporarily, but its time will come again.

Secondly, even when your life gets hectic and your structured training program may be blown to bits, still get out and do some training even if the frequency, intensity and/or distance is cut back. The last thing you want to do is hang up your bike completely. Physical exercise is important for your overall health and will help relieve stress as well as help you sleep better. Try to maintain a baseline of conditioning even during stressful times. This will allow you to regain your high level of fitness more quickly when you resume your training.

Undoubtedly you will have times when your training and racing wanes both during the season and from year to year. Keep your hobby in perspective and don’t let it interfere with more important issues in your life. When life happens, deal with it. Strive for balance in your life and your training and racing will again become a rewarding part of your life.

Ride on -- David Ertl
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David Ertl is a USA Cycling Level 1 (Elite) Coach and NSCA Certified Personal Trainer. He coaches individuals interested in improving on their current cycling ability, whatever level that may be. He also provides cycling training plans and ebooks at his website: http://www.cyclesportcoaching.com/
He can be contacted at Coach@CyclesportCoaching.com

Pro Rider Transfers of Local Interest

2009-12-08T10:07:00.000-08:00

In what appears to be the biggest shake up year in terms of Pro Rider transfers, 2010 will bring many changes across the Pro Peloton. Our local heros are no exception.

The workhorse, Jason McCartney, Coralville, reunites with Lance Armstrong on Team Radio Shack. McCartney rode for the Discovery Channel team before moving to CSC/Saxo Bank for the past 2 years.

Team Radio Shack also signed Matthew Busche, Luther College, and Bjorn Selander, WI. Both riders have had a meteoric rise to the top. Busche, a cat 2 rider just 1 year ago, finished the season on Kelly Benefits, raced with the leaders at the Tour of Utah, and had an amazing 5th Place in the National Road Race Championships. Selander, 2008 U23 National Cyclocross Champion, was a big name early in cyclocross but relatively obscure on the road, until a breakout season in 2009 with the Trek-Livestrong Team. His consistant results all season earned him his spot on Team Radio Shack.

Tom Zirbel, Clear Lake and Wartburg College, 2009 NRC champion, 2nd in the Pro Time Trial National Championship, 4th at worlds, makes the jump from the Bissell Pro cycling team to Garmin and the Pro Tour. He will bring his TTing prowess to the European Peloton and major US races.

Nick Frey, Des Moines, will be back in the Pro ranks for Jamis-Sutter Home presented by Colavita. Frey, recent Princeton grad and owner of Boo Bicycles, maker of Bamboo Frames, also made his name in TTs with a 2007 National U23 Championship. He raced professionally for Time in 2008.

Tim Farnham and Matt Landen, both originally from Nebraska, will be racing on the new Adageo Energy squad. Farnham moves from Bissell and Landen will be a first year pro.

Alex Boyd, NE, moves to Kelly Benefit Strategies.

Jingle Cross Rocked!

2009-12-02T07:49:00.000-08:00

Another year, more growth for Jingle Cross. This year's event expanded to 3 days and pushed attendance to over 1200. The fandamonium was also at an all time high. Everything surrounding this event is first class thanks to the vision of John Meehan and the tireless work of so many in Iowa City. Can't imagine what the people having their weddings at host hotel thought of all the mud, though.

Full Results

Here are some of the "locals" that had a good weekend:

Elite Race
Kevin McConnell, Mercy/Specialized, finished all 3 days with the best a 12th on Friday night
Dewey Dickey, Mercy/Specialized, Racing for Flanders, finished 14th Friday and 11th on Sunday

WMN Elite
Robin Williams, Iowa City Cycling Club, bested her 11th place finishes Friday and Saturday with an 8th place on Sunday.

Men 2/3
Jeremiah Gantzer, DICE, valiantly chased into the lead on Sunday, but was passed in the final half lap to finish an outstanding 2nd place
Ryan Jacobsen, Atlas/Ecolips rode to a strong 3rd on Saturday
Louis Dewild, Zoom, had 2 consistant days of 5th on Saturday and 7th on Sunday

WMN 2/3
Britanny McConnell, Iowa City Cycling Club, was the class of the field with Friday night's 1st place and 2nd on both Saturday and Sunday
Cara Hamann, Iowa City Cycling Club, finished a strong 2nd on Friday night

Men 4
Scott Gall, the State Champion, won Sunday's race
Steve Reynolds, ALL9Yards, took 3rd Friday night and 5th on Saturday

WMN 4
Wanda Berg, Q7, was the most consistant with a 3rd, 2nd, and 5th
Linda Deshano was right there with a 3rd on both Saturday and Sunday

Men 35+
Jim Cochran, Atlas/Ecolips battled to a 5th, 5th, and 4th

WMN 35+
Darcy Stanford, Team Skin, took 4th and 5th on Saturday and Sunday

Men 45+
John Meehan, Bissell, took 4th on Friday and Saturday, clearly worn out by Sunday from all his weekend duties
Greg Duethman, Iowa City Cycling Club, 6th on Saturday
Randall Crist, Velo Veloce Cycling Club, 5th on Friday

Single Speed
Brian Eppen, Mercy/Specialized, won both days, Sunday in just a speedo to the excitement of all the ladies

The Bikini gals were definitely the class of the single speed race on Sunday

JR 15-17
Vance Fletcher, DMOS and Tyler Rushing flip flopped their 3rd and 4th place finishes Saturday and Sunday.

State Cyclocross Results

2009-11-16T05:47:00.000-08:00

The Iowa State Cyclocross Championships provided some great competition and a fun atmosphere on Saturday in Altoona.

The first race of the day was the Masters 35+, 45+, and 55+. Chad Vandelune forced the pace early and would have ridden to a convincing win, had it not been for hitting the ground 3 times. In the 45 plus event, Todd Gillihan jumped out to an early lead and never looked back and in the 55 Plus event, Landon Beachy was able to hold off Kim West for the win.

35+
1. Chad Vandelune GOLD
2. Lane Anderson SILVER
3. Jerome Rewerts BRONZE
4. Steve Bullerman
5. Steve Reynolds
6. Matt Gumm
7. Scott Sumpter
8. Jesse Gerlitz
9. Robert Greigs
10. Steve Fry

45+

1.Todd Gillihan GOLD
2.Tom Anderson SILVER
3.James Hopson BRONZE
4.Steve Fleagle
5.Mike Shumway
6.Dave Hammer
7.Brent Linn
8.Rene Breum
9.Mark Beatty
10.Tom Luggs

55+

1.Landon Beachy GOLD
2.Kim West SILVER
3.Gerry Voelliger BRONZE
4.Paul Meyermann
5.Richard Gilmore
6.Harry Fortney
7.Dan Bach
8.Paul Buchanan

The days 2nd race was the single speed and Juniors. The single speed displayed a back and forth battle between Andy Cornelison and Norbert Koenigsfeld with Andy winning the sprint for the win. Tyler Rushing was able to roll to the victory in the Juniors Category.

Single Speed

1.Andy Corneilson GOLD
2.Norbert Koenigsfeld SILVER
3.Dennis Grelk BRONZE
4.Taylor Webb

Juniors

1.Tyler Rushing GOLD
2.Vance Fletcher SILVER

The day's 3rd race, the Mens 1,2,3 race, featured an almost new cast of characters from those competing in the Scheels Series. Kevin McConnell rode to a large gap, but a crash with 2 laps to go, made it a close race for the win.

Men 1,2,3

1.Kevin McConnell GOLD
2.Jim Cochran SILVER
3.Jeremiah Ganzer BRONZE
4.Matias Perret
5.Rob Versteegh
6.Matt Gumm
7.Steve Robinson
8.Andrew Fagersten
9.Chris Maharry

The Women's 1,2,3 race was a closely fought affair with Robin Williams pulling out the win. In the Women's 4 race, Katie Fistler took top honors.

Women 123
1.Robin Williams GOLD
2.Lisa Vetterlen SILVER
3.Brittany McConnell BRONZE
4.Cara Hammar
5.Darcy Stanford
6.Cassandra Kessler
7.Maria Ruhtenberg

Women 4
1.Katie Fistler GOLD
2.Wendy Berg SILVER
3.Cindy Dubois BRONZE
4.Kristen Burgess
5.Kathleen Porter
6.Susan Cook
7.Michelle Pohlmeyer
8.Nancy Leysens
9.Karmen Woebler
10.Wendi Herrick

The Men's 3s race Nate Cline rode to a convincing solo win.

Cat 3 Men
1.Nate Cline GOLD
2.Lewis DeWild SILVER
3.Randal Crist
4.Matt Gumm BRONZE
5.Carl Buchanan
6.Ryan French
7.Jason Plunket
8.Kyle Williams
9.Dennis Grelk
10.Scott Robinson

In the day's final race, Scott Gall rode away from the field for the win. A tight battle between Tyler Rushing and Joshua Wandry formed behind, with Rushing taking the silver.

Cat 4 Men
1.Scott Gall GOLD
2.Tyler Rushing SILVER
3.Joshua Wandry BRONZE
4.Kyle McKimpson
5.Brad Bach
6.Steve Reynolds
7.Chris Cornelisen
8.Vance Fletcher
9.Nathan Hicks
10.Ryan Wilcox
11.Dave Hammer
12.Robert Moural
13.Ron Saul
14.Scott Sumpter
15.Eric Larson
16.Jeff Doolittle
17.Paul Jensen
18.Jesse Gerlits
19.Steve Daughty
20.John Meyer
21.Steve Wiseman
22.Troy Telingschrisen
23.Brad Kramer
24.Kale Halder
25.Ben Fistler

Iowa State Cyclocross Championship Preview

2009-11-10T11:15:00.000-08:00

2 short days to the Iowa State Cyclocross championships. Here's who we see as the matchups to watchout for in each category:

Masters 35+: Steve Bullerman, Chad Vandelune, and Paul Denninger all have wins this year, but will others who haven't raced the category jump in to the mix, like Jim Cochran, Jerome Rewerts, or Cam Kirkpatrick?

Masters 45+: Todd Gillihan has ran away with this cat in Iowa this year, with Jim Robidoux providing his closest competition among the Iowa Riders.

Masters 55+: As usual, John Adamson, Landon Beachy, and Kim West should be the class of this category

Single Speed: This category is a wild card, as it can be anyone from any category. Andy Cornelison and Jared Osterloh have been racing all season on single speeds, but if Brian Eppen races, he'll win

Juniors: Tyler Rushing (see above about Brian Eppen) Vance Fletcher and Zach and Jacob Vanderhorst will also be competitive

Cat 1,2,3: without a preview of the battle in '09, it's hard to say whether Tony Nichols will be able to dethrone Brian Eppen for 1,2,3 supremacy. JJ Bailey, Nate Kullbom, Cam Kirkpatrick, and Kevin McConnell (if he races 1,2,3 instead of 3) will also figure into the medal mix.

WMN 1,2,3: Kim Eppen showed her dominance in this state at Spooky Cross, with Robin Williams and Lisa Sievers favorites to round out the podium. Darcy Stanford and Brittany McConnell will also figure into the mix.

WMN 4: Wanda Berg, Katie Fistler, Kristen Burgess, and Cindy DuBois should all be factors for medals in this category.

Cat 3: This category will be the hardest to predict until you see who lines up. There are so many different riders that could be fighting for the podium with Kevin McConnell, Jim Cochran, Ryan Jacobsen, Ryan French, and Jared Osterloh all having won Cat 3 races during the year, however, if they choose to race different categories, the door will be open for Geoff Perrill, Steven Robinson, Rich Wince, Dan Galles, and Carl Buchanan.

Cat 4: In what will most likely be the most spectator friendly race of the day, saved for last, Spooky Cross winners Evan Peterson and Doug Vanderwelde and Scheels series standouts Steve Reynolds, Josh Wandry, Jason Plunkett, and Tyler Rushing should battle it out for medals, although, in this category, winners can show up out of no where.

Cyclocross season turns a page

2009-11-03T06:25:00.001-08:00

With the Scheels Central Iowa Cyclocross Series wrapping up last weekend at Spooky Cross, Iowa's cyclocross season enters it's 2nd chapter. With State Cyclocross on Nov 14, 2 DICE Series Events, and that little weekend race after Thanksgiving, November is still a busy month for cyclocross racing in the state.

Nov 14: State Cyclocross Championships, Altoona, IA
Nov 15: Devil's Cross, Bettendorf, IA (DICE Series, Race #3)
Nov 22: Middle Park Madness, Bettendorf, IA (DICE Series, Race #4)
Nov 27-29: Jingle Cross Rock, Iowa City, IA

For those looking to fill their month with racing:

Nov 8: Back to School Cyclocross, Northfield, MN:
http://mcf.net/misc/cross/2009/flyers/2009BacktoSchoolCX.pdf
Nov 21, 22: Lincoln Cyclocross Weekend, Lincoln, NE:
http://www.nebraskacyclingnews.com/events/details/76-lincoln-cyclocross-weekend

Altoona Cross Weekend Results/Recap

2009-10-20T05:49:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Kyle's Bikes, New Belguim Brewery, and Goodtimes Manufacturing for the merchandise prizes for the weekend. And Julie from Zanzibars for the great coffee.

Kyle's Bikes is located in Ankeny and has been a great supporter of local cycling since opening just a short time ago. On the web, go to http://www.kylesbikes.com/

New Belgium is the brewer of Fat Tire, an excellent beer, as well as many other great brews.

Goodtimes Manufacturing, owned by Terry Beenken, Cat 1 racer who raced with ALL9Yards in the past, and Angela Deluca. From their website, http://www.goodtimesmfg.com/:

"Goodtimes Mfg is a promotional product company based in Mankato, MN, that specializes in screen-printing and embroidery. Whether you’re looking for team uniforms, family reunion t-shirts, or mugs printed with your company logo – we’re the one for you! Our mission is to provide quality workmanship, fast, reliable turn around time, and one-on-one attention for all of our customers.We believe nobody should have to wear an ugly T-Shirt."

Specializing in Screen-printing, Embroidery and Promotional Products.

Visit Zanzibars at 2723 Ingersoll Ave in Des Moines or online at http://www.zanzibarscoffee.com/

Be sure to support these friends of cycling.

DAY 1: The day started with the 3s, 35+, and 45+ all vying for the 3 money places. Kevin McConnell took an early lead and built it up to 2 minutes by the finish to take the 3s win and overall win. Chad Vandelune, Jim Cochran, Matt Gumm, and Todd Gillihan formed a group and stayed together until 2 laps to go, when Vandelune attacked and only Cochran could go with him. On the last lap, another attack by Vandelune secured his 35+ win and 2nd in the race. Gillihan came in 5th, taking the 45+ category.

1. Kevin McConnell

2. (1, 35+) Chad Vandelune

3. Jim Cochran

4. Matt Gumm

5. (1, 45+) Todd Gillihan

Race 2 for the day was the 4s, single speed, and Jrs. Jared Osterloh, riding Single speed, took an early lead and held off Joshua Wandry for the win. Wandry took the 4s win ahead of Steve Reynolds. Tyler Rushing, finishing 6th overall, took the Jrs win in impressive fashion.

1. Jared Osterloh

2. (1, 4s) Joshua Wandry

3. Steve Reynolds

Race 3, the Women Open and Women 4s, started with Lisa Vetterlein taking early control but Robin Williams caught and passed Lisa for the win. Katie Fisher took the women 4 win ahead of Cindy DuBois.

1. Robin Williams

2. Lisa Vetterlein

3. Darcy Stanford

4. (1, 4s) Katie Fisher

5. Cindy DuBois

In the final race of the day, JJ Bailey took an early and commanding lead to earn victory. Behind, Cam Kirkpatrick, Matt Gumm, Jerome Rewerts, and Rob Versteegh battled it out for the remaining positions. Cam and Jerome eventually shed the others with Cam finally getting away from Jerome in the final 2 laps to take 2nd.

1. JJ Bailey

2. Cam Kirkpatrick

3. Jerome

4. Rob Versteegh

Day 2: The wind and course Sunday made for more pack riding than usual in a cross race and made for some exciting finishes.

The Day's first race was the 3s and Masters. A lead group formed early with Todd Gillihan pushing the pace, Chad Vandelune, Steve Bullerman, Steven Robinson, Rich Wince, Geoff Perrill, and Kyle Flecher making up the front of the race. Eventually, Vandelune attacked and left Perrill, Bullerman, Flecher, and Gillihan chasing. Vandelune stayed solo for the victory with Perrill taking the sprint for 2nd (1st 3).

1 Chad Vandelune
2 (1st 3) Geoff Perrill
3 Steve Bullerman
4 Kyle Flecher
5 Todd Gillihan

The 2nd race of the day again featured the cat 4s, jrs, and single speed categories. An early lead group formed with Louis DeWilde, Josh Wandry, Steve Reynolds, Jared Osterloh, and Andy Cornelison. DeWilde would move off the front, then be reeled in multiple times. Osterloh, who faught back after losing his chain on the first lap, once again lost his chain with 2 lap to go and would not catch back on, riding alone for 5th. The other 4 stayed together and with 1/2 a lap to go, Reynolds attacked. DeWilde and Wandry were able to respond, taking the sprint for 1st and 2nd, Andy Cornelison ended the day in 3rd (1st single speed), and Reynolds 4th.

1. Louis DeWilde
2. Josh Wandry
3. (1st SS) Andy Cornelison
4. Steve Reynolds
5. Jared Osterloh

In the women's race, Williams took an early advantage and built on it all day to repeat the win over Vetterlein and Darcy Stanford. In the women's 4 race, Wanda Berg took the win over Saturday's winner Fisher with Kristin Burgess taking 3rd.

1. Robin Williams
2. Lisa Vetterlein
3. Darcy Stanford
4. Wanda Berg
5. Katie Fisher
6. Kristin Burgess

The wind continued for the weekend's final race. Bailey again rode to victory alone, with Nate Kullborn, Gumm, Kirkpatrick, and Jerome forming a chase group. Eventually, Kullborn got away from the others with Kirkpatrick and Jerome riding alone for 3rd and 4th.

1. JJ Bailey
2. Nate Kullborn
3. Cam Kirkpatrick
4. Jerome Rewerts
5. Rob Versteegh

Altoona Cross Weekend, Oct 17, 18

2009-10-12T10:39:00.001-07:00

Altoona Cross Weekend

Oct 17, 18

Brought to you by the ALL9Yards Realty Cycling Team

Part of the Scheels Central Iowa Cyclocross Series

Saturday, Lions Park, Altoona

Categories / Entry$ / Start / Distance / Prizes

Category 3 $25 12:30PM 45 min+2laps $125/3 & Series Points
Masters 35+, 45+ $25 12:30PM 45 min+2 * Series Points
Category 4 $25 2:00PM 45 min+2 Merch/3 & Series Points
Juniors $10 2:00PM 45 min+2 Merch/3 & Series Points
Single Speed $25 2:00PM 45 min+2 Merch/3
Women 1,2,3 $25 3:30PM 45 min+2 $125/3 & Series Points
Women 4 $25 3:30PM 45 min+2 * Series Points
Category 1,2,3 $25 5:00PM 60 min+2 $125/3

Directions: from I-80, take 1st ave (exit 143) south to Adventureland Dr, West approximately a mile to 17th Ave NW, south to 4th St SW, East to 13th Ave SW (Lions Park)

Registration opens at 11:30 and closes 5 minutes prior to your event

*Cat 3 and Masters cats will be started at the same time and all competitors in those classes will be eligible for the $125/3 places
*Women 1,2,3 and Women 4 will be started at the same time and all competitors in those classes will be eligible for the $125/3 places

USA Cycling Permit applied for

Sunday, Sam Wise Complex, Altoona

Categories / Entry$ / Start / Distance / Prizes

Category 3 $25 10:30AM 45 min+2laps $125/3 & Series Points
Masters 35+, 45+ $25 10:30AM 45 min+2 * Series Points
Category 4 $25 12:00PM 45 min+2 Merch/3 & Series Points
Juniors $10 12:00PM 45 min+2 Merch/3 & Series Points
Single Speed $25 12:00PM 45 min+2 Merch/3
Women 1,2,3 $25 1:30PM 45 min+2 $125/3 & Series Points Women 4 $25 1:30PM 45 min+2 * Series Points
Category 1,2,3 $25 3:00PM 60 min+2 $125/3 & Series Points

Directions: From I-80, take 1st Ave (exit 143) south to 8th St SE, East on 8th St SE to Sam Wise Softball Complex.

Registration opens at 9:30 and closes 5 minutes prior to your event

*Cat 3 and Masters cats will be started at the same time and all competitors in those classes will be eligible for the $125/3 places
*Women 1,2,3 and Women 4 will be started at the same time and all competitors in those classes will be eligible for the $125/3 places

USA Cycling Permit applied for

Iowa Cyclocross is heating up....

2009-09-10T11:27:00.000-07:00

This is a seriously cool site thanks to the kings of cross in central Iowa, Rob Versteegh, Scott Sumpter and others.

www.bikeiowa.com/cross/

Go there for Tuesday night Renegade Cross Race locations, recaps, race schedule, smack talk, etc.

East Village Crit-First Class all the way

2009-09-01T09:30:00.001-07:00

The weekend of racing in Des Moines was a rounding success. Sunday, racers were treated to a first class event that seemed like a race that's been around for years.

Results:
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/bikeiowa/message/9466

Saturday's Big Creek Road Race was a nice compliment to the weekend. Everything surrounding the event was well organized. According to some folks, if they bring it back again in 2010, they just need to do the USACycling thing to make it a great event.

East Village Criterium and Big Creek Road Race

2009-08-24T10:16:00.001-07:00

One of the state's biggest and best weekend of racing is upon us. August has seemed like the longest month in history but, finally, the weekend of some great racing in Central Iowa is here.

With a long layoff in local racing, there's bound to be some surprises. Who's maintained mid season form, who ramped up their training, who's getting in shape for cross racing.

There's also always the question of which Iowa racers will race, and how many quality out of staters will make the trip to Des Moines.

The East Village Criterium is the finale of the season-long Iowa Cup. With double points on offer, the winner of Sunday will have the inside track for overall victory in each category. In the Men's 1_2 category, the winner should come from the current top 3: Sean Walker, Brian Eppen, and Jared Osterloh while Lane Anderson remains mathematically in contention. In the Men's cat 3 race, Derek Cassady needs to finish top 4 to guarantee victory. Victories by either Carsen Christen and Jerome Rewerts and Cassady finishing outside the points would give either of them the win. In the women's Open race, the battle between Kelli Mente and Kim Eppen will come down to the finale. With a 6 way tie in the Men's cat 4 race at 17 points and the winner of Sunday's race earning 20 points, East Village is more important to this category than any other. In the Masters 40+ the top 3, Jon Nelson, Scott Wall, and Shawn Loomis are all in contention for overall victory, while in the Masters 50+, the top 2, Chris Eastburn and Daniel Shaffer, have seperated themselves from the pack. In the women's cat 4 race, Cassandra Kessler, Dee Mable, and Sara Broek are in a tight battle with the winner probably being determined by East Village.

Whether this weekend's racing is the culmination of your training, a jumpstart for your fall racing, or just another race, the weekend before Gateway Cup, there'll be some great racing action to be had in Des Moines.

Where to look for future cycling talent

2009-08-22T06:51:00.000-07:00

Start searching those small Iowa colleges for the next big racer. First it was Tom Zirbel, runner at Wartburg. Now it's "Flip", Matthew Busche, Luther College runner turned pro.

Check out this article from Velonews:

http://www.velonews.com/article/96963/who-is-that-guy

Maybe time to start the phone calls to the track and cross country coaches and ask them which of their runners are injured.

Altoona Crit #3

2009-08-21T08:25:00.001-07:00

Click Below for race recap and final results:

Thanks to the Altoona Tri Club for the help with the race, thanks to the participants. 62 racers for our final event. A lot of new racers for this series. This series raced lived up to its billing as a great chance for beginners to get the racing experience and a great opportunity for experienced racers to get a workout in. We look forward to expanding to a 5 race series next season.

Nick Frey beat Thor in a TT!!

2009-08-20T05:17:00.000-07:00

Nick Frey finished 7th in the opening prologue TT at the Tour of Utah, 1 second ahead of Tom Zirbel. Tom has been the best domestic Timer Trialer by far this year. 7th place in this quality field is a great result for Nick.

Some other riders of "local" interest: Bjorn Selander (MN) continues to impress this year racing for the Trek/Livestrong Team, finishing 7th in Stage 1. Ian Gray (NE) and Matthew Busche (Luther College) finished 28th and 33rd, both in the main pack, just 25 seconds down on stage winners, Francisco Mancebo and Oscar Sevilla (yeah, that Mancebo and Sevilla).

Results-Elkhart #5

2009-08-18T12:43:00.000-07:00

Click Below for Results from Thursday's Final 2009 Elkhart TT:

Altoona Crit #3: Thursday

2009-08-18T08:09:00.000-07:00

Going to be a great week for a Thursday night race, not much racing anywhere next weekend. Bring the family out. Details Click Below:

IA State TT Championship

2009-08-17T09:20:00.000-07:00

Paul Denninger, after missing last year's addition, took over the title of the State's TT Master by a mere 4 seconds with a 52:34, Jeff Barnes 2nd with 52:38, and Chad Bishop 3rd (1st Cat 3) with a 53:35.

Despite the rain, the top 3 times were better than last year.

Full Results Here

State TT tomorrow

2009-08-15T09:58:00.000-07:00

You magnificant Time Trialing Bastards....

Who's going to take down the title of Iowa's TT machine?

Barnes, Bishop, Walker (last years top 3), Denninger, Cassady? Will Bailey or Tollekson take the weekend off Tris to give it a whirl? If they do, who will show TTing supremacy, road racers or triguys?

Will last year's times be beat?

Those were some serious times last year: Barnes with a 52:52, Bishop 53:27. Walker 53:56.

Stay tuned...

Elkhart TT Tonight!

2009-08-13T06:06:00.001-07:00

The final Elkhart TT of the season is tonight, Thursday Aug 13. What a great year for turnout for this event. We've seen 2 100 rider nights and 75+ the other 2 races.

Chad Vandelune has done a great job taking the reigns from Ross Schuchart, who built this series into an outstanding training race for Road Racers and Triathletes, alike.

www.elkhartttseries.blogspot.com for details.

Update, Des Moines Race Weekend Aug 29, 30

2009-08-11T05:59:00.000-07:00

From the Women of the Bike World/ALL9Yards Cycling Team:

The weekend of August 29-30 is shaping up to be a great time to be in Des Moines if you love cycling!The weekend kicks off with the Toyota Big Creek Road Race, brought to you by the women of the Bike World/All9yards Cycling Team.

With $1900 in prize money and a great 6 mile rolling country course, the start/finish in beautiful Big Creek State Park (right near the beach... bring the kids!!) - it will be a great race! There will be a 'Women's Beginner' race for women who have raced for less than a year - the open race is for all the fast chicks that have been beating each other up for more than a year.

Then, Saturday night, in the East Village, the Des Moines Bike Collective is hosting a Coaster Race starting at the base of the State Capital - the one to coast a beater the farthest wins! I haven't seen the details - but it sounds fun - check here as the weekend nears: http://dsmbikecollective.org/home

Then join the Des Moines Cycle Club for a pajama party - featuring a bike expo - short ride to the East Village and a special showing of 'Breaking Away"! Go to www.Bikeiowa.com for details.

Spend Sunday in the East Village Criterium http://www.eastvillagecrit.com/ for your share of the $5,600 in prize money! Races will be held all day in front of the state Capital. This new race is hosted by the Rassumsen Death Squad and DMOS/RDMB Race Team and the Punk Rock Cycling Team. Stick around for the All9Yards Iowa Cup Awards presentation crowning our Iowa Cup Champions at 6:00pm.

Yep, it's gunna be a great weekend of cycling in Des Moines - something for everyone - and a great reason to visit for the weekend! In case you didn't notice - that's nearly $8,000 in prize money that's up for grabs! We hope to see you there!

Grinnell Criterium-Excellent Race!

2009-08-10T07:28:00.000-07:00

The Grinnell Criterium, Saturday Aug 8, was a well promoted, super fun event with a good payout and excellent small town venue and course. Craig and the Bikes2You guys put on a first class race.

It was a universal sentiment on Saturday that everyone that did this race hopes it returns in 2010.

Altoona Crit Series Race #2

2009-08-07T16:30:00.001-07:00

Results and overall standings are up:

CLICK HERE

Great turnout for the B race. Also a lot of spectators. Thanks to the Altoona Tri Club for all their help.

Next and final race of the series is Thursday August 20. Ties are broken by placing the the final race, so, plenty of chance to get in the overall money.

Schedule change for race #3: Women still start at 6:00, Men's A will Start at 6:45, and Men "B" at 7:50.

Let's see a great turnout for Race #3!

Great Race Weekend-Des Moines-Aug 29, 30

2009-08-05T11:17:00.001-07:00

A new weekend of racing in the midwest is shaping up to be some great events. The Big Creek Road Race, Saturday Aug 29, and the East Village Criterium, Sunday, Aug 30, will offer racers great competition and a worthwhile trip to Des Moines.

The weekend's premier event, the East Village Criterium, brought to you by the Rassmussens Cycling Team, DMOS/RDMB Cycling Team, and Punk Rock Cycling, boasts over $5k of prize money with a great course in Des Moines' East Village. The start/finish will be at the steps of Iowa's majestic State Capitol building. The East Village Criterium is the finale of the 2009 Iowa Cup Series with double points on offer. Go to http://www.eastvillagecrit.com/ for more information.

The ALL9Yards Women's Cycling Team brings the Big Creek Road Race (raced in April in 2008, and May in 2007) to the weekend. Adding a 2nd race to the weekend will give competitors even more reason to travel to Iowa's Capitol City. But this race is not just an "add on", it's a great event in it's own right. With nearly $2000 prize money on offer, and a nice 6 mile road circuit starting and finishing in beautiful Big Creek State Park on the Metro's Northwest edge, the racing will get off to a great start. Go to http://www.bigcreekroadrace.blogspot.com/ for details and contact info.

http://www.eastvillagecrit.com/

http://www.bigcreekroadrace.blogspot.com/

Altoona Crit #2, Thursday Aug 6

2009-08-04T09:13:00.000-07:00

Info HERE

So, will we see some more teams out to contest ALL9Yards in the Men's "A" race or contest Punk Rock Cycling in the Women's race?

If you're a bike racer in the Des Moines area, you'll be missing out on a great course and workout if you skip this week's race. Plenty of chance to get into the hunt for overall prize money. Only a $10 entry fee.

See you Thursday night.

Iowa State Road Race

2009-08-03T05:12:00.000-07:00

What a great day to be on the bike.

Results: http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/bikeiowa/message/9380

A couple observations:

1) Was it the 108 miles or just the way things are, top 3: 40+, 4, 5: 35+

2) Bradley worked hard in the break and still had enough to stay away for the win. Strong riding and a well-deserved win, for sure. Although, not to take anything away from his win, he did get a little bit of a break, being allowed to get a gap on the downhill into the river valley. Don't know what the breakaway companions were thinking there.

3) Very respectible turnout in the Men's 4 and 5 fields.

4) A super well organized event. Thanks ICCC.

5) I know it's not politically correct to point this out, but, 4 women in the women's 1,2,3 field?!?!? Who wants to do that for 81 miles? I'd like to hear from the women. Do you want to see more Women 1,2,3,4 fields? I know when we suspect a small 1,2 field in the men's we've been known to email the promoter and request a 1,2,3 race. Makes for much more fun, especially in a long road race.

New Format-We're back!

2009-07-30T05:16:00.000-07:00

You can see, cyclingupdate.com has undergone a major change. We realize there hasn't been much reason to keep this site in your "favorites".

In an effort to keep the site more up to date and relevant, we felt the blog format was the best option. We'll strive to provide a reason to come back to cyclingupdate.com again.

For now, there's a link to ALL9Yards Cycling events as well as the IBRA calendar and direct links to upcoming road events in the region