Updates for todays time trial

If you did not get an opportunity to view my last post on bike Iowa, here is some important news. We are shortening the course due to very fresh chip seal on the last 90 degree turn before the five mile turnaround. it is too long of a stretch to sweep, and is deep to safely maneuver though. The course for today will be 6.8 mile in length. There is a short section of seal coat at about the 2 mile mark but this one is less hazardous, as it is on a straightaway. You should be aware that it exists however!

I have been closely following the weather for today. It looks like we will be fine up until around 5:00 pm. After that ther is a prediction of 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms. IF it is clear at registration/warm up time, we will proceed. If we do indeed get hit with the moving cell, I may call the race at that time. We will be there if it looks fine at the start. Hopefully it will miss us for once!

My cell phone is 319-936-7744 and I will try and keep you updated as best as I can. Cross your fingers!

This Tuesday is the Final race of the series

As summer comes to an end, so is my time trial series. Tuesday August 10th is the last installment. I would like to invite all of the past participants as well as those of you who for one reason or another could not make it to any of the other dates.

Here is a recap of the particulars:

Registration is at Dougherty Park on the south side of Lone Tree. registration opens at 5:30 and closes at 6:15.

Ten dollars to race. If you have a pre filled out registration form and a check or exact change, that helps me out a lot. If you do not have a current USAC racing licence you must pay an additional $10.

The start is two miles down Wapsi Avenue from the registration site, on 660th. First rider is off at 6:30.

The course is a total of 10 miles, mostly flat with corners. It is an out and back course with a turn around at the 5 mile mark. We mark the course in one mile increments.

For the winner of each category, we have a small prize. Anything from a six pack of beer or a cake to a tee-shirt. stick around afterwards if you can, even if you don't win your category.

We have a category for those without TT bars on your bike. That's to even the score!

I will be posting again just prior to the race, so keep in touch and hope to see you Tuesday evening for more fun racing.

Results for Time Trial #4

It was senior special day in Lone Tree, IA. that is, for time trialists over 50! I am pleased with the fantastic turn out, especially with the senior racers. I haven't counted, but we could of been in the majority for a change.

Special thanks and kudos goes to Kim West and Sue Cook who took the Tandem category, (sorry I was such a sore looser, think the heat effected my brain!) and John Adamson and Kathleen Porter for making the trek over.

In old news, Paul took first again. Dan "the Man" grabbed second and Rob "you keep geeting faster", took the third spot overall. Plus...we had TWO tied times.

Other mentions of fame: Karen Stierler's sweet time of 25:16 which was ninth overall. Geez Guys, talk about gettin "girled". ;^)
Will Schorg wins the "coolest rig" spot with his track fixie. Nice time for you too Will.

To everyone else, glad you could share my special day with me, it means a whole lot.

Drumroll.........

Overall results

1. Paul Denninger - Velo Sport - 22:01
2. Dan Shaffer - ICCC - 22:50
3. Rob McKillip - HBA - 23:44
4. Kim West/Sue Cook - Zealous - 23:50
5. Chris & Monika Matin - ICCC - 24:02!
6. Mark Sorenson - ICCC - 24:14
7. Wayne Fett - New Pi - 24:23
8. Conn Day - unatt. - 24:48
9. Karen Stierler - Twisted Spoke - 25:16
10. Barry Carter - ICCC - 25:17
11. Jay Herman - New Pi - 25:19
12. Todd Papke - unatt. - 25:21
13. John Adamson - Twisted Spoke - 25:33
14. Wes Hepker - unatt. - 25.42
15. Mark Beatty - Twisted Spoke - 25:52
16. Landon Beachy - Twisted Spoke - 25:56 tie
Mark Linton - 53x11 - 25:56 tie
17. Brent DeGeus - New Pi - 26:14
18. Will Schorg - unatt. - 26.17 (fixed gear)
19. Edward LaGrange - unatt. -27:01
20. Richard Gilmore - Twisted Spokes - 27:07
21. Paul Pursley - New Pi - 27:14
22. David Swanson - New Pi - 27:20
23. Toby Jacks - unatt. - 27:27
24. Cassandra Kessler - ICCC - 27:35 tie
Todd Brown - unatt. - 27:35 tie
25. Cabel Gray - New Pi - 27:36
26. Megan Davis-DeGeus - New Pi - 27:54
27. Craig Meacham (unatt.)/Amy Martin -ICCC - 28:00
28. Cara Hamann - ICCC - 28:07
29. Darien Nagle-Gamm - ICCC - 28:13
30. Kathleen Porter - Twisted Spoke - 28:52
31. Sara Swanson - ICCC - 29:12
32. Dave Reyolds - unatt. - 32:02
33. Rob Armstrong - unatt. - 33:26
34. Paige McKillip - unatt. - 33:56
35. Samantha Brown - unatt. - 34:22
36. Riley Martin - Jr. unatt. - 36:10

Women's 4

Karen Stierler 25:16
Megan Davis DeGeus 27:54

Women's Breakaway (Eddy Merckx)

Cassandra Kessler 27:35
Cara Hamann 28:07
Darien Nagel- Gamm 28:13
Kathleen Porter 28:52
Sara Swanson 29:12
Paige McKillip 33:56
Samantha Brown 34:22

Tandem

Kim West/Sue Cook 23:50
Chris & Monika Martin 24:02
Craig Meacham/Amy Martin 28:00

Jr's

Riley Martin 36:10

Men's 4

Rob McKillip 23:44
Jay Herman 25:19

Men's 40+

Paul Deninger 22:01
Todd Papke 25:21
Mark Linton 25:56

Men's 50+

Dan Shaffer 22:50
Mark Sorenson 24:14
Wayne Fett 24:23
Conn Day 24:48
Barry Carter 25:17
John Adamson 25:33
Landon Beachy 25:56
Edward LaGrange 27:01
Richard Gilmore 27:07

Men's 5

Wes Hepker 25:42
Brent DeGeus 26:14
Todd Brown 27:35
Rob Armstrong 33:26

Men's Breakaway (Eddy Merckx)

Mark Beatty 25:52
Will Schorg 26:17
Paul Pursey 27:14
David Swanson 27:20
Toby Jacks 27:27
Cabel Gray 27:36
Dave Reyolds 32:02


Next and final Time Trial in the series will be August 10th. Be there, or be square.

Tonight is the night!

Gearing up for the fourth installment of Monika's Summer Time Trial Series. The fog will soon lift and so will our spirits. Looking forward to a fun night of fast racing with my buddies! Here is the weather forecast for Lone Tree: http://www.weather.com/weather/hourbyhour/USIA0501 Looking quite favorable.

Remember I have that special out on the table; five bucks to race IF you are over 50+ (one day licence is still an additional 10.00)

I am hoping we have a nice turnout tonight, and you are able to perhaps "stick around" for post race funtimes.

Registration opens @ 5:30 and closes (yep, I mean that) at 6:15. I want to get a chance to warm up tonight :)

See you later...Gators

TIme Trial Time this Tuesday the 13th!!

Since I don't put the races on the same Tuesday every month, the next one is only a few days away. A lot of you will be travelling over to Clear Lake this weekend to do some fun racing. So I would like to remind everyone that the next race is coming up swiftly so it does not get forgotten in the excitement of the weekend.
This one will be very special. I will not falter on my original idea of discounting seniors. Five bucks will get you in if you are over 50. Proof of age required ;) It is my birthday gift to you.

Also...plan on joining Chris & I for some pizza and beverage post race, at the Sanctuary Pub. If you don't see yourself riding 10 miles as fast as you can, it's 'ok', come on down anyway. Since Chris & I run the show, we will probibly be the last to get there, so prepare a spot for us.

Other race details will be found in previous blog posts or visit ICCC's website.

Results for Monika's Time Trial Series #3

The "Weather Gods"were smiling favorably on all of us yesterday evening. The forecast went from a 40% chance of thundershowers to 10%. Albeit very hot and humid, the turnout was great. We had 36 participating, with a large Cedar Rapids contingent. They drove a very deluxe Motor Home over, which could of come in handy if it did storm.
We did not get the lightning, but in exchange we received a gift of fresh seal coat in patches on the road and in the first turn. I am positive it effected everyones times. Keep in mind, it is Iowa rural roads and to be expected unexpectedly!
Thanks to all who stuck around afterward to refresh and catch up. Kudos and thanks for all your help goes to our Chief Ref., Larry Howe and Brian Abott, asst. ref. To Will, who stepped in as turnaround assistant at the last minute to get my ass out of hot water. Stiegl for you when you come back again Will!

July 13 is the next Time Trial. I am celebrating the fact that on that precise day, my racing age will equal my real age. Plan on coming!

Here are the offical results:

Overall :

1. Paul Deninger 22:20.55 Velo Sport (cat.1)
2. Dan Shaffer 23:00.93 ICCC (master's 50+)
3. Mark Sorenson 23:50.71 ICCC(master's 50+)
4. Rob McKillip 24:06.03 HBA (cat.4)
5. Dan Swenson 24:28.25 HBA (cat.4)
6 Chris & Monika Martin 24:33.77 ICCC (tandem)
7 Wayne Fett 25:05.03 New Pi (master's 50+)
8. Conn Day 25:11.03 unatt. (master's 50+)
9. Jay Herman 26:03.10 New Pi (cat.4)
10. Mark Linton 26:06.61 53x11 coffee (cat.5)
11. Todd Papke 26:07.79 unatt. (master's 40+)
12. Mark Beatty 26:14.39 twisted spokes (men's breakaway)
13. Wesley Hepker 26:14.46 unatt. (cat.5)
14. Landon Beachy 26:22.61 twisted spokes (master's 50+)
15. Karen Stierler 26:34.64 twisted spokes (women's cat.4)
16. Trevor Wallis 26:37.67 ABRC (master's 70+)
17. Jamie Jorgenson 26:56.94 team skin (men's breakaway)
18. Barry Carter 26:59.09 ICCC (master's 50+)
19. Thomas Behne 27:31.94 Q7 cycling (men's breakaway)
20. Al Algood 27:39.20 New Pi (men's breakaway)
21. Brent DeGeus 27:45.50 New Pi (men's breakaway)
22. Nick Sobocinski 28:23.75 New Pi (men's breakaway)
23. Cabel Grey 28:29.65 New Pi (men's breakaway)
24. Todd Brown 28:35.22 unatt. (cat.5)
25. Brian Lentz 28:38.30 unatt. (cat.5
26. Megan Davis-DeGeus 28:39.31 New Pi. (women's breakaway)
27. Cassandra Kessler 28:51.83 ICCC (women's breakaway)
28. Cara Hamann 28:59.83 ICCC (cat.4)
29. Jennifer Parker 29:02.94 unatt. (cat.4)
30. Nicole Fiala 29:31.33 Velo Sport (women's breakaway)
31. Sara Swanson 30:24.57 ICCC (women's breakaway)
32. Jennifer Horn-Frasier 31:40.42 unatt. (women's breakaway)
33. Susan Sorenson 33.59.09 unatt. (women's breakaway)
34. Paige McKillip 36:14.00 unatt. (womwn's breakaway)
35. Samantha Brown 38:53.58 unatt. (women's breakaway)
36. Alyssa McKillip 39: 42. 72 unatt. (women's breakaway)


Men's 123 :

1. Paul Deninger 22:20.55


Men's cat. 4:

1. Rob McKillip 24:06.03
2. Dan Swenson 24:28.25
3. Jay Herman 26:03.10


Men's cat.5:

1. Mark Linton 26:06.61
2. Wesley Hepker 26:14.46
3. Todd Brown 28:35.22
4. Brian Lentz 28:38.30


Men's Breakaway:

1. Mark Beatty 26:14.39
2. Jamie Jorgenson 26:56.94
3. Thomas Behne 27:31.94
4. Al Algood 27:39.20
5. Brent DeGeus 27:45.50
6. Nick Sobocinski 28:23.75
7. Cabel Gray 28:29.65


Men's Master's:

1. Dan Shaffer 23:00.93
2. Mark Sorenson 23:50.71
3. Wayne Fett 25:05.03
4. Conn Day 25:11.03
5. Todd Papke 26:07.79
6. Landon Beachy 26:22.61
7. Trevor Wallis 26:37.67
8. Barry Carter 26:59.09


Tandem:

1. Chris & Monika Martin 24:33.77


Women's cat.4:

1. Karen Stierler 26:34.64
2. Cara Hamann 28:59.83
3. Jennifer Parker 29:02.94


Women's breakaway:

1. Megan DeGeus 28:39.31
2. Cassandra Kessler 28:51.83
3. Nicole Fiala 29:31.33
4. Sara Swanson 30:24.57
5. Jennifer Horn-Frasier 31:40.42
6. Susan Sorenson 33.59.9
7. Paige McKillip 36:14.0
8. Samantha Brown 38:53.58
9. Alyssa McKillip 39:42.72


Thanks for coming! Next two races are July 13th and August 10th.

Today's Time Trial is on!

Welcome....

some particulars for those who are just visiting the site:

Time trial is in Lone Tree and begins in Dougherty Park on the far side of town. Registration opens at 5:30 and closes promptly at 6:15 (so Chris and I can race too!) Out and back course, 5 miles out, 5 back. Flat, with corners. ten dollars for the race, and 10 if you need a one day licence.

I have a map on a previous blog post below for your perusal.

Ok..here's the dope. Weather has generally been rainy, wet and humid. Life still happens. It also happens that we must go on with our show. It will be hot today. If it does rain it will feel ok. Winds should be low, if it is not storming. I will NOT start the race if it is too inclement. we will wait it out if possible. I'm having a "show up and see" attitude. Last race it looked like rain also, turned out ok. Give it a shot.

Hope to see you all again. any questions, i will be checking my e-mail and facwebook periodically today.

Monika