Do any of you remember the last time you rode your bike in 75 degrees, with a tailwind? Well, neither do I. This could be the time trial that takes us out of our comfort zone. Think adventure. Think practice cornering, with the possibility of wet pavement. Think supporting this series because on a day like today it's much more difficult for the director to get going. I will be out there solo today without Chris, sweeping the course and preparing. So give me a good reason to do what I do and show up. If this sounds like a sales pitch, it is.
The Weather Channel says the chance of rain slows down quite a bit after 5:00pm. Weather Underground has a slightly different take on the possibility of showers. Either way, I'll be there.
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Results and notes for the first time trial of the 2014 season
Thanks to the 25 racers that tried out the new, slightly tweaked course. In my previous blog, I spoke of the new change forthcoming. I am happy to get good feedback from that. I am resistant to change, but in this particular case, I believe it actually improved our race experience. For one, we have a nice one mile stretch to warm-up on, which was the start/finish prior. How many of you felt that last mile of the old layout was really more like five; especially with a headwind on the return trip! Also I like the rolling terrain and trees on the last mile before the turnaround. But most importantly, we will not be running a stop sign on the way out anymore.
Everyone did great, considering the evening was more like April than May. 55 degrees with some head and good crosswinds made us all dig a little deep!
Here is how we fared:
Men 1/2/3
Paul Deninger - Velosport 22:20.53
Rob McKillip - Goosetown/New Pi 25:05.88
Men Masters 40+
Henning Gerke - ICCC 23:22.03
Mark Sorenson - ICCC 23:42.09
Gerald Johnson - Rassmussen 23:50.98
John Stonebarger - Goosetown/New Pi 24:22.66
Keith Stone - LAPT.CC 24:23.63
Wayne Fett - Goosetown/New Pi 24:48.28
Matt Hartman - Goosetown/New Pi 24:58.08
Barry Carter - ICCC 25:11.91
Mike Merulla - ICCC 26:04.59
Tobin Jacks - Goosetown/New Pi 26:08.38
Norman Wellings - RS Tech/Grindstone Performance 32:27.70
Men 4/5
John Martinek - ICCC 25:11.70
John Burkle - Atlas 25:35.23
Michael Giudici - DICE 28:34.58
Todd Brown - 29:54.78
Men Breakaway
Andy McCann - Goosetown/New Pi 26:47.63
Andrew Lidral - 27:18.03
Gary Henry - Goosetown/New Pi 27:34.63
Brad Roark - ICCC 27:35.63
John Burge - Goosetown/New Pi 29:44.38
Women Masters 40+
Tara Coady - Goosetown/New Pi 28:22.20
Women 4/5
Shauna Dudley - 28:23.70
Tandem
The Martins - ICCC 26:47.66
Thanks to all who came to race and support this time trial! MANY thank yous to Rick Hopson & Poncho for morale boosting as well as turnaround assistance. BIG THANKS to our sponsors:
Geoffs Bike & Ski
Bluebird Diner and Café
New Pioneer Coop
Café del Sol Roasting
Mark your Calendars for JUNE 10 for the next race in the series!
Everyone did great, considering the evening was more like April than May. 55 degrees with some head and good crosswinds made us all dig a little deep!
Here is how we fared:
Men 1/2/3
Paul Deninger - Velosport 22:20.53
Rob McKillip - Goosetown/New Pi 25:05.88
Men Masters 40+
Henning Gerke - ICCC 23:22.03
Mark Sorenson - ICCC 23:42.09
Gerald Johnson - Rassmussen 23:50.98
John Stonebarger - Goosetown/New Pi 24:22.66
Keith Stone - LAPT.CC 24:23.63
Wayne Fett - Goosetown/New Pi 24:48.28
Matt Hartman - Goosetown/New Pi 24:58.08
Barry Carter - ICCC 25:11.91
Mike Merulla - ICCC 26:04.59
Tobin Jacks - Goosetown/New Pi 26:08.38
Norman Wellings - RS Tech/Grindstone Performance 32:27.70
Men 4/5
John Martinek - ICCC 25:11.70
John Burkle - Atlas 25:35.23
Michael Giudici - DICE 28:34.58
Todd Brown - 29:54.78
Men Breakaway
Andy McCann - Goosetown/New Pi 26:47.63
Andrew Lidral - 27:18.03
Gary Henry - Goosetown/New Pi 27:34.63
Brad Roark - ICCC 27:35.63
John Burge - Goosetown/New Pi 29:44.38
Women Masters 40+
Tara Coady - Goosetown/New Pi 28:22.20
Women 4/5
Shauna Dudley - 28:23.70
Tandem
The Martins - ICCC 26:47.66
Thanks to all who came to race and support this time trial! MANY thank yous to Rick Hopson & Poncho for morale boosting as well as turnaround assistance. BIG THANKS to our sponsors:
Geoffs Bike & Ski
Bluebird Diner and Café
New Pioneer Coop
Café del Sol Roasting
Mark your Calendars for JUNE 10 for the next race in the series!
Monday, May 12, 2014
May 13th is tomorrow, the first race in the 2014 series!
I love vintage time trial photos!
Friday, March 21, 2014
Perspective change and real change
Welcome back to another year of racing! With the L O N G W I N T E R we have had, I am sure we all are ready for some temperate temperatures. I first of all wanted to let all of you know we are cutting our series short one race this year. This is due to many factors, one being weather the other, logistics. Time has tricked me and I simply do not feel prepared to put on the April race, therefore, May will mark the start of our series. It will still be the SECOND TUESDAY of the month, beginning in May and ending in August.
Also, I am thinking of slightly tweaking the course. I propose we begin at what was the first turn (660th street and Utah Ave. S.E.) and head out from there five miles which puts our turnaround about .8 miles out from where it has been. We talked about this due to safety issues with the new stop sign on 660th street. Traffic on Utah Ave which is the intersecting road at the first left hand turn, does not have a stop sign. We do however have a stop sign that we disregard making that first left. This could potentially cause some legal issues if someone where to get hit. No strong armed corner Marshall could stop a redneck in a truck. :( Below is a link to the map of the existing course. With the new course, we would turn around at Sioux Ave. and approximately 620th street. I have yet to actually measure the 5 mile point as of this posting.
https://www.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&ll=41.463827,-91.424446&spn=0.102654,0.16531&z=13&msid=106754396498780390048.000484be74590d85fa628&dg=feature
Please give me feedback!
Another change is our pricing. Due to the rising costs of putting on a race through USAC, I must raise my entry fee to $15. Still a good bargain though. USAC has also raised the price of one day licenses. It is now $15 to purchase a one day. I would strongly suggest if you do my TT & Black Diamond TT and especially if you do The Elkhart TT Series, it is financially much more feasible to purchase a USA Cycling Licence. http://www.usacycling.org/ your link to get one and preregister for any races you might want to race.
I welcome any volunteer help and encourage that we all participate in one way or another to keep our small local races strong in this area.
Please stay tuned for more info and news here on my blog,
As always, thanks for your support!
Monika
Also, I am thinking of slightly tweaking the course. I propose we begin at what was the first turn (660th street and Utah Ave. S.E.) and head out from there five miles which puts our turnaround about .8 miles out from where it has been. We talked about this due to safety issues with the new stop sign on 660th street. Traffic on Utah Ave which is the intersecting road at the first left hand turn, does not have a stop sign. We do however have a stop sign that we disregard making that first left. This could potentially cause some legal issues if someone where to get hit. No strong armed corner Marshall could stop a redneck in a truck. :( Below is a link to the map of the existing course. With the new course, we would turn around at Sioux Ave. and approximately 620th street. I have yet to actually measure the 5 mile point as of this posting.
https://www.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&ll=41.463827,-91.424446&spn=0.102654,0.16531&z=13&msid=106754396498780390048.000484be74590d85fa628&dg=feature
Please give me feedback!
Another change is our pricing. Due to the rising costs of putting on a race through USAC, I must raise my entry fee to $15. Still a good bargain though. USAC has also raised the price of one day licenses. It is now $15 to purchase a one day. I would strongly suggest if you do my TT & Black Diamond TT and especially if you do The Elkhart TT Series, it is financially much more feasible to purchase a USA Cycling Licence. http://www.usacycling.org/ your link to get one and preregister for any races you might want to race.
I welcome any volunteer help and encourage that we all participate in one way or another to keep our small local races strong in this area.
Please stay tuned for more info and news here on my blog,
As always, thanks for your support!
Monika
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Results for the final time trial in the 2012-13 season
The last race always has some type of snafu, for lack of a better word. One year we shortened the course last minute. Another year the Sheriff paid us a visit and an angry motorist ran down a few race signs. This time, while preparing to set up registration in Dougherty Park, I was told that I needed to move my vehicle because it would surely get blocked in due to football practice in the park. As a steady stream of cars were coming into the lot, we decided to set up shop at the school parking lot just down the street. Let's just say, I have made wiser choices in the past. I apologise for my crankiness at registration, due to the fact that I had no helpers as they were at the old post directing riders back to the high school lot. Thanks Matt Hartman for helping me corral the remainder.
Lesson: It's football practice, not a football game and my car is staying where its at.
Other than that, you couldn't of asked for a more beautiful evening; 70 degrees, a slight wind from NNE maybe about 6 mph. I think quite a few racers had a personal records because of these ideal conditions. The fastest time belonged to "The German" Henning Gerke, 22:14.25. Now, this is what I LOVE about time trials. Dan Shaffer's time was 22:15.66. That's incentive for Dan to come back next season!
enough commentary, here's the dope:
Men 1/2/3
Dan Shaffer ICCC 22:15.66
Rob McKillip Goosetown Racing/New Pi 23:58.85
Men Masters
Henning Gerke ICCC 22:14.25
John Stonebarger Goosetown Racing/New Pi 23:12.62
Matt Hartman Goosetown Racinig/New Pi 23:19.52
Wayne Fett Goosetown Racing/New Pi 23:32.22
Tobin Jacks 23:57.80
Mike Giudici DICE 26:40.94
Men 4/5
John Martinek ICCC 25:13.11
Chris O'Hara 25:46.43
Tarryl Bockelman 26:13.07
Todd Brown HBA 27:52.35
Men Breakaway
Steve Hanson Goosetown Racing/New Pi 25:52.20
Andrew Lidral 26:24.21
Paul Windschitl 27:16.55
John Burge HBA 27:44.84
Vladimir Badovinac 27:55.66
Women Masters
Tara Coady Goosetown Racing/New Pi 27:35
Women 4
Sarah Barber HBA 26:05.86
Shauna Dudley 26:59.18
Women Breakaway
Amaris McCann 28:59.40
Kirschen Seah 34:31.96
Tandem
The Martin's ICCC 23:36.17
Our Special thanks goes to Rick Hopson for turnaround support and for his support of racing in Iowa in general; my officials for the season, Larry Howe and Brian Abbott; My husband, Chris Martin and my son, Oskar Martin, for putting up with me and unyielding assistance. To Jason "Poncho" Teggatz for his commitment as an assistant and for Gary Henry for getting me out of the weeds. Finally, to ALL OF YOU who came wind, cold, hot or shine, to keep it going. I do this for you!
To my sponsors: Geoffs Bike and Ski, thanks for years of top support! New Pioneer Coop, a big thanks for your support of bike racing and bikes in general! Tommy Connolly & Jon Wilson of Bluebird Diner/cafe my gratitude for your thoughtfulness and friendship! and last but not least, Steve and Linda and staff of Cafe del Sol Roasting for providing us with fresh roasted coffee as prizes!
Please let our sponsors know with you patronage how much you appreciate what they do to help you have fun! That's the bottom line folks!
Until next April...support local grass-roots racing in Iowa and local everything in Iowa!
Lesson: It's football practice, not a football game and my car is staying where its at.
Other than that, you couldn't of asked for a more beautiful evening; 70 degrees, a slight wind from NNE maybe about 6 mph. I think quite a few racers had a personal records because of these ideal conditions. The fastest time belonged to "The German" Henning Gerke, 22:14.25. Now, this is what I LOVE about time trials. Dan Shaffer's time was 22:15.66. That's incentive for Dan to come back next season!
enough commentary, here's the dope:
Men 1/2/3
Dan Shaffer ICCC 22:15.66
Rob McKillip Goosetown Racing/New Pi 23:58.85
Men Masters
Henning Gerke ICCC 22:14.25
John Stonebarger Goosetown Racing/New Pi 23:12.62
Matt Hartman Goosetown Racinig/New Pi 23:19.52
Wayne Fett Goosetown Racing/New Pi 23:32.22
Tobin Jacks 23:57.80
Mike Giudici DICE 26:40.94
Men 4/5
John Martinek ICCC 25:13.11
Chris O'Hara 25:46.43
Tarryl Bockelman 26:13.07
Todd Brown HBA 27:52.35
Men Breakaway
Steve Hanson Goosetown Racing/New Pi 25:52.20
Andrew Lidral 26:24.21
Paul Windschitl 27:16.55
John Burge HBA 27:44.84
Vladimir Badovinac 27:55.66
Women Masters
Tara Coady Goosetown Racing/New Pi 27:35
Women 4
Sarah Barber HBA 26:05.86
Shauna Dudley 26:59.18
Women Breakaway
Amaris McCann 28:59.40
Kirschen Seah 34:31.96
Tandem
The Martin's ICCC 23:36.17
Our Special thanks goes to Rick Hopson for turnaround support and for his support of racing in Iowa in general; my officials for the season, Larry Howe and Brian Abbott; My husband, Chris Martin and my son, Oskar Martin, for putting up with me and unyielding assistance. To Jason "Poncho" Teggatz for his commitment as an assistant and for Gary Henry for getting me out of the weeds. Finally, to ALL OF YOU who came wind, cold, hot or shine, to keep it going. I do this for you!
To my sponsors: Geoffs Bike and Ski, thanks for years of top support! New Pioneer Coop, a big thanks for your support of bike racing and bikes in general! Tommy Connolly & Jon Wilson of Bluebird Diner/cafe my gratitude for your thoughtfulness and friendship! and last but not least, Steve and Linda and staff of Cafe del Sol Roasting for providing us with fresh roasted coffee as prizes!
Please let our sponsors know with you patronage how much you appreciate what they do to help you have fun! That's the bottom line folks!
Until next April...support local grass-roots racing in Iowa and local everything in Iowa!
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Final Time Trial of the 2012-2013 season!
While at the state championship road race this weekend, a few people inquired about the course conditions. As many of you know, it is chip seal season in Iowa. That's when mostly "paved " roads get a fresh dump of tar then small gravel dumped on the surface. Then car traffic beats it down into the tar. lo and behold, it eventually becomes pavement.
Chip seal was placed in a few sections of the course. All areas are on a straightaway. It is not fresh chip seal and has had some traffic on it. Chris and i did drive the course yesterday and found it acceptable for racing.
So what the hell does that mean, you might be thinking. "Do they find it "acceptable" to race a tt bike on gravel?" Not exactly.
1. the chip seal is not in any corners. Remember a couple years back when we shortened the course because it was?
2. we will sweep the corners as we always do, as best we can.
3. you can change tire size if this makes you nervous. No one is asking you to race 700x23c's
4. you can change categories and race breakaway and bring a cross bike...I don't care.
I do care that everyone knows its out there. Chris & I will race our tandem with regular race tires. Seriously, if it is on a straightaway and you are in control, just keep pedaling. :)
I am still looking for a few helpers as well...
I hope to get a great showing of racers since this is the final tt. I will NOT forget my shoes this time!
Chip seal was placed in a few sections of the course. All areas are on a straightaway. It is not fresh chip seal and has had some traffic on it. Chris and i did drive the course yesterday and found it acceptable for racing.
So what the hell does that mean, you might be thinking. "Do they find it "acceptable" to race a tt bike on gravel?" Not exactly.
1. the chip seal is not in any corners. Remember a couple years back when we shortened the course because it was?
2. we will sweep the corners as we always do, as best we can.
3. you can change tire size if this makes you nervous. No one is asking you to race 700x23c's
4. you can change categories and race breakaway and bring a cross bike...I don't care.
I do care that everyone knows its out there. Chris & I will race our tandem with regular race tires. Seriously, if it is on a straightaway and you are in control, just keep pedaling. :)
I am still looking for a few helpers as well...
I hope to get a great showing of racers since this is the final tt. I will NOT forget my shoes this time!
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Results from time trial #4
So I admit, I was worried. Worried that my attendance would be low due to the approaching thunder storm. Worried that the rain would stop, then start back up at 6:30 as predicted. Worried that I would have to cancel and reschedule, which any race director will tell you involves much more than picking a new date.
None of that happened.
This is what did:
Attendance was about average. The sunny sun came out so humidity went way up. The wind stopped and the heat index was just what we expect for July. So the show went on. Chris and I were excited to find a last minute volunteer for the turnaround (Thanks Gary Henry!!!) so that we could race. But then, as I was kitting up, I noticed that bike shoes were missing.
Here are the times for those who got the opportunity to sweat.
Men 1/2/3/
Rob McKillip New Pioneer/Goosetown 24:51.92
Masters Men
Henning Gerke ICCC 22:14.42
Dan Shaffer ICCC 22:34.56
Matt Hartman New Pioneer/Goosetown 23:52.20
Wayne Fett New Pioneer/Goosetown 24:03.10
Barry Carter ICCC 24:17.38
Mark Constintine New Pioneer/Goosetown 24:50.31
Tobin Jacks 24:51.74
Mike Merulla ICCC 25:08.81
Men 4/5
Lucas Llado Iowa Heat 23:59.60
Paul Windschitl 27:27.67
Yigit Aytic 27:48.27
Men Breakaway
Mark Beatty Twisted Spokes 25:04.85
Steve Hanson New Pioneer/Goosetown 26:13.31
John Burge HBA 28:17.87
Women 1/2/3
Karen Stierler ICCC 26:32.25
Masters Women
Tara Coady New Pioneer/Goosetown 26:57.17
Women 4
Shauna Dudley 27:39.77
Women Breakaway
Sarah Barber HBA 27:29.35
Kirschen Seah 34:55.92
Juniors
Alijah Beatty ICCC 31:48.92
Thanks to all who came to play. Welcome back Karen Stierler!
Please help me spread the word about my Time Trial Series. Triathletes are encouraged and welcome. Juniors are our future, so please encourage them as well! There are more Time Trials left on the schedule so go on...suffar :)
Here are the remaining Time Trials on the local USAC list:
Elkhart Time Trial Series; This Thursday July 11th
Blues & BBQ Race weekend, Clear Lake; Saturday July 13
Iowa Games Time Trial; Friday July 19
Black Diamond Time Trial Series; Sunday July 28
Iowa State Time Trial Championships; Sunday August 4
Elkhart Time Trial Series; Thursday August 8
Monika's Summer Time Trial Series; Tuesday August 13
Iowa State Team Time Trial; Sunday August 18
None of that happened.
This is what did:
Attendance was about average. The sunny sun came out so humidity went way up. The wind stopped and the heat index was just what we expect for July. So the show went on. Chris and I were excited to find a last minute volunteer for the turnaround (Thanks Gary Henry!!!) so that we could race. But then, as I was kitting up, I noticed that bike shoes were missing.
Here are the times for those who got the opportunity to sweat.
Men 1/2/3/
Rob McKillip New Pioneer/Goosetown 24:51.92
Masters Men
Henning Gerke ICCC 22:14.42
Dan Shaffer ICCC 22:34.56
Matt Hartman New Pioneer/Goosetown 23:52.20
Wayne Fett New Pioneer/Goosetown 24:03.10
Barry Carter ICCC 24:17.38
Mark Constintine New Pioneer/Goosetown 24:50.31
Tobin Jacks 24:51.74
Mike Merulla ICCC 25:08.81
Men 4/5
Lucas Llado Iowa Heat 23:59.60
Paul Windschitl 27:27.67
Yigit Aytic 27:48.27
Men Breakaway
Mark Beatty Twisted Spokes 25:04.85
Steve Hanson New Pioneer/Goosetown 26:13.31
John Burge HBA 28:17.87
Women 1/2/3
Karen Stierler ICCC 26:32.25
Masters Women
Tara Coady New Pioneer/Goosetown 26:57.17
Women 4
Shauna Dudley 27:39.77
Women Breakaway
Sarah Barber HBA 27:29.35
Kirschen Seah 34:55.92
Juniors
Alijah Beatty ICCC 31:48.92
Thanks to all who came to play. Welcome back Karen Stierler!
Please help me spread the word about my Time Trial Series. Triathletes are encouraged and welcome. Juniors are our future, so please encourage them as well! There are more Time Trials left on the schedule so go on...suffar :)
Here are the remaining Time Trials on the local USAC list:
Elkhart Time Trial Series; This Thursday July 11th
Blues & BBQ Race weekend, Clear Lake; Saturday July 13
Iowa Games Time Trial; Friday July 19
Black Diamond Time Trial Series; Sunday July 28
Iowa State Time Trial Championships; Sunday August 4
Elkhart Time Trial Series; Thursday August 8
Monika's Summer Time Trial Series; Tuesday August 13
Iowa State Team Time Trial; Sunday August 18
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