HOPEFUL Friday

by joshs

where’s A&D?!?!?

Sorry for the delay everyone, Josh here filling in for A&D. Andy and Dan decided to use some of those rollover vacation days without telling anyone. Here is some info on what is happening in the race world this weekend: 

The Lucarelli & Castaldi Cup will take place this Saturday, April 21, in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park. Races start at 6:15AM. Former Giro d’Italia winner, former Pro World Road Champion and three-time Paris-Roubaix winner Francesco Moser will be competing in the Pro/1-2-3 race at this Saturday’s opening round of the Lucarelli & Castaldi Cup. When asked what he thought his chances are in the race Moser said "I can hold anyone’s wheel for 44 miles". Rumor has it Ariel Mendez-Penate plans to take him up on that challenge. Either way, this is not one to be missed. Info here
 
Also on Sat, there is a CRCA race with a West 96th st finish. Per the CRCA President, only 100 riders in the A & B field will be allowed and 75 person field limit for the Cs, so make sure you set your alarms properly and get there early. It also marks the start of the Women’s Development 3/4 Series, presented by the fantastic Mr. Bart, aka Bike Doctor NYC. Info here
 
For all you anti-social clock obsessed people who care more about wind than any grown human should, there are two time trials in NJ on the coast, one on Sat in LBI and one on Sun in Cape May. Details are here:
Sat in LBI: here
Sun in Cape May: here
(side note, if you go to the one in Cape May, be sure to check out the zoo down there. As far as zoo’s go, its pretty spectacular. There is a recent write up at GetOutsideNJ.com here along with pics here
 
Sunday brings a TT at FBF as part of the NYC SS. Info here, and god bless if you go: here
 
Also on Sun, there is a clinic at Kissena for the ladies which looks to be on the verge of sold out if you need a loaner bike. There are still spots if you have one: here

 

29 Comments

Piero Crank

Josh has a ways to go until he’s the new CJ. He still has hair and he’s never taken a dump in the middle of GMSR.

These are things to aspire to, Josh. Take note.

Diego Steerer

Moser rode like a true champion, the field was very respectful. It is nice when cycling hero doesn’t act like egomaniacs.

Charlie I.

For overall standings go to: http://spasport.com/lucarelli_&_castaldi_cup_overall_standings1.htm

Lucarelli & Castaldi Cup Round 1
April 21, 2012
Brooklyn NY

Pro/1-2-3 presented by Lucarelli & Castaldi
44 miles
108 starters

1. Amaury Perez (Arco Iris)
2. Adam Alexander (CRCA/Foundation)
3. Scott Savory (GS Mengoni)
4. Anthony Lowe (WS United)
5. Roselvert Marte (GS Mengoni)
6. Stalin Quiterio (Unatt)
7. Rafael Urzedowski (Northeastern Hardware / CJCT)
8. Lynn Murray (CRCA / Dave Jordan Coaching)
9. Ross Baldwin (Unatt)
10. Cesar Marte (GS Mengoni)

NOTE: A special thank you to cycling legend Francesco Moser for competing in our race. We were all humbled by his appearance and it was a true honor to have him compete. Mr. Moser raced with pure class and finished in the main field but was often seen in the top 10. The 61 year old revealed this was his 4th time on the bike this year. After the race Mr. Moser signed autographs and posed for pictures and always had a smile on his face. I’m sure I speak for everybody when I say this was a race I will never forget – Charlie Issendorf (Race Director)

KOM # 1 Presented by BikeReg.com

1. Christopher Padfield (CRCA/Foundation)
2. Joseph Mueller (Kissena)
3. Erin Korff (CRCA/Axis)

KOM # 2 Presented by BikeReg.com

1. Stalin Quiterio (Unatt)
2. Cesar Marte (GS Mengoni)
3. Joseph Mueller (Kissena)

Sprint # 1 Presented by YES Service & Repair

1. Adam Alexander (CRCA/Foundation)
2. Christopher Padfield (CRCA/Foundation)
3. Andrew Walsh (CRCA/Scotto’s Wood Fired Pizza)

Sprint # 2 Presented by YES Service & Repair

1. Cesar Marte (GS Mengoni)
2. Adam Alexander (CRCA/Foundation)
3. Scott Savory (GS Mengoni)

Category 4 presented by Lucarelli & Castaldi
31 miles
82 starters

1. David Vollbach (Kissena)
2. Sergey Buryanenko (Hudson Furniture Racing Team)
3. John Kniesly (CRCA/Chari & Co NYC)
4. Jorge Torres (Mexico-NY)
5. Carl Nelson (Unatt)
6. Huey Reed (Unatt)
7. William Lopez (Unatt)
8. Joseph Tutt (Unatt)
9. Erick Fernandez (Chelsea Bicycle Team)
10. Lorenzo Brown (Major Taylor)

KOM # 1 Presented by BikeReg.com

1. Mikael Hanson (Rockstar games / signature cycles)
2. Ryan Johnston (Kissena)
3. Sergey Buryanenko (Hudson Furniture Racing Team)

KOM # 1 Presented by BikeReg.com

1. David Vollbach (Kissena)
2. Sergey Buryanenko (Hudson Furniture Racing Team)
3. Mark Inaba (CRCA)

Sprint # 1 Presented by YES Service & Repair

1. Ryan Johnston (Kissena)
2. Mikael Hanson (Rockstar games / signature cycles)
3. Chris Yack (Kissena)

Sprint # 2 Presented by YES Service & Repair

1. Chris Yack (Kissena)
2. Daniel Reiners (Kissena)
3. Brett Halpern (CRCA / Dave Jordan Coaching)

Category 5 presented by Lucarelli & Castaldi
17 miles
40 starters

1. Samuel Torres (Unatt)
2. Francisco Ramirez (Unatt)
3. Ashley Bernes (Kissena)
4. Vladislav Khlopine (Unatt)
5. Richard Caputo (BVF)
6. Sebaj Adele (Major Taylor)
7. Harry Wolick (Unatt)
8. Chris Young (9th Street Cycles)
9. Chris Strumolo (Unatt)
10. Jon Paul Rorech (BVF)

Thanks to all the mashals, registration volunteers, officials, pacers and the Park Slope Volunteer Ambulance Corps.

Charlie Issedorf
Race Director
Kissena Cycling Club

Vincent Ferrule

Rod,
Very true; however, as you know not all races have results submitted to USAC. He may be eligeable if he has done any none reported races and has kept good track of the race info including bib number, etc. I have heard much about the brothers Torres and think they will do well when both are Cat 4s.

Ernesto Axle

victor those are terrific shots of moser!

what a cool event, wish i could have seen it in person.

thanks for memorializing it.

obese

American bicycle races are just too big and overweight, maybe because of all that bad processed food they eat.

Knives over Forks
Super Size Me

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