Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Reeses Make Pieces of Bone Bender


Can you image over 6 hours of single track mountain bike riding..........at once? In race conditions? OK, if that is not enough for you, try it as a team! Kristin and Bruce (Reese) teamed up to take 2nd at the Bone Bender.

Check out this really cool pink bike!!

Congrats to one of our favorite biking couples on a podium finish!!!

Your Roving Race Reporter,

Luann

Friday, April 15, 2011

Pink Team Whips Gents Race


Congrats to our pink team of Dave, Dee, Joe (sometimes claimed by Joann), Jim Logan and Ken Sherman for taking first in this inaugural race. A big pink thanks to Ken for filling in for Joann when she went down with an injury. This team worked hard to stave off a hard-charging challenge from the second place team. All of those Sunday afternoons spent riding in the mud and gravel paid off for this dedicated group.

Pink also took third with a team of Kim Hopkins, Mark Jeffernbruch, Jason Simpson, Karolyn Zeller and Tobin Bennett. Two of our favorite pink guys Jay and Tobin along with now certainly always pink, Mark,
joined Kim and Karolyn to be on the chase of the first pink team. This group also gave up many Sunday afternoons to ride gravel in anticipation of this race. It appears to have been time well spent.

Not to be out done, another pink team completed the race. The fine ladies including Janan Felts, Jen Veak, Elaine Kay, Sara Broek and Julie G were proud to make it through the miles. You might think, "So what?" Well this is what is what: many of these ladies had nary a gravel ride under her belt; never raced on gravel; and/or had never completed this distance. Being Pink is not always about winning. It is about challenging yourself to do something beyond what you thought was possible. All things are possible when you are pink, have pink
teammates and pink friends cheering you on!

The best quote heard during the race: "I am pregnant and I am hungry, leave my pizza alone" when the pink girls thought (out loud) briefly about accosting her for her pizza when they stopped for a fuel up at Casey's.

Generally folks were worn out but happy with finishes and finishing. As this photo shows, there is always enough energy for a post-race beer!


Congrats to all that raced!!

Your Roving Race Reporter,

Luann

Julie G Rules Elkhart TT

Pinks' own Julie Goodman defied the principle of wind and sliced through the tough course in 24:12 last Thursday for first place in the women's division. Which, by the way, would have gotten her second in the women's 1/2/3.

When asked how she could be so svelte in the strong winds she opined: "I know how to ride in the wind! One advantage of riding by yourself a lot." Well, Julie keep up the great work and thanks for bringing one home for the Pink Team!

Your Roving Race Reporter,

Luann

Sunday, April 10, 2011

Kim Third At Sylvan Park MTB

Kim showed her MTB prowess and placed 3rd at Sylvan Park MTB race. Pink-friendly Sally Logan won the race. She is an outstanding mountain bike racer. Cara, one of IC's best MTB racer was 2nd.

Kim braved the windy weather and took to the dirt not letting mud, hills, tight U-turn and fast, bumpy downhills all in stride on her trusty 29er.

It is believed that Pink buy Tobin also raced. At this time, his results are not known.

Kudos to Kim for an outstanding race.

Your Roving Race Reporter,

Luann

VeloRosa Spring Clinic

The winds could not blow off the annual spring clinic put on by team VeloRosa. More than a dozen women showed up to learn the ins and out of group riding. Dave Mable took the reigns and raised the riding level of all whom attended.

The ladies learned how to properly ride in a pack, find the sweet spot off of someone else's wheel and ride in an echelon.

Now let's go race!

Your Roving Race Reporter,

Luann

Loren Whips Kent Park Road Race

Loren shot out at the start and hung with IC Robin Williams to take second in the opening race of the 2011 season. The weather was typical cold, windy, spring-time-in-Iowa weather but Loren raced like she had been training in Phoenix all winter.

Lee showed up and gave it her all finishing in 12th place.

A big Pink CONGRATS to Loren for such a strong showing.

Your Roving Race Reporter,

Luann

Early Racing Nets Free Entry to Iowa City RR

Lee got out early again this year and raced the Iowa Classic Series gravel races. By placing second overall in the Women's Cat 4, she earned entry into the Iowa City Road Race in late April,

Congrats to Lee! Right on for Pink Team.

Your Roving Race Reporter,

Luann

Kim, Karolyn, Lee Rock Gravel at Grinnell


The final race in the Iowa Spring Classic Series was held on a windy spring day. Kim, Karolyn and Lee wheeled the line and shot off down the mile of pavement making their way to the hilly gravel. The week prior, the race was held at Hills, but Grinnell has the ultimate hills. Very long and steep uphill climbs covered most of the 25-mile course.

Karolyn was rocking the race when she blew a tire. Unable to make the change in time, she limped back to the start. This allowed Lee to finish 6th. Kim rode strong all day and finished 5th.

It was a awesome showing for the Pink Team!

Your Roving Race Reporter,

Luann