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Friday, February 29, 2008
Greenville Training Series; Testing the Legs
Greenville Masters 35+
The 4 C's - Chad, Chaz, Chris, Comer lined up with close to 100 starters. Pace was high from the gun as many guys were there to test out their winter training. The wind was blowing relatively hard (10-15mph) all day and we had strong cross winds leading to plenty of "gutter" riding.
Darren was aggressive early and went in a break of 4 on the first lap. The break companions were not really working well or building a substantial gap. Chad sensed there may be potential with more numbers and drove a group over to Darren with about 6 more guys.
The peleton were having none of that and they were all soon absorbed.
Not long after Darren made another solo attack and established a gap. Hoping to have a few strong guys come over the only one willing was the infamous "Chisel" from the AXA team. Darren shortly realized the horsepower was not there and he rode away on a climb riding tempo. He then decide not to completely fry alone in the wind and he sat up for the group.
Chad again felt a lull and began aggressive moves sliding off the front but he was never given any rope to get away.
With one lap to go Chris came to the front fresh and ready to help chase a break of 3 that had escaped. Darren, Chad and Chris worked hard chasing to set up Charles for the sprint. With about 3 miles to go Charles sensibly jumped onto a small group trying to bridge over to the break and the Pacesetter boys began riding tempo and marking the front of the bunch.
The gap stayed consistent until about 1k to go and then the attacks started. When the final sprint ramped up Charles was absorbed at the line but held on to 12'th position with Chad sprinted in for 10'th.
PRO 1/2
We added Matt to the mix and he was fresh.
100+ racers lined up for the pro ½ race including large teams like DLP, Lee's McCray College, TIME Development team. The first lap of the road race was like a crit – single file and fast.
Matt was really aggressive and tried valiantly to initiate and get into a break that stuck. Unfortunately after one more of his attacks the real break went and he was too gassed to go with it.
The remaining teams kept the race fast despite the wind and it took its toll on the field which lost over 50% of the starters. Many riders were not yet fit enough to hold wheels and they were opening up gaps all over the shop. After closing up one to many gaps and fighting the cross winds Charles, Darren and Chris had to let the bunch ride away.
Chad and Matt stayed strong and fought hard to stay in the bunch and finish out the day for some great training in the legs.
The weekend has set the boys up nicely for the first Georgia Cup in Albany this weekend.
Christian Leask
9:55 AM |
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Tuesday, February 19, 2008
2008 Tundra Time Trial
Our Pro 1/2 boys put their toe on their first line this past weekend in Atlanta, Ga at the . An infamous favorite for those who are eager to test just how well their winter went.
Leave it to Matt to go ahead an prove the year's beginning a success by by taking our first podium with 3rd in the Pro 1/2 Category and for Charles Rossignol proving his best winter yet to keep it inside the top 10. Congratulations guys, way to bring in the year.
We'll be looking forward to blowing the pipes out this weekend at the Greenville Spring Series training races before we get down to the real matter at hand; The on March 1st and 2nd.
Cheers for now.
Christian Leask
12:06 AM |
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Wednesday, February 06, 2008
2008 Training Camp
For the first time in 2008, the Pacesetter Steel Service Cycling Team will be coming together for our annual winter training camp in Athens, Ga.
The crew is looking very forward to coming together this weekend to enjoy some team dinners, familiarize ourselves with the 2008 team sponsors and, of course, finalize our plans in regards to this year's expectations and how we will provide more return on our sponsor's investments than ever before.
The schedule is as follows;
Friday night will be a relaxed team event with the focus of getting to know some of the newer teammates, visiting famed local establishments at the behest of our team director and a horse drawn carriage parade through town.
Saturday, as many know, will be the infamous Toccoa ride. This will mark the official start of the camp and we ask that as many friends and supporters of the team attend, as we are sponsoring this surely unforgettable ride. All of the Pacesetter crew will be participating in this relaxing 120 mile ride through the hills of Georgia, and ideally going out for a few miles after the ride.
Saturday night will have a team dinner and more discussions covering what is to come of this year and address all that we were unable to uncover on Friday evening.
Sunday morning, we will be going out for a team ride for approximately 4-5 hours where will begin immediately realizing the plans that will have been set in motion this weekend.
Looking forward to seeing everyone there.
Christian Leask
1:46 PM |
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