Raymond Papineau of Arizona Masters Racing Wins Sprinting for Sushi!

Post Race Interview with Cyclo News:

Bicycle Haus Racing holds on the the lead after the U of A Criterium in the Arizona Masters Points Series.

GST Racing and RideClean scored big;  jumping into 2nd and 3rd

For complete details go to www.azmps.com

“The Cowboy” Bob Pongratz of Team R.P.M. wins the Masters 50plus race at U of A!

Eugene Boronow Wins the Masters 40plus!

Jake Rubelt Wins the Masters 30plus!

It’s on!

Check this out:

Directions and details http://www.azmastersracing.com/Training_Schedule.html

Sprinting for Sushi! Sunday January 31^st

Racing from 11-1 and Blue Wasabi Sushi Party at 1:30
Race at your own risk! This is a good old fashion pick up race! Not sanctioned, no permits, no insurance, no entry fees, just Racing!
10:00 am Warm Up
11:00 am Race A 15mins CAT 4-5
11:20 am Race B 30mins Open
12:00 am Race C 45mins CAT 1, 2, 3
Park at Riggs Elementary School Only!
DO NOT PARK AT THE COURSE!
Mapquest
http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Gilbert&state=AZ&address=6930+S+Seville+Blvd+W&zipcode=85298-4321&country=US&latitude=33.223385&longitude=-111.711744&geocode=ADDRESS

Sushi Party at Blue Wasabi San Tan Village, Gilbert, at 1:30

Map http://www.bluewasabi.net/locations.html

Just received from Procon’s Darik Russell:

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Here’s the latest on the Vulture Mine TT in Wickenburg:

The TT will take place this Sunday, Jan 31st. I talked to the MCDOT this morning and was told the road is now open to vehicle traffic. The road crews have been out to the road and graded most of the debris from the roadway. I’ll be heading out on Saturday to perform some last minute cleanup to make sure the road is safe for a TT bike at 30+ mph J.

Registration for the race will remain open until Friday night, for those who have not yet registered. Please note that preregistration doesn’t cost anything (Procon picks up the cost for all races we promote), and it makes the process much more seamless on race day.

For anyone who is not able to attend the new scheduled date, please email me directly at darik_eugene@hotmail.com and I’ll process your refund within a few days.

Thanks,

Darik Russell

Procon Cycling

Just received, last weeks update from the West Valley Cycle group ride:

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All,

Start time for Saturday is 7:30am

Last Week: 18 riders.

Sprints: We’ll skip last week’s sprints due to all the weekend racing. Bonus points for the A group slowing down a notch to let us B group hang to Verrado. Also, loved the Verrado to Lifetime downwind, downhill 27 mph average. Fun!

Ride Notes: The new route does offer some great new hills, but it can be a little confusing the first few times. Especially for the B group. Cut short on WestStar and on the way to end of Estrella. We’ll be ahead of the A group going up Rainbow and can watch them suffer trying to catch us. When in doubt, follow me for the first half or be at the market around 9am. First half take 1.5 hours.

Upcoming Events: Our fellow rider Craig is hosting a free class on biomechanics and injury prevention Feb 4th at Litchfield Library. See attached flyer

Race Results:

· Kathy qualifies for the Airforce World Class Athlete Program. She should be back for a visit in three weeks. Next stop 2012 Olympics!

· Jim Penn won the 2 man single speed division at the MTB race, 12 hours at Temecula

· Avondale Criterion results

o Matt Duke Cat4/5 6th Place Cat3/4 15th Place

o Steve Klock Cat4/5 –> near the last 3rd of pack

o Glenn Allen

o John Copeland Masters40+ 19th Place

o Shawn Ingham Masters40+ 9th Place Cat3/4 7th Place

o George Robles Cat3/4 #13 Place

o Jim Holbrock

o Craig Hamilton Masters40+ 27th Place

· Good luck to all at the WhiteTank series 2 MBAA race this Saturday.

New Course: We added a few good hills and brought the full route up to 66 miles. See link: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/22486390

Key Links and Sponsors:

Cyclists Against Reckless Drivers

www.CyclistsAgainstRecklessDrivers.org

Velocity Group Cycling Link:

http://velocitygroupcycling.com/

David

Web Site (site under repair): http://members.cox.net/westvalleycycle/

Blog: http://westvalleycycle.blogspot.com/ (post a comment, share an upcoming epic, or find a friend for a weekday ride)

Email: david.herzog@aspect.com

Mobile: 949 212 4000

Attachment:

biomechanix-presentation-flier-2-4-10-3

What everyone’s been waiting for…

Avondale Criterium results!

Here you go:

http://proconcyclingaz.com/race_files/2010/avondale_crit/Avondale_Crit_1_Results.htm

Bicycle Haus Jumps to a Big Lead in the Arizona Masters Points Series!

2010 AZ Masters Points Series Standings after the opening race of the 2010 season.

For complete details go to www.azmps.com

As always, we’re very happy to post new sponsorship announcements. If you, or your company, are currently supporting the Arizona cycling scene, then we want to support you.

This was just received from the White Mountain Road Club. Click the link below to read news of their exciting new announcement.

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Thanks,

Admin

Folks, send us your thoughts and we’ll post ‘em. This one’s just in and showing great support of the Avondale Criterium. Also, as soon as we receive the results, we’ll get them posted.

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Turns out the three most important things to consider when throwing a criterium race is the same three things to consider when purchasing overpriced real estate in Arizona; location, location, location. This weeks Avondale crit was testament to a well scouted area and it paid off. Workable crit locations seem to be going the way of the Mexican Grey Wolf or the famed Spotted Owl in Arizona lately. Every location seems to have its distractions or detractors and finding and keeping the perfect spot is easier said than done.

The Avondale crit got it right on many levels; no police needed as no major thoroughfares or residential streets were closed this also meant minimal street signage or barricades, no obstacles that required concealment via bales of hay or subterfuge, and the street itself was clean, wide, and for the most part even and smooth, no decreasing radius turns or sharp joints. All this and a fair amount of public parking. The public facilities seemed a bit overwhelmed at times but it seems every race is short on port-a-johns for some reason.

As mentioned, finding a course with all these attributes is tough to do but when you consider there were races during the 2009 season with a half a dozen crashes, some due in part to one or more of these conditions being less than favorable, you should tip your hat to the team that put the Avondale crit together. Well done!

The racing itself laid out a lot like the first race of any season; the five field sold out and could have supported another group of 50 from the looks of the size of the 4-5 race with over 75 riders by my count. The 4-5 event was the only race of the day with a wreck of any consequence that this reporter noted. A crossed wheel sent a few riders tumbling just before turn one however no broken bones or serious injuries were noted, a rider from the newly formed Arizona Masters team got a suitcase full of road rash but was hobbling around during most of the later races and appeared none the worse for wear. There was some mention of a summer time series under the lights at this location I hope it happens, it’s a great location.

SK