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G-Tour Results!

Posted on | July 27, 2010 | 1 Comment

Everyone repeat after me: “I like Mike. It’s all the scanners fault. I like Mike. It’s all the scanners fault. I like Mike. It’s all the scanners fault.”

Results for A and B4 are posted in the new G-Tour Points system we created. (Note: B5 results later this week. A few B4 races such as July’s Rush are missing. I didnt have the TT times, so everyone has a time of 15:01, but time can and will be recorded in the future).

I entered the results as they were recorded, but I know there are some (a lot) issues. Looks like barcode numbers are getting crossed and points were not recorded to the correct riders. Please do not email me to correct points. You can look up individual race results and if something looks goofy, write it down, and we can review it on Tuesday or Thursday night when you see me. Next year, when we use the system from the start of the season, it will be much much better. For now, don’t forget to blame the scanner. (I’m putting my flame suit on now) – MM

Quick clarification on points concerning low turnout events (such as time trials). If a road event has fewer than 11 riders, or a TT has fewer than 6, the points are prorated such that one rider does not score. So if there are 3 B4 riders that show up to a TT, the winner will get 2pts, the 2nd place rider will get 1 point, and the 3rd place rider will get zero. If you are looking at the TT results and wondering why you are listed in 4th place when you in fact won, this is probably the reason.

Category: G-Tour Update

G-Tour Update: TTT and Fishers Crit

Posted on | July 21, 2010 | 1 Comment

The 2nd G-Tour TTT will be held on Tuesday, 7/27 on the Riga Course (2 laps). Sign in at 6pm, 1st team off at 6:30. Same format and rules as last time. This event is open to all categories, and I’d love to see a women’s team, a junior team and some cat 5’s out there this time around. Assemble a team and post a time!

On Thursday, 7/29, the G-Tour will be at the Fisher’s Crit course with the following start times:

B5:6:00-6:40 (practice laps + race)
B4:6:45-7:40
A: 7:45-8:25

See you on the road! – MM

Category: G-Tour Update

G-Tour Reminder

Posted on | July 15, 2010 | 4 Comments

During tonight’s B4 race, there were repeated instances where the group was taking up the entire lane. Please remember, we do not have road closure for our training races. Taking up the entire lane – or simply riding too far to the left not only sends a bad message to drivers and residents, it is dangerous. We can reduce the possibilty for unsafe situations by calling out when there is a car behind the group, paying attention to what is going on, and MOVING RIGHT, quickly and efficiently.

If we are to continue to enjoy the privilege of racing these courses, we all have to do our part to ride safely and with concern for the rules of the road. ~SLL

Category: G-Tour Update

August 21: Queen City Criterium

Posted on | July 11, 2010 | No Comments

All new for 2010, Buffalo51 Presents the Queen City Criterium.

The all new course will be technical and fast. It will include a run through Niagara Square and also feature a strech of West Chippewa Street, so have your friends and family come out and enjoy the race while enjoying food or drinks at one of Chippewa’s many restaurants or bars.

see http://buffalo51.com/ for more info or bikereg to sign up

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G-Tour Fishers Crit Start Times for Tuesday, July 13th

Posted on | July 9, 2010 | No Comments

G-Tour Fishers Crit, Tuesday 7/13 Start Times

B5: 6-6:30PM
B4 6:35-7:20
A 7:25-8:30

That’s right – it’s a crit week again! And this time, there’s is a slot for the B5 crew! If any women would like to come out and race, they are welcome to join in with any of the men’s fields. See everyone on Tuesday! ~SLL

Category: G-Tour Update

Jon Dechau TT – June 19

Posted on | June 21, 2010 | 4 Comments

Thanks to all that came out to the 4th annual Jonathan Dechau Memorial Time Trial today. HUGE thanks to Full Moon Vista’s Shana, Greg, John and Scott for their work preparing, loading and setting up tents and event props. These events owe them a lot – support them as they support us. Also big thanks to Fred Hoyle and Bob Mallory for their work with course prep and registration, Chuck Hasenhaur for permitting, to the marshals for keeping the course safe and to our volunteer chief official, Karen.

This event is special to many of us that knew Jon-boy and the support of people that may not have ever met him, means so much to us that were his closest friends. Jon-boy was always there for his friends, for new riders and even someone he just met. When I hear that one rider lent a stranger a wheel today so that he could ride – THAT is the spirit of this event. When old friends come out, and while not competative, ride to support the event anyways… that’s the spririt of the event. And when Mike Mathis took up sections of blacktop as he scroched the course with a new record time – that too is the spirit of this event. Jon-boy was a caring person first, but also a fierce competitor, and to see all of those qualitities out there today is Jon’s legacy… a legacy his little girl could see and be proud of as well.

So thank you all for supporting the U23 fund in his name -a cause he would be proud of. Most of all, thank you for keeping Jon-boy’s spirit alive, not just with your words but with your actions. – TS

see links for RESULTS | PHOTOS | START TIMES FOR PREREG

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G-Tour Reports are back

Posted on | June 15, 2010 | No Comments

G-Tour reporting has been missing so far this year, but I will do my best to post a weekly recap from here on. First off, points are being maintained, but some real life scheduling conflicts have gotten in the way of the points system development and posting. I am working on a fix and will get something posted and updated soon.

It was a perfect night on Fishers course with the B4 and A fields taking advantage of the long daylight hours and making for some long grueling crits. In the Bs, Paul Knerr (Pedallars) showed he is gaining form by riding away from the group early on in the race. He was eventually joined by 5 others which formed the winning break despite the efforts of the chasing peloton lead by Shana Lydon (FMV). In the end, no one could come close to the sprint of Zotter (ROG) who took the win by a few lengths over Ronan (TLV).

In the A’s Nick Zito (Minerva Design) and Mark Paris (Nalgene) rolled off the front and lead a break that lasted the majority of the race. Dan Barney (Mac5) and Jeff Thomas (ROG) bridged across, but a field prime late in the race initiated a surge that doomed the break. In the closing laps, Housler (Minerva Design) did not wait for the sprint and hammered off the front of the group to easily take the win.

See you all at the Jon Dechau TT this weekend. – MM

Category: G-Tour Update