ANOTHER NEW DATE - Ohio State Senior Road Champs - Oct 5th!

September 18th, 2008 Kirk Albers

ANOTHER NEW DATE - Ohio State Senior Road Champs - Oct 5th!

Based on the lack of available resources to support the race this weekend due to the clean up from the bad weather last weekend, we need to reschedule the race.

I discussed the venue availability with the Corp of Engineers this afternoon.  The next available date is Sunday, 5 Oct; same times.

- Jim Dennedy

NEW FLYER! NEW FLYER! NEW FLYER!

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Congrats to all the Junior and Masters Ohio State Road Champions

August 28th, 2008 Kirk Albers

Many thanks to the Central Ohio Bicycle Club for promoting the first ever Ohio Junior Road Race Championship and congrats to all the winners who tackled a tough day of racing in Zanesfield.

Thanks also go out to Snakebite Racing for hosting the first ever Ohio Masters State Road Championships as part of the Valley City Street Fair Road Race.  Races were held for 35+, 45+, and 55+ categories as well as 35+ women, with medals awarded to all the five year age groups.  Congrats to all the winners,the 2008 race is the beginning of what is sure to become a great tradition for Masters.

Results are here for the Ohio Junior State Road Championship and Results are here and photos are here for the Ohio Masters State Road Championships.

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Keep the public in mind!

August 28th, 2008 Kirk Albers

A few promoters have commented this year about trouble with riders taking “natural breaks” in full view of the public.  Please keep the public in mind when “need to go” arises, complaints from Joe Q Public are how race courses are lost, usually forever.

One additional reminder, riders need to make certain to keep the road clear before and after events, especially near the finish line.  A clear road not only allows riders on course to race safely but also allows car traffic to safely pass, ensuring the overall security of the event.

Take a few minutes to remind your fellow clubmates, good race events in Ohio depend on it.

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Summit Freewheelers Fall Challenge likely to be cancelled.

July 8th, 2008 Kirk Albers

The Summit Freewheelers Fall Challenge Road Race is likely to be cancelled due to a lack of support in running the event, contact the club if you would be willing to pitch in to help save the event.

The Fall Challenge is a great course, highly recommended by racers, hard without being impossible, the route offers a variety of terrain and is one of the great “all-rounder” courses in Northeast Ohio.

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NEW RACE, August 30th - 1st Annual Elves and More Road Race

June 24th, 2008 Kirk Albers

Looks like a good one: 1st Annual Elves and More Road Race!

Perfect follow up the the Ohio State Masters Road Championships in Valley City and nice preparation for the Ohio State Senior Road Championships three weeks later.

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Snake Bite Racing to host 2008 Ohio State Masters Road Race Championships

June 11th, 2008 Kirk Albers

Snake Bite Racing will host the 2008 Ohio State Masters Road Race Championships as part of the Valley City Street Fair Road Race on August 23rd.

The Ohio Cycling Association is proud to announce this final piece of the “triple crown” championship initiative, three individual days of racing for Seniors, Juniors, and Masters.  The initiative allows the three promoters to provide increased and concentrated support for the various fields at the respective Championship events, allowing for a uniquely exciting and quality racing experience.

The Central Ohio Bicycle Club will host the Ohio State Junior Road Race Championship on August 16th (as part of a Junior-focus weekend of racing) and Ghisallo/Anthem Racing will host the Ohio State Senior Road Race Championships on September 21st.

Check back soon for details on all the events.

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2008 Ohio Cup

June 10th, 2008 Kirk Albers

The Grandview Classic (Sunday), Troy Classic, Tour d’ Burg/Ohio Criterium Championships and the Ohio State Senior Road Championships will headline the 2008 Ohio Cup. Categories will be scaled back a bit for 2008, overall champions will be crowned at the final double points event in the Mens 1/2 and Womens categories, winners will receive complimentary entry to the entire slate of Ohio Cup races in 2009.

The Grandview and Troy races return as cornerstones of the Ohio Cup, while both the Ohio State Criterium Championships and the Ohio State Road Championships fill out the schedule as feature Ohio races.

All the events have proven to be crowd as well as racer favorites, success with participation in this year’s Ohio Cup will open up the possibility of expanding the slate of races and categories in 2009.

Points tables will be available soon.

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Ohio Senior State Road Championships - NEW DATE

May 13th, 2008 Kirk Albers

The Ohio State Senior Road Championships (category racing) will be promoted by Ghisallo Racing (Anthem Racing and Abundance Investors) and have been rescheduled for Sunday, September 21.

The course is challenging, but not overly so, the Ohio Cycling Association has great expectations that this event, along with the Ohio State Time Trial, Criterium, and Cyclocross, will signal a “return to glory” for all the Ohio Championship events.

All entries from the canceled Bull Run Road Race will be honored at the Ohio State Road Champs, more details will be posted as available.

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Attention Category One Riders, unique opportunity to race the Nature Valley Grand Prix!

April 18th, 2008 Kirk Albers

PRESS RELEASE

Wheel & Sprocket Pro Development hosts regional team at Nature Valley Grand Prix

The Wheel & Sprocket Pro Development Team has been invited by the organizers of the 2008 Nature Valley Grand Prix to bring a men’s Midwest regional development team to this year’s race. Wheel & Sprocket Pro Development was selected because of its mission to provide developing racers the opportunity to compete at the highest level of the sport. The team is looking for four U25, category 1 cyclists to complete its roster for this year’s event. To learn more about this opportunity or to apply to join the team, please visit www.teamwheelandsprocket.com/NVGP. All applications must be submitted by May 2, 2008.

Questions:
Morgan Wiswall, Director – Wheel & Sprocket Pro Development Team
morgan.wiswall@sbcglobal.net
920-727-1721

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Team Akron Training Series Cancelled

April 11th, 2008 Kirk Albers

From the race promoter of the Team Akron Training Series:

Unfortunantely, due to bad and unsafe road conditions on the downhill section, I’ve decided to cancel the race series for this year.

Cuyahoga Falls will not be able to repave the section until later this summer. Even though there is a relatively clean line through the pot holes, I don’t feel comfortable putting a field of 35-40 racers on the course fighting for that one line while going downhill and the into a left turn at the bottom.

I enjoy putting this race on each year and hopefully conditions will be favorabe next year.

Thanks,

Brad Hansen

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