Double points on offer, current standings are:

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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