The Cyclo-Cross season for Northern California came to a close this past
weekend, the last races taking place were the final of the Fresno Cross
series on Saturday and the Team Santa Cruz race held at the Watsonville
fairgrounds on Sunday. Team's Rock Lobster/Traugott Guitars, Kelly Bike Co.
and Lapierre/Ritchey ended the season with Elite wins. Simon Vickers, Aaron
Kereluk, and Stella Carey took high honors in Watsonville. While Keith
DeFiebre and Pam Geisal of Fresno claimed the Fresno series overall titles.
Looking back at the competitions and events for 2006, it really has been a
incredible year for Cyclo-Cross in Northern California. There were many
highlights that make this area one of the top 4 regions for Cross events in
all of America. A few items to mention would be the great events held by
Velo Bella/Surf City and Pillarcitos Cyclesports, in hosting the final
events of the US Grand Prix of Cyclo-Cross. These events received world
wide attention and showed just how strong the Northern California race scene
is. Hats off have to go to the racers who traveled across the country and
braved the elements to compete at the US Nationals in Rhode Island.
Bringing home the Gold were Justin Robinson(Cal Giant Inc.), Melodie
Metzger(Velo Bella), John Elgart(Webcor/Alto Velo), and Betty Jordan.
Others to bring home medals from this difficult event were Henry Krammer(Cal
Giant Inc.), Mark Noble(Amgen), Colleen Wanty, and Josie Beggs(Starbucks/Cal
Giant Inc.). Barbara Howe(Velo Bella) maybe took the highest honors of all
North Cal racers with her automatic bid to the USA Worlds team with her fine
rides in the US Grand Prix series and European race success. The District
championship event saw Justin Robinson lay claim to top gun in this talent
filled region. While Josie Beggs showed her athletic pedigree in claiming
the top spot in the Elite female event. Rich Maile(Art By Opsal) proved
himself to be incredibly strong taking the Master 35+ District crown in his
hometown race. Also Ben Jacques-Maynes(Kodak/Sierra Nevada) finished the
year undefeated in the races he took part in. Really it was all the racers
and fans and promoters who combined to make this one of the feature seasons
for Cross racing in the long history of Northern California competitions.
Just ask legend Clark Natwick who now has a race named after himself, and he
will tell you really how far the racers and events have come over the past
30 years. Also there must be mention of John Funke and Dave Carr who kept
their energy going strong bringing us updates and current information that
keep Northern California on the cutting edge of the demanding and rewarding
sport of Cyclo-Cross.
The 2006 CCCX Cross series ended on a fast and fun course that had racers
enjoying their time in the saddle and there time in the sun shine! It was a
perfect day for racing, if you like sunshine and blue sky. Recent rains
made the ground slick in some sections and perfect traction in others. This
combined with a nicely laid out course sent the CCCX racers home for the
season with some great final racing action. With double points being handed
out for the last race, much depended on the final performance of each racer.
Prizes were awarded in the end and series champions were presented custom
jerseys to signify their dominance of the competitions for 2006. Race #5
was held under severe storms and brutal cross weather, but all other CCCX
races were held under summer like conditions. In the end it was Simon
Vickers(Rock Lobster/Traugott Guitars) and Stella Carey(Kely Bike Co.) who
earned highest honors in the six race series.
Men's A Division: This division featured one of the most consistent racers
of 2006, and his win in the CCCX series capped off a great all around year
of racing. Simon Vickers constant form throughout the long Cross campaign
showed he truly is one of the fastest racers in Northern California. He was
always in the top 3 in each race he competed during the CCCX events, and
this propelled him to a fine win in the six race series. Race winners were
Ben Jacques-Maynes(Kodak/Sierra Nevada) 3 for 3, Andy Jacques-Maynes(Cal
Giant Inc.), Jonathon Baker(Primus Mootry), and Barry Wicks(Kona). This
list of race winners was the strongest of any series for 2006 in all of
Northern California and shows how the CCCX series has a great following from
top class racers as well as novice enthusiasts. But it was Simon Vickers
who was most steady and his determination and dedication always managed to
get him to the front of the group and led to his series win. Vickers
finished out the season strong ending up in the middle of a Jacques-Maynes
sandwich taking second in the final between Ben and Andy. Aaron Kereluk
(Rock Lobster/Traugott Guitars) was a fine 4th in the series. Kereluk has
placed top 5 in the CCCX A men's division the past 3 years the series has
been held. Sneaking into the final top 5 for the year was Pat Rocchi
(Norcal Velo), who benefited from no shows in the final by David
Wyandt(Father) and Brent Hondorp(Sycip) who were DNS in the final of the
series. 54 racers received points in this division.
1st- Simon Vickers
2nd- Andy Jacques-Maynes
3rd- Ben Jacques-Maynes
4th- Aaron Kereluk
5th- Pat Rocchi
Elite Women's Division: Stella Carey was the disserving winner of this fast
racing group. The kind and cool Carey received a money pay out at every
CCCX event for her fine riding. She placed top 2 in the each of the first 5
races with a win at race #2 highlighting her series performances. Carey was
3rd in the final and claimed her custom CCCX winners jersey after competing
in all 6 races of the series. Some times Carey would chose a single speed
for her races, other times it was a Kelly Bike with gears, and either way
she was fast and smooth when it came to Cross racing. Carey has been 2nd in
the series final standings twice before, but in the 9 year history of the
CCCX series this was her first series win. Another rider to have a stellar
CCCX season was Ann Fitzsimmons(Velo Bella). Fitzsimmons had a break out
season and posted 2 wins during the series and proved herself to be one of
the fastest ladies in Northern California when it comes to Cross racing.
Lauren Constantini(Sycip Racing) found her form late in the year and had a
incredible win in the double points final event. Team Sycip has a strong
rider in Constantini and good things seem to be on her horizon in the cross
arena. Other riders to show well in the series were Josie Beggs and Shelley
Olds(Rock Lobster/Traugott Guitars) who both had fine rides during the year.
Beggs went on to have a fine National championship weekend and Olds seemed
to get faster and faster as the year progressed. Sarah Kerlin(Velo Bella)
was also a race winner during the series, posting a fine win at race #1 held
at Monterey Peninsula College. National figure Barbara Howe(Velo Bella) was
in no way intimidated by horrendous conditions and calmly dominated race #5,
in her only Elite Women's appearance for the CCCX series. 12 riders
received points in this division.
1st- Stella Carey
2nd- Ann Fitzsimmons
3rd- Lauren Constantini
4th- Josie Beggs
5th- Shelley Olds
Master Men's A 35+ Division: Mark Howland(Black Market Racing) was clearly
the most consistent racer in this group that features the most competitive
fields of any group in Northern California racing. To place well in this
star studded group one must be strong, fit and have incredible cross skills.
Howland fits this description to a tee, and added a CCCX Cross series win
to his 2004 and 2005 Master 35+ Mtn bike CCCX series wins. This was
Howland's first ever CCCX Cross series win. Only Howland and Keith
DeFiebre(Lapierre/Ritchey) have won both expert titles in Mtn and Cross for
the CCCX series Masters division, with Defiebre taking his titles in 2003
Mtn and 2004 Cross respectively. The mighty Thor like Howland was top 3 in
every race of the series for 2006 except race #1, and he was the winner of
the epic "Battle of the Mud" at Ft Ord race #5. Second place in the series
was terrific riding Tim Thompson(Euro Cycling Imports). Thompson put
together a solid Cross campaign, and with his Euro Cycling Import products
he seemed to have that extra advantage that propelled him to many fine
performances during the season. Thompson was the winner at race #2 and had
many other fine finishes during the 2005 races. Henry Kramer(Cal Giant
Inc.) posted outstanding wins in races #3 and #4 and the double points final
#6, to bump Keith DeFiebre out of the top 3 for the series. Kramer possibly
would have won the series outright with those 3 separate race wins, but did
not compete in this group at races #1 & #2. Kramer claimed a silver medal
at the National Championships showing why he is one of the fastest Masters
racers in the world. This also proves that anyone who makes the top placing
in this competitive group is considered to be one of the best individual
racers in the country. DeFiebre had to settle for 4th in the final series
standings. DeFiebre, the 2004 CCCX Cross series champion, made a gallant
effort just to finish the series. He had a severe collar bone break in the
beginning of the Cross season. Yet still managed to rehab the injury faster
then doctor's diagnosis and finish the year out riding well. Cesar
Chavez(Buy-Cell) claimed the 5th spot in the series. Chavez had a great
ride in the mud war of race #5 and took his highest finish of the series
there with a 2nd on the day. Chris D'Aluisio(Morgan Stanley/Specialized)
also had a race win during the year taking 1st at race #1 in Monterey.
Another Master racer who showed fine form in 2005 was Gannon Myall(Cal Giant
Inc.) who took two 2nd place finishes during the series. As well as Larry
Hibbard(Family Cycling Center) who took three fine 3rd place finishes during
the year. 51 racers received points in this division.
1st- Mark Howland
2nd- Tim Thompson
3rd- Henry Kramer
4th- Keith DeFiebre
5th- Cesar Chavez
Master Men's 45+ Division: Mark Abele(Boure) was the dominate force in this
division for 2006. Abele was the only CCCX series rider to claim 6 straight
wins and finish the season out undefeated. Abele, riding out of Concord,
appears to be a gentle and mild mannered individual. But so was Superman
before he hit the telephone booth and changed into his tights and jersey!
The Boure sponsored rider showed no mercy on his adversaries and claimed 6
solid victories during the CCCX series. The amazing Abele's biggest win was
the mud war of race #5 where he won by over 5 minutes. This fine show of
Cross skills earned Abele MVP honors for the CCCX races, as his division win
was the most complete of all contested. Doug Hatfield(Family Cycling
Center) ended the series in 2nd position in the rankings. Hatfield
established himself as one of the best 45+ riders and finished the series
out with two second place rides to solidify his position in the standings.
Third in the rankings was Steve Stewart(LGBRC/Easton/Specialized). Stewart
improved as the series progressed and he was one of the top riders of his
strong team LGBRC/Easton/Specialized. Stewart's best finishes were three
3rd place rides during the year. Riding out of San Luis Obispo, Edwin
Rambuski(Black Market Racing) finished the year out in 4th place in series
points. Rambuski was very consistent during the entire year and this
steadiness lead to his series rank. 5th overall for the series was Jim
Gentes(Family Cycling Center). Gentes missed the final two events of the
year and still claimed a top five spot in the rankings. Gentes opened up
the year with 4 straight second place finishes to the awesome riding Abele,
and decided that was enough and threw in the towel. Gentes did however take
Abele down in a Bay Area Super Prestige event for some consolation to
Abele's non stop winning ways. Other riders who had a solid CCCX season
were Thomas Sullivan(Amsterdam Bicycles), Frank Cuaresma(Cal Giant Inc.),
and the Bicycle Trip Boys Mark Michel, Kem Akol, and Larry Broberg. 26
racers received points in this division.
1st- Mark Abele
2nd- Doug Hatfield
3rd- Steve Stewart
4th- Edwin Rambuski
5ht- Jim Gentes
Men's B Division: David Samples Jr.(Cal Giant Inc.) was the winner of this
division that had solid turn outs from numerous racers throughout Northern
Calif. Samples Jr. started the year out extremely hot by winning his first
3 starts. The mud war of race #5 saw Samples Jr. receive numerous attacks
from his fellow competitors. As was the case in the double points final of
race #6. Yet Samples Jr. showed outstanding fighting spirit and a strong
will that led him to a fine series championship. Samples Jr. has a great
following from his family and friends and it was nice to see such a fine
young man win his division of the CCCX series. Brian Rogers(Sycip Racing)
was best of the rest, and his fine Cross abilities led him to second place
in the rankings for the year. Rogers, riding out of San Francisco, was the
winner of race #2 and backed that up with nice 2nd place rides in races # 3
and #4. Andrew Hammond(Specialized), from Morgan Hill, showed extreme
consistency during the season. The lanky Hammond used his athletic skills
to claim the 3rd spot in the series standings. Hammond seemed to get better
as the year went on, and showed his Specialized sponsors that he is a fine
commodity for Cross racing! Lapierre/Ritchey sponsored Tim Granshaw seemed
to have been the fastest racer in this tuff division at the end of the year.
Granshaw found his form his form after race #4 and he posted strong wins
in the final two events. Granshaw broke away from everyone in the mud race
#5 and then did the same in the double points final to claim a fine 4th
place in the series standings. The Lapierre/Ritchey squad found their legs
toward the end of the season, and it was Granshaw leading the charge for the
new team founded by Johannes Schmidt of Ritchey. Logan Loader(Alan) was 5th
in the final series standings. Ryan Schlichting(SF Sport & Spine) also
deserves a honorable mention for his tidy riding during the year.
Schlichting, out of Oakland, had many fine rides during the six race series
and proved best of his fine team of riders. 72 racers received points in
this division.
1st- David Samples Jr.
2nd- Brian Rogers
3rd- Andrew Hammond
4th- Tim Granshaw
5th- Logan Loader
Master Men's B 35+ Division: Murray Swanson(Peninsula Velo) was the winner
of this division. Swanson flew around each course he competed on and
finished out the year winning 5 races in 5 starts. Swanson did not partake
in race #5 which was held in true Cross weather. So Swanson could be
considered a fine weather rider, and he proved this by never really being
challenged in all of his fine wins held in tame conditions compared to race
#5 mud warfare. Brett Lambert(Scotts Valley Cycle Sport) and Jeffrey
Bramlett of Palo Alto tied for 2nd place in the series on points. With
Lambert being awarded a sole second place based on his higher placing in the
double points final between the two. Lambert was the winner of the infamous
race #5 which was held in super stormy conditions. While the fine riding
and intelligently skilled Cross racer Bramlett was 2nd in that same event
race #5. Bramlett had consistent finishes during the entire season which
led to his fine overall series finish. Chris Baker of Soquel was 4th in
series points. Baker took part in each of the six events and always showed
fine form, never being far away from the top 3 in each event. Rounding out
the top 5 in this competitive division was Chris Rodriguez(Pegasus
Bicycles/Allegiant Air). Rodriguez showed his Cross racing dedication by
not missing one event during the 2005 CCCX campaign. The Pegasus Bicycle
Works sponsored rider placed high in each event and showed that consistency
will reward when it comes to a final point tally. Mitch Bramlett of Scotts
Valley, Deric Dangzalan(Another Bike Shop), and Shane Huntoon(Livermore
Cyclery), all had outstanding rides during the year and deserve mention for
their Cross skills. 40 racers received points in this division.
1st- Murray Swanson
2nd- Brett Lambert
3rd- Jeffrey Bramlett
4th- Chris Baker
5th- Chris Rodriguez
Master Men's B 45+ Division: This competitive division was won with a fine
final ride in the double points final by the daring Scott "Dino"
DeLaurentis(LGBRC/Easton/Specialized). The daring and dangerously talented
DeLaurentis had many ups and downs during the 6 race series. "Dino" was the
race winner of event #2, but had low energy outputs in races # 4 and #5.
Yet when it mattered most DeLaurentis put it all together and dominated the
double points final to claim the overall title for the year. The LGBRC
sponsored rider also won his division of the CCCX Mtn Bike series for 2005
making it a clean sweep for the year in series titles. Team mate William
Hall(LGBRC/Easton/Specialized) took 2nd position in the rankings making it a
dominating performance for the LGBRC team in this division. Hall, riding
out of Monterey, used consistent finishes in each event to amass his point
total. Peter Sherill(Mt. Nittany Wheelworks) claimed 3rd place in this
strong riding division. Sherrill who resides in Salinas, showed well for
his city and team, and never seemed to be in difficulty during the six race
series. Bruce Lodge(Black Market Racing) seemed to get better as the series
wore on and finished 4th in the rankings. Lodge, the Sonora sensation, had
a chance in the end for a series title, but his charge to the top ran out of
steam in the final event. Rob Malheiro(SCCC/Le Village Imports) riding out
of Sunnyvale, missed 2 races in the series but still rode well enough to
claim the 5th position in the rankings. Matt Dunston(Scotts Valley Cycle
Sport) rode well during all the events and just missed the top five in the
end. 21 racers received points in this division.
1st- Scott "Dino" DeLaurentis
2nd- William Hall
3rd- Peter Sherill
4th- Bruce Lodge
5th- Bob Malheiro
Women's B Division: This category was owned by Black Market Racing as that
strong team placed its riders in the top two positions when points were
totaled. Leading the charge was Katrina Baumsteiger riding out of
Templeton. She rode incredibly strong all year and took 5 wins in 5 starts.
Baumsteiger missed the epic race #5 where mud and water filled the course.
But in sunshine she was unstoppable and will most likely be racing in the A
division next year. A solid second place in the series standings was
sensational Janel Lodge who road her blue machine to three 2nd place
finishes, and finished no lower then 3rd place in five race attempts. That
makes 5 race medals, plus a series medal for Lodge, who must have some
trophy display of CCCX hardware. Third place in the rankings was Shauna
Potocky(Family Cycling Center), who appeared to get more fit as the series
progressed. Potocky's best rides were a great finish at race #4 held at
Manzanita Park in Prunedale, or her 2nd place ride in the mud of race # 5 at
Ft Ord. Alexis Alexander(Power Bar) of Redwood City, missed three races but
still had some great finishes and ended up 4th place in series points.
Alexander showed great skill and ability claiming the win in race #5
fighting the field and the elements that day. Rounding out the top five for
the series was Velo Bella's Alyse Weyman who does most of her training and
Cross skill work in and around Soquel and Santa Cruz. 17 racers received
points in this division.
1st- Katrina Baumsteiger
2nd- Janel Lodge
3rd- Shauna Potocky
4th- Alexis Alexander
5th- Alyse Weyman
Women's 35+ Division: Like a roaring mouse, Beverly Chaney(Roaring Mouse
Cycles), laid tracks toward a undefeated season during the 2005 CCCX series.
Chaney opened up the Cross season with 4 straight race wins, making
herself known as a incredibly gifted rider. It took Melanie
Dominguez(Bicycle Trip) and some brutal weather to somehow slow the speedy
roaring mouse racer and derail her search for the perfect season. Dominguez
topped Chaney at race #5, but that was the only blemish in the incredibly
successful season Chaney produced. Riding out of Carmel, Chaney also
grabbed a national title in Mtn. Biking for good measure. Chaney started
out in the spring showing a certain greenness and insecurity to her skills.
But with so many wins under her belt by the end of the year, she was now the
one to shoot for when it came to show time in cross racing 35+ Women's
group. Dominguez tasted 2nd place three times during the year but relished
her win in mud and rain at race #5. The darling Dominguez finished 2nd in
series rankings behind class winner Chaney. Third place in the division was
Concord's own Amy Abele(Velo Bella). Abele seemed to be always riding well
during the six races and she used her Cross techniques to establish herself
as one of the fast ladies in this tuff group of racers. Pacific Grove's
Henrietta Stern(Hot Flash Chicks) was a fine fourth place in the year end
standings. Stern really made huge strides during the Cross season, breaking
out a new Bianchi Cross bike in the middle of the series for fine measure
just to improve her all around skills. In the end she looked like a young
pro riding with a vigor and determination that was a thrill to witness.
Melinda Jones(Team Santa Cruz-SCCCC) had four solid rides during the six
races and took fifth place in the final standings. Jones opened up the year
with two 2nd place rides, showing off her strength and pedaling ability. 19
racers received points in this division.
1st- Beverly Chaney
2nd- Melanie Dominguez
3rd- Amy Abele
4th- Henrietta Stern
5th- Melinda Jones
Men's C Division: Bay Bikes racer "Jamin" Jimmy Sopko pedaled, and
dismounted, and ran, and mounted, and again pedaled, his way to a fine
series win. Sopko was a true beginner to Cross racing when he lined up for
his first series race. He had flat pedals and no cycle racing background of
any kind in his resume. After a few crashes and some hard charging he was
the winner at his first try in the cycle game. When the dust settled for
the year he had won four races and a fine series title for his Monterey bike
shop. Travis Tonn(San Jose Bike Club) claimed a fine second place in the
series standings. Tonn was never out of the top 3 in his race attempts, and
ended the year posting 2nd place finishes in the final two races. Troy
Mayfield(Spokesman) seemed to always be riding near the front and claimed
third in the final rankings. Alex Anderson(Team Santa Cruz) was another
rider who seemed to blossom as the season went on. Anderson increased his
out put in power and performance as each race came, and in the end he was
one of the faster riders out there in his group. Charles Meehan(Ride SFO)
made 5 of the 6 races and ended 5th in the final point tally. 44 racers
received points in this division.
1st- Jimmy Sopko
2nd- Travis Tonn
3rd- Troy Mayfield
4th- Alex Anderson
5th- Charles Meehan
Junior Men 13 & Under Division: Bicycle Trip was the power broker when it
came to placing in this division. Bicycle Trip claimed 8 of the top 10
places in the rankings. Riding shot gun in this up and comers division was
Noah Karter. Karter batted 100% in his 5 starts never heading home with
anything but a gold medal. Karter looks to have a fine future in cycle
racing and he should develop into one outstanding bicycle riding machine.
Another junior to show incredible drive and determination was Raymond
Mendoza of Santa Cruz. this Bicycle Trip sponsored rider was never out of
the top 3 in his 6 starts on the year showing true cross consistency.
Mendoza finished second place in the series standings. Third place in the
standings was Oliver Nickell riding out of Santa Cruz as well. Nickell
missed two of the six races, yet his other rides were so good he still took
third overall for this division. Darik Thunstrom of Boulder Creek was
another Bicycle Trip rider who showed great drive in each of his race
attempts. Thunstrom claimed fourth overall in the division. Taking the
fifth position in the standings was Raymond's brother Thomas, who also rides
for the Bicycle Trip team. The fabulous Mendoza brothers may end up being
as dominate as the Jacques-Maynes have been in about 10 years. 16 racers
received points in this division.
1st- Noah Karter
2nd- Raymond Mendoza
3rd- Oliver Nickell
4th- Darik Thunstrom
5th- Thomas Mendoza
Junior Men 14-18 Division: Jeremy Blalock(Joselyn's Bicycles) opened the
year up with two strong wins, yet this was not enough to claim top honors in
this group. Logan Loader then ran the table and finished the year off as
the clear winner in this talented division of Junior riders. Scotts Valley
Cycle Sport riders made up the next placing with Jack Fogelquist and Taylor
Shamshoian always providing a good show during the races. These two Cycle
Sport sponsored riders appear to be the future of Cross racing in the Junior
division. And their battles will surely continue year after year after
year. Another fine racer from Santa Cruz is Jesse Nickell(Bicycle Trip) who
made the top five in series points. Nickell missed two races out of six,
but still gathered enough points to solidify himself as one of the best
Juniors in the central coast. 30 racers received points in this division.
1st- Logan Loader
2nd- Jeremy Blalock
3rd- Jack Fogelquist
4th- Taylor Shamshoian
5th- Jesse Nickell
Junior Women's Division: Monterey has produced many great bicycle racers,
and there is one individual who seems to be headed for stardom in cycle
sport. Tania Lokmagozian really enjoys riding her bicycle and she just
happens to ride it really fast. Lokmagozian still has 6 years available of
junior status, and by that time she should have many race wins notched on to
her bicycle frame. The determined riding Lokmagozian had great finishes
during the entire series racking up 4 wins in 6 races. Hopefully she will
stay motivated to compete and use her drive and desire to lead the way for
other female racers in the future. Another talented junior racer is Jesse
Blalock who took part in her first Cyclo-Cross races this season, and her
smile as she raced showed the fun it was to her. Blalock claimed 2nd place
in the series the same as her brother Jeremy placed in his division. Lainey
Aldridge(Harbor High School) used her age and strength to claim wins in the
final 2 events, the only CCCX races she took part in. These two wins placed
Aldridge 3rd in the series standings. Meri Meighan(Velo Bella) gave all her
effort and really made her father proud in taking fourth place in the series
standings. The merry spirited Meighan is involved in many activities and
made time to do a little cycling in her busy schedule. Riding for Cal Giant
Inc. was Meghan Barr who finished fifth position on the leaders board. 5
racers received points in this division.
1st- Tania Lokmagozian
2nd- Jesse Blalock
3rd- Lainey Aldridge
4th- Meri Meighan
5th- Meghan Barr
Single Speed Division: Erik Ebberoth proved himself to be a single speed
wonder during the 2005 CCCX series. Ebberoth rides out of Monterey and has
signed a deal to race for Bay Bikes during the 2006 season. Bay Bikes
noticed the Monterey high school student had great results and his
disposition is one that any team would want to be involved with. the well
mannered young lad who stands over 6 feet tall used consistent results
during 5 of the 6 races to claim his series win. Ebberoth was never out of
the top three when the checkered flag was waved. Tim Cannard(Buy-Cell) made
a outstanding return to the race scene taking the silver medal in the final
point total. Cannard rides out of Los Gatos and is the founder of the
Buy-Cell team. He used high placing in 5 out of 6 races to make up his 2nd
place point total. Cannard is a true ambassador to the sport of cycling and
has sponsored racers and races in his fine cycling career. A.J
Ataie(Pegasus Bicycles/Allegiant Air) made every race of the 6 race series,
and his flashy single speed set ups that were dialed in at the famous
Pegasus Bicycle Works shop in Danville took him to 3rd in series rankings.
The Pegasus shop turns out many fine riders and fine race machines, and the
Ataie single speed cycle was a fine example of this. Fourth in the series
was former District champion Pat Schott(Black Market Racing) who won his
only two single speed starts races # 5 & #6. Schott seems to be one of the
finest single speed riders in Northern California. Michael
Matthews(Buy-Cell) started three of the six single speed races and was a
perfect 3 for 3 in wins. Mathews was too busy smoozing with Larry Ellison
or he might have finished the series out with a title. But in the end it
was Erik Ebberoth who was single speed king for the series. 27 racers
received points in this division.
Report by
Dusty Downs
Cycle Sport International