CAL STATE TOP 10 SPECIAL OFFERAPRIL 5.
CAL STATE TOP 10 SPECIAL OFFERAPRIL 5.
Riders engage in some personal singletrack dueling, regardless of whether they race or not. You could be riding buddies, someone you meet, or even everyone in a group ride. The greatest equalizer is friendly competition. There is nothing better than being the fastest or most skilled rider. It’s a shared victory. Even for the riders who were smoked. We all strive to improve. Every ride brings us personal victories. Because we are all out there, friendly competition is what ties us together. It’s that fact that we earned respect.
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ONTO THE CAL STATE
Castaic Lakes’ beloved cross-country course opened the doors to the eight-race California State XC Series. This course is tough with steep climbs and brutal descents. After a steep, switchbacked descent that is arm-seizing, the course crosses 6.1m above the shoreline. The half-mile breather racers have the opportunity to enjoy the company of anglers, waterskiers, and sunbathers. They also try their best to keep to the narrow trail. It is unlike any other course.
CASTAIC CASTAIC LAKE STATS
The total climbing for each lap of the 6.7-mile course was 386.8m. The steepest climb was the 167.6 m from the lake to the green picnic tables. The average climbing grade was 10%, with the steepest pitch at 25%. Even the class winners had to push hard in mid-eighty temperatures due to dehydration, cramping, and muscle cramping.
TOP 10 SEMIS & PROS (4 laps)
1. Charles JenkinsProCytomax 2. Mike LeeProTrek – VW 3. Scott WingoPro123bikes 4. Leonardo SandovalSemiproHelens 5. Sean DonovanSemiproVelosport 6. Jason MoeschlerProCytomax 7. Jeff SchalkSemiproRedwood Bruce MuhlfeldSemiproTrek-VW 9. Tony ManzellaSemipro 10. Yu YumotoPro
TOP 10 LAP EXPERTS
1. David Sullivan40-44 2. John Hill40-44I.E. Bikes 3. Chris Burnham25-29Joselyns Nigel Hill30-34Amgen 5. Jonathan Terry25-29Amgen 6. Philip Monell19-24Helens 7. Jamie Goldstein30-34Amgen 8. Marco Hellman40-44G6 9. Ryan Bennett30-34Simply fit 10. Ryan Bennett30-34Simply Fit 10.
TOP 10 3 LAPRIDERS
1. Doug Urbach35-39 SptAmgen 2. Mike Simpson30-34 Spt Eric Palmquist35-34% Spt 4. Michael Smith30-34 SptExcel Sport 5. Todd Booth35-39 Spt 6. Josh Crosby30-3 Spt 7. Paul Garcia45-49 SptAmgen 8. Greg de Mars45-49 SptSanta Clarita Velo 9. David Phreaner35-39 Spt 10. Christoph Jones30-34 Spt. Fastest 50–54 Exp. Randy LongBike Empire Fastest 41-44 Spt. Bud DonatoniTrailer Fastest 25-29 Spt. Brent Carkeet Fastest 5-18 Spt. Miguel GarciaVelo City Fastest 54-59 Spt. Robert BlatnerBikes 4 L Fastest 50–54 Spt. Willy BondurantVelo City Speedest 19-24 Jr Spt. Matt Adler Fastest 55–RX Fastest 65+ Spt. Hans DiebenVeyond Bike: Stephen DannVeyond Bike Ct-under Spt.
TOP 10 LAP WOMEN
1. Jennifer ToddProCannondale 2. Heidi FallerProTitus 3. Ruby EvansProHelens Maureen Hodge30 – 39 SptIdyllwild Maegan Daigler19 – 29 ExpHelens – TR 6. Meggan Flaherty30-39 Spt 7. Cheryl Roth40-49 ExpHelens 8. Amy Bowen30-39 ExpAmgen 9. Carol Suchy40-49 ExpBack Alley Amy Mack30-39 ExpFunky Alley 10.
TOP 10 2 LAPRIDERS
1. Gavin Klinger25-29 Beg 2. Fabrice Gallez30-34 Beg 3. Jay Palubeski40-4 BegIdyllwild Jason Vogt30-34 Beg 5. Tyler Locke17-18 Jr 6. Paul Maxon30-34 Beg 7. Jose Bonilla30-34 BegDinyari In 8. Chris Cordero30-34 BegAFP-Velo 9. Dave Cloud35-39 BegSpatdog10. Ryan Parker15 Jr Fastest 45–49 Beg: Tracy HrachAmgen Fastest 14, Jr: Brandon LeeTrekVW Fastest 19,-24 Beg: Aaron HughesPete Roberter Fastest 50–54 Beg: Robert StabileBack Alley quickest Jr Sport 14-under, Kevin AndersonFreeride Fastest Beg Cllyd: DaveYungOver the 16 Jr. Ted JohnsonRitcheyNova Fastest 34–under Beg Clyd : Adam PotterBack Alley quickest 55+ Beg : Ron Riley
TOP 10 LAP WOMEN
1. Nancy James-Klinger19-29 Beg 2. Yvonne Rogers30-39 BegAFP-Velo 3. Linda Marschang40-49 Beg 4. Julee Dennis19-29 Beg 5. Traci Baker19-29 Beg 6. Rossella Pescatori30-39 Beg 7. Tanya Oxford30-39 Beg 8. Stephanie Italia19-29 Beg 9. Cheryl Berg40-49% BegBack Alley Stella Fuller30-39 BegBack Alley
JUNIOR CLASS WINSNERS
1 lap Jr 13 by Nicholas BeechanIdyllwild Jr13-14 short course: Max Whitney
Short course for junior 11-12: Willy MacmillerWSA racing
Jr 1-10 short course: Juan Ramirez
Jr Spt Wmn14-under: EssenceBartonGiantDirty Girl
Jr Spt Wmn 15-18: Elissa Mark
Ashley McGuireDirty Boy
Jr Beg Wmn 15-18 Emily Dooley
Jr Wmn short course: Krista StephensonAFP-Velo