I regret that work will keep me from the Kenosha Velosport Criterium Series this year. Traditionally it’s always a pleasant reunion and a good way to kick off the season.

Part of that tradition of late has been a strong showing from WDT-Allvoi and Sunday’s opener was no exception. Rookie Monika Peszek won the women’s 4/5, Alex Bolivar won the men’s 4/5 and in the 30+ Tomasz Boba, shown above, outkicked formidable sprinters Andy Crater (Team Wheel & Sprocket) and Tim Henry (Project 5 Racing) to win out of an 11-man break.

I understand WDT-Allvoi was also instrumental in chasing down a dangerous late break in the 3’s, but this was won by Marek Serafin (Cracovia-Poland) and WDT-Allvoi had to settle for 2nd and 3rd from Ricardo Otero and Chicago Cycling Forums proprietor Waylon Janowiak. I’m happy to see Serafin return to racing: He’s been sidelined with a back injury since July 2007. Until then he’d been an unbeatable sprinter, and although I’m sure it will come at my expense any time I race against him, it’s great to see him pick up exactly where he left off.

Other notable Chicago results include Dan Robertson (Team Mack) getting 3rd in the 1/2’s and Dan Verner in the 40+ earning his first outdoor win under the colors of PACT-Dish Network.

I’ve come across no complaints about the new course, and if it stays dry the weather should again be very raceable. The series continues Sunday and the 29th.

Full results.

Race reports
Craig Erbach (Project 5 Racing; 3, 1/2): “The attacks kept coming. That’s one thing about the 1/2’s: The accelerations are nuts.”

Kevin Krakovsky (XXX Racing-AthletiCo; 3, 30+): “The goal is to boost fitness as much as possible.  Results?  Not important.”

Photos
WDT-Allvoi
John Wilke