Comments for CBR http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.php en Luke Seemann bikesarefun@gmail.com Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:19:01 -0800 Comment on Steven Vandeven seriously injured by Luke Seemann http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsteven-vandeven/#4292 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsteven-vandeven/#4292 All I know is what his friends are posting to his Facebook page. In short, he is still disoriented and required to be in restraints at the hospital, but he is making progress and taking visitors.

]]> Luke Seemann Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:19:01 -0800 Comment on Steven Vandeven seriously injured by Marc Zionts http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsteven-vandeven/#4291 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsteven-vandeven/#4291 Any update on how Steve is going?

]]> Marc Zionts Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:08:29 -0800 Comment on Steven Vandeven seriously injured by Mr Campy http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsteven-vandeven/#4290 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsteven-vandeven/#4290 That really sucks especially at Thanksgiving. Please keep us up to date so we keep up with his progress! Our wishes go out to him.

]]> Mr Campy Sun, 30 Nov 2008 11:58:41 -0800 Comment on Steven Vandeven seriously injured by Bryan Rheude http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsteven-vandeven/#4289 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsteven-vandeven/#4289 uh, ‘thinking’.  you know…

]]> Bryan Rheude Fri, 28 Nov 2008 22:40:21 -0800 Comment on Steven Vandeven seriously injured by Bryan Rheude http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsteven-vandeven/#4288 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsteven-vandeven/#4288 Think of you, Steve.  We know you’ll dig deep to pull through this.

]]> Bryan Rheude Fri, 28 Nov 2008 22:38:30 -0800 Comment on Steven Vandeven seriously injured by scott pearson http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsteven-vandeven/#4287 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsteven-vandeven/#4287 Steve you are a class rider. I hope to see you on the roads soon

]]> scott pearson Thu, 27 Nov 2008 17:48:03 -0800 Comment on Steven Vandeven seriously injured by Michael Kelly http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsteven-vandeven/#4286 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsteven-vandeven/#4286 Sobering news for a Thanksgiving morning: it could be any of us at any time.

All the best to Steve and his family.

]]> Michael Kelly Thu, 27 Nov 2008 10:23:49 -0800 Comment on Steven Vandeven seriously injured by Ebert http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsteven-vandeven/#4285 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsteven-vandeven/#4285 You, your friends and family are in our thoughts and prayers, Steve. Godspeed.

]]> Ebert Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:55:22 -0800 Comment on Steven Vandeven seriously injured by Sean Moran http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsteven-vandeven/#4284 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsteven-vandeven/#4284 My thoughts are with Steve and his Get a Grip teammates. Living in the city as well, I ride down there all the time. I wish him a safe and fast recovery!!

Project 5

]]> Sean Moran Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:06:45 -0800 Comment on Guilty plea in St. Mary's attack by JerryO http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpthomas-lynch-guilty/#4283 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpthomas-lynch-guilty/#4283 great job Luke with staying with it and keeping us in the loop.  Much appreciated. 2CC

]]> JerryO Wed, 26 Nov 2008 20:26:08 -0800 Comment on Steven Vandeven seriously injured by JerryO http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsteven-vandeven/#4282 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsteven-vandeven/#4282 Damn man...2Cc is pulling for YOu....well you know me ...I’m not but I am near the front telling everyone else to : )

]]> JerryO Wed, 26 Nov 2008 20:23:48 -0800 Comment on Steven Vandeven seriously injured by Val http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsteven-vandeven/#4281 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsteven-vandeven/#4281 Ha!  That’s a great picture, Matt.  I hope he didn’t piss her off, with arms like that she probably could have thrown him half a mile.

]]> Val Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:58:07 -0800 Comment on Steven Vandeven seriously injured by Matt S. http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsteven-vandeven/#4280 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsteven-vandeven/#4280 Get better, Steve.  I’ve got a cold golden one waiting for you.  And I don’t mean a cougar.

]]> Matt S. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:26:03 -0800 Comment on Steven Vandeven seriously injured by jasonK. http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsteven-vandeven/#4279 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsteven-vandeven/#4279 Please note that Steve is still in the ICU and his doctors have restricted visitation for the time being. Please direct all inquires to Get A Grip c/o Jon Tenney.

]]> jasonK. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:24:34 -0800 Comment on Guilty plea in St. Mary's attack by T.C. O'Rourke http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpthomas-lynch-guilty/#4278 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpthomas-lynch-guilty/#4278 And HE called 911. 

Great news, nice work & hope everybody has made a full recovery.

]]> T.C. O'Rourke Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:24:38 -0800 Comment on Guilty plea in St. Mary's attack by CarolynGolz http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpthomas-lynch-guilty/#4277 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpthomas-lynch-guilty/#4277 Luke - That’s great news!  Kudos to you and the other riders who pushed so hard to make sure this guy was held accountable for his actions.

]]> CarolynGolz Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:19:27 -0800 Comment on ABR banquet Nov. 22 by Rider http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpabr-banquet-nov-22/#4276 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpabr-banquet-nov-22/#4276 Enjoyed the ABR banquet last evening.  Good food, pleasant surroundings and a trophy with my name on it.  Life is good.

]]> Rider Sun, 23 Nov 2008 21:08:46 -0800 Comment on Hump day links by Luke Seemann http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phphump-day-links27/#4275 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phphump-day-links27/#4275 Sure enough. Upon further review, it is indeed April 4.

Only 135 days to go!

]]> Luke Seemann Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:21:54 -0800 Comment on Hump day links by jasonK. http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phphump-day-links27/#4274 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phphump-day-links27/#4274 Ooops, might want to check that “good authority” with the actual race director.

Also, the Burnham Racing 2009 Spring Super Crit will be on Sunday March 29th. Same location. Details to follow after CX season is over.

]]> jasonK. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:20:18 -0800 Comment on Hump day links by Jim Scott http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phphump-day-links26/#4273 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phphump-day-links26/#4273 Luke, welcome to the dark side.  See you then.  Jim

]]> Jim Scott Sat, 15 Nov 2008 13:45:03 -0800 Comment on Hump day links by Jeff Holland http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phphump-day-links26/#4272 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phphump-day-links26/#4272 Is this my 15 minutes of fame...?

]]> Jeff Holland Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:28:31 -0800 Comment on Hump day links by pankonin http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phphump-day-links26/#4271 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phphump-day-links26/#4271 Wow! Data data data.  Just looking at it makes my head spin.  Definitely wear the mask, Jeff -or pain your face?!

]]> pankonin Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:58:43 -0800 Comment on Hump day links by Morrissey http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phphump-day-links26/#4270 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phphump-day-links26/#4270 Ha.  I think Jeff Holland should now start wearing a Mexican wrestling mask to all cross races.

]]> Morrissey Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:57:44 -0800 Comment on Hump day links by rzarate http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phphump-day-links22/#4269 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phphump-day-links22/#4269 It worked. Thanks. Btw, great site and photos. Keep up the good work.

]]> rzarate Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:17:49 -0800 Comment on Hump day links by Luke Seemann http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phphump-day-links22/#4268 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phphump-day-links22/#4268 Oops, I bet that’s supposed to be halfacrecycling.org , not .com. Try that.

]]> Luke Seemann Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:41:58 -0800 Comment on Hump day links by rzarate http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phphump-day-links22/#4267 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phphump-day-links22/#4267 Anyone know how to contact Half Acre? I used the email address listed here but it got kicked back to me.  Also the ‘contact us’ link on Half Acre’s website is not working for me (my computer’s fault). Thanks.

]]> rzarate Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:42:11 -0800 Comment on Hump day links by paulm http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phphump-day-links24/#4266 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phphump-day-links24/#4266 I finally got my check from the Chicago Crit about 4 weeks ago after I contacted Chicago Special Events Management.

They are waiting for us to verify our information.  Apparently signing up online with a credit card and USCF annual license is far from credible.  Unfortunately I didn’t save the email from them.  I was able to reach them by using the contact us screen to ask a question:

http://www.chicagoevents.com/contact.cfm

It took them about four days to get back to me, then a day to return my phone call.  Then after about 4 weeks I got my check.

]]> paulm Sat, 08 Nov 2008 12:46:07 -0800 Comment on Hump day links by Rider http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phphump-day-links25/#4265 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phphump-day-links25/#4265 Speaking of award banquets, I believe the ABR Annual Banquet is Saturday November 22nd.

]]> Rider Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:18:19 -0800 Comment on Hump day links by Mr.Newtron http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phphump-day-links24/#4264 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phphump-day-links24/#4264 I’m still waiting on My Chicago Crit Check !!
bummer....

]]> Mr.Newtron Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:06:52 -0800 Comment on Hump day links by Alex http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phphump-day-links24/#4263 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phphump-day-links24/#4263 Is anybody else still waiting for a check from Superweek?

]]> Alex Sun, 02 Nov 2008 15:31:08 -0800 Comment on Your 2009 CBR calendar by Luke Seemann http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpcycling-calendar-chicago/#4262 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpcycling-calendar-chicago/#4262 Whoops! Sure enough.

All you trackies look the same to me.

]]> Luke Seemann Sat, 25 Oct 2008 20:34:09 -0700 Comment on Your 2009 CBR calendar by Val http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpcycling-calendar-chicago/#4261 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpcycling-calendar-chicago/#4261 Actually I think the pic for May includes Chris Mosora from Lucas Oil.

]]> Val Sat, 25 Oct 2008 19:48:01 -0700 Comment on CBR interview: Steve Hansen by RHRoop http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpcbr-interview-steve-hansen/#4260 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpcbr-interview-steve-hansen/#4260 Make Steve Hansen your write in candidate for President of the United States.

]]> RHRoop Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:14:15 -0700 Comment on Hump day links by Charles Biro http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phphump-day-links23/#4259 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phphump-day-links23/#4259 “Everybody gettin down make no mistake
Nothing sounds quite like an 8 0 8”

]]> Charles Biro Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:54:59 -0700 Comment on Hump day links by Ben V http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phphump-day-links23/#4258 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phphump-day-links23/#4258 Regarding Kanye hatin’ on Zipps: He’s undoubtedly referring to the Roland TR-808, a drum machine that was ubiquitous in early hip hop production. There’s a lot of nostalgia attached to it, so it’s not surprising that Kanye, an artist who celebrates those ‘good old days’, would refer to it in his album title.

Kanye does ride a track bike though (A Cinelli Vigorelli), so maybe he’s aware of the double-entendre.

]]> Ben V Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:01:26 -0700 Comment on Hump day links by LanterneRouge http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phphump-day-links22/#4257 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phphump-day-links22/#4257 Unrelated topic: What happened to the ABR website?

]]> LanterneRouge Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:09:25 -0700 Comment on Hump day links by delirious71 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phphump-day-links22/#4256 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phphump-day-links22/#4256 The “hasn’t it got a stand?” is very funny.  I found a lee evans - sprinting that had a great quote from the trainer in the bit.  “for a runner like lee evans you don’t need a stop watch, you need a calendar.” some funny stuff.

]]> delirious71 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:23:00 -0700 Comment on USA Cycling rediscovers the Midwest by super rookie http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpusa-cycling-rediscovers-the-midwest/#4255 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpusa-cycling-rediscovers-the-midwest/#4255 The USAC never left the midwest.

http://www.minnbikefest.com

]]> super rookie Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:34:05 -0700 Comment on Track news by Luke Seemann http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phptrack-news/#4254 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phptrack-news/#4254 Yep, that was a mistake on my part in the orginal post. Thursday the 16th, not Wednesday.

]]> Luke Seemann Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:44:41 -0700 Comment on Track news by Mr Martin http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phptrack-news/#4253 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phptrack-news/#4253 Per my contact on the NCC the meeting will be on THURSDAY 10/16/08. That is what is posted in the 4/17/08 meeting minutes on ERV News and confirmed this morning.

]]> Mr Martin Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:52:33 -0700 Comment on Fall Fling wrap-up II by Val http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.php2009-fall-fling-results/#4252 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.php2009-fall-fling-results/#4252 (I’m pretty sure Colby did it solo for one of the laps, and at least half of the 7 guys did it solo)

]]> Val Sat, 11 Oct 2008 15:31:28 -0700 Comment on Fall Fling wrap-up II by Val http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.php2009-fall-fling-results/#4251 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.php2009-fall-fling-results/#4251 There was a woman recently (the past year or two) who lapped a crit field.  I can’t remember who or when, maybe it was Kristen Armstrong?

As for the track, people routinely get lapped on 250m tracks, especially at big events.  Just this past week at Nationals, Colby Pearce and Kirk O’Bee lapped the field TWICE in the Points Race, while seven other guys lapped the field once.  We don’t see it very frequently here because Northbrook is so long (383m) and flat.  However I’m pretty sure Ted Burger lapped the field earlier this season.

]]> Val Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:47:15 -0700 Comment on Fall Fling wrap-up II by bobw http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.php2009-fall-fling-results/#4250 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.php2009-fall-fling-results/#4250 I think Moninger lapped at Tour De Nez in 06 or 05...amazing what odd trivia a winter of cycling.tv + rollers gets ya.

Regardless this kid Brian gets his name on a very short list.

]]> bobw Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:58:45 -0700 Comment on Fall Fling wrap-up II by John Wilke http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.php2009-fall-fling-results/#4249 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.php2009-fall-fling-results/#4249 I remember it as Norm Alvis (Saturn) that lapped the Pro 1/2 field *THREE TIMES* at Brewer’s Hill (Superweek) in 1999. Most impressive none the less !

]]> John Wilke Thu, 09 Oct 2008 08:42:05 -0700 Comment on Fall Fling wrap-up II by J/tati http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.php2009-fall-fling-results/#4248 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.php2009-fall-fling-results/#4248 The thing about that 4s race was Brian was supposed to be a rabbit that got caught (as we were focused on protecting our GC guy)—but after 5 laps, it was pretty clear that he was holding 45 km/hr easily and so I just let him go. It kind of scuttled our race plan, but was fun to watch. Brian’s performance shocked even his teammates.

]]> J/tati Wed, 08 Oct 2008 08:06:37 -0700 Comment on Fall Fling wrap-up II by Luke Seemann http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.php2009-fall-fling-results/#4247 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.php2009-fall-fling-results/#4247 Kenny Labbe e-mails me to say that Levi Leipheimer did it at the Brewery Crit in 1999. Woah!

]]> Luke Seemann Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:56:42 -0700 Comment on Fall Fling wrap-up II by John Wilke http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.php2009-fall-fling-results/#4246 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.php2009-fall-fling-results/#4246 Trivia: There’s probably no official record, but what’s the record for most laps gained in a criterium? I can think of someone who gained three, can any one name who did it and where?

]]> John Wilke Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:00:05 -0700 Comment on Fall Fling wrap-up I by J/tati http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpfall-fling-results-2008/#4245 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpfall-fling-results-2008/#4245 At Saturday’s M-4 RR, a couple of big teams assembled impressive trains of 5-7 guys, which really helped to pick up the pace. Unfortunately, this also led to big time yellow line violations. For a while, the plan was to reduce the points awarded from double to single and eliminate the payout. Ultimately a compromise was struck, and payouts happened, but only single points awarded. The silver lining is that the top 6 riders are only separated by 8 points and even though it’s a lower cat, all 6 really seem to want the omnium win!

Also: beware the mosquitoes at Sunday’s crit.

]]> J/tati Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:08:30 -0700 Comment on Hump day links by Alex http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phphump-day-links16/#4244 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phphump-day-links16/#4244 From Larry Martin, our USAC regional coordinator, regarding checks from Superweek:

“I’ll try to get it from them for you. They owe USAC $12,000 too.

Stay in touch with me and forward anyone else to me that hasn’t received payment.

Larry”

His e-mail address is: lmartin(at)usacycling(dot)org

Good luck

]]> Alex Tue, 30 Sep 2008 22:21:35 -0700 Comment on Fall Fling wrap-up I by John Wilke http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpfall-fling-results-2008/#4243 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpfall-fling-results-2008/#4243 Great story of Ryan White’s sprint. That’s how legends are born.

]]> John Wilke Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:26:00 -0700