Comments for CBR http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.php en Luke Seemann bikesarefun@gmail.com Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:17:34 -0700 Comment on Kenosha Velosport wrap-up I by Luke Seemann http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpkenosha-velosport-wrap-up-i/#5027 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpkenosha-velosport-wrap-up-i/#5027 Official word is that the March 21 races are on.

]]> Luke Seemann Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:17:34 -0700 Comment on Kenosha Velosport wrap-up I by TimSpeciale http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpkenosha-velosport-wrap-up-i/#5026 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpkenosha-velosport-wrap-up-i/#5026 For the record, although they are on my flickr account, all of the photos by “Tim Speciale” were actually taken by my lovely lady Katie Cook.

A photog has to give props where props are due.

]]> TimSpeciale Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:32:34 -0700 Comment on Kenosha Velosport wrap-up I by ChrisP http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpkenosha-velosport-wrap-up-i/#5025 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpkenosha-velosport-wrap-up-i/#5025 you’re right.  i took my belgian training too seriously the night before and the nose candy hadn’t worn off yet.  got a little confused.  i’m still hoping to start the Tour though.

]]> ChrisP Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:44:09 -0700 Comment on Kenosha Velosport wrap-up I by Matt Smith http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpkenosha-velosport-wrap-up-i/#5024 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpkenosha-velosport-wrap-up-i/#5024 Padfield, love you man, but that was totally lame.  This is not ‘Nam.  This is bike racing.  There are rules.

]]> Matt Smith Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:51:14 -0700 Comment on Wednesday notebook by Dan D http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook16/#5023 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook16/#5023 So, now that the clocks have leapt ahead, what time is the Harper ride this Saturday (weather permitting)?

]]> Dan D Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:45:59 -0700 Comment on Wednesday notebook by zens http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook16/#5022 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook16/#5022 videos from the kenosha races yesterday posted at:

http://monkeyofftheback.blogspot.com/

]]> zens Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:40:44 -0700 Comment on Wednesday notebook by markz631 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook16/#5021 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook16/#5021 Seriously, are there any weekend rides for the folks that like to sleep-in? I don’t have a farmer’s market/kid’s soccer game/trips to home depot/or whatever it is that makes people get up at the arse-crack of dawn to do a weekend group ride. Something around 10:00 would be lovely, especially in the city. Any other takers?

]]> markz631 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:24:19 -0700 Comment on Wednesday notebook by toddlemmon http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook16/#5020 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook16/#5020 I was the guy who showed up last Saturday at 7. Could anyone tell me if there are two groups? Or just one big scrum? Also is the route fixed? Thanks,
Todd Lemmon

]]> toddlemmon Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:16:27 -0800 Comment on Wednesday notebook by Dan D http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook16/#5019 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook16/#5019 I think the majority of the Harper group likes the 7am time slot. I vote that the time goes back to 7am starting with tomorrow’s ride.

Also, I heard that last week’s ride went up Braeburn.  That could be a safety issue with a big group, making that right turn off River after the downhill. Not trying to get out of a climb, but I want to get home safely.

]]> Dan D Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:14:14 -0800 Comment on Wednesday notebook by Ricardo Otero http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook16/#5018 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook16/#5018 I really wish it could be left at 10 AM forever. I used to do a ride in Inidanapolis that started at 10:30 A.M. on Saturdays and it was a really great ride with lots of guys showing up. I understand that married guys with families like to get this out of the way early but 7 A.M. is way too early for me and it’s way chillier. Just felt like complaining.

]]> Ricardo Otero Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:33:33 -0800 Comment on Wednesday notebook by w2racing http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook16/#5017 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook16/#5017 Harper site is gone but the ride is still on.  Right now it’s a 10AM start.  Will switch back to 7AM in the next couple of weeks.  The group was about 25+ last Saturday.

Love the site BTW - great job with everything!

]]> w2racing Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:29:28 -0800 Comment on Wednesday notebook by racer x http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook16/#5016 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook16/#5016 That clothing video is so funny.  I spent a hour watching the rest of them. Good times!

]]> racer x Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:26:06 -0800 Comment on Wednesday notebook by Chris Clary http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook16/#5015 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook16/#5015 That clothing video is priceless.

]]> Chris Clary Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:32:59 -0800 Comment on CBR interview: Ryan Freund by TimSpeciale http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpryan-freund-cycling/#5014 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpryan-freund-cycling/#5014 Good stuff kids…

]]> TimSpeciale Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:02:43 -0800 Comment on FLASH: Snake Alley is open by Luke Seemann http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsnake-alley-criterium-2010/#5013 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsnake-alley-criterium-2010/#5013 Hmmm. I may be better, but I’d still like the option of taking the sag wagon down each descent.

]]> Luke Seemann Sun, 07 Mar 2010 09:39:06 -0800 Comment on FLASH: Snake Alley is open by jeff holland http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsnake-alley-criterium-2010/#5012 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsnake-alley-criterium-2010/#5012 Luke, will you be racing at Snake Alley this year? Come on...you are a much better descender now.

]]> jeff holland Sat, 06 Mar 2010 17:14:24 -0800 Comment on Wednesday notebook by racer x http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook15/#5011 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook15/#5011 Good point Luke. Lets hope it happens in June. I hear the course is cooler than Hillsboro.

]]> racer x Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:21:50 -0800 Comment on FLASH: Snake Alley is open by Brian Morrissey http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsnake-alley-criterium-2010/#5010 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsnake-alley-criterium-2010/#5010 Works fine in Firefox for me...must the Mac.

]]> Brian Morrissey Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:35:41 -0800 Comment on FLASH: Snake Alley is open by Liam.Donoghue http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsnake-alley-criterium-2010/#5009 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsnake-alley-criterium-2010/#5009 I tried Firefox originally, figured that was the issue, but when it didn’t work in Explorer either, I got worried. Lo and behold, it magically works on a co-worker’s computer. Gotta send that in ASAP! Thanks for the heads-up, Luke, we’ll miss you in socal.

]]> Liam.Donoghue Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:02:38 -0800 Comment on FLASH: Snake Alley is open by Luke Seemann http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsnake-alley-criterium-2010/#5008 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsnake-alley-criterium-2010/#5008 I was able to open it in Safari on a Mac, but not Firefox.

I blame Microsoft.

]]> Luke Seemann Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:55:24 -0800 Comment on FLASH: Snake Alley is open by zens http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsnake-alley-criterium-2010/#5007 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsnake-alley-criterium-2010/#5007 liam i got it to work email me and i will send you it in pdf.

]]> zens Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:51:32 -0800 Comment on FLASH: Snake Alley is open by Liam.Donoghue http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsnake-alley-criterium-2010/#5006 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsnake-alley-criterium-2010/#5006 Anyone else getting a “bad encrypt dictionary” when trying to open the form? I’m sort of busy the rest of the day, and will only have printer access for so long…

]]> Liam.Donoghue Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:55:19 -0800 Comment on Leland Kermesse 5's filling up by Luke Seemann http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpleland-kermesse-5s-filling-up/#5005 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpleland-kermesse-5s-filling-up/#5005 I have not heard. I would keep an eye on the BikeReg page or the Leland Kermesse page.

]]> Luke Seemann Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:19:47 -0800 Comment on Leland Kermesse 5's filling up by Fattier http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpleland-kermesse-5s-filling-up/#5004 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpleland-kermesse-5s-filling-up/#5004 Hey Luke, any word on a waiting list?

]]> Fattier Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:08:41 -0800 Comment on Wednesday notebook by Steve Hansen http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook15/#5003 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook15/#5003 Road racing closer to Chicago is possible.  It is a lot of work to obtain the blessing of the entities (local, county, state) that control the roads.  It takes a lot of planning.  It takes a lot of volunteers.  It takes a lot of cooperation and coordination between the promoters and the ICA and officials.  It has been done and the proof is the Tour of Oak Brook and the Willow Springs Road Race, thanks to the hard work of Tower Racing! 

We all would like more road races like those and the ICA is working on ways that would make it easier for clubs and promoters who are willing to try.

We will be talking about these issues at the Leadership Conference this Sunday (today is the last day to register) http://tinyurl.com/yaya7dj

]]> Steve Hansen Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:32:15 -0800 Comment on Wednesday notebook by Luke Seemann http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook15/#5002 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook15/#5002 It’s true. Nobody from Chicago is likely to drive across the state for a road race.

]]> Luke Seemann Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:32:58 -0800 Comment on Wednesday notebook by racer x http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook15/#5001 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook15/#5001 Wow...St.Louis for the state road race.  It’s a shame it is so hard to come up with courses up here. There will probably be more riders from MO than IL. Like the above comment said, at least the course is cool.

]]> racer x Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:01:20 -0800 Comment on Wednesday notebook by jasonK. http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook15/#5000 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook15/#5000 Its a long way from Chicago, but well worth the drive to race O’Fallon!

]]> jasonK. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:30:23 -0800 Comment on Leland Kermesse 5's filling up by TimSpeciale http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpleland-kermesse-5s-filling-up/#4999 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpleland-kermesse-5s-filling-up/#4999 Eric may have gotten last on registration, but I’m going to put money down today that he’ll get top 3 come race day.

]]> TimSpeciale Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:29:27 -0800 Comment on Wednesday notebook by Meshberg http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook14/#4997 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook14/#4997 Pre Reg Link for Kermese is here:  http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=10214

]]> Meshberg Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:49:44 -0800 Comment on FLASH: Crit natz to Glencoe by Carl Wilkins (Wisconsin Bicycle Racing) http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpnational-championships-criterium-glencoe/#4996 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpnational-championships-criterium-glencoe/#4996 Thank You Downers Grove for the many years of fantastic racing on the national racing scene and Thank You Glencoe and the local organizations for stepping up to continue the National Criterium Championships here in the Midwest.

]]> Carl Wilkins (Wisconsin Bicycle Racing) Sat, 20 Feb 2010 06:03:28 -0800 Comment on FLASH: Crit natz to Glencoe by Marc Zionts http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpnational-championships-criterium-glencoe/#4995 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpnational-championships-criterium-glencoe/#4995 Great job Jon Knouse/GGP.....this will be a great race and it’s super to keep the race in the area!!!

]]> Marc Zionts Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:32:25 -0800 Comment on FLASH: Crit natz to Glencoe by jasonK. http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpnational-championships-criterium-glencoe/#4994 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpnational-championships-criterium-glencoe/#4994 Big congrats to Jon Knouse and everyone at the GGP!!!

]]> jasonK. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:04:32 -0800 Comment on Wednesday notebook by Ellen http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook11/#4993 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook11/#4993 That COUGAR joke was horrifying, Luke!

]]> Ellen Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:03:35 -0800 Comment on Wednesday notebook by RHRoop http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook12/#4992 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook12/#4992 The Kermess is looking beautiful...Oh that I would be here so that I could race. 100 kms for Cat 4s. That is a race.

]]> RHRoop Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:06:22 -0800 Comment on Wednesday notebook by usrnull http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook11/#4990 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook11/#4990 haha. Fortunately it looks like the combination of 3/4, 4, 4B, and Masters’ fields won’t be around to tempt me to repeat that foolish idea. It seemed like a great idea in the depths of winter…

]]> usrnull Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:19:47 -0800 Comment on Wednesday notebook by EricG http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook11/#4989 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook11/#4989 Giddyup Mr. Avi! My mind was frozen to a standstill last year, sorry I missed that.

I wouldn’t know if the course is any good… I plan to find out this year though. yar!

]]> EricG Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:02:50 -0800 Comment on Wednesday notebook by Rooster http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook11/#4988 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook11/#4988 I think the SuperCrit record stands at 4 races in one day. As set by a Mr. Avi Neurohr in 2009.

Can’t blame him, right? It is one of the best criteriums around.

]]> Rooster Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:15:12 -0800 Comment on Wednesday notebook by Matt Smith http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook11/#4987 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook11/#4987 I was here first.

]]> Matt Smith Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:25:42 -0800 Comment on Wednesday notebook by Julian http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook11/#4986 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook11/#4986 Marc, et al,

From the 2010 USAC rulebook:

8G1. Masters Championships are open only to Masters riders with racing ages in the specified ranges who are USA citizens or permanent residents as shown on their licenses. Riders with a racing age of 30 and greater, who hold Elite status as defined in rule 1A7, may not enter Masters Championships.

Further in 8G6 USAC recommends these age groups for State Championships:

30+ 35+ 45+ 55+

And finally, in 8G7 the National Championship age groups are as follows:
30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70+

So Wisconsin isn’t quite correct in eliminating the 30-39 age group as it is in fact a National level class and a recommended State class. 

It would be interesting however, to poll promoters who rely upon racers doubling up throughout the day to make back their investment of capital about how they feel now that a large section of the racing population is being prevented from entering a second or third race and as such limiting the potential revenue source.

Caveat: I just turned racing age 30… :(

]]> Julian Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:23:40 -0800 Comment on Wednesday notebook by Matt Smith http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook11/#4985 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook11/#4985 Why do people think 35+ is the “national standard”?  Am I missing something?

The USA Cycling Rulebook clearly states masters categories start at 30.

Rulebook is here:

Check out rule 8G2 and 1A7.

The ONLY source of confusion I can see is that in rule 8G4 the age 35 is referenced twice, but only as an example in setting up masters categories.  30+ is clearly stated in 8G2.

]]> Matt Smith Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:23:34 -0800 Comment on Wednesday notebook by Marc Zionts http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook11/#4984 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook11/#4984 Nice to see WI increase Masters to 35+ and 45+ per the national std, so, when will IL racing do this too?

]]> Marc Zionts Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:01:54 -0800 Comment on Wednesday notebook by EricG http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook11/#4983 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook11/#4983 Sparty, I think you meant March. If not… you’d better log off and hit the roads! Good luck!

Oh, I think Luke attempted the daily triple once… Luke? WICKED GOOD FUN, right?

]]> EricG Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:14:23 -0800 Comment on Wednesday notebook by Spartacus http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook11/#4982 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook11/#4982 So by my count if you are a 4 or a 5, on the week of April March 22 to April March 28 you could race in 14 races(by racing both heats of gapers block crits, two races at SSC, and two races at the autobahn).

Add another two races if you are over the age of 30 or under the age of 18.

]]> Spartacus Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:42:39 -0800 Comment on Wednesday notebook by Boloren http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook10/#4981 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook10/#4981 I think you meant to link here for Barry Wick’s blog

And it appears the answer is more than 22 slices...and some pizza.

]]> Boloren Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:41:26 -0800 Comment on Wednesday notebook by dead seagull http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook10/#4980 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook10/#4980 Outside of work hours. Anytime on Weekend is best and fairest.

]]> dead seagull Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:52:30 -0800 Comment on Wednesday notebook by jasonK. http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook10/#4979 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook10/#4979 What time would you have registration open?

]]> jasonK. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:04:22 -0800 Comment on Hillsboro-Roubaix registration by MJH http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phphillsboro-roubaix-registration/#4978 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phphillsboro-roubaix-registration/#4978 When Robbie Ventura gets up early to pre-register for a regional P/1/2 road race, you’ve got to think things could get fun!

]]> MJH Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:33:17 -0800 Comment on Wednesday notebook by dead seagull http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook10/#4976 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook10/#4976 Bizarre reg time. I have to find a proxy reg who knows how to deal with bikereg’s quirks. A lot of employers don’t take kindly to folks using their work computers or time for private stuff.

]]> dead seagull Sat, 30 Jan 2010 19:57:00 -0800 Comment on Wednesday notebook by Ryan Fay http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook10/#4975 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook10/#4975 What’s up with the Monday morning registration?

]]> Ryan Fay Sat, 30 Jan 2010 14:12:59 -0800