Comments for CBR http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.php en Luke Seemann bikesarefun@gmail.com Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:46:54 -0700 Comment on Ronald Reagan wrap-up by Scott Rosenfield http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpronald-reagan-wrap-up/#5439 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpronald-reagan-wrap-up/#5439 For a grainy video of Kaleb’s victory at Dixon, check out the blog at http://prowanker.blogspot.com

]]> Scott Rosenfield Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:46:54 -0700 Comment on Sherer wins elite race at Glencoe by VeloDoc http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsherer-wins-elite-race-at-glencoe/#5438 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsherer-wins-elite-race-at-glencoe/#5438 100 bucks says it goes to Austin.....

]]> VeloDoc Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:17:41 -0700 Comment on Sherer wins elite race at Glencoe by ejahn http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsherer-wins-elite-race-at-glencoe/#5437 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsherer-wins-elite-race-at-glencoe/#5437 I found out the the finalists for the Crit Nationals next year from a reputable source. Welcome: Elk Grove, Grand Rapids, and Austin!

]]> ejahn Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:03:14 -0700 Comment on Wednesday notebook by psimet http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook39/#5435 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook39/#5435 I don’t think it’s a weather thing as much as how a long road season affects loved ones - concessions on weekend days seem to become a necessity at this point in the year.  *sigh*

]]> psimet Fri, 27 Aug 2010 21:51:46 -0700 Comment on Winfield wrap-up by Tim Speciale http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwinfield-results-2010/#5433 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwinfield-results-2010/#5433 My girlfriend snapped some shots on both days.  I plan on looking through them this afternoon…

]]> Tim Speciale Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:04:55 -0700 Comment on Winfield wrap-up by richierich http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwinfield-results-2010/#5432 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwinfield-results-2010/#5432 I am trying to find pictures of the Cat4 Twilight Crit on Saturday (especially the finish).  Thanks in advance.

]]> richierich Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:43:34 -0700 Comment on Winfield wrap-up by Tim Speciale http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwinfield-results-2010/#5431 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwinfield-results-2010/#5431 Cool video from Saturday
http://vimeo.com/14452082

]]> Tim Speciale Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:42:53 -0700 Comment on Wednesday notebook by shredder http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook39/#5430 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook39/#5430 I think registration is light at the Ronald Reagan Criterium because everyone knows Reagan used to hip-sling on the last lap when he raced Cali crits in the 50s.

]]> shredder Wed, 25 Aug 2010 21:01:51 -0700 Comment on Wednesday notebook by DoubleUc http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook39/#5429 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook39/#5429 “Some nice video”
Cool vid Mr.Popp...nice job on the edit,and music sync.
Very view-able...makes you want to see more!
Thanks!

]]> DoubleUc Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:34:40 -0700 Comment on This weekend's races: Aug. 28-29 by dead seagull http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpthis-weekends-races-aug-28-29/#5428 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpthis-weekends-races-aug-28-29/#5428 Get to Dixon early before all the Amish pies are gone. Worth doing the race just for those.

]]> dead seagull Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:12:52 -0700 Comment on Sherer wins elite race at Glencoe by markz631 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsherer-wins-elite-race-at-glencoe/#5427 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsherer-wins-elite-race-at-glencoe/#5427 Anchorage - the Mama Grizzly Grand Prix

]]> markz631 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:50:42 -0700 Comment on Sherer wins elite race at Glencoe by Luke Seemann http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsherer-wins-elite-race-at-glencoe/#5426 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsherer-wins-elite-race-at-glencoe/#5426 I’m thinking it should be even more remote. Something like, I don’t know, Bend, Ore.? Are there enough paved roads there for a criterium?

]]> Luke Seemann Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:14:55 -0700 Comment on Sherer wins elite race at Glencoe by Jason Senffner (Psimet) http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsherer-wins-elite-race-at-glencoe/#5425 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsherer-wins-elite-race-at-glencoe/#5425 Luke, would u count Lake Michigan as a coast?  If so my bids would go: O’fallon (south)..had to do that one.Dixon (west) and Kenosha is between 2 airports and a big lake. 100% unlikely, but like matt smith said, why the vagueness?

]]> Jason Senffner (Psimet) Thu, 19 Aug 2010 10:05:50 -0700 Comment on Sherer wins elite race at Glencoe by Luke Seemann http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsherer-wins-elite-race-at-glencoe/#5424 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsherer-wins-elite-race-at-glencoe/#5424 Because if we traded in facts, Matt, we wouldn’t be able to trade in rumors. Why are you such a killjoy?

I just hope that if it can’t be near Chicago, it will be on one of the coasts, hours from a major airport.

]]> Luke Seemann Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:12:23 -0700 Comment on Sherer wins elite race at Glencoe by Matt Smith http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsherer-wins-elite-race-at-glencoe/#5423 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsherer-wins-elite-race-at-glencoe/#5423 Ok, why all the vagueness?  Just tell us the three bid cities.

]]> Matt Smith Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:46:11 -0700 Comment on Sherer wins elite race at Glencoe by Chief Commissaire http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsherer-wins-elite-race-at-glencoe/#5422 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsherer-wins-elite-race-at-glencoe/#5422 South and Far West.

]]> Chief Commissaire Thu, 19 Aug 2010 01:58:02 -0700 Comment on Sherer wins elite race at Glencoe by Boloren http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsherer-wins-elite-race-at-glencoe/#5421 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsherer-wins-elite-race-at-glencoe/#5421 Where are the other two bids located?

]]> Boloren Wed, 18 Aug 2010 22:13:10 -0700 Comment on Sherer wins elite race at Glencoe by Spartacus http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsherer-wins-elite-race-at-glencoe/#5420 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsherer-wins-elite-race-at-glencoe/#5420 soldier field?

]]> Spartacus Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:48:35 -0700 Comment on Sherer wins elite race at Glencoe by Jason Senffner (Psimet) http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsherer-wins-elite-race-at-glencoe/#5419 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsherer-wins-elite-race-at-glencoe/#5419 Fox River GRove +2..lol

]]> Jason Senffner (Psimet) Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:00:41 -0700 Comment on Sherer wins elite race at Glencoe by zens http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsherer-wins-elite-race-at-glencoe/#5418 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsherer-wins-elite-race-at-glencoe/#5418 is the chicago crit coming back as the national championship....

]]> zens Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:17:41 -0700 Comment on Sherer wins elite race at Glencoe by markz631 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsherer-wins-elite-race-at-glencoe/#5417 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsherer-wins-elite-race-at-glencoe/#5417 Nope, neither of those.

]]> markz631 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:57:24 -0700 Comment on Sherer wins elite race at Glencoe by MJH http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsherer-wins-elite-race-at-glencoe/#5416 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsherer-wins-elite-race-at-glencoe/#5416 Luke,

I think you accidentally wrote “Fox River Grove” when you meant “Wooddale”.

]]> MJH Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:35:17 -0700 Comment on Sherer wins elite race at Glencoe by Luke Seemann http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsherer-wins-elite-race-at-glencoe/#5415 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsherer-wins-elite-race-at-glencoe/#5415 Please be Fox River Grove. Please be Fox River Grove. Please be Fox River Grove.

]]> Luke Seemann Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:09:13 -0700 Comment on Sherer wins elite race at Glencoe by markz631 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsherer-wins-elite-race-at-glencoe/#5413 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsherer-wins-elite-race-at-glencoe/#5413 Odds are not in favor of it being local next year. Three bids out there, only one of which is located in the Chicago metro area. (Neither of which are Glencoe or Downers Grove.)

]]> markz631 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:45:18 -0700 Comment on Sherer wins elite race at Glencoe by Steve Hansen http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsherer-wins-elite-race-at-glencoe/#5412 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsherer-wins-elite-race-at-glencoe/#5412 Just to put this rumor to rest, there is definitely no bid to bring the Pro Criterium Championship back to Downers Grove for 2011.

]]> Steve Hansen Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:32:56 -0700 Comment on Glencoe wrap-up by Tim Speciale http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpglencoe-wrap-up/#5411 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpglencoe-wrap-up/#5411 Awesome job Chris.

]]> Tim Speciale Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:39:22 -0700 Comment on Sherer wins elite race at Glencoe by Chief Commissaire http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsherer-wins-elite-race-at-glencoe/#5410 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsherer-wins-elite-race-at-glencoe/#5410 It didn’t take much investigating Saturday to find out Glencoe did NOT submit a bid for the 2011 championships. What a shame.

Don’t be surprised if the race is back at Downers Grove next year. The venue is among the three bid finalists.

]]> Chief Commissaire Sun, 15 Aug 2010 23:24:24 -0700 Comment on Weekend wrap-up: Aug. 7-8 by craftizzo http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpweekend-wrap-up-aug-7-8/#5409 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpweekend-wrap-up-aug-7-8/#5409 (So now I have a CBR account) I even told the offical I wouldn’t try and win the race and that I would just sit in (to be fair), but he said to try and win and then he would possibly let me race the 4’s and said no to the 3’s.  Out of sheer anger I took all the primes as well.  Nuff said.

]]> craftizzo Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:22:42 -0700 Comment on Weekend wrap-up: Aug. 7-8 by MJH http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpweekend-wrap-up-aug-7-8/#5408 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpweekend-wrap-up-aug-7-8/#5408 I love ABR races at Wooddale as much as anybody (probably more, actually), but ABR needs to get it’s officiating together.  A lapped pack should always sprint on the same lap as the leader(s).  And the lap counter should always show the laps left for the LEADERS.  The fact that the two breakaway riders received conflicting information on when, exactly, the race would finish is not a good thing.

]]> MJH Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:40:36 -0700 Comment on Wednesday notebook by Tim Speciale http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook38/#5407 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook38/#5407 I’m very glad there was a quality photographer there to capture that kids race.  That kid in black was a baller.

None of the officials gave him crap about not keeping his hands on the bars, therefore…

P/1/2 > kids > Cat 3 > cat 4 > cat 5

]]> Tim Speciale Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:36:22 -0700 Comment on Weekend wrap-up: Aug. 7-8 by Tim Speciale http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpweekend-wrap-up-aug-7-8/#5406 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpweekend-wrap-up-aug-7-8/#5406 PSIMET accepts your apology by offering you a free set of Carbon Tubulars, with a SL+. 

You’ll have to talk to Rob about it, but just tell him I sent you.

]]> Tim Speciale Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:26:52 -0700 Comment on Weekend wrap-up: Aug. 7-8 by Matt R http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpweekend-wrap-up-aug-7-8/#5405 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpweekend-wrap-up-aug-7-8/#5405 Wah wahh.  PSIMET take a shot on CBR for no reason again.  My apologies Jared and PSIMET.

]]> Matt R Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:23:38 -0700 Comment on Weekend wrap-up: Aug. 7-8 by Tim Speciale http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpweekend-wrap-up-aug-7-8/#5404 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpweekend-wrap-up-aug-7-8/#5404 Actually Matt, Jared was denied his request to not race as a 5.  All those cat 5’s can think Vince for not giving Jared the upgrade and essentially taking away any chance at winning that race.

It’s noted in my race report

]]> Tim Speciale Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:15:05 -0700 Comment on Weekend wrap-up: Aug. 7-8 by Matt R http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpweekend-wrap-up-aug-7-8/#5403 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpweekend-wrap-up-aug-7-8/#5403 Is that a typo in the Cat 5 results from Wood Dale? or the most outrageous sandbagging of the year?  It looks like someone took the whole “race any category” a bit too seriously.

]]> Matt R Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:57:46 -0700 Comment on This weekend's races: Aug. 7-8 by toddlemmon http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpthis-weekends-races-aug-7-8/#5402 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpthis-weekends-races-aug-7-8/#5402 Just FYI, Darin added a really nice feature to the P1/2 and 3s this year. Hoping it makes it onto all the races next year. A cut out “chicane” on the back straight. I heard nothing but good things about its addition. Even though the course is “not technical”, it’s certainly very fun and the back two corners are tight and tricky if you’re not paying attention. Witness the 3 goatf*** on the last lap that claimed 8 victims. Anyway, it’s a beautiful course too.

]]> toddlemmon Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:54:58 -0700 Comment on Glencoe Grand Prix preview by John Wilke http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpglencoe-grand-prix-preview/#5401 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpglencoe-grand-prix-preview/#5401 My prediction: Cantwell won’t be the national champion, but he WILL win the race!

]]> John Wilke Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:50:52 -0700 Comment on This weekend's races: Aug. 7-8 by benlaforce http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpthis-weekends-races-aug-7-8/#5400 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpthis-weekends-races-aug-7-8/#5400 Yes I’ve had trouble with this too.  In my opinion if chicago wants to be considered the ‘bike friendly city’ that they always try to promote then they need to allow bikes on trains all the time.

]]> benlaforce Sat, 07 Aug 2010 23:18:27 -0700 Comment on This weekend's races: Aug. 7-8 by John Whipple http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpthis-weekends-races-aug-7-8/#5399 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpthis-weekends-races-aug-7-8/#5399 If you were planning on taking Metra to the Sunday crit you’ll need to find other transportation.  No bikes are allowed on Metra this weekend (in any direction regardless of the number of people on the train--can’t have even a potential conflict with someone who might be headed to or from lollapalooza).  If you do happen to miss the signs and get on a train unawares you will be unceremoniously kicked off by the conductor regardless of where you are along the route.  Do I sound a little bitter?  Still not sure how I managed to get to Grayslake today…

]]> John Whipple Sat, 07 Aug 2010 21:32:02 -0700 Comment on Wednesday notebook by chazandrews http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook37/#5398 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook37/#5398 That would be outstanding if Joe made it for 2012.

]]> chazandrews Thu, 05 Aug 2010 22:14:55 -0700 Comment on This weekend's races: Aug. 7-8 by Kenny Labbé http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpthis-weekends-races-aug-7-8/#5397 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpthis-weekends-races-aug-7-8/#5397 Team/Club Managers;

I would love any bio’s of riders in all categories, and feel free to add things other than bicycle results, such as interesting hobbies, previous sports, etc....

For any and all cyclists competing in Grayslake, Glencoe, Winfield, and Dixon in each of the next four weekends. Kindly email to me at kennylabbe-at-aol.com as I am announcing (or co-announcing) at these four events. Race well.

]]> Kenny LabbĂ© Wed, 04 Aug 2010 17:58:16 -0700 Comment on Wednesday notebook by Ebert http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook37/#5396 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpwednesday-notebook37/#5396 We also owe a huge thanks to Brian Leisring. He stepped in to help Justin with all of ToAD and Superweek (the Downer video is his edit). Justin’s a student at Flashpoint/Tribeca here in the city and Brian is working on his Masters at Ohio University.

]]> Ebert Wed, 04 Aug 2010 17:30:02 -0700 Comment on Tour of Elk Grove wrap-up by Tim Speciale http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phptour-of-elk-grove-wrap-up2/#5395 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phptour-of-elk-grove-wrap-up2/#5395 Haha...I stand corrected.

]]> Tim Speciale Wed, 04 Aug 2010 08:19:26 -0700 Comment on Tour of Elk Grove wrap-up by Luke Seemann http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phptour-of-elk-grove-wrap-up2/#5394 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phptour-of-elk-grove-wrap-up2/#5394 Oh, but they are!

]]> Luke Seemann Wed, 04 Aug 2010 07:40:06 -0700 Comment on Tour of Elk Grove wrap-up by Tim Speciale http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phptour-of-elk-grove-wrap-up2/#5393 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phptour-of-elk-grove-wrap-up2/#5393 They may race the same but I’m pretty sure as great as The Village of Elk Grove is, the pros aren’t there to visit the Elk Park.

]]> Tim Speciale Wed, 04 Aug 2010 07:33:17 -0700 Comment on Tour of Elk Grove wrap-up by Julian http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phptour-of-elk-grove-wrap-up2/#5392 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phptour-of-elk-grove-wrap-up2/#5392 “You could have no money on the line and we’d still be racing the same...”

Local promoters take note:

How about we gut the purses and lower the entry fees.  A 2k prize schedule is less enticing than a $20 entry fee.

]]> Julian Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:54:41 -0700 Comment on Soldier Field postponed by nixternal http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsoldier-field-postponed/#5391 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsoldier-field-postponed/#5391 Rock on, thanks for the updated post. I might have to head down and check out the South Chicago event. I didn’t even realize that country club thing was down there. That is bad ass!

]]> nixternal Tue, 03 Aug 2010 13:57:06 -0700 Comment on Tour of Elk Grove wrap-up by markz631 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phptour-of-elk-grove-wrap-up2/#5390 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phptour-of-elk-grove-wrap-up2/#5390 It’s not a purse, it’s called a satchel. Indiana Jones wears one.

]]> markz631 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 11:39:33 -0700 Comment on Soldier Field postponed by nixternal http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsoldier-field-postponed/#5387 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsoldier-field-postponed/#5387 Hey, possible to let everyone know that instead of not racing on Wednesday, you can come out to the Pelladrome in West Chicago and have fun at the training crits? Would be greatly appreciated.

http://www.abdcycling.com/events/wednights.html

]]> nixternal Mon, 02 Aug 2010 21:49:32 -0700 Comment on Soldier Field postponed by D2 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsoldier-field-postponed/#5386 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsoldier-field-postponed/#5386 Yes, the reason given is the parking lot will be a heliport on Wednesday night.

]]> D2 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:59:52 -0700 Comment on Soldier Field postponed by cmac http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsoldier-field-postponed/#5385 http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/index.phpsoldier-field-postponed/#5385 I saw two US Marine and two US diplomatic looking helicopters make a landing in the Soldier Field parking lot last night. We all thought Obama was going to get out of one of them. They just stayed there a few minutes and then took off. The cancellation could be related to that. Maybe something similar going on Wednesday.

]]> cmac Mon, 02 Aug 2010 13:33:54 -0700