Hump day links
Feb 4
2009
2009
- » The Chicago Tribune takes a look at our favorite cycling cause, World Bike Relief.
» A Spring Lake woman was sentenced to four years for the hit-and-run that killed a cyclist near Kenosha, Wis., last year.
» The Illinois Cycling Association has finalized its Illinois Cup schedule, including a poster for your cubicle.
» The ICA’s next officials clinic is Saturday, March 21.
» The Midwest Cycling Series has updated its schedule, adding races in Waterloo, Wis., and Waukesha, Wis., although there’s no indication whether these are criteriums or road races. Two dates remain to be announced. Prize tables are also available. Note that race winners will receive daily jerseys.
» Hulu has the Cyclism.
Feb 4
2009
7:01 pm
Peter Allen (XXX Racing/Athletico)
The race in Waterloo should be interesting. Most of the roads are very rolling, but you’ve also got lots county trunks that are largely pea gravel. The course probably won’t have steep climbs like Spring Prairie, and there aren’t many open stretches of flat road. I can already think of several 7-10 mile loops of nice roads with little traffic in the area. Having gone to high school 4 miles west in Marshall, the worst thing will likely be the smell of cow manure. Marshall still has a farm downtown, but Waterloo was always more urban. Lots of farms outside of both towns. The Marshall Fireman’s festival should be that weekend, where you can’t go wrong with the tractor pull and beer tent. Plenty of places to stay in Sun Prairie or Madison, which are only about 20 minutes away. BTW, the Waterloo Pirates are pansies. Go Cards!