The Chicago area picked up one national championship at this week’s masters road races in Louisville, Ky., thanks to Naperville’s Tom Weil (ABD), who in the 65-69 group was first up the final kilometer-long climb.

Defending champion Wayne Simon (Verdigris) found himself a marked man in the 50-54 field as it navigated a fast, twisting and hilly course. He had to settle for 3rd in the field sprint, 6th overall. Meanwhile, Aurora’s Tom Doughty (Amgen/Giant) placed 3rd in the 55-59, joined on the podium by Bloomington’s Stan Watkins (Vision Quest) in 5th.

Other quality showings from Chicago include Tamara Fraser (XXX Racing-AthletiCo), 13th in the women’s 40-44; Stathy Touloumis (Alberto’s) and Jacques Cartier (XXX Racing-AthletiCo), 14th and 22nd in the 35-39; and Randy Warren (XXX Racing-AthletiCo), 16th in the 45-49.

Masters national championships continue this week with time trials and criteriums.