Craig just rode the shit out of the Wilmington Grand Prix 2/3 race today. The rest of us, not so much. Kudes bro.

That race was seriously harder than the majority of 1/2/3 races I've done in my life. It was ON from the word go. 

2014 Wilmington GP 2/3 Finish

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfE7GMR29Lw

What Craig did is super fucking hard.

Hey Vlad, when I try to watch the video it says it's private. How can I see this thing?

Whoops... try the video now. Sorry about that.

I'm down for Thater

It's been a few years since I've done Riverton, because of the White Plains date conflict, but our whole family really enjoyed racing here two years ago. Nice neighborhoody crit. Technical. I wish Riverton were this weekend, so I could do both. If White Plains isn't on your to-race list, consider RIverton.

https://www.bikereg.com/historic-riverton-criterium

The p12 start list looks like its an ideal place to do some drug testing.

Hey everyone, this coming weekend there are a couple of nice racing opportunities. In addition to Saturday's PP or CP action, SUNDAY is the big day. What's so big about SUNDAY?

Well, it's the NEW YORK STATE CRITERIUM CHAMPIONSHIPS in nearby White Plains, NY. It's great course, with some elevation changes, some real turns, but nothing crazy. Safe course, but not "too easy" like Somerville. But really the big thing here is that because it's the state Champs, there are state championship jerseys on the line for almost every category you could think of. (Sorry Cat 5s, you get to race, but not for a jersey).

https://www.bikereg.com/the-third-annual-white-plains-downtown-criterium

• Women cat 4s....uhm, hello Kayt? You would look totally dope in state champ jersey.
• Men 35+/45+...we race together, but get separate jerseys. JP would sparkle in state champ colors. Ragot has his eye on the 35+ (I don't have the heart to tell him that it's all mine!)
• Men 55+/60+...again, they race together but get their own jersey. Calling David Stokes!!!
• Men Cat 4...you could team-up and rally around one, or just beat the snot out of each other and see who comes out on top.
  
• Men 3/4...3s race for the jersey, 4s already had a shot at racing for their jersey, so should be in this race for support. Would be nice to get a strong team together to rally around Craig or Andy.
  
• Men 1/2/3...this will be a very fast affair. Vlad's ready to throw-down with the big-boys...anyone else?

I want multiple state champions folks, and we've got the legs. No doubt. We'll need a little luck too, but there's no reason why we cant have 2 or 4 state champions on our club after this coming weekend. OKAY??? OKAY!!!

Yes

Yes

Bump. 

Also FYI- Fees for Mengoni GP go up June 21st from $40- $45. Same for Lou Maltese (June 23rd) and Cap Region (Jul 1st). Reg early to avoid getting beaten for the extra $5!

Any Cat 5's interested in this race? 2pm start time is much more palatable (though it could be hot).

https://www.bikereg.com/22091

 

What do people think about capital region?

 

It's on my calendar. Been considering the 123, though not completely decided just yet. Reg fees go up after today, correct?

I registered for that race

Pre-ride the finish if you've never done it before; it's a gnarly climb and it gets narrow fast.

Andrew Da Silva said:

https://www.bikereg.com/22091

 

What do people think about capital region?

 

It's been many years since I've done Battenkill...but would calling it Battenkill without the dirt roads and quick-sand pits at the bottom of 40-mph descents be accurate?

Anyone want to get spanked by some pro track sprinters at Floyd tomorrow?

https://www.bikereg.com/a-dash-for-cash

Patrick	Jones	Dunedin	NZL	Affinity cycles	7/02/14
Christian	Kos	Renkum	NLD	Affinity Cycles	6/28/14
Varun	Maharajh	Ft lauderdale	FL	Trinidad and Tobago	7/03/14
Darren	Matthews	St. Michael	BRB	Barbados	7/03/14

... and then go swimming at Ft Tilden?

See you there.

I might go depending on weather.

Dude... They aren't track sprinters. Those are mass starts guys . Jeez.

Jk

I wish. Rest week.

While we're at it, anyone up for an 8+ hour round trip for some 4 corner crit action in MD?

David Yang said:

I might go depending on weather.

i could be down as well. 

Would flooding be an issue here from the rain last night and tonight? If not I'll be there.