Aug 02, 2025 at 12:55 AM
I'll be there in the 1/2/3.
L&C Cup
Aug 04, 2025 at 02:34 PM
Just got a GoPro - battery dies a just before we hit the zoo on the bell lap. 🤷♂️
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqC9mJKdnK4
Some nice shots of the KCC crew throughout.
0:03:50 Greg & Eloy & Max come hang out
0:09:50 Max joins me downhill as things get a little bit spicy on lap 3 when the green flag drops
0:30:20 Max and I catch Kevin up the hill and at GAP I jump to catch a small group that created some separation (think it was the KOM lap). I slot in, but by the time we hit bandstand I can feel the field catching up to us. As we're hitting the downhill I ask the guy from Cali in the neon red/orange shoes who I pinned up before start if we're all together and he confirms. I ease up.
0:36:15 I catch up to Max and we ride up the hill together
0:46:00 I move up around zoo and Kevin grabs on to my wheel and Max on his wheel up and over GAP
0:50:35 Eloy with the race intelligence, has been hiding from the wind all race and makes an appearance, winding up for the final two laps.
Got 18th behind Max - this was one of my better results since I started racing again last year and as usual got a bit boxed in on the left side up the hill and tried to catch back on at GAP as people started to drop and positions opened up. Had a lot of sprint left in me, but alas, that's racing, have to use those power-ups when it counts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqC9mJKdnK4Some nice shots of the KCC crew throughout.
0:03:50 Greg & Eloy & Max come hang out
0:09:50 Max joins me downhill as things get a little bit spicy on lap 3 when the green flag drops
0:30:20 Max and I catch Kevin up the hill and at GAP I jump to catch a small group that created some separation (think it was the KOM lap). I slot in, but by the time we hit bandstand I can feel the field catching up to us. As we're hitting the downhill I ask the guy from Cali in the neon red/orange shoes who I pinned up before start if we're all together and he confirms. I ease up.
0:36:15 I catch up to Max and we ride up the hill together
0:46:00 I move up around zoo and Kevin grabs on to my wheel and Max on his wheel up and over GAP
0:50:35 Eloy with the race intelligence, has been hiding from the wind all race and makes an appearance, winding up for the final two laps.
Got 18th behind Max - this was one of my better results since I started racing again last year and as usual got a bit boxed in on the left side up the hill and tried to catch back on at GAP as people started to drop and positions opened up. Had a lot of sprint left in me, but alas, that's racing, have to use those power-ups when it counts.
Aug 05, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Race report:
I had high hopes coming into this as I've been doing some big rides. Although I did stay out a bit late the night before which was probably unwise. During the race, felt quite good the whole time, no problem keeping up with the few surges there were. I had a few guys marked in my head for a sprint and I was determined to follow their wheels going into the bell lap. I was able to do just that, but I focused too much on the wheel and not my overall position. Hit the bottom of the hill in 3rd wheel, at slow speeds which was no bueno. Got swarmed as we started the climb and I had given too much too soon, I always seem to forget just how much road there is left in the race from PP hill. By the time things really kicked off around GAP I had lost position for any result. Still gave a bit of a kick out of principle (not that I had much in reserve regardless), rolled in for 16th.
On the whole, legs are feeling quite good. This was my first race as a cat 3, though it's the same field for L&C. Next week at Verge will be my first time in a 2/3 field, interested to see how things go there.
I had high hopes coming into this as I've been doing some big rides. Although I did stay out a bit late the night before which was probably unwise. During the race, felt quite good the whole time, no problem keeping up with the few surges there were. I had a few guys marked in my head for a sprint and I was determined to follow their wheels going into the bell lap. I was able to do just that, but I focused too much on the wheel and not my overall position. Hit the bottom of the hill in 3rd wheel, at slow speeds which was no bueno. Got swarmed as we started the climb and I had given too much too soon, I always seem to forget just how much road there is left in the race from PP hill. By the time things really kicked off around GAP I had lost position for any result. Still gave a bit of a kick out of principle (not that I had much in reserve regardless), rolled in for 16th.
On the whole, legs are feeling quite good. This was my first race as a cat 3, though it's the same field for L&C. Next week at Verge will be my first time in a 2/3 field, interested to see how things go there.
Aug 06, 2025 at 05:09 AM
Yay! Now I have some one to play bikes with in the 3s!
Aug 25, 2025 at 03:41 PM
Volunteer link for this weekend's race. Come help out and race for FREE! It's the last park race of the summer!
Aug 29, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Who is racing tomorrow? I am planning on being in the 3/4 field
Aug 29, 2025 at 12:41 PM
I'll be out of town.
Aug 29, 2025 at 02:07 PM
I'll be there.
Gotta get my speed on.
Aug 29, 2025 at 11:15 PM
I'm in, see you at reg desk.
Aug 30, 2025 at 09:33 PM
Scene
Kissena post-race coffee and croissants at Hungry Ghost. Eloy, JP and Dave raced today and Andrew J. came out to stretch his legs and spectate and lend good vibes. Ex-KCC and pal Andy Da Silva is hanging out too, his first summer back to NYC and racing. It's a sunny but brisk end-of-summer August morning so we're sitting inside the shop, warming up with the sun blazing through the large windows cinematically. Outside are gaggles of other teams hanging out, celebratory and glowing from the last race of the summer season, subconsciously breathing a sigh of relief of not having to wake up before dawn on weekends. The category 3/4 sprint leader proudly brandishes his hard earned trophy in his distinctive green kit. His teammates trading stories of drama and snatching victory from the jaws of defeat. On the street, in urban-idyllic Park Slope, early morning delivery trucks bring goods to shops along 5th avenue while a sanitation truck snakes it's way through the neighborhood collecting refuse - the goods spent and extinguished. It's poetic, an analogy of our forever state of existence, the immutability of life and death, the vastness of infinity.
Dave
Fresh off an unexpected podium on the 3rd step for the masters category. Kevin won 2nd, but wasn't there to accept due to his surgery.
I somehow have more fitness this year. All I've been doing is riding more in prep for Fire Brevet.
Eloy
Laughs
Well of course you have more fitness - because you're riding more!
End scene.
Fresh off an unexpected podium on the 3rd step for the masters category. Kevin won 2nd, but wasn't there to accept due to his surgery.
I somehow have more fitness this year. All I've been doing is riding more in prep for Fire Brevet.
Eloy
Laughs
Well of course you have more fitness - because you're riding more!
End scene.
It was a really nice race and way to end a summer of racing at the park. Some bumping, some nerves, but a lot of teams mixing it up and keeping things interesting. I tried to get into 2 breaks today - one early, one late in the race - that if everyone worked (or were able to work) I know in my heart of hearts we would have stayed away. Alas, such is bike racing. As I was scoping out the reg list I noticed Saul and Kevin had the top 2 spots on lock, but were not racing (Kevin for obvious reasons - heal up well, pal). That left 3rd place wide open with a bunch of us with single digit points, myself included with 5 from the last race. I did the math and I was mathematically in the running. Eloy rolled up to reg desk and I told him my goal today. We hatched a little plan and lined up. I somehow stayed in front and even though it was a 3 way tie for 3rd, I crossed the finish first so won it on technicality! The best kind of winning! This means Kissena's old guys squad locked in 2nd and 3rd for the masters points. I think we have a good chance to lock in the top spot for next year!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hou0lU8WMgo
Words words words - here's today's race video. Eloy makes a bunch of appearances and everyone seems to be enjoying themselves. Good times, friends, good times.
https://youtu.be/-AcPFGfjDqE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hou0lU8WMgoWords words words - here's today's race video. Eloy makes a bunch of appearances and everyone seems to be enjoying themselves. Good times, friends, good times.
https://youtu.be/-AcPFGfjDqE
Aug 31, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Here's a video from Adam Paul -- who finishes P7ish -- the full race video is kinda useless, but the last lap is ok.
You can see Dave and I trying to work together, using the penultimate time up the hill (right before the bell) to position ourselves, and both treading the needle to keep that position -- me usually slightly ahead (or trying to be) and Dave following close by until it's time for the sprint -- Alho looking at the video, Adam may have benefitted more from my wheel, haha.
Big kudos to Dave for staying committed and going for it!
Watch from the bottom of the second to last GAP Hill here
You can see Dave and I trying to work together, using the penultimate time up the hill (right before the bell) to position ourselves, and both treading the needle to keep that position -- me usually slightly ahead (or trying to be) and Dave following close by until it's time for the sprint -- Alho looking at the video, Adam may have benefitted more from my wheel, haha.
Big kudos to Dave for staying committed and going for it!
Watch from the bottom of the second to last GAP Hill here
Sep 01, 2025 at 05:09 AM
Feb 12, 2026 at 01:07 AM
Did anyone else notice that Charlie scored Zwift as the green jersey sponsor for the L&C Cup this season. The mockup (albeit AI) looks sweet
Mar 02, 2026 at 05:32 PM
Lucarelli and Castaldi Cup starts this Sunday, March 8th!
https://www.bikereg.com/lccup-3-8-26
So far weather seems to be holding up with temps in the low 50s at start - nearly good enough to race in just short sleeves!
Volunteer form below - I'll be there to help with registration desk. It's the busiest for the first race or two of the season since that's when everyone picks up their numbers and timing chips for the first time. It would be amazing if you came out and helped out. And of course you race for free!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd08MxBje6QAHJOOO5P4ReRDjf8ozag0ac-r2dYb7Ftz2soJw/viewform
https://www.bikereg.com/lccup-3-8-26
So far weather seems to be holding up with temps in the low 50s at start - nearly good enough to race in just short sleeves!
Volunteer form below - I'll be there to help with registration desk. It's the busiest for the first race or two of the season since that's when everyone picks up their numbers and timing chips for the first time. It would be amazing if you came out and helped out. And of course you race for free!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd08MxBje6QAHJOOO5P4ReRDjf8ozag0ac-r2dYb7Ftz2soJw/viewform
Mar 09, 2026 at 01:13 AM
Here's a photoset from Marco: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=lucarelliandcastaldi&set=a.1525654312901142
Oof. I didn't have the punch to survive the surges on the hill. Disappointing.
Funny thing is I knew this was going to be a problem, and intended on doing 1m efforts up 110berg to prepare. But between feeling sick earlier in the week and the weather, I only tried doing all-out efforts on Friday and couldn't quite pull it off--I kept blowing up about 30s in to the hill.
the one thing that makes me feel a bit better is that the average speed was a healthy 26.7mph when I got dropped. Time to get in some more anaerobic efforts. Hopefully, this woke my body up some.
Avelino and Dave were also there. I'll let them tell their stories.
Oof. I didn't have the punch to survive the surges on the hill. Disappointing.
Funny thing is I knew this was going to be a problem, and intended on doing 1m efforts up 110berg to prepare. But between feeling sick earlier in the week and the weather, I only tried doing all-out efforts on Friday and couldn't quite pull it off--I kept blowing up about 30s in to the hill.
the one thing that makes me feel a bit better is that the average speed was a healthy 26.7mph when I got dropped. Time to get in some more anaerobic efforts. Hopefully, this woke my body up some.
Avelino and Dave were also there. I'll let them tell their stories.