A couple of Diablo's stepped outside their normal disciplines for some snowy fat tire fun.

Advanced Category - 28 total:
Jeff Abitz - 14th

Intermediate - 55 total:
Scot Rajsich
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Full results: http://results.itsracetime.com/results.aspx?CId=17095&RId=690&EId=1

Jeff Abitz's lessons learned / takeaways:
- Practice riding in loose snow prior to trying a race. Riding in snow is its own beast. It took me about a half hour to get re-accustomed to the the techniques required to stay upright and "in the groove" of the packed down racing line.
- Experiment with tire pressures on practice rides. I dared drop my pressures too low (less than 5 PSI) thus "burped" my rear tire flat out the sidewall. Riding most of the 2nd six mile lap with a flat tire does not make for efficient racing.
- If you race the longer duration categories, the post race free beer may be gone when you finish.
​  Bring your own beer in case (see what I did there, "in case"?)

​Upcoming Fat Bike Races include:​

These two!​
Snow Crown Fat-Bike Series (last race of 2020)
https://snowcrownseries.com/kewaunee/

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​RACE 04: 1/25 - REGNER PARK (WEST BEND, WI)
hughjass.bike/races/race4

Participating Diablos: 
Elite Category 3/4:
Brian Davis – 15th
 
Masters 35+ Category 1/2/3:
Brian Davis – 12th (2nd race)
Brent Rohrs – 17th (2nd race)
 
Masters 50+ Category 1/2/3:
Jeff Abitz – 13th
Brent Rohrs – 15th
John Lichtenberg – 18th

Participating Diablos (top 10 places noted):
Elite Category 3/4:
Michael Sullivan 

Masters 50+ Category 1/2/3:
John Lichtenberg – 10th

Full results: https://legacy.usacycling.org/results/?permit=2019-257

Multiple dropped chains was the norm as the muddy course packed the racer's drivetrains.

Participating Diablos (top 10 places noted):
Elite Category 3/4:
Michael Sullivan
 
Masters 50+ Category 1/2/3:
John Lichtenberg – 10th
Brent Rohrs – 7th

For full results: legacy.usacycling.org/results/?permit=2019-3106

​Participating Diablos (top 10 places noted):
Masters 50+ Category 1/2/3:
Jeff Abitz - 5th
Brent Rohrs - 7th
John Lichtenberg
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Full results: legacy.usacycling.org/results/?permit=2019-3056

Participating Diablos (top 10 places noted):
Masters 35+ Category 1/2/3:
Brian Davis

​Elite Category 3/4:
Brian Davis – 9th
  
Masters 50+ Category 4/5:
Mark Framness

Full results: legacy.usacycling.org/results/?permit=2019-2762

October 27, 2019
Brown County Reforestation Camp 
Suamico WI
Hosted by Stump Farm Mountain Bike Races and
the Ashwaubenon Nordic Ski Team
www.facebook.com/events/370757503836188/

A few Diablos raced the familiar trails of the Brown County Reforestation Camp. 
Brian Davis delt with some low tire pressure issues, but still finished strong.
Jeff Abitz opted to navigate the roots on his 33 mm tire'd cyclocross bike,
hopefully to develop some skills. 

24 Mile Results (only divison awards noted):
Jeff Abitz, 2nd in 50-59 Male
Brian Davis
Steve Schrek
For full results:
www.racesplitter.com/races/B381A136E?fbclid=IwAR3w_HuwUcKmMZV65JFPwbrpS8iNYaGTcg6Yxap0jULnQTWHr52ayS2nLdY

Diablo Cycling Participation:​
Elite Category 3/4:
Adam Koenig 
​
Masters 50+ Category 1/2/3:
John Robertson
John Lichtenberg
Brent Rohrs

Full Results: legacy.usacycling.org/results/?permit=2019-2893

Images provided by Adam Koenig:

The past few years, Team Wisconsin Cycling - Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital presented this unique race located at the Milwaukee Recreation Oakridge Farm.
milwaukeerecreation.net/rec/Programs/Outdoor-Education/Oak-Ridge-Farm.htm

Brent Rohrs raced to an impressive 2nd place in the always deeply talented Cat 123 M50+ field.
After recovering from several months of endurance events, Jeff Abitz finally made his 2019 cyclocross debut with an enthusiastic 7 of 15 finish.
 
Masters 50+ Category 1/2/3:
Brent Rohrs – 2nd
Jeff Abitz - 7th
 
For full results: legacy.usacycling.org/results/?permit=2019-2830
Want to race? Series link: www.wicxseries.com/

Diablo's Mike, John, and Mark headed down to the permanent cyclocross course at Trek Headquarters. The circuit was brutally tough, especially after the being ravaged by the muddy World Cup Weekend last month. 
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Elite Category 3/4:
Michael Sullivan 

Masters 50+ Category 1/2/3:
John Lichtenberg
 
Masters 50+ Category 4/5:
Mark Framness

For all results: legacy.usacycling.org/results/?permit=2019-2509