Race #1 of 3, of the Snow Crown Fat-Bike Race Series commenced at the scenic Hilly Haven Golf Course. Unlike last years blizzard conditions, this year's course as dry and fast. Woodsy single track, lightly frost covered golf cart paths, and smooth fairway straights favored the overall (strength, handling and tactical) racer. Jeff Abitz's last lap pass, prior to the single track switch back downhill, offered him just enough margin to win the sprint for 2nd place in the Old Guy Elite category. Here are Diablo Racing's results: Elite Male (16 total) - 6 laps (1-49) 13 total Andrew Knickerbocker – 9th, 12th overall Masters (over 50) 4 total Jeff Abitz - 2nd, 8th overall Advanced Male (15 total) - 5 laps Masters (over 50) 3 total Brian Hansen - 1st, 8th overall Full Results: results.itsracetime.com/results.aspx?CId=17095&RId=1385    - Jabitz
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Shelltrack was a fun one. The 1.7 mile course combined elements of cyclocross (where were all my cyclocross friends?) with mountain bike, but raced on 3.8"+ tired fat bike. There was just enough snow to demand constant focus. Look at heartrate, focus on trail, take beer shortcut? and repeat. And repeat and repeat and... This event was raced either as a 2-4 person relay or solo. The first team / rider to complete 16 laps wins...or, is it the rider who consumes the most free Hinterland beer at the beer shortcut wins? Diablo Cycling's Adam Koenig and Jeff Abitz took on the solo challenge. Jeff "Middle Aged Man" Abitz, came in third of 13 people. Adam "Eat my Shorts" Koenig finished 6th.    - Jabitz
 Well, It's been a month since Diablo Cycling's Jeff Abitz wrapped up his "okay" cyclocross season. Now it was time to up the pain duration another half hour, with the first fat bike race heading into 2025. Jeff used his residual cyclocross fitness, and course familiarization, to earn himself a 4th (of 25) in the Men's Elite category. If there was a 50+ group he would have won that...hey, I need to mention it!    Full Results: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rbt5j_9OFS9iPbYtJtNppSBnD1fJ-D4wqmQnCROXlEI/edit?gid=1989541362#gid=1989541362 Here is a list of upcoming Fat Bike Race Series: Hugh Jass - hughjass.bike/#home-race Snow Crown - snowcrownseries.com/  - Jabitz
Race Director: Adam Koenig Course design: Jeff Abitz (start/barns), Brian Hansen (middle field), Adam Koenig (Da Berminator) If you know, you know. I hear and read many comments, from those who chose to attend the Diablo Sunnyview Cross, about the unique features we have. The brutal but entertaining "Berminator", the "Silly Stables", and the "Arena Carousel" surely delighted. Diablo Cycling barely breaks even on this event. We do it for the racing community and the creative satisfaction. Thank you to all who attended. Diablo Cycling Results: Masters 50+ 1/2/3 (19 total) Brian Hansen - 6th Jeff Abitz - 9th Daniel Naef - 11th / 2nd in *Series) *End of Series Rankings (Best of 10) : www.crossresults.com/?n=results&sn=wicx&iframe=0&series=WICX24+M50%2B All Elite Novice (7 total) Adam Koenig - 3rd Men Single Speed Cat 4/5 (8 total) Evan Benoit - 1st Adam Koenig - 8th Diablo Team Award Junior 9-14 (9 total) Andrew Eckstein - 4th Gavin Eckstein - 7th Galen Koenig - 8th Full Results: legacy.usacycling.org/results/?permit=2024-13062       Awww. Look at him try real hard.  Diablo Cycling fellas building our "iconic" course the day before.  2024 Course "Spud", from the Just Push Harder Youtube channel, captured the course below:  Adam Koenig provided the "dessert" to this weblog.  - Jabitz
Race Details: wicxseries.com/race/flyover-silver-creek-2024/ Hey now! Top 5 for Brian Hansen! First lap chaos landed Dan Naef in the pickers. He got up and stormed back thru the field in time for a 6th. Jeff Abitz was there and raced. Cool. Masters 50+ 1/2/3 (20 total) Brian Hansen - 5th Daniel Naef - 6th Jeff Abitz - 7th Masters 60+ 1/2/3 (9 total) John Lichtenberg - DNF (mechanical) Full Results: legacy.usacycling.org/results/?permit=2024-13202  Image credit: Dee Joyce  Image credit: Dee Joyce  Image credit: Dee Joyce  - Jabitz
Race Details: wicxseries.com/race/kenosha-cx-2024/ And it is ANOTHER podium for Dan Naef! Yes! Masters 50+ 1/2/3 (10 total) Daniel Naef - 3rd Full Results: legacy.usacycling.org/results/?permit=2024-13030   - Jabitz
The Crusher EX is not your typical gravel race, let alone bicycle ride. I mean, look at the Field Notes!: 906adventureteam.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CR24-FN715.pdf This thing is a combination of Northwoods beauty and rock garden nasty. It is smooth rolling pavement and endless muddy climbs. Waist deep river crossings and no cell phone coverage. To a few, it is the perfect recipe for an entertaining summer day. I emphasize "few". Only six people finished the 225EX for 2024. Actually, surviving is the priority, finishing is a bonus. As the sun came up, on July 7, 2024, Diablo Cycling's Tim Patterson and Adam Koenig set out on the rugged roads of Upper Michigan. There was rain, a flat tire, but for the most part, they both rode strong and trouble free. Eventually, at about mile 147, Tim's inability to digest any calories forced him to abandon...but only for this attempt. He will return. Fortunately Jeff was there with his van. Adam continued on, alone, using a borrowed cell phone (his failed earlier in the ride) that did not provide any back up navigation. Unable to locate the Rock Cut Checkpoint, he realized an official finish was impossible. Minimal cell phone coverage and unnavigable "roads" for a minivan, forced him to continue riding thru the night, until Jeff met up with him in the morning. I strongly encourage viewing his video below. Family obligations meant he would not return this year, but will another year to earn his Triple Crown. So, figuring they were both done for this year, Tim Patterson returns on On September 1st, completing a solo attempt. SOLO! No support! Nobody to try and call. Nobody waiting every 40 miles with snacks, water, and dry clothes. He had to filter his own water three times. He just went up there and knocked it out!  Tim Patterson: Miles: 240.05 Elevation Gain: 13,996' Total Time: 36:28 Moving Time: 26:56 225EX Finisher  Adam Koenig: Miles: 213.49 Elevation Gain: 14,583 Total Time: 30:09 Moving Time: 24:32   At the start of their first attempts.  Jeff Abitz offers support at "The Mouth of the Huron River".  Adam Koenig, shared his Crusher experience, in his "deep dive" video below: It is worth a view. There are challenges and lessons to be learned.  - Jabitz
Race Details: wicxseries.com/race/kern-park-kross-2024/ After winning Saturday, Diablo Cycling's Dan Naef's returns Sunday, scoring decent points, keeping him well positioned in the Trek Bicycle Wisconsin CX Series overall. Cyclocross first timer Evan Benoit borrowed a bike, and ripped out great results, including a single speed win! Masters 50+ 1/2/3 (18 total) Daniel Naef - 5th CX All Elite Novice (32 total) Evan Benoit - 5th All Single Speed Cat 4/5 (7 total) Evan Benoit - 1st Full Results: legacy.usacycling.org/results/?permit=2024-12966 With nine races in, and four races to go, Dan continues to lead the Trek Bicycle Wisconsin CX Series overall. www.crossresults.com/?n=results&sn=wicx&iframe=0&series=WICX24+M50%2B The Champion will be determined by the highest number of total points scored in the best ten out of fourteen series races, excluding the Wisconsin State Championship race. Remaining Schedule: wicxseries.com/schedule/    - Jabitz
Race Details: wicxseries.com/race/kringle-kross-2024/ Although it takes a little time, sharing the race results of Diablo Cycling is always satisfying. Reporting, on this cyclocross season, has been especially delightful as I have witnessed Dan Naef ascend to the top of the WCA 50 plus category. As I finished my last lap, I let out a cheer, as I heard race announcer Paul Warloski yelling out Dan's win in a two up sprint with former Diablo (but forever team friend) Brent Rhors. Exciting stuff. Jeff Abitz is finally finding his racing legs (or using his corning skills?) , finishing on the lead lap. In this field, that is a BIG DEAL! John Lichtenberg's efforts secured, yet another Diablo Cycling Team Award! Masters 50+ 1/2/3 (17 total) Daniel Naef - 1st Jeff Abitz - 6th Masters 60+ 1/2/3 (13 total) John Lichtenberg - 10th Team Award Full Results: legacy.usacycling.org/results/?permit=2024-13055   There is little more exhilarating than the start of a cyclocross race!   - Jabitz
Race Details: wicxseries.com/race/crossfire-2024/ Diablo Cycling's Dan Naef, continues to race his way onto the podium! His result may have been diminished, due to tire coming off the rim (aka "rolling a tubular") forcing him to use his pit bike. Brian Hansen passed Jeff Abitz midway through the race, finishing in the top 10. Jeff finished in 11th, for the third consecutive week. He has been on an "off year", but the love the bikes, courses, people and racing action!, keeps him coming back. Masters 50+ 1/2/3 (27 total) Daniel Naef - 3rd Brian Hansen - 9th Jeff Abitz - 11th Full Results: legacy.usacycling.org/results/?permit=2024-13065 With four weeks to go in the series wicxseries.com/schedule/, Dan Naef has a tidy points margin in the series. www.crossresults.com/?n=results&sn=wicx&iframe=0&series=WICX24+M50%2B      - Jabitz
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