Part of the four race UCI C1/C2 cyclocross series in North America, this race weekend brought a fantastic experience, both as a competitor, and as spectator. Read all about in the above link. When guys travel to Wisconsin, from far away lands such as Colorado, Maryland and Washington to name a few (see the results), you know they are there to race hard. These were NOT our normal "local races". The majority of the people we are used to racing did not attend (outside of the WCA Series). Three Diablo's welcomed the challenge to grow? get humbled? get better? Something! Saturday, October 5, 2024: Men Master 50+ (52 total) Jeff Abitz - 30th Brian Hansen - 33rd Men Master 60+ (26 total) John Lichtenberg - 19th Full Results: legacy.usacycling.org/results/?permit=2024-12654 Sunday, October 6, 2024: Men Master 50+ (48 total) Jeff Abitz - 32nd Men Master 60+ (24 total) John Lichtenberg - 19th Full Results: legacy.usacycling.org/results/?permit=2024-12654 
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Three Diablos helped make the Otto Grunski Biking Classic come-back event, a success! This event / race was co-sponsored by:  Community Criterium Evan Benoit - 3rd Adam Koenig - 4th Tim Patterson raced in his Fire Dept. gear, and on a fat bike, demonstrating the strength of the fire fighter! They can take the heat!     - Jabitz
Diablo Cycling Results: 100 Mile: Andrew Knickerbocker - 2nd    - Jabitz
Hot Damn! I mean Hot Dan! Diablo Cycling's Dan Naef has been putting in the work the past few weeks, earning his way to the 2nd step in a large 32 man field! John Lichtenberg used this race, to practice and train, for next weekend's Trek CX Cup www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/trekcxcup/ Masters 50+ 1/2/3 (32 total) Daniel Naef - 2nd Masters 60+ 1/2/3 (13 total) John Lichtenberg - 12th Full Results: legacy.usacycling.org/results/?permit=2024-12925 Series Schedule: wicxseries.com/schedule/     - Jabitz
Finishing the Marji Gesick 100 has been a six year, off and on journey for Diablo Cycling's John Bessey. Three bike failure induced DNF's, getting married and 2020, all legitimately delayed his goal. In the early morning darkness, John accomplished the last requirement of the Triple Crown Endurance Trilogy / Hall of PAIN! 906adventureteam.com/mountain-bike-events/triple-crown/ Adam Koenig, aided by teammate Brian Hansen, returned to finish his 2nd 100. This year Adam brought along his oldest son, to offer him a glimpse of grit and fortitude. For Steve Scherck, it was an experiment in how far you can push yourself while riding sick. He made it well past Jackson Mike Park bag drop, where he finally succumbed to his illness. Mountain Bike -104+ miles / 13,146' climbing - (372 total, 215 finishers) John Bessey - 86th Adam Koenig - 158 Steve Scherck - DNF (87 miles) Full Results: my.raceresult.com/308481/
  Friday and Saturday, Jeff Abitz and Tim Patterson joined the Marji Gesick "Suffer Crew", helping with start line and finish line duties, across a a variety of events. Jeff's Saturday morning shift started at 4:30 and concluded Sunday morning about 2:00 am. Several other volunteers worked until 10:30 am!  2025 registration opens on Friday, October 13th, at 9:06 PM - Eastern Time. This race is NOT for everyone. Proceed with caution / FEAR. Again, here's this link: (do NOT click): 906adventureteam.com/mountain-bike-events/marji-gesick/  - Jabitz
The Wisconsin Cyclocross Series rolled into the sandy beach of Sheboygan Quarry. Long sand sections are a rare treat in United States cyclocross. Dan Naef improved on last weeks results with a strong 4th and John Lichtenberg made the Top 3 podium. Masters 35+ 1/2/3 (9 total) Brian Davis - 8th Masters 50+ 1/2/3 (20 total) Daniel Naef - 4th Masters 60+ 1/2/3 (7 total) John Lichtenberg - 3rd Full Results: legacy.usacycling.org/results/?permit=2024-12959 Series Schedule: wicxseries.com/schedule/ Thank you to Diane for these images:      - Jabitz
Race Details: www.salida76.com/ Diablo Cycling's Andy Webb combined his annual Colorado hiking trip with his new found interest in gravel racing. His results, in this high elevation location, were most impressive. Salida 76 Banquet - 76 miles, 7,000' of climbing (355 total) Male 40-49 (40 total) Andy Webb 5th, 29th overall Full Results: my.raceresult.com/307983/   - Jabitz
Diablo Cycling's Joe Coughlin returns to knock out another 40 miles of off road adventure. Mountain bikers have been racing this rolling terrain, of the WI north woods, since 1983. Details: www.cheqmtb.com/
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The official WICX race calendar opened at a new venue south of Milwaukee. This lovely park included rare (in a cyclocross race) section of shaded single track, offering a short respite from the mid 80 degree heat. Many fast and hard corners required perfect tire pressures and well secured tubular tires. With the season concluding with National Championships in December, the timing racing fitness and form is important. Diablo Cycling Results: Masters 1,2,3 - 60+ (10 total) John Lichtenberg - 6th Masters 1,2,3 - 50-59 (17 total) Dan Naef - 6th Jeff Abitz - 8th Full Results: legacy.usacycling.org/results/?permit=2024-12771 Series Schedule: wicxseries.com/schedule/ Thanks again to Julie Phelps, of gryphonveloracing.com/, for capturing us in action!  Photo Credit: Julie Phelps of https://gryphonveloracing.com/   - JAbitz
Cyclocross racing is back!...beginning with two days of (non WCA) UCI racing. Diablo Cycling, put in a solid showing, in this early season throwdown. Brian earned two, yet two! 3rd place podiums. John made the "wide angle podium" with a 4th. Dan overcame a third row start, navigating and powering past slower riders to finish 7th. Saturday, for Jeff, was a crash (not literally) course in cyclocross bike handling, combined with a less then adequate 15 second power, resulting in finishing one lap down. Sunday was a little better (finished on the lead lap!) for Jeff, but he admittingly has work to do. Race Information: www.englewoodevents.com/cx Saturday - Sept 7, 2024 Masters 60+ (10 total) John Lichtenberg - 4th Masters 50+ (16 total) Dan Naef - 7th Jeff Abitz - 11th Masters 40+ 3/4/5 (17 total) Brian Davis - 3rd Masters 40+ (4 total) Brian Davis - 3rd Full Results: my.raceresult.com/307311/     - Jabitz
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