Talk about variety. The Red Granite Grinder had it all. Pavement, a long climb up Rib Mountain, a 1+ mile hike a bike down a rocky trail, lots of gravel, single track, double track, a river crossing, and lots hills.
For details see: www.ironbull.org/red-granite-grinder-details
Dan Naef, Diablo Cycling's latest addition, added to his impressive palmares, with an age category win!  
Jeff Abitz opted to use his clip-on aero bars, which made for fast, efficient solo riding (although working in the smaller groups probably would have resulted in a shorter time).
Adam Koenig further proved his grit and determination, finishing in the dark and smiling.

Diablo Cycling Results:
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144 Mile with 8,363' of climbing (36 total)
Jeff Abitz - 16th overall, 4th in 50-59
Adam Koenig - 25th 

85 Mile with 4,900 ' of climbing (125 total)
Dan Naef - 5th overall, 1st in 40-49

Full Results: www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=257559

- Jabitz

World Cup cyclocross racing is like the Formula 1 of motorsports. Three flyovers, unforgiving metal fencing (no tape stretching here), and a festival atmosphere, is a rare opportunity not to be missed.  A few Diablos made the short drive down to Waterloo to race on the same course as the best cyclocross racers on the planet.

This hill struck fear into me when I raced my mountain bike here in the 90's. 
Hill Bill is Franklin’s first cyclocross race at The Rock Sports Complex/Rock Snowpark.
Lots of run-ups, ridges, sketchy descents and off-cambers made this a brutally tough race.
Diablos Brent Rohrs made the "wide angle podium" and Adam Koenig ignored the suffering by completing two races.

- Jabitz

The 7th annual Battle of Waterloo CX is considered by many to be the favorite course on the schedule.
The variety of grass, pavement, gravel, sand, and convenient rider heckling opportunities are well appreciated. Starting hole shot prizes and great cash payouts provides some post race beer money for the fastest.
One Diablo hot shot put in a solid effort.
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Men Cat 1/2/3 Masters 50+ (13 total)
Brent Rohrs – 7th

Full Results: www.crossresults.com/?results/10276

The Wisconsin Cyclocross Series continues with the unique flyover bridge, cash primes, and the terrifying (fun?) Heckle Hill.
What is cyclocross? Read a little about this intense but fun, accessible discipline of bicycle racing here: ​https://wicxseries.com/about/ .

Six Diablos were presented. Here is how they did:

​Men Cat 1/2/3 Masters 35+ (18 total)
Brian Davis - 8th
Michael Sullivan - 13th
Adam Koenig – 14th

​Men Cat 1/2/3 Masters 50+ (21 total)
Brent Rohrs – 5th
John Robertson – 13th
 
Men Cat 3/4 Elite (44 total)
Adam Koenig – 34th

Take a look at the Wisconsin CX Series website for more information and schedule: wicxseries.com/

                                       2.4 Mile Lake Swim - 112 Mile Hilly Road Ride - 26.2 Mile Rolling Run

Scot Rajsich completes his 5th Ironman Triathlon!
In Scot's words: "Goal # Accomplished.... become a 5X Ironman
Swim:  Great PR = 1:11 for 2.4 miles
Bike: Okay, averaged around 15 or 16 mph... course was longer at 113.5 Miles and almost 6K feet of climb.
* Flat on Course - some roads really suck.
* Crash or "topple over" on 1st loop - Midtown steep portion - Looked back at someone who said "Scot way to go". Then looked up and a person walked in front of my bike. Toppled over and hit Quad / Groin on my bike. Then my
body totally seized up...even my thumbs. I rode another 70 miles in that condition and could not get enough nutrition to stop it.
Run: Ran probably 3 miles total and walked the rest. I could not run due to pain in my legs, groin and butt.
I did accomplish the 140.6+ miles in 16:28. If you cant be 1st be around last.
This finish was a long way from my 2015 sub 12  hour finish.

Sunday, September 12, 2021
by Lakes Area Physical Therapy
Jensen Pkwy, Waterford, WI
wicxseries.com/event/lapt-lion-cross/

Three Diablos kicked off their start to the 2021 season. Here is how they did:

​Men Cat 1/2/3 Masters 50+ (28 total)
Brent Rohrs – 6th
John Robertson – 15th
 
Men Cat 3/4 Elite (51 total)
Adam Koenig – 35th

Take a look at the Wisconsin CX Series website for more information and schedule: wicxseries.com/

- Jabitz