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Sinawa 6 Hour Mountain Bike Race

5/22/2023

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​May 20, 2023
Camp Sinawa, Valders WI 
Host: 
Camp Sinawa, a non-profit recreational education camp campsinawa.com/
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After missing last years race, Jeff Abitz returned to this super chill, grass roots (roots, get it?) middle distance mountain bike endurance race.
Goal: Complete as many 5.4 laps of jeep road and hand built single track in six hours as possible.
With a couple minutes to go, Jeff Abitz pedaled his aging bones across the finish line, with the winning total of 11 laps. 


6 Hour (20 total)
Jeff Abitz - 1st
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- Jabitz
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Englewood Open - Wisconsin Off Road Road Series Race #2 (Mountain Bike Race)

5/22/2023

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​​​May 20-21, 2023
Fall River, WI
​www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/wors/englewood-open/
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The Englewood Open also hosted a Category 1 UCI event that weekend.
Racers flock, from nearly 30 states, to test themselves on this premier, professional level course.

For the past several years, the Dipiazza's are easily the most consistent racers in the Wisconsin Off Road Race Series (WORS).
Steve and Matthew have now completed all the WORS events so far!!!
Well the first two anyway.

Here is how they finished:

Sport Boys 15-16 (31 total)
Andrew DiPiazza - 6th

Sport Boys 17-18 (18 total)
Samuel DiPiazza - 8th

Sport Men 30-39 (23 total)
Matthew Eckstein - 6th

Sport Men 50-59 (28 total)
Steven Scherck - 20th

Citizen Boys 14 & Under (29 total)
Vincent DiPiazza - 27th

Full Results:
​​my.raceresult.com/244872/?fbclid=IwAR3cLHI8_GcQ-Hgfu-MB1e9dL-UF2ER416OcONhPfdBQHpcf494K_W4SgcI​
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Full WORS Schedule: www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/wors/
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- Jabitz
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Muskego Park Criterium

5/14/2023

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​May 13, 2023
www.facebook.com/HCCMuskegoPark
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Criterium Racing is about continuous improvement, both in learning the tactics, and catering your fitness. This discipline has been compared to a "a chess game", where the other riders are to be treated as your pawns. Part of your strategy is to place them to your advantage.
Of course, most of them are thinking the same about you!

These three Diablos played the game last Saturday: 


Men Masters 40+
Brian Davis - 7th

Men Elite Cat 4
Adam Koenig - 23rd
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All Junior 9-11
Galen Koenig - 7th
Full Results: legacy.usacycling.org/results/?permit=2023-10135

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Link to upcoming races: usacycling.org/events-search?start_date=2023-05-14&state=WI
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Sponsors:
The Recyclist Bicycle Co.  https://www.recyclist.com/
Cranked Bike Studio https://www.crankedbikestudio.com/
Parts Depot http://www2.depotparts.com/
- Jabitz
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Iola Bump & Jump - Wisconsin Off Road Road Series Race #1 (Mountain Bike Race)

5/13/2023

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​Sunday, May 7, 2023
​Iola Winter Sports Club in Iola, WI 
www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/wors/iola-bump-and-jump/
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The Wisconsin Off Road Race Series was off and running with the Iola Bump & Jump traditional opening race.  The ​Iola Winter Sports Club race course only opens once per year to host this fund raising event. 
Diablo Cycling's hot new addition Matthew Eckstein made the podium in his first ever mountain bike race! Well done!


Sport Men 30-39 (14 total)
Matthew Eckstein - 3rd
Adam Koenig - 7th

Sport Men 40-49 (32 total)
Peter Post - 19th

Sport Men 50-59 (18 total)
Steven Scherck - 13th

Citizen Boys 17-18
Ashton Post - 1st
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Full Results: my.raceresult.com/242900/
Full WORS Schedule: www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/wors/
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Sponsors:
The Recyclist Bicycle Co.  https://www.recyclist.com/
Cranked Bike Studio https://www.crankedbikestudio.com/
Parts Depot http://www2.depotparts.com/
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- Jabitz
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La Crosse Omnium

5/12/2023

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​May 5-7, 2023
La Crosse WI
www.lacrosseomnium.com/
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Year after year Diablo Racing's Andrew Webb, Derek Hughes and Brian Davis return to scenic La Crosse, WI for this premier three day cycling omnium.
What is this "Omnium thing" you ask? Read about here: www.lacrosseomnium.com/about/.
Here is how they did each day:
Time Trial P/B Coulee Bicycle Co.
Friday, May 5th, 2023
2.4 miles uphill
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Men Master 35+ Cat 1/2/3 (18 total)
Andrew Webb - 4th
Brian Davis - 13th

Derek Hughes - 14th
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Full Results: legacy.usacycling.org/results/?permit=2023-9484
Road Race p/b Freighthouse
Saturday, May 6th, 2023
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Men Master 35+ Cat 1/2/3 (25 total)
Andrew Webb - 5th
Brian Davis - DNF
Derek Hughes - DNF 
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Full Results: 
legacy.usacycling.org/results/?permit=2023-9484
Criterium
Sunday, May 7th, 2023
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Men Master 35+ Cat 1/2/3 (33 total)
Andrew Webb - 5th
Brian Davis - 8th
Derek Hughes - 16th


Full Results: legacy.usacycling.org/results/?permit=2023-9484
Andrew Webb (below) finished 3rd in the Men Master 35+ Cat 1/2/3 Omnium!
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- Jabitz
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The Bear 100 - Gravel Race

5/8/2023

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​May 6, 2023
Laona WI
thebear100.com/
Laona Rescue Squad Fundraiser
Presenting Sponsor: Broken Spoke Bike Studio
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Now that was a good and proper gravel race. A couple hundred adventurous souls descended upon the small town of Laona WI  (pop. 524) to ride the varied unpaved paths and roads of the Nicolet National Forest.  Riders could choose 31,  71 or 102 mile distances in this sold out event.
For many, the primary mission was to take in the beauty of the Northwoods backroads with friends, but for the Diablos, it was to compete!
Diablo Cycling Results:​
108 Miles, 3,741' of climbing (90 total):
30-39 male
Andrew Knickerbocker - 2nd/29, 2nd overall 
50-59 male
Dan Naef - 2nd/20, 4th overall
Jeff Abitz - 3rd/20, 12th overall

​31 Mile, 868' of climbing "Honey Bear" (105 total):
Under 20 Male
Ashton Post -
1st/7, 14th overall
40-49 male
Peter Post - 1st/21, 2nd overall
50-59 male
Joseph Coughlin -1st/16, 3rd overall

Full Results:
results.performancetiming.com/Results.aspx?CId=16541&RId=683&fbclid=IwAR1i0V_FFo7hvyxXBT7JcdNJZSyigOiQaPNdYBD38sYB2pZhMoxhzleQm_I


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Below images provided by Amber Searer (www.ambersearerphotography.com/)
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- Jabitz
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Battle on the Border p/b Kenosha Velosport Cycling

4/24/2023

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​April 23, 2023
Kenosha Industrial Park

Kenosha, WI​
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The Koenigs braved a cold and windy 35 degree day in their 2023 criterium season opener.
Galen and Remington partook in their first ever criterium race.
Adam used this to help prepare for the upcoming Tour of America's Dairyland www.tourofamericasdairyland.com/ in mid June.


Diablo Cycling Results:
Junior 9-14

Galen Koenig, age 10
Remington Koenig, age 6
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Men Elite Cat 4 (38 total)

Adam Koenig - 23rd

Men 35+ Cat 3/4/5 (29 total)
Adam Koenig - 12th

Full Results: legacy.usacycling.org/results/?permit=2023-9819

Upcoming Wisconsin races: wicycling.org/schedule
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Sponsors:
The Recyclist Bicycle Co.  https://www.recyclist.com/
Parts Depot http://www2.depotparts.com/
Cranked Bike Studio https://www.crankedbikestudio.com/
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- Jabitz
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Tour of St. Louis - Time Trial & Criteriums

3/25/2023

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St. Louis, MO
Wildwood Centaur Presented by Big Shark Bicycle Co. www.bigshark.com/​​
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Event Link: www.bigshark.com/articles/2022-the-tour-of-st.-louis-bicycle-races-3-19-22-and-3-20-22-pg1289.htm

Corondelicious Criterium (1.3 mile winding, smooth circuit with two mild climbs) - Saturday

Masters 40+ Cat 1/2/3/4 (21 total):
Derek Hughes - 16th 


Pro Cat 1/2 (51 total):
Derek Hughes - 36th

Diablo Cycling's Derek Hughes journeyed south for some early season, snow free bicycle racing.
I wasn't there so in Derek's words:
​"Well, it was flippin cold  but I had fun and stayed upright. It was 23 degrees at the start and I decided to show off the guns (legs) instead of insulating the goods from the elements. That wasn’t a good idea, it was actually a terrible idea. But I finished and was able to take what I learned from the race and not repeat for the pro race.
There was a Nashville rider in the Masters race who just gunned it from the front and ended up getting five others to join. I was hanging in there back when all the moves were made and missed the opportunity to take part in the breakaway move. Eventually Jon Lester (gryphonveloracing.com/) formed a breakaway that stuck for the chase group, but I wasn’t about to chase Jon and ruin his day. Besides, Jon was so fast and I wouldn’t have caught him anyway.
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The Mike Murray Classic Criterium in Forest Park
(1.4 mile circuit with fast straightaways a technical turns) - Sunday
Pro Cat 1/2 (56 total):

Derek Hughes - 39th
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Full Results: legacy.usacycling.org/results/index.php?year=2023&id=9566
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- Jabitz
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Green Bay Winter Ultra 100 - Snow Crown Fat-Bike Series

3/18/2023

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​January 7 to March 12, 2023
​Green Bay and Surrounding Areas
snowcrownseries.com/
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George Kapitz is already known as a fat bike icon in Green Bay, the surrounding areas, heck, the midwest! This year he dreamed up a new event that included multiple laps of many of the fat bike trails frequented by him and his friends. The Winter Ultra 100 offered a low cost opportunity to pick a day when all or most of the trail venues were open, to complete the provided course.
Use of public "connector" roads were to be kept to minimum.  

When the deadline arrived, only a few dozen finished within the (generous)18 hour maximum time.
Finishers were awarded a stunning mug, a major award if you will!

Details can be read at the Snow Crown Series link above.

Anyway...

Diablo Cycling's Adam Koenig and Jeff Abitz completed the challenge, weeks apart, and here is what they said:

Adam Koenig (first Diablo to finish):
"Welp, I rode 100 miles on my fat bike. With friends. The morning was rough. I hit a wall mentally after some tech and gear issues and basically wanted to quit the entire time at refo. I changed socks, got some encouragement and decided to keep going. The road was a boon. I felt amazing in the pavement and after working with @hoard_dylan we made excellent time from refo to He-Nis-Ra. The rest of the day was about managing gear and effort and making sure to keep nutrition steady. My new homemade hydration mix (powerpacinf.run) was perfect.
Ultimately this was a test, a massive challenge and a day about encouragement and friendship. One of the hardest rides I’ve ever done, and without my friends I never would have continued.
I am so glad I did it, and finished. That’s a one and done for this guy."

Jeff Abitz, you're up!:
"Paul Fagan and I finished this Winter Ultra thing last night. Paul (yes the same Paul that supported me for Marji Gesick, Crusher, Polar Roll) drove the support van. Snow conditions were less than optimal (road riding? I understand it now) but the weather was calm and sunny. So in summary this was a big job, perhaps my most challenging one day cycling event. Oh, and Thanks to Paul F for navigating and inspiring me to, at least attempt, to ride in trail conditions I wouldn’t have otherwise tried. Lessons learned: Don’t forget your toolbox, use lower gearing, leave your dropper saddle post installed!, bring more food choices."​
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- Jabitz
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Polar Roll - Mass Start Fat Bike Race

3/5/2023

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​February 18, 2023
Ishpeming, MI
thepolarroll.com/polar-roll2023/
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This year's Polar Roll was a "ripper", and I'm not referring to the consequences following the morning after celebration beers. It is well understood that registering for this race is followed up with and apology, for the always predicted, challenging course conditions. The 26+ mile course was considering to be the fastest course yet.
Three of Diablo Cycling's "Snow Angels" continue to return to the premier (in my opinion) fat bike race on earth. 
Here is how they did: 
30-Mile Bike (315 total)
Jeff Abitz - 22nd

John Bessey - 28th

Adam Koenig - 60th

Full Results: my.raceresult.com/233407/#1_7AAEAD
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Below is some footage from (non Diablo) Nathan Long. Thanks Nathan:
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Sponsors:
The Recyclist Bicycle Co.  https://www.recyclist.com/
Parts Depot http://www2.depotparts.com/
Cranked Bike Studio https://www.crankedbikestudio.com/
- Jabitz
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