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Coast to Coast - Gravel Grinder

6/24/2019

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June 22, 2019
Michigan
​Au Gres at Lake Huron to Ludington at Lake Michigan 
Distance: 210 miles
Elevation Gain: approx. 6,500 ft.
micoasttocoast.com/

  Last fall Brent Rohrs expressed to me his interest in a 210 mile gravel bicycle race across his home state of Michigan. With an offer to arrange the logistics, the addition of THE Jon Lester, and A1 support staff/mechanic/water boy/coach Dave Kay, I could not say no.
And...former teammate (always a teammate) Justin Michaels provided "rabbit like" motivation.
(Yeah he beat us all).
The course consisted of fast gravel roads, wooded and sandy two-tracks, short but punchy climbs,
and 40 mph downhills. 

After over 12 hours, Brent was the first Diablo to the finish, with a 28th overall, 7th in division.
If only Jeff didn't have a head start on getting old Brent would have made the 50-59 podium. 
A few minutes later Jeff finished 29th, making the podium with a 3rd.
Jon finished a short time later on his freaking mountain bike. 
​Thanks again to Dave for the support at the three checkpoints, and The Recyclist Bicycle Co. for setting up Brent and Jeff with a couple of Giant bikes that proved up to the task.  

Full results: www.racetecresults.com/Results.aspx?CId=16371&RId=239&EId=2
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- Jabitz
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Aurora BayCare High Cliff Triathlon

6/24/2019

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June 23, 2019
​High Cliff State Park
Sherwood, WI

https://www.dutrirun.com/hctri
Scot Rajsich raced the Aquabike division to 4th place in his division. Well done Scot.
What is an Aquabike? 
Aquabike is a swim/bike event that focuses on the swim and bike legs of the triathlon without the run.
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Red Flint Firetrack - WORS MTB Race #5

6/24/2019

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Sunday, June 23, 2019
Eau Claire Expo Center - Eau Claire, WI
wors.org/schedule/firecracker/
Presented by the CORBA (Chippewa Off Road Bike Association)


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The Diablo’s conquered the rain soaked rocks, roots, and fast ski trails of Lowes Creek County Park.
Since 2005, racers have been challenged by the whoops, twisty pine trees, a creek crossing, a swoopy boardwalk, and short, punchy climbs.

Participating Diablos included:​
wors.org/results/


Junior (14 and under) Female
11 to 12: Kylie Lester- 2nd 

Junior (14 and under) Male
9 to 10: Vincent Dipiazza
 
Cat 3 (Citizen) Female
11 to 14: Macy Lester – 1st, 1st overall!

Cat 3 (Citizen) Male
Andrew Dipiazza – 3rd
​Gabriel Rogaczewski – 5th 
Samuel Dipiazza
Hunter Lester

40 to 44:
Mike Lester
 
Cat 2 (Sport) Female
15 to 18:
Megan Lester – 1st, 4th overall
 
40 to 49:
Sally Lester – 2nd

Cat 1 (Elite) Junior Male
17 to 18:
Ethan Janssen
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Mount Morris Challenge - WORS MTB Race #5

6/24/2019

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Sunday, June 16, 2019
Nordic Mountain - Mt. Morris, WI
wors.org/schedule/nordic-mountain/

Presented by the Waushara Area Mountain Bike Association (WAMBA) 
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Several Diablo’s braved the rain soaked rolling hills, flowing singletrack and ripping
downhills of the Nordic Mountain ski area.

Presented by the Waushara Area Mountain Bike Association (WAMBA).
Courses tailored for every category, provided challenge and fun for all.
Some Diablo's and some Recyclists Bicycle Co. Club riders, worked one of the water 
statiions.
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Participating Diablos:​
wors.org/results/


Junior (14 and under) Male
9 to 10: Vincent Dipiazza  
11 to 12: William Sullivan   

Cat 3 (Citizen) Female
11 to 14: Macy Lester – 1st, 2nd overall

Cat 3 (Citizen) Male
Andrew Dipiazza – 1st

Samuel Dipiazza – 3rd

Cat 2 (Sport) Female
15 to 18: Megan Lester – 1st, 1st overall!  
- Jabitz
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Menasha Criterium: Cold, Cloudy, Competitive

6/16/2019

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Andy Webb celebrating his finish and fatherhood
It may not have felt like the middle of June, but the Diablo riders were feeling their fitness gains from grueling trainer session in the winter.

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Menomonee Falls Criterium

6/12/2019

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All Elite Cat 4/5 – 31 Total:
Adam Koenig – 8th
 
All Elite Cat 3/4 – 27 Total:
Adam Koenig – 12th
 
Masters 35 Cat 2/3 – 26 Total:
Garret Lemons – 9th
 
All Elite Cat 1/2/3 – 37 Total:
Garret Lemons – 18th

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Bora Epic - Mountain Bike Race

6/12/2019

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June 8, 2019
​Hayward to Cable WI
www.borahepic.com/

An epic northwoods singletrack race on the  Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike CAMBA trails.


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Diablo Cycling's Eddie Kolka and Todd Mertz raced the Full Epic (35+ miles).                                                    https://www.borahepic.com/full-epic
For full results: my3.raceresult.com/125586/
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Romp in the Swamp Epic - W.E.M.S. Race #3 & Badger State Summer Games

6/11/2019

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Saturday, June 11, 2019
Nine Mile County Forest
Wausau WI

wemseries.com/romp-in-the-swamp-epic/
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 Okay, time to write in 3rd person again...

Jeff Abitz raced his Specialized Epic mountain bike (Thank you Recyclist Bicycle Co.) covering about 70 miles of mostly single track in 6:15:25. With about three hours left to race, a large stick took out a spoke in his rear Roval wheel (image below). After nursing his bike "Phillip" for about 20 minutes, he noted the wheel remained fairly true. Race pace restored, this 50 year old finished five minutes behind the 25 year old winner.  
This qualifies Jeff to compete in the 2019 State Games of America to be held in Lynchburg, Virginia or the 2021 State Games of America to be in Iowa (maybe this one - JA). 
www.visitwausau.com/mountain-biking
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Mid Race (6+ Hour) – 22 Total:
Jeff Abitz – 2nd
wemseries.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2019-Romp-Swamp-Results_Final.pdf
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Battle of CamRock - 2019 WORS XC MTB Race #3

6/11/2019

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Sunday, June 2, 2019
CamRock Park 
Rockdale WI
wors.org/schedule/camrock/
Presented by The Capital Off Road Pathfinders (CORP) and the Loft & Shove Mountain Bike race team.
The trail system at CamRock was a blend of wide and fast flowing single-track, fields of prairie grass,
wooded single-track, bermed turns and some rocky and rooted technical sections.


Participating Diablos (wide angle podium positions indicated):
wors.org/results/


Junior (14 and under) Female
11 to 12:
Kylie Lester- 3rd 

Junior (14 and under) Male
9 to 10:
Vincent Dipiazza  

Cat 3 (Citizen) Female
11 to 14:
Macy Lester – 1st, 1st overall!

Cat 3 (Citizen) Male
11 to 14:
Andrew Dipiazza – 3rd
Gabriel Rogaczewski – 4th
Samuel Dipiazza Hunter Lester

40 to 44:
Mike Lester

Cat 2 (Sport) Female 
40 to 49:
Sally Lester – 5th

Cat 2 (Comp)
25 to 25:
Brent Williams – 3rd
 
Cat 1 (Elite) Junior Male
17 to 18:
Ethan Janssen
 
Elite (Pro & Cat 1) Males 
40-49:
Jon Lester 
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American Triple-T

6/5/2019

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June 1, 2, & 3, 2019
3-DAYS, 4-TRIATHLONS, 140+ MILES = 1-EPIC EVENT.​

​americantriple-t.com/american-triple-t/
In the words of Scot Rajsich:
"Triple-T is an epic event for Triathlon Athletes..  It is at Salt Lake State Park in South Eastern Ohio..  very beautiful area... and hilllly...
4 races in 3 days. 
They have XT and ST events.  XT is "long course".  

Friday is Super T, basically a warm-up race - super short triathlon.
It was an all-out effort (250 yard swim, 3 mile bike and 1 mile run).

Saturday morning is the Olympic Distance race (1 mile swim, 24.55-mile bike and 6.55-mile run).
3 hours later, we did the same course but this time we biked first, then swam, than ran.
That was one of the hardest things I have ever done...
Sunday, due to safety (raining, poor road conditions and some medical concerns the day before),
I decided to do the short course...smart move.

Weekend totals: 3 miles of swimming, 20+ miles of running, and 80+ miles biking with
8,150 feet (21% maximum) of climbing. I looked forward to 3% grades as a relief. 
Descents were scary 90-degree turns, on terrible roads, then straight back up.
Maximum speeds, in races, were 43, 47, and 45.6 mph.


Finishing was goal vs. placing..." 
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