 mi…and an adventure it was! The road bled red with a train of Diablo cyclists and friends during the 2017 Brent and Andy Epic Adventure Ride. This ride had everything going for it including: - scenic roads, - some loose gravel, - little wind, comfortable temperatures, - well spaced rest stops, - $1 cookie 4-packs, - interaction with the small town locals, - smooth and comfortable 20 mph+ average, - good company, - food and drinks at the end (Thanks Webb family). Some rode long, some rode really long, but all made it truly epic. Participating Diablo team members include: Brent Rohrs - 216.7 mi Jason Gibson - 203.5 mi John Lester - 203.2 mi Brent Williams – 202.1 mi Andrew Smits – 201.3 mi Shawn Nelson – 166.2 mi Andy Webb – 165 mi Steve Schrek – 165 mi Jeff Abitz – 165.4 mi Mike Sullivan – 165 mi Ted Schaff - 165 mi Bob Anderson – 165 mi Adam Koenig – 263 km
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USA cycling state Time Trial championshipFew cycling disciplines put a rider in the "Pain Cave" like the Individual Time Trial. The Lester Family Dynasty delivered a "bunker buster" with three gold medals! TT Mens Elite Cat 3/4 1st place: Jon Lester TT Womans Junior 11/12 1st place: Macy Lester TT Womans Junior 13/14 1st place: Megan Lester  Jon Lester  Macy Lester  Megan Lester wors Colectivo Coffee Bean ClassicWisconsin Off Road Series cross country mountain bike racing in Minooka Park in Waukesha WI http://wors.org/schedule/coffee-bean/ Junior Girls: Age 9-10 Kylie Lester 3rd in age group Age 11-12 Macy Lester 3rd in age group Junior Boys: Age 7-8 Vinny Dipiazza Age 9-10 Andy Dipiazza 1st in age, 8th overall Ethan Potrykus Age 11-12 Sam Dipiazza 1st in age and 6th overall Hunter Lester Age 13-14 Landon Nelson 4th in age group 7th overall Citizen women: Age 11-14 Megan Lester 1st in age group 5th overall Citizen Men: Age 15-16 Ben Kleppek Age 35-39 Jason Potrykus Age 40-44 Mike Lester Rod W Janssen Sport Women: Sally Lester 4th in age group Sport Men: Age 15-16 Ethan Janssen 3rd in age group Age 45-49 Scott Niemi Comp Men: Age 45-49 Todd Mertz finished after breaking his chain 2 miles into the start of the race, and running back to his car to fix it! Elite Junior Men: Age 15-16 Nick Niemi 2nd in age group William Frank 3rd in age group Elite men: Age 30-39 Jason Gibson Age 40-49 Jon Lester cliff runner 10kWhile his teamates were riding bikes, this wierdo entered a 10k Trail Running Race. Location: Sherwood WI. This extreme 10k trail run was on mostly single track trails through the most challenging sections of High Cliff State Park. There was rocks, roots, boulders, and hills. Total elevation gain was nearly 500 feet. https://www.cliffrunnerevents.com/10k Jeff Abitz: 3rd out of 31 in division, 11th out of 197 overall.  Scot Rajich: Muncie Triathlon in Muncie IN on July 8th http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/events/americas/ironman-70.3/muncie#/axzz4nEZpFWwO (Swim: 1.2 mi, bike: 56.2 mi, run: 13.1 mi) Division: 33rd out of 131 Overall: 44th out of 1700+  Door County (WI) Triathlon on July 16th http://www.doorcountytriathlon.com/ (Swim: 1.2 mi, bike: 56.2 mi, run: 13.1 mi) Division: 6th out of 49 Overall: 96 out of 700   Jeff Abitz: Point Duathlon in Stevens Point WI on July 15th https://www.spymca.org/point-duathlon-2017/ (Run: 2 mi, bike: 16 mi, run: 2 mi) Division: 1st out 16 Overall: 5th out of 153 Fastest overall bike leg   Wisconsin Endurance Mountain Bike Series ASTA Rock N Root Saturday, July 15, 2017 Washburn Silent Sports Area Rhinelander, WI Short Distance / Junior (12-17) 2nd place: Megan Lester 3rd place: Macy Lester Middle Distance - 6 Hour / Solo 1st place: Ted Schaff 6th place: Todd Mertz Diablo Cycling had a great turn out for the 2017 USA Cycling Midwest Regional Championships July 7,8, & 9th at Alpine Valley Resort in Elkhorn, WI http://worscup.com/ Cross Country Results: Junior girls... Macy Lester 2nd in age group Junior boys... Sam Dipiazza 2nd in age, 9th overall Andy Dipiazza 2nd in age group Ethan Potrykus Vincent Dipiazza Cat 3 men... Ben Kleppek Jason Potrykus Rod W Janssen Cat 2 men... Jeff Abitz 2nd in age group (First completed mountain bike race in 12 years) Todd Mertz 4th in age group Ethan Janssen Scott Niemi Cat 1 junior elite... Nick Niemi William Frank Cat 1 men... Jason Gibson Jon Lester Cat 2 women... Sally Lester 5th in age group Cat 3 women... Megan Lester 4th in age group Cross Country Short Course Results: Cat 2 women... Sally Lester 2nd in age group Cat 3 women... Megan Lester 4th in age group Macy Lester 1st in age group Cat 3 men... Jason Potrykus Rod W Janssen Ethan Potrykus Landon Nelson Cat 2 men... Todd Mertz 3rd overall Ethan Janssen Cat 1 junior elite... Nick Niemi William Frank Cat 1 men... Jon Lester With the growing popularity of gravel racing, and the support (parts and setup advice) from Recyclist Bicycle Co. in Kaukauna, WI, Jeff "Why can't he pick a disipline" Abitz was compelled to give it a try. Here is his 2017 results thus far: Barry-Roubaix Killer Gravel Road Race in Hastings, MI on March 25, 2017 http://barry-roubaix.com/ 62 gravel road race Conditions: 38 degrees F and nonstop rain 17th out 78 in M40-50   The Bear 100 in Laona, WI on May 20, 2017 http://thebear100.com/ 104 mile gravel race (Well, not advertised as a race but a prize and trophy was given to 1st overall). 1st place overall   And the "BIG DEAL" race... Dirty Kanza 200 in Emporia, KS on June 3, 2017 http://dirtykanza.com/ 207 mile gravel race Goal #1: Finish with four person group. Stretch Goal: "Beat the Sun (finish before sundown)". Both goals accomplished. 55th out of 125 in M 45-50, Overall: 348/827     Jeff Abitz wishes to thank Recyclist Bicycle Co. in Kaukauna, WI for recommending, and supplying the following: - wheelset: Custom built to perfection by Matt Fischer; - S-Works seatpost to provide a little cushion back there; - Lauf Grit fork that allowed his arms to feel fresh after cycling 14 hours of Flint Hill gravel. - Teravail Cannonball tires that remained flat free. Thanks to Justin Michels for the tip.  |
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