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Marji Gesick - Ultra Mountain Bike Race

9/25/2018

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September 22, 2018
Ishpeming, MI
marjigesick100.com/


“The hardest single-day mountain bike event in the country.”
– Jeremiah Bishop, 2017 & 2018 Marji Gesick 100 Winner, Canyon Topeak Factory Racing, former US National Champion of Short Track and Marathon mountain biking divisions, 16-time member of the USA Cycling National Team.
Hear his post race commentary: www.facebook.com/JeremiahbishopMTB/videos/303736920404921/

- After riding last year "just to finish" Jeff Abitz left it all on the trail, feeling more fatiqued than after racing Wausau 24      solo a couple months ago.
- Steve Schrek and Todd Mertz were wise to "buddy up", riding conservatively to ensure they both finished their first        MJ 100. (If you ask me, they look like they were actually having fun - Jabitz)
- I've lost count, but I think this was Jon Lester's third MJ 100.

100 Mile (More like 109 miles):
331 Starters, 218 Finishers
Jeff Abitz: 39th overall with a time of: 12:51:51 (one hour, 43 minutes quicker than last year)​
Steve Schrek: 149th with a time 18:02:47 
Todd Mertz: 150th with a time of 18:03:40
Nick Niemi: 160th with a time of 18:31:29
Jon Lester: 171st with a time of 18:48:46 (Played chaperone/mechanic/coach to high school racers) 
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Andy Webb - Was only a few minutes behind (Strava Flyby confirmed) Jeff before a trip over the bars at mile 86 put the hurt on his wrists. He is committed to returning next year for his unfinished business.  
John Bessy - Pulled the plug at 40 miles after a couple crashes compromised safe bike handling.
Scott Niemi and Scott Barclay both met their goals of making it 64 miles to the bag drop. When you consider those miles are the the best parts of the course it makes alot of sense.

50 Mile:
Eddie Kolka: 88th with a time of 9:58:48. Did I mention the last 35 miles was by far the most brutal part of the race? Oh, his fork was stuck in "full lock out" mode for most the race. Who continues on, with a now solid, front fork?

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The Leman's start began with a 1/2 mile run. See video link below:
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Registration for 2019 opens October 13th, 2018 at 12 midnight. 
Watch for the instructions on: marjigesick100.com/ 
Race, spectate, support, party...whatever.
Marquette has a Big Boy restaurant and and Black Rocks Brewery, so there is that.
I'll be there. Webb will be there.


- Jabitz out.

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Trek CX Cup -World Cup Cyclocross

9/25/2018

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Waterloo, WI
​www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/trekcxcup/
www.facebook.com/trekCXCup/
September 21, 2018:
Men Race Against the Leg Open
Ethan Jannsen - 31st out of 116
John Lichtenberg - 48th out of 116

​September 22, 2018:
Men Cat 3

Ethan Jannsen 
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Men Master 55+ Cat 1,2,3
John Lichtenberg - 28th out of 50

September 23, 2018:

Men Cat 3
Ethan Jannsen 
John Lichtenberg - 21st out 43



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Cross of the North

9/24/2018

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Wausau, WI
September 16th, 2018

www.facebook.com/CXOfTheNorth/

John Lichtenberg WINS!

Masters 45+ Cat 4/5
Mark Framness – 5th
 
Elite Cat 4
Adam Koenig – 4th / 21
 
Masters 35+ Cat 1/2/3
Brian Davis – 2nd
 
Masters 45+ Cat 1/2/3
Brent Rohrs – 3rd
 
Masters 55+ Cat 1/2/3
John Lichtenberg – 1st
 
Masters 35+ Cat 3
Brent Rohrs – 2nd
Michael Sullivan
 
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Below images provided by Amber Searer Photography www.ambersearerphotography.com/
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Fly Over Silver Creek - Cyclocross

9/21/2018

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Manitowoc, WI
September 9, 2018


Masters 45+ Cat 4/5
Mark Framness
 
Elite Cat 4
Adam Koenig – 4th / 28
 
Masters 35+ Cat 1/2/3
Brian Davis
 
Masters 45+ Cat 1/2/3
Brent Rohrs
 
Masters 55+ Cat 1/2/3
John Lichtenberg – 4th
 
Masters 35+ Cat 3
Brian Davis – 4th / 18
Michael Sullivan
 
Single Speed
Adam Koenig
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Below image provided by ​Adam Koenig Photography:
Take some laps with Brian Davis:
- Jabitz
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Joe Eick Races Fat Bike in the Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival

9/20/2018

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Joe Eick finished among the best with a 7th place in the always INTENSE and highly competitive, Short and Fat 16 - Fat Bike Male division.
September 15, 2018​

www.cheqfattire.com/
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- Jabitz
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Jon Lester DOMINATES 630 Mile North Star Bicycle Race!

9/20/2018

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September 12, 2018
St. Paul, Minnesota
www.northstarbicyclerace.com/
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​Minnesota’s 1st Solo, unsupported, 1 stage, road race.

​630 mile out and back following U.S. Bicycle Route 41 a.k.a North Star Bicycle Route.

Jon Lester could not resist the allure of this race. Of course he won it!
Read about it in his words at: jldot.wordpress.com/2018/09/20/north-star-bicycle-race-2018/
Watch a replay of the onscreen action here: northstarbicyclerace.maprogress.com/
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- Jabitz
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Diablo Scot Rajsich Finishes Number 3! - Ironman Wisconsin - Madison!

9/20/2018

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www.ironman.com/ru-ru/triathlon/events/americas/ironman/wisconsin.aspx#!#axzz5RgtwrOdk​​
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To complete three FULL Ironmans may be bonkers for some, but for
Scot Rajsich it is just another day of racing.  

Is he entered for next year? You really need to ask? 
Answer below.
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​You already knew the answer. Come on....
- Jabitz
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Flambeau 40 Time Trial

9/7/2018

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September 2, 2018
​Park Falls, WI
35 mile individual time trial

Jon Lester continues reign of terror with a dominating win!
Daughters Macy and Megan had excellent results as well. 
​Well done!
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- Jabitz
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WORS #10 - Treadfest - Mountain Bike Race

9/4/2018

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September 26, 2018
Grand Geneva Resort - Lake Geneva WI
Hosted by TREADHEAD Cycling
wors.org/schedule/treadfest/
Final Wisconsin Offroad Series race of 2018 
Junior (14 and Under) Female
9 to 10:
Kylie Lester- 5th 

Junior (14 and Under) Male
7 to 8:
Vincent Dipiazza – 4th
 
11 to 12:
Hunter Lester – 1st, 5th overall
 
13 to 14:
Landon Nelson

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

Cat 3 (Citizen) Male
11 to 14:
Andrew Dipiazza
Samuel Dipiazza

35 to 39:
Joe Eick – 2nd
 
40 to 44:
Mike Lester

Cat 2(Sport) Male​
13 to 14:
Austin Cullen – 2nd
  
Cat 2 (Sport) Clydesdale
Rod Janssen

Cat 1 (Elite) Junior Male
17 to 18:
Ethan Janssen – 2nd
 
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Race the Lake

9/2/2018

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Sunday, August 26th.
Lakeside Park, 158 E. Harbor View Dr., Fond du Lac​

www.dutrirun.com/rtl
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The Diablo Cycling Team showed up in force for the 88 mile road race around Lake Winnebago.
This race is as much about crash avoidance as it is about results. 
There were those who felt the exhilaration of a top 20 finish and those who felt the pain of hitting the pavement at 35 to 40 mph. I prefer not to relive it so read about it here: 

www.fdlreporter.com/story/news/local/2018/08/26/fond-du-lac-race-lake-bike-crash-four-injured-taken-hospital/1103885002/
Andy Webb  2nd/53, 6th overall
Brent Williams 2nd/50, 14th overall 
Garret Lemons 1st/74, 29th overall 
John Bessey 2nd/23, 36th overall 
Adam Koenig 5/53, 58th overall
Andrew Smitts 8th/50, 125th overall 
Joey Cleaves 29/113, 174 overall
Jon Lester 32/85, 204 overall (stayed to assist the injured - "thanks Jon" - Jabitz)
Mark Framness 60/109, 485th overall
Megan Lester 3rd 
Mike Sullivan finished but scoring did not work
Scot Rajsich finished but scoring did not work
Jeff Abitz finished but did not get scored due to crash damaged timing chip?
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- Jabitz
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