 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) 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?  The Leman's start began with a 1/2 mile run. See video link below:     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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 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 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  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     Below images provided by Amber Searer Photography www.ambersearerphotography.com/ 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 Below image provided by Adam Koenig Photography: Take some laps with Brian Davis: - Jabitz
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/    - Jabitz
September 12, 2018 St. Paul, Minnesota www.northstarbicyclerace.com/ 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/    - Jabitz
 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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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!   - Jabitz
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     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?  - Jabitz
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