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Grunski Bikeski - Criterium

9/30/2024

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​Sunday, September 29, 2024
Menasha, WI
Event details: www.dotyisland.net/otto-grunski-run
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Three Diablos helped make the Otto Grunski Biking Classic come-back event, a success!
This event / race was co-sponsored by:
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Community Criterium
Evan Benoit - 3rd
Adam Koenig - 4th


Tim Patterson raced in his Fire Dept. gear, and on a fat bike, demonstrating the strength of the fire fighter!
They can take the heat!
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- Jabitz
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The Lone Wolf Gravel Race

9/30/2024

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Sunday, September 29th, 2024

North of Iron Mountain, MI
Presented by the Iron Hills Cycling Team 
www.facebook.com/the.lone.wolf.gravel.race
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​Diablo Cycling Results:
100 Mile:
Andrew Knickerbocker - 2nd
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Link to route:
www.strava.com/routes/3267644229234427730?fbclid=IwY2xjawFnm39leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHd1yRosW_HFTePZHfof4HKLiWKNUpMSUh2-SIQvqZh45-UHXHofqmpXJjg_aem_CMZ_AQSu01LbbuBySe-BEw&_branch_match_id=1286756829840784773&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAAwXBSQ6CMAAAwN94QxQxLokxgJCyGaESlUvTSssi0FpA5OLbnSn6XnR7Ve16iT94joWY12X7UqEVbE7O5G1DcmTkWZfZwR0f2rfCo9M2q11NQTwYmlOTyP2GkWGCbDnFvLsh4FzpJQWMMx34QXnzz4kIYVJoCnSjzzst9LWSgDvg7N2Iu1flCNMGWWGKjAgOi2VAyGBOkCqmPc5%2BkjIqZdnmiEg%2BdlQe7Cynf7ebFJ62AAAA
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- Jabitz
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Badger Prairie Cross 2024 - Cyclocross

9/30/2024

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​Saturday, September 28, 2024
Verona, WI
Organized by: Team Neff Cycle Service neffcycleservice.com/
Race Information:
wicxseries.com/race/badger-prairie-cross-2024/
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Hot Damn! I mean Hot Dan! Diablo Cycling's Dan Naef has been putting in the work the past few weeks, earning his way to the 2nd step in a large 32 man field!
John Lichtenberg used this race, to practice and train, for next weekend's
Trek CX Cup  www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/trekcxcup/

 
Masters 50+ 1/2/3 (32 total)
Daniel Naef - 2nd
 
Masters 60+ 1/2/3 (13 total)
John Lichtenberg - 12th

Full Results: legacy.usacycling.org/results/?permit=2024-12925
Series Schedule: wicxseries.com/schedule/
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- Jabitz
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Marji Gesick 2024 - mountain bike race from HELL (not really)

9/28/2024

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September 27th thru 30th
Ishpeming, MI
906adventureteam.com/mountain-bike-events/marji-gesick/
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Finishing the Marji Gesick 100 has been a six year, off and on journey for Diablo Cycling's John Bessey.
Three bike failure induced DNF's, getting married and 2020, all legitimately delayed his goal.
In the early morning darkness, John accomplished the last requirement of the Triple Crown Endurance Trilogy / Hall of PAIN! 
906adventureteam.com/mountain-bike-events/triple-crown/

Adam Koenig, aided by teammate Brian Hansen, returned to finish his 2nd 100.
This year Adam brought along his oldest son, to offer him a glimpse of grit and fortitude.  

For Steve Scherck, it was an experiment in how far you can push yourself while riding sick. 
He made it well past Jackson Mike Park bag drop,  where he finally succumbed to his illness.   

Mountain Bike -104+ miles / 13,146' climbing - (372 total, 215 finishers)
John Bessey - 86th
Adam Koenig - 158
​Steve Scherck - DNF (87 miles)


Full Results: my.raceresult.com/308481/
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Friday and Saturday, Jeff Abitz and Tim Patterson joined the Marji Gesick "Suffer Crew", helping with start line and finish line duties, across a a variety of events. Jeff's Saturday morning shift started at 4:30 and concluded Sunday morning about 2:00 am.
Several other volunteers worked until 10:30 am!
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2025 registration opens on Friday, October 13th, at 9:06 PM - Eastern Time.
This race is NOT for everyone.
Proceed with caution / FEAR.

Again, here's this link: (do NOT click): 906adventureteam.com/mountain-bike-events/marji-gesick/
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- Jabitz
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Sheboygan Country Cycling Classic - Cyclocross

9/26/2024

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Saturday, September 21, 2024
Sheboygan Quarry, WI

Presented by: 
sheboygancountycycling.org/

​Race Information:
wicxseries.com/race/sheboygan-county-cycling-classic-2024/
and
​sheboygancountycycling.org/annual-events/scc-classic/
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The Wisconsin Cyclocross Series rolled into the sandy beach of Sheboygan Quarry.
Long sand sections are a rare treat in United States cyclocross.  

Dan Naef improved on last weeks results with a strong 4th and John Lichtenberg made the Top 3 podium. 

Masters 35+ 1/2/3 (9 total)
Brian Davis - 8th
  
Masters 50+ 1/2/3 (20 total)
Daniel Naef - 4th
 
Masters 60+ 1/2/3 (7 total)
John Lichtenberg - 3rd

Full Results: legacy.usacycling.org/results/?permit=2024-12959
Series Schedule: wicxseries.com/schedule/

Thank you to Diane for these images:
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- Jabitz
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Salida 76 - Gravel Race

9/26/2024

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​September 13, 2025
Salida Colorado 
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Race Details: www.salida76.com/

Diablo Cycling's Andy Webb combined his annual Colorado hiking trip with his new found interest in gravel racing.
His results, in this high elevation location, were most impressive. 

Salida 76 Banquet - 76 miles, 7,000' of climbing (355 total)
Male 40-49 (40 total)
Andy Webb 5th, 29th overall

Full Results: my.raceresult.com/307983/
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- Jabitz
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Chequamegon Mountain Bike Festival - 2024

9/13/2024

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​September 14, 2024
Hayward WI
​Presented by Trek and Lifetime
www.cheqmtb.com/
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Diablo Cycling's Joe Coughlin returns to knock out another 40 miles of off road adventure.
Mountain bikers have been racing this rolling terrain, of the WI north woods, since 1983. 
Details: www.cheqmtb.com/
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- Jabitz
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Greene Acres CX Classic - Cyclocross

9/12/2024

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​Saturday, September 14, 2024
Nathaniel Greene Park in St. Francis, WI
Presented by: 
Milwaukee Bicycle Co. Racing Team &  Ben’s Cycle 
​Race Information:
wicxseries.com/race/greene-acres-cx-classic-2024/
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The official WICX race calendar opened at a new venue south of Milwaukee.
This lovely park included rare (in a cyclocross race) section of shaded single track, offering a short respite from the mid 80 degree heat. Many fast and hard corners required perfect tire pressures and well secured tubular tires. 
With the season concluding with National Championships in December, the timing racing fitness and form is important.


Diablo Cycling Results:

Masters 1,2,3 - 60+ (10 total)
John Lichtenberg - 6th

Masters 1,2,3 - 50-59 (17 total)
Dan Naef - 6th
Jeff Abitz - 8th

Full Results: legacy.usacycling.org/results/?permit=2024-12771
Series Schedule: wicxseries.com/schedule/


Thanks again to Julie Phelps, of gryphonveloracing.com/, for capturing us in action!
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Photo Credit: Julie Phelps of https://gryphonveloracing.com/
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- JAbitz
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Englewood Open CX - Cyclocross

9/9/2024

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​September 7-8
Fall River, WI
Sponsored by: Trek
​​www.englewoodevents.com/cx
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Cyclocross racing is back!...beginning with two days of (non WCA) UCI racing.
Diablo Cycling, put in a solid showing, in this early season throwdown. 

Brian earned two, yet two! 3rd place podiums.
John made the "wide angle podium" with a 4th.
Dan overcame a third row start, navigating and powering past slower riders to finish 7th.
Saturday, for Jeff, was a crash (not literally) course in cyclocross bike handling, combined with a less then adequate 15 second power, resulting in finishing one lap down.
Sunday was a little better (finished on the lead lap!) for Jeff, but he admittingly has work to do.


Race Information: ​www.englewoodevents.com/cx
 
Saturday - Sept 7, 2024
Masters 60+ (10 total)
John Lichtenberg - 4th

Masters 50+ (16 total)
Dan Naef - 7th
Jeff Abitz - 11th

Masters 40+ 3/4/5 (17 total)
Brian Davis - 3rd

​Masters 40+  (4 total)

Brian Davis - 3rd

Full Results: my.raceresult.com/307311/
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Sunday - Sept 8, 2024
Masters 50+ (15 total)
Jeff Abitz - 8th

Full Results: my.raceresult.com/307327/
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​The Wisconsin Cyclocross Series (WCA) commences next weekend. 
For details, see: wicxseries.com/
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- Jabitz
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Wolfman Triathlon

9/9/2024

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​September 7, 2024

Gardner Dam Adventure Base in Langlade, WI
https://www.wolfmantriathlon.org/

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Diablo Cycling's John Bessey did something wacky. He raced an event starting with a ​3 mile whitewater paddle, then a 13 mile mountain bike ride, and finishing with a 3.5 mile rugged trail run.

How did he do? Great! He finished 12th (or was it 14th?) overall out of 144 participants, finishing
3rd in his category.


Race Information: www.wolfmantriathlon.org/Race/Info/WI/WhiteLake/WolfmanTriathlon

Full Results: www.mtecresults.com/race/leaderboard/17643/2024_Wolfman_Triathlon-Individuals
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- Jabitz
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