 www.facebook.com/BattleofWaterlooCX/ As per usual, it was a muddy course that sucked the energy, power, and focus out of all the brave souls that entered the battle. Jeff Abitz started in the third row (forgot to preregister), and knowing there was a holeshot preme, elected to play it safe in the first straight shootout. Wise choice as there was a crash that forced him to completely stop and partially dismount to avoid drilling a downed rider. Chasing from the back of the 13 man group, including a slow speed endo with some course tape, he was content with his result. Masters 45 Category 1,2,3: Jeff Abitz – 5th
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 The results are in and Diablo Cycling has a champion! John Lichtenberg bested 12 others to win the Masters 55+ Cat 1,2,3 division! Adam Koenig dominated 34 other racers to finish 2nd in Elite Cat 4! Congratulations. This is a BIG DEAL! Below images provided by Amber Searer Photography www.ambersearerphotography.com/    November 17, 2018 Mitchell Park, Milwaukee WI Hosted by: Palomino American Cyclocross pal-ax.racing/ For the second consecutive week, a muddy course had Jeff Abitz licking his chops. Several sketchy off cambers, two deep sand crossings, and a steep, slippery downhill switchback placed skills at a premium. One Diablo made the podium but all who raced went home as better skilled bicyclists...and bike washers. Below are Diablo Cycling team member results with top 5 finishes noted: Masters 45 Category 1,2,3: Jeff Abitz – 3rd Masters 55 Category 1,2,3: John Lichtenberg Elite Category 3: Ethan Janssen Masters 35 Category 3: Michael Sullivan  Next weeked is our buddy John Svanda's race (see below)...my personal favorite.  - Jabitz
November 11, 2018 Rochester Park, Sheboygan Falls, WI Hosted by the Fat Cats Mountain Bike Club www.facebook.com/events/565392090555847/ This race fell on the WCA schedule last year and it immediately became a "must do" event this year. Nice cash payouts, but more importantly complementary Hinterland beer, were added insentive. It was a muddy one! See below for Diablo Cycing top 5 finishes: Elite Category 4: Adam Koenig – 5th Elite Category 3: Ethan Janssen Masters 35 Category 3: Michael Sullivan – 4th Masters 45 Category 1,2,3: ******Team Award******* Jeff Abitz – 2nd Brent Rohrs – 4th Masters 55 Category 1,2,3: John Lichtenberg – 2nd Stay tuned for a blog update when the final points for the Hinterland Cyclocross Series are tallied. I do know that Adam Koenig and John Lichtenberg are series champions!    - Jabitz
Saturday November 3rd, 2018 Milwaukee, WI Promoted by the Hampshire Cycle Club www.facebook.com/events/1027439234126130/ John Lichtenberg had a satisfying result in a field stacked with talent. All results: legacy.usacycling.org/results/?permit=2018-2651 Masters 55+ Cat 1,2,3 John Lichtenberg - 9th out of 19  November 3, 2018 30 mountain bike race Start: Kalkaska, Michigan Finish: Traverse City, Michigan www.iceman.com/ www.facebook.com/IcemanTCMI/ The course consists primarily of dirt roads, two-tracks, abandoned railroad beds and the world famous Vasa Nordic ski trail and winds thru the Pere Marquette State Forest in Northern Lower Michigan. The Bell’s Iceman events attract competitive cyclists from Mexico, Canada, and 38 states. Ages range from 1.5 years to 80 years of age. Their ability levels vary from first-time racers to Olympians. Brent Rohrs, Ethan Janssen and Rod Janssen all competed with excellent results!    |
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