Saturday, November 18, 2023 Trek Bikes global headquarters in Waterloo, WI Organized by: Revolution Cycles www.bikerepair.com/stores/revolution-cycles-madison Race Description: wicxseries.com/race/wisconsin-state-championship-2023/ The Wisconsin Cyclocross Series, presented by Trek wicxseries.com/, concluded with the State Championships on the grounds of the Trek Factory. Three Diablos reported for duty and had mixed success as far as results, but guaranteed success at challenging themselves (that's all I got for our race details). Jeff's final opportunity to earn that exclusive podium, fell short yet again (three 4th's & three 5th's this year), with another 4th place finish. A quick assessment of his race history at: www.crossresults.com/racer/84625 reveals he had the ability to match most of the front riders, he just couldn't make it happen. Still consistent top 5's put him at a National 55-60 ranking of 17 of 640 legacy.usacycling.org/rankings/points.php?state=&sex=M&disc=Road%3ACX&cat=&agemin=55&agemax=60&mode=get_rank This will help with a good start position at Nationals Dec. 7th. Brian Davis (six races this season) was there, with his camera gear and star power, capturing the cyclocross racing experience for future generations and fanatics! John Lichtenberg's strong race attendance (ten races this season) , and consistent results in the Masters 60+ Cat. 1/2/3, landed him third on the final series podium. Diablo Cycling Results: Masters 35+ 1/2/3 (24 total) Brian Davis - 22nd Masters 50+ 1/2/3 (24 total) Jeff Abitz - 4th Masters 60+ 1/2/3 (12 total) John Lichtenberg - 10th Full Results: legacy.usacycling.org/results/?permit=2023-10896 - Jabitz
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The last race before the WI State Championships moved Jeff one position away from a podium. Chasing third place Brent Rhors (3rd) and getting chased by 2022 Series Champion Arlen Spicer (5th) kept his heart rate pegged to the maximum. Diablo Cycling Results: Masters 50+ 1/2/3 (21 total) Jeff Abitz - 4th Masters 60+ 1/2/3 (11 total) John Lichtenberg - 7th Full Results: legacy.usacycling.org/results/?permit=2023-11199 Next race is the Wisconsin State Cyclocross Championships. Let's hope for snow (it ain't happening)! wicxseries.com/race/wisconsin-state-championship-2023/ - Jabitz
In my opinion, the Cyclocross Masters 50+ 1,2,3 field may the most dynamic and competitive race of the day. Our kids are grown, we have more training time, and we are desperate to make the most of our remaining competitive years. Week to week, the top 3 is a "toss up" of about 10 riders. In only four WI Cycling Association races this year, Jeff completed the "hat trick" of three 5th place finishes! All kidding aside, he keeps trying. Never a podium, but never a meltdown. Steady Eddy, don't panic... (okay Jabitz, enough!) Diablo Cycling Results: Masters 35+ 1/2/3 (20 total) Brian Davis - 11th Masters 50+ 1/2/3 (24 total) Jeff Abitz - 5th Daniel Naef - 10th Masters 60+ 1/2/3 John Lichtenberg -10th Full Results: legacy.usacycling.org/results/?permit=2023-10902 Next race is Camrock & Roll CX wicxseries.com/race/camrock-roll-cx-2023/ Thank you to Nate Phelps of Gryphon Velo Racing gryphonveloracing.com/ for most of the below images: - Jabitz
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