For all the race details, see: www.oretoshore.com/ The last few years, Jeff Abitz has taken a liking to this absolute mountain bike ripper. The course starts high, and finishes down low, with plenty of fast descents, and little single track to slow you down. Group racing tactics are in play. Typical podium dweller Brian Hanson was absent this year (he opted to race the Maah Daah Hey 100 instead), however Jamie Zarda filled the podium void with a 1st in the "Old Lady" (her words not mine) category. Jeff anticipated a great result but was only partially satisfied, finishing two and half minutes off the 3rd place podium. Here is how the Diablos did: Hard Rock (48 miles) 614 total 45-49 Female (8 total) Jamie Zarda - 1st (329th overall) 55 to 59 Male (54 total) Jeff Abitz - 7th, (129th overall) Full Results: my.raceresult.com/414348/ 
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Series Information & Schedule: www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/wors/ Race Guide: media.trekbikes.com/image/upload/v1775743131/TK26_Trek_Race_Guide_Colectivo-2026.pdf Diablo Cycling had solid youth turnout up at "Refo". Three podiums and a high placing were earned! Kids Comp Boys 9 (5 total) Henry Burns – 3rd Kids Comp Boys 10 (4 total) Frederick Burns – 2nd Citizen Men 12 & Under (11 total) Tyler Steckling – 3rd Citizen Men 13-14 (27 total) Dominic Dipiazza - 9th Full Results: my.raceresult.com/413969/     
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Yes! Diablos do race on smooth roads! Andrew Knickerbocker road big watts (294 average) for this 48 mile, 1,644' total climb road race. In his words: "Bit of time in no man’s land chasing the lone leader. Then I caught a group of four and the big boys bridged up to us. Legs blew up a bit on the final climb but I held on until then. Great to be back racing. First place in the rim brake category." Results (47 total) Andrew Knickerbocker - 8th  
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Race Description: wausau24.com/wausau-24/ Since he returned to mountain biking, Jeff Abitz has raced this event, in the 6,12 & 24 hour solo formats, seven times. The varied course, high competition, and stellar organization continue to draw him in. The Dipiazza's have been regulars the last few years, as well as Jamie Zarda. There was podiums for all! 12 Hour Female - 12 Hour SOLO (7 total) 2nd - Jamie Zarda 12 Hour Male - 12 Hour SOLO Masters (50 and over) (20 total) 3rd - Jeff Abitz 6 Hour Male - 6 Hour 2 Person (7 total) 2nd - "High Hopes Racing" - Anthony DiPiazza and Vincent DiPiazza 6 Hour Male - 6 Hour 2 Person Junior (Under 18) (6 total) 2nd - "DiPiazza Bros" - Andrew and Dominic DiPiazza Full Results: www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=441246 A unique thing about this event is your are never fully certain on how you are doing, unless you check online. Jeff waited until hour seven to find out he paced it to conservatively (EASY!).   Hey, at least Jeff finished on the lead lap! See below:        
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Crusher Basics: 906adventureteam.com/mountain-bike-events/the-crusher/ Diablo Cycling's Endurance Extraordinaires Jamie Zarda and Steve Scherck took on the challenging, enhanced roads, paths and trails, in one of the most isolated parts of the United States. There was moose and beaver. Since I wasn't there, I granted Jamie access to this prestigious weblog. In her words: "You may ask what is the Crusher? It is a long endurance enhanced gravel (mountain bike) adventure. It’s not really a race as there is not an emphasis on podiums more the experience. Originally, I was signed up for the mass start 175 miles (which was actually 206 miles) but with my back surgery, and a pinched nerve in my neck at T1 I’ve been struggling with hand & feet numbness & nerve pain I decided to downgrade. So 100 is actually 131 miles with 10,000 ft of climbing. What a fabulous weekend camping and riding with friends. It was awesome watching Stacee Goedtel & Travis Mcfall finish their long race - 175, I am so proud of both of you. I’m not going to lie I cried a bit watching you guys approach the finish line. Jim Tollard & Pat it was great riding with you for part of the race. Josh Jahnke your SAG help was so appreciated. And of course I would have never been brave enough to tackle this race without my friend Steve Scherck, he pulled my slow ass (behind Jamie, behind! - Jabitz) up many hills & through the singletrack & I needed him for navigation (my all time weakness) & company. Also, this race is not possible without all the amazing trail angels out there offering their time, food & help! These trails are desolate, technical (rocks, roots, sand, huge beaver ponds & rivers), and extremely hilly. They can be physically exhausting at one point we had been doing this long singletrack climb & I said I need food I’m feeling really drained (approximately 110 miles in) and we pop out of the trail at the top of the hill and this guy was making gourmet burgers in the middle of the woods even with coleslaw & guacamole toppings! He also had Red Bull, he knew just what to have & where to be!!! Never did I think once we wouldn’t finish, I was having a blast the whole time! Although I may have had some dramatic panting on some of the big climbs. Oh and a million fly bites on my ass and some pretty serious chaffing but other than that it was great. It only took us 19 hours, 39 min, just a short ride! Thanks Todd Poquette for your amazing race organization & I LOVE Copper Harbor!" So there you have it. Jamie, you're hired!
Full Results (MS 100 only): my.raceresult.com/411169/#2_50D290 Full Results (all events): my.raceresult.com/411169/    
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Race Details: wemseries.com/nicolet-roche-boulder-dash/ Series Information: wemseries.com/ Diablo Cycling's Jamie Zarda and Jeff Abitz headed to the secluded Nicolet Roche trail system, for some hot, and rocky singletrack. Trail system GPX file: www.strava.com/routes/3370450552775487070 . The race course included challenging, hand built single track, that utilized the large boulder clusters this area is known for. There was plenty of technical (yes it can be thing) two track/ski trail to allow for passing opportunities. Jeff Abitz rode the first lap "medium", as he familiarized himself with, to him, this new course. Then he picked up the pace for the remaining five hours, passing two more riders, to land him one off the podium. Jamie Zarda used this race, as final touch up for the following weekend's, Crusher Mass Start 175 (906adventureteam.com/mountain-bike-events/the-crusher/) single track, opting to leave time on the clock, verses loading up the leg fatigue. No age categories. Solo Women Mid Distance - 6 Hour - (3 total) Jamie Zarda - 2nd, 4 Laps, Race Time: 5:17:45 Solo Men Mid Distance - 6 Hour - (11 total) Jeff Abitz - 4th, 5 Laps, Race Time: 5:07:30 Full Results: www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=439585   
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Diablo Cycling's Joseph Coughlin put in a monster day at this premier northern Minnesota race!     Below Joe takes some time for a photo with winner Chase Wark and past Unbound winner Dan Hughes:
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Diablo Cycling's Jamie Zarda headed to the Michigan's UP for the "next level" trails of the Marquette Trails Fest. Much of the course is considered "Black Diamond" level, requiring advanced skills to ride, let alone race. Terrific job Jamie!   - Jabitz
Series Information & Schedule: www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/wors/ Race Guide: media.trekbikes.com/image/upload/v1775743131/TK26_Trek_Race_Guide_Colectivo-2026.pdf The Diablo Cycling woods loving regulars headed south to Minooka Park. The laps consisted of twisty singletrack connected by short grassy climbs. Colin Nieforth won the super fast Kid Comp, Freddy and Harry Burns each earned a couple of 2nds, and Tyler Steckling made the podium with a nice 5th. Although Jeff Abitz "went in blind" with these unfamiliar trails, his main limiter was the nontechnical climbs. I won't mention that he forgot his cycling bib shorts at home. Comp Men 50-59 (12 total) Jeff Abitz – 7th Kids Comp Boys 9 (5 total) Henry Burns – 2nd Kids Comp Boys 10 (6 total) Frederick Burns – 2nd Kids Comp Boys 13-14 (4 total) Colin Nieforth – 1st Citizen Men 12 & Under (10 total) Tyler Steckling – 5th Citizen Men 13-14 (28 total) Dominic Dipiazza - 9th Full Results: my.raceresult.com/408516/    
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"TOAD" is 11 consecutive days of high level and high speed criterium racing action in Wisconsin. About: www.tourofamericasdairyland.com/about-toad/ Diablo Cycling's Andy Webb put in several double race days, mostly finishing in the top 10. Andy, it is time for a rest!
  
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