2007 Rochester Autumn Classic Duathlon
The 2007 Rochester Autumn Classic Duathlon is an awesome event put on by Boots & Ellen of Yellow Jacket Racing. Each year the event seems to grow which is great for the sport and event.
So this year I was the only Team CFC person to participate in the 2007 Rochester Autumn Classic Duathlon. I almost decided not to do the event this year, but then I remembered this is the event that started it all for me in 2005.
I beat last year’s time by a full 2 minutes! I was so excited. I had my best time ever on the bike for 10 miles - 40:08!
I also switched back to my pedals with cages on them so I did not have to change shoes in transition. As you can see that saved me a minute or more in each transition.
So here are my times over the last 3 events:
Here are some photos from the event:
The CFC Army is everywhere!
Cliff wrote to tell me that Team CFC also conquered the NYC Century on Sunday September 10, 2007. They accomplished this for the fourth time on Single Speeds!!
Here is a group shot (l-r):
Johan, Cliff, Andreas, & Carl
Their whole ride was 104 miles and the finished in 7:36 with their average speed being 14 mph.
You can read about their ride HERE and see more of his photos HERE.
Someday we’re hoping to get everyone together for a group CFC ride.
Thanks so much for sharing your ride with us!
Team CFC conquers PA!
On Saturday September 8, 2007 Team CFC rode in the 2007 Univest Grand Prix Cyclosportif
Read what Bicycling Magazine has to say about the Cyclosportif - a race for all of us.
Here is a team photo just before the ride (l-r):
Tyler, Darcie, Carrie, Mackenzie, & Shannon
There were two loops to choose from: 40 miles and 100k. Everyone except Tyler rode the 40 mile loop.
Here are our unofficial finishing times:
- Tyler (100k) - 3:53:44 (finished 145th out of 327)
- Carrie (40 miles) - 2:18:16 (finished 8th out of 108)
- Shannon (40 miles) - 3:07:29 (finished 25th out of 108)
- Darcie (40 miles) - 3:32:14 (finished 65th out of 108)
- Mackenzie (40 miles) - 3:35:08 (finished 70th out of 108)
We were even lucky enough to meet Floyd Landis!
We had such a great time doing this event. It was so well put together and organized. This will definitely go on our yearly event calendar.
I will have more of an update after I get all the photos in from the ride ….
Updates
I have been slacking off on the updates. I will be sure to get caught up with all the rides and races Team CFC has been participating in the last few months.
Stay Tuned! 
Skaneateles Lake
So Sunday the group decided to ride Skaneateles Lake. We started out in the Town of Skaneateles. The group consisted of:
- Carrie
- Darcie
- Mackenzie “Rabid Game”
- Tyler
- Eric
- and Myself
Here is a chart of the elevation and distance of the ride from my wife’s Garmin 105 device.
The weather was a bit cold and windy, but we survived.
After our ride we decided to get a bite to eat at the Blue Water Grill. They have great food and a beautiful lake view.
Argh! 20K Time Trial
So the next race up for me is the Handlebars Cycle Company Argh! 20K Time Trial plus Team Time Trial presented by Queen City Cyclists on 07/08/2007.
When: July 8th, 2007
8:30am 1st team riders leave.
Solo TT riders to follow teams.
Every rider after in 60 second intervals
Start time based on assigned bib number
Teams consist of four riders. Third rider to cross the line is teams time!!!
Highlights:
- Cash Prizes to the top 5 overall male and top 3 overall females and top team
- Team: 1st Place - $150 plus a years worth of bragging rights and medals!!!
- Female: 1st Place - $100, 2nd Place - $50, 3rd Place - $25
- Male: 1st Place - $150, 2nd Place - $100, 3rd Place - $50, 4th Place - $25, 5th Place - $25
Otherwise Non-Cash Awards for the Top 3 males and females in the following age groups:
19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70& over
Medals to top 3 teams
*covered starting ramp*
In conjunction with the Pirate Festival
Krull Park, Olcott:
Musical entertainment, stage performances, food venders, rides, a parade, as well as a host of other festival-related items centered on the Pirate Theme. Friday, 6pm - 12am, Saturday 12pm - 12am, Sunday 12pm - 6pm.
For more info contact:
Mark Gilson (716) 778-8942
Town’s website:
http://www.olcott-newfane.com/
E-mail: info@olcott-newfane.com
Here is some video from the 2005 Argh! 20K Time Trial:
I have never competed in a Time Trial before so it should be interesting. The nice thing is that I am only competing against the clock. So I will not have to be worried about getting pulled off the course.
Results - 2007 Saturn Rochester Twilight Criterium
Navigator’s Hilton Clarke Makes It Two in a Row.
Saturn Rochester Twilight Criterium, June 23, 2007
1. Hilton Clarke, Navigator’s Insurance
2. Cam Evans, Symmetrics Cycling
3. Kyle Wamsley, Navigator’s Insurance
4. Mark Walters, KodakGallery / Sierra Nevada
5. Dominique Rollin, KodakGallery / Sierra Nevada
6. Chris Jones, Nerac
Official Results: Men’s Pro, Women’s Pro, Men’s Masters 35+, Men’s Cat 3/4, Women’s Cat 4, Men’s Cat 5 30+, Men’s Cat 5 19-29, Junior 17-18, Junior 14-16
Here is video of the Men’s Pro 1/2 finish:
I have uploaded more videos to YouTube
For those of you curious as to how I did in my first Criterium ….
I raced in the Cat 5 30+ group. I lasted 12 minutes 25 seconds before the official pulled me off the course. Which was 3 laps. I knew going into this that I would probably not last the whole race, but I am glad I entered. It was a great experience and I will be entering again next year. Hopefully next year I will either finish or at least stay out on the course another 5-10 minutes before they pull me off.
