Onion River Racing

We had a strong showing at the Lake Sunapee race this past weekend.

In the Pro 1-2-3 John McGill took 30th

In the Women’s Pro 1-2-3 MaryAnn took 5th (She came down in our van, so she’s honorary ORR)

In Cat 3:

Phil Beard took 16th

Jared Katz 19th

Nick Peterson flatted 3 miles from the finish

In Cat 4

Mark White took 48th after hitting a barrel in the last 300m of the course (and managed to keep up right!)

In Cat 5

Arthur Foelsche took 12th

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This in from VBPC:

The Vermont Bicycle and Pedestrian Coalition has organized the following ride; please join if you can.

The VBPC is organizing a Ride of Silence in Montpelier on Wednesday, May 20 to remember all those injured or killed by motor vehicles while bicycling.  Participants are asked to gather in front of the State House on State Street
at 7:00 pm.  The group will ride 12 miles in silence at a respectful pace while wearing black and red armbands, which will be supplied by the Coalition.  This event is free and all are invited.

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ORR Criterium 5/3/09 Thanks to Duane Lowell ORR 5/3/09 we’ve got a great video of last week’s crit!.

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Results from the 4/19 Onion River Racing Training Criterium

B Race
1- Jared Katz – Onion River Sports
2- Mark White – Onion River Sports
3- Shawn Patenaude – Fitworks
4- Andrew Tripp – Montpelier
5- Brian Lane-Karmas – Montpelier

A Race
1- Jared Katz – Onion River Sports
2- Nick Petterssen – Onion River Racing
3- Fabien Grignard – Equipe Gervais Rioux
4- Patrick Ruane – Sunapee
5- Steve Colangeli – Onion River Sports

Thanks again to our sponsors- The Mountain Shop, Onion River Sports,  the Nationa Life Group, and our marshals and volunteers!

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(This is reproduced from an email that Nancy Schulz- Executive Director of Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition- sent out today)

The remarks I delivered today on behalf of VT’s bike/ped community to U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and a room full of others were well received.  The Secretary at one point instructed Bernie Sanders to allow me more time because “I like what she has to say.”  (Thanks to Local Motion’s Chapin Spencer who offered the link to a LaHood speech that provided much grist for the mill.)

Read more…

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Here are the results of the first Onion River Racing Training Criterium Series, 4/12/09

(See: BikeReg results)

1. Ross Saxton, White River Junction, VT #3
2. Matt Rossman, Morrisville VT #9
3. Matt Mainer, Hinesburg, VT #4
4. Nick Peterson, Plainfield VT #1
5. Fabian Grignari, Montreal QC #6
6. John McGill, Montpelier VT
7. Phil Beliveau, St. George, VT #8
8. Steve Colangeli, Montpelier, VT #5
9. Jean Lacriox, Montpelier, VT #7
DNF Eric Trembly #2

B Group
1. Mike Previche, Fairfax VT  #104
2. Patrick Caffely, Richmond VT  #102
3. Mark White, Burlington VT #105
4. Pete Marin, Randolf, VT #107
5.  Andrew McCullough, Montpelier, VT #101
6. Andrew Tripp, Montpelier VT, #100

Thanks to everybody who came out and raced, spectated, officiated, and marshaled today! Thanks to our sponsors The Mountain Shop, National Life Group, and the onion of onions, Onion River Sports. We could not have done it without you!

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SPONSORED BY 
NATIONAL LIFE GROUP,
 ONION RIVER SPORTS, AND THE MOUNTAIN SHOP

Sundays: April 12th through May 10th, 2009
Held under USA Cycling Permit (pending)
Location: National Life Group Headquarters, 1 National Life Drive, Montpelier, VT

Course: The 0.9-mile circuit around National Life Group’s headquarters consists of a 300 meter long downhill followed by a hard right hand corner, a winding 350 meter uphill section in two steps, and a flat section through the upper parking lot to the start/finish on a flat straightaway near the main entrance. There will be no neutral support – so bring your own spare wheels. Free Lap rule in effect. Course closed to traffic.

Format: The C event riders will be escorted throughout the course by experienced racers to learn cornering and pack riding skills. The B Race is a conventional race for entry level and Cat IV racers. One day licenses for new racers and 2009 USAC license renewals may be purchased on-site. The A Race uses a points format with sprints every five laps for five places (7-5-3-2-1). The final sprint is scored double (14-10-6-4-2).

Directions: Off I-89, take exit 8 onto Memorial Dr., turn right at first light onto National Life Dr., Climb hill and take 2nd left into National Life parking lot. Registration and start/finish will be near the main building. Map

Registration: at BikeReg or onsite. We are waiting on the event being listed on BikeReg, so if want to get on the priority list in the meantime, please email arthur @ onionriverracing.com with the dates you are interested in. Registration opens at 10:30 AM and closes 15 min prior to start of each event. One day licenses are available to unlicensed B and C race participants for an additional $10, as well as 2009 USA Cycling license applications and renewal forms for those wishing to convert one day licenses to annual licenses. Refunds available only on site, in case of cancellation due to heavy rain or lightning or intervening circumstances. Canadian cyclists with international (UCI) licenses are welcome!

Training Criterium Series Flyer (pdf)

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