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mtnbikerdude87 · 04-06-2008, 08:35 PM

Today was UC Irivine Cycling collegiate/uscf race. I volunteered for the race since I was part of the team and I always wanted to check out a road race. I was assigned to a sharp right turn at the bottom of the hill. I made sure that it was clear of debris and also to report if any crashes occur. This spot was notorious throughout the day for the gnarly crashes. The collegiate racers did fine through the turn but once the Cat 5 and 4 raced, there were a couple of collisions. Safe to say there wasnt anything major. Just a lot of road rash. One rider did taco his Carbon giant frame. Bummer.

We had a lot of collegiate teams racing this event and it was good to see our riders racing too. We also had a lot of USCF guys come out to race too. It was a reall fun race to watch and now I have the bug to buy a road bike.

A couple shots from today:

UCI guy racing Men's D

Groups of D riders

Stanford rider racing Women's B

Men's C riders preparing for the sharp right turn

Couple of UCI riders in Men's C

UCSB rider racing Women's A

UCSD rider racing Women's A

UCI rider in Men's A

UCI Alum in the Masters Cat

emfc · 04-06-2008, 08:47 PM

Wow check out the beard on that guy in the second to last pic

mtnbikerdude87 · 04-06-2008, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by emfc

Wow check out the beard on that guy in the second to last pic

Oh yea hes the Cal Poy SLO rider and he is FAST! He also raced Cat 3 I believe.

Shaving doesnt make you faster....

jonathan_sykes81 · 04-06-2008, 08:51 PM

That beard is sick!

foofighter · 04-06-2008, 08:51 PM

where was this Tuan? UCI?

Von-Skipp · 04-06-2008, 08:59 PM

Nice pics. Does UCI have some strong riders? I know Cal Poly SLO has some awesome riders, good triathletes too.

We (ASU) hosted out CRIT in Febuary. We had a ton of pros come out. That was awesome to watch em race.

I raced collegiate and CAT 5 too, but I don't think I'll do any more crits. I've seen too many bad crashes....

mtnbikerdude87 · 04-06-2008, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by foofighter

where was this Tuan? UCI?

Yea it was at UCI. It was on the corner of California and Bison.

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Originally Posted by Von-Skipp

Nice pics. Does UCI have some strong riders? I know Cal Poly SLO has some awesome riders, good triathletes too.

We (ASU) hosted out CRIT in Febuary. We had a ton of pros come out. That was awesome to watch em race.

I raced collegiate and CAT 5 too, but I don't think I'll do any more crits. I've seen too many bad crashes....

Yea we got a couple strong riders but the problem is that many are going to graduate soon.

Yea hosting a race is great! You get to see a lot of riders come out.

Hopefully ill get a road bike soon! We should do some rides in the summer.

adrianko43 · 04-06-2008, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by emfc

Wow check out the beard on that guy in the second to last pic

It's funny how he still shaves his legs though.

ubermensch · 04-07-2008, 12:23 AM

Thanks to you and your team for putting on those races! I rode in the cat 5 race and, aside from getting dropped pretty early and hard, I still had a good time. I made a couple of bad choices but, then again, that's what cat 5s are all about. I'll learn.

Even though the turnout wasn't huge, it made for a pretty relaxing and supportive atmosphere. Any word on whether or not it will be held again next year? I want redemption! lol

mtnbikerdude87 · 04-07-2008, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ubermensch

Thanks to you and your team for putting on those races! I rode in the cat 5 race and, aside from getting dropped pretty early and hard, I still had a good time. I made a couple of bad choices but, then again, that's what cat 5s are all about. I'll learn.

Even though the turnout wasn't huge, it made for a pretty relaxing and supportive atmosphere. Any word on whether or not it will be held again next year? I want redemption! lol

It depends on how the collegiate schedule looks like next year but I think we'll put on a another road race.

jeffj · 04-07-2008, 10:08 AM

I was there yesterday supporting my daughter who races Women's "A" for UCSB. Here are some of the shots I took

1- A short lived break

2-

3-

4- She led out the pack at the beginning of the bell lap and took her teammate to the front...

5- and they got the win.

6- Men's A action

7-

8-

9- UCSB FTW!

10- A class display of sportsmanship

Kind of hard to compete with Redlands, but UCI does a good job with the Anthill.

mtnbikerdude87 · 04-07-2008, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffj

I was there yesterday supporting my daughter who races Women's "A" for UCSB. Here are some of the shots I took

Kind of hard to compete with Redlands, but UCI does a good job with the Anthill.

Great Pics!

Pain Freak · 04-10-2008, 09:30 PM

Hey I ride with a few of those guys.

xc burr · 04-10-2008, 09:50 PM

great pics.

04-06-2008, 08:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
mtnbikerdude87 Huh?	Anteater Criterium RR (volunteer prespective) Today was UC Irivine Cycling collegiate/uscf race. I volunteered for the race since I was part of the team and I always wanted to check out a road race. I was assigned to a sharp right turn at the bottom of the hill. I made sure that it was clear of debris and also to report if any crashes occur. This spot was notorious throughout the day for the gnarly crashes. The collegiate racers did fine through the turn but once the Cat 5 and 4 raced, there were a couple of collisions. Safe to say there wasnt anything major. Just a lot of road rash. One rider did taco his Carbon giant frame. Bummer. We had a lot of collegiate teams racing this event and it was good to see our riders racing too. We also had a lot of USCF guys come out to race too. It was a reall fun race to watch and now I have the bug to buy a road bike. A couple shots from today: UCI guy racing Men's D Groups of D riders Stanford rider racing Women's B Men's C riders preparing for the sharp right turn Couple of UCI riders in Men's C UCSB rider racing Women's A UCSD rider racing Women's A UCI rider in Men's A UCI Alum in the Masters Cat __________________ Zot Zot cycling! Keep Pedaling

04-06-2008, 08:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
emfc Don't taze me bro	Wow check out the beard on that guy in the second to last pic __________________ el_d00der1no I busted a nut MTBMaven The salty flavor really hit the spot.

04-06-2008, 08:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
foofighter On the Mend	where was this Tuan? UCI? __________________ Pho'd Up: " Heart Rate Monitor + Road miles = fast. Chasing Neil, and Chris (Sar Boats) = Faster." www.coverageispersonal.com http://news.singletrackminded.com/

04-07-2008, 12:23 AM	#9 (permalink)
ubermensch Senior Member	Thanks to you and your team for putting on those races! I rode in the cat 5 race and, aside from getting dropped pretty early and hard, I still had a good time. I made a couple of bad choices but, then again, that's what cat 5s are all about. I'll learn. Even though the turnout wasn't huge, it made for a pretty relaxing and supportive atmosphere. Any word on whether or not it will be held again next year? I want redemption! lol __________________ Tom

04-10-2008, 09:30 PM	#13 (permalink)
Pain Freak Peanut butta jelly	Hey I ride with a few of those guys. __________________ If quizzes are quizzical, what are tests? “Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body—but rather a skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, ‘Wow, what a ride!’ ” —anon.

04-06-2008, 08:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
jonathan_sykes81 GET FORMULA	That beard is sick!

04-07-2008, 10:08 AM	#11 (permalink)
jeffj Today: Sally O'Malley	I was there yesterday supporting my daughter who races Women's "A" for UCSB. Here are some of the shots I took 1- A short lived break 2- 3- 4- She led out the pack at the beginning of the bell lap and took her teammate to the front... 5- and they got the win. 6- Men's A action 7- 8- 9- UCSB FTW! 10- A class display of sportsmanship Kind of hard to compete with Redlands, but UCI does a good job with the Anthill.

04-10-2008, 09:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
xc burr Member	great pics.

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