Senoia Speedway Criterium, it's not a velodrome, but this day it was similar with bicycles racing around a 3/8ths mile banked oval asphalt track.
In the Masters 45+ event, Dan Coy (GTC) lapped the field solo within the first 20 minutes of racing along with the tactful blocking and chase-disrupting of Marshall Millard (GTC). In the end Dan tried to assist Marshall who rode to an impressive 4th place behind two SmithBarney riders, netting a 1st and 4th place for GTC in this event.
Prior to the 45+ event we witnessed Theron Colucci (Cycor, LLC/Contes) in the the Masters 35+ event, ending a six-year hiatus from bike racing (and cycling). While the powerful and well-rehearsed SmithBarney squad took the top spots on the podium, Theron scored a very hard-earned 4th place followed by Rick Rheingans (Aarons/L5Flyers) in 5th.
Later, in the Cat 4 event, Rick Rhiengans attacked solo and was eventually joined by two other riders. Rick was clearly the motor in the breakaway, and his teamed blocked. While the other two in the break eventually came around Rhiengans in the sprint for the line, everyone watching knew this was a great ride by the Aarons/L5Flyers riders and they deserved the recognition.
** Theron Colucci is a former pro cyclist, long-time cycling friend and neighbor. Rick Rhiengans is also a friend and one of my more successful coaching clients. Marshall Millard is a longtime cycling partner, teammate and coaching client.
(photos coming soon)
Posted by dancoy at May 7, 2005 07:54 PM