Archives: I finally have some time to go through the stuff stacked up around my desk and came upon a disc of photos someone sent to me that I had never looked at. I was surprised to find a couple images from the Union City 2003 - Masters 45+ Criterium. This race was really one of the most exciting and memorable local events I did last year. Current reigning 45+ US Masters National Road Race Champion, Randy Parker, came down from NC with friend Dean Lyons to kick our butts here in GA. The two of them launched an early breakaway with Kent Williams (Cane Creek - also from NC) right on their wheel. I was able to bridge up to them but Robert Rivers (Cane Creek - Athens, GA) was on my wheel. The now 5-man breakaway consisted of two teams of 2 and myself. I had to work really hard that day to help make that break stick while 25-30 guys chased hard from behind. Randy Parker easily won and Dean Lyons just nipped Robert Rivers at the line for second while Kent had sacrificed himself for Robert in the finish. I finished in 4th place, but was really proud to have bridged to that break, caused Randy Parker concern (I overheard him ask Dean, "can that guy sprint too?"), and then powered it to the point of nearly lapping the field. It was great to discover these photos today and remember a good race.
Posted by dancoy at March 8, 2004 01:32 PM