It has been a busy two weeks. Summer continued tonight with the TNR getting modestly shorter to accommodate the already waning light. A light sprinkle before the ride dried up and created no issues for the group.
This weekend hosted three local events drawing thousands of participants to NE Wis. The Waupaca Triathlon was held in perfect conditions with 1000 racers [and about 200 kids] enjoyed great racing and a super Potato Bake. http://www.waupacaareatriathlon.com/ for results and photos. Our own Roy Stumpf had a top 10 finish and Sarah Stumpf took second overall with Deb Ernst pulling in third in her age group. Nice.
The Green Bay WORS race http://www.wors.org/news/ had some great conditions and some motivating bugs this weekend with Steve Peplinski defying his age and winning his age group and class. Too bad he was not 61 when he was forty, well done to Steve and all the local talent.
Race the Lake was this weekend. A 90 mile [more or less] around Lake Winnebago that attracted over a thousand riders and most of the "retired" Cat 1 and Pro riders from the past 15 years. The lead pack pulled in at 3:13!!!, almost 28 mph which is a blazing time for an open road course. Check out http://www.midwestsportsevents.com/ for info on this pound fest. This is turning out to be a wild speed fest in our own back yard. http://www.fdlreporter.com/article/20100823/FON02/8230536/Race-the-Lake-Bike-Race-results for results and photos.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
This Saturday we are having a sidewalk sale. This is one day only and we have lots of gear ready to go. It would be a good time to see the new 2011 bikes as they are coming in as we speak.
The Cloverleaf Triathlon is Sept. 4th and is a great first time race to get your feet wet on. Close to home near Clintonville it is a fun race with no pressure. See http://www.cloverleaflakes.com/documents/Clintonville%20-%20Triatholon%2018%20mile.pdf
The Door County Century is only weeks away. The event has been overhauled with a new and better course and a whole lot more. See http://www.doorcountycentury.com/ for maps and more. Already the ride is well over last years turnout so plan on a big weekend.
Ironman Wisconsin is the same weekend, Sept 11-12, with lots of local athletes. www.ironmanwisconsin.com/
The Fat Tire Fest is coming soon after in Sept. Time to get the bikes cleaned, tuned and please; new cables BEFORE you bike stops shifting.
Lastly; September 21st marks the return of Bairds Creek Hillbounding. Sign up for and see more on our newsletter at http://www.incompetition.com/html/register.psp
Finally, Kevin Kohrman, a longtime local rider was killed this past week leading a bike ride. It was an accident and Kevin did not suffer. Kevin often came to the store and I enjoyed his knowledge and our spirited debates. He was the real deal on a bike having ridden tens of thousands of miles and having done Brevet length rides and more. He took great pleasure in riding but in other things as well. The day before he passed he came in with his grandson. His enthusiasm for him was obvious and he looked forward to rides with him as much as with anyone. We are still a little in shock over this and I just hope that we can all take away a little from this and re-double our efforts to keep riding the safe and fun sport that it is, Kevin would have wanted that.
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