Babbitt tops Haleakala

Brian Babbitt rode the 36+ mile uphill course to the cloud shrouded summit at Red Hill (10,023') in about 3 1/2 hours leaving me to suffer many switchbacks behind. Heavy wind, heavy drizzle, and low visibility hampered the speed on the descent until about 7,000' where we thawed out at the visitors center (and Joanna's car) but then the fun back down the mountain really began. At least I was able to lead and keep ahead on the way down - perhaps I should just resign myself now to the coasting down the volcano rides.

So it looks as if I have a lot of work to do before the big event next year. Of course riding a bike a little lighter than my 28# Raleigh tank will help a lot; not to mention getting out for longer endurance rides, getting my core in order, more strength & power training, and more sleep as the youngin's get older and sleep in a bit longer.

Off to...

Maui, see you all at the end of the month - aloha!

Local boys race USPRO Nationals

Seattle's Jonny Sundt (Kelly Benefits-Medifast) and Portland's Doug Ollerenshaw (Health Net-Maxxis) were on the initial attack in Sunday's RR in South Carolina. While Jonny would eventually DNF and Doug finish 25th at 9:38 back - it's good to see them being agressive early and on the attack. Hopefully they'll garner some top TV time on Verses next Sunday (repeats Wednesday the 12th). Also look for Ian McKissick (BMC), Omer Kem, and Morgan Schmitt (both racing for Priority Health/Bissell).

ATTN: Cyclocross racers

Herriott Sports Performance and Cascade Bicycle Studio present a cyclocross weekend with Jonathan Page!

Herriott Sports Performance and Cascade Bicycle Studio are proud to announce a cyclocross weekend with Jonathan Page and Frank McCormack. Jonathan Page is the most successful American cyclocross racer in history. Solidifying this title with his silver medal performance at the World Championships last season in addition to his 6 US National Championships. Veteran US cross-racer, Frank McCormack, won the elite US Championship in 1997 at South SeaTac in Seattle and first introduced Jonathan to the sport of cyclocross.

The weekend will include a presentation on Friday evening, two 3 hour clinics on Saturday and a fundraiser dinner and silent auction to raise money for Washington State athletes attending the Cyclocross World Championships this season.

The dinner will be held at Brouwer’s Belgian Cafe in Seattle, WA. To the winning bidders at Saturday’s auction, Jonathan will hold 2 private cyclocross skills clinic on Sunday, each 90 minutes in length. Other items up for auction include items from Kona, Ridley, Vermarc USA, Hammer Nutrition, DeFeet, Cascade Bicycle Studio, and Herriott Sports Performance, including a Kona Rad Jake frame!

Schedule of Events:
Friday, Sept 28th 7-9:00pm Presentation, “meet and greet.”
Cascade Bicycle Studio 473 N. 36th St, Unit C. Seattle, WA

Saturday, Sept 29th 8:30-11:30, 12:30-3:30 Cyclocross Skills Clinic
Marymoor Park 6046 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway NE, Redmond, WA

Saturday, Sept 29th 6-9:00 Fundraiser dinner and silent auction
Brouwer’s Belgian Café.. 400 N. 35th St, Seattle, WA

Sunday, Sept 30th 8-9:30 Private lesson from Jonathan Page** (Auction price)

Sunday, Sept 30th 9:30-11:00 Private lesson from Jonathan Page** (Auction price)
Woodland Park, W. Greenlake Way, Seattle

For more info: www.herriottsportsperformance.com or 206-306-5899 or via bikereg.com