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Chico Corsa places
well at the Cal Aggie Criterium bike race in Sacramento. C.J. Humphries
placed 2nd in the Cat 4/5 race while Mike Cordova snagged 4th. Mike
Cordova also placed 3rd in the Cat 3/4 race just an hour earlier. Jeff
Galland raced 3 races, back to back to back, the 35+ Open, Cat 3/4 and
then the Cat 1/2/3. His best placing was 6th in the Cat 3/4
race. We also had James
Plumber finish with the pack after and impressive solo break with 5 laps
to go. He lasted 2 laps before the peleton swallowed him back up. Jim
Clark, Mike Ricks, Andy Mastorakis and Geno Gruber all raced the Masters
35+ Open race and then immidately raced the Elite 3/4 race. Paul Begbie
Raced well in the masters 35+ Open and the Cat 4/5 races. Here is Mike
Cordova's Race report: "The 10am 4/5 race sold out before we got there so some of us got into the B race at 2pm. James did manage to get into the race though. Start of the race he spent most of the time in the pack conserving energy then with 5 laps to go he took a flyer and opened up a gap. Got caught though with 3 laps to go but was a very strong effort. 2nd race was the 35+ race and we had Andy, Jeff, Geno, Paul, Jim and Mike R in the race. I missed most of it because I was warming up but we finished strong in the pack. In the 3/4 race we had Jeff, Andy, Myself, Geno, Jim, CJ and Mike R. I stayed in the pack for most of the race then with 7 laps to go I moved up towards the front on the straightaway and got onto a newly formed 4 man breakaway. I noticed we had about a 10 second gap so I barked orders to the guys that we should do short pulls and that we could make it. So we started working and the group dropped to 3. I was taking some hard pulls along with a Pillar Systems rider, he took off after one of my pulls on the last lap and I was stuck with a Alto Velo rider who had been sucking on our wheels. So I took 3rd and Jeff took 6th. The 4/5 race CJ and I got into a large break of 7 riders with 8 laps to go. The Pillar Team drove the pace way early and they eventually fell of save for their top rider. Coming out of the last corning there was a hard crash and a few people went down right in front of CJ and I. We had to swerve and I had to brake to avoid it. In the final sprint CJ took 2nd and I took fourth." Way to go Chico
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We have posted a very
complete event
calendar on our web site for your convenience. It is heavy with races
but also have some of the popular century rides. When ever possible I
linked the date to the event's web site. If there are events
that you know of that you think are worthy of the calendar, please email me the info and I will update
the calendar. Your participation will only make it
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The first time I did
the Paskenta Century I thought it would be like any other unsupported
century. What I did not know is that this has become a favorite for racers
from all over the North State and Nevada. This is more then a century, it
is a full blown unofficial road race! Riding race pace is
one option but not the only option. There are a few routs to choose from
and riders will be on all of them. So for a great time before your Super
Bowl party Come join us. The Race team will be attempting to hang on for
dear life and Dave Withrow will be riding with the smarter people who just
want to log a few miles. Paskenta Century
Sunday, February 4th Super Bowl Sunday - Chico - Corning - Paskenta -
Orland 50, 75 or 100 flat miles, starts 8am at One Mile, Bidwell Park,
Chico, CA. No fees, map provided, show up & ride century.
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We had a good time
New Years Eve hosting the First Annual End of the Year Humbldt Hill Climb
Time Trial. A few showed up for the fun. Here are the
results. 1. Ed Condit(from
Redding): 15:06 2. Joe Shelburne: 15:25 3. Lau Ackerman: 16:02 4. Steve Vickery: 16:07 5. Kareem Speake: 18:32 6. Janine Rood(1st Woman): 18:38 7. Jay Rawlins: 18:44 8. Kathie Thornton(2nd Woman): 19:03 9. Jeff Ochs: 20:54 10. Daniel Henning: 21:33 11. Dave Withrow: 21:55 12. Eric Ayars & Jessalyn Ayars(she's 7!!): 23:14 (1st place tandem) We'll be doing another one of these Humboldt Hill TTs in the spring......so start training now! | ||
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We have out grown the
room at the Mangroove Mt. Mikes so we have relocated to the Mountain
Mike's Pizza at 1105 West 5th Street. That is the corner of 32 and
5th. At the February 2nd
meeting, Pillsbury Physical Therapy will be presenting a discussion on
sports injuries related to cycling. The presenting therapists have
extensive backgrounds in orthopedic and sports related physical therapy.
Their talk will include reasons for some common injuries (think: low back
pain) and tips & exercises for prevention. Please bring your
questions and experiences and be prepared for an insightful look at how
you can keep cycling longer, more powerfully and with less
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You can now open your
bank accounts at Tri Counties Bank, and be able to order your very own
limited edition Check Card (ATM and Debit Card) featuring a Chico Corsa
kit outfitted rider. Be the first in your block to have one!
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Tandem Rally does not
mean that mono's are excluded. Everyone is welcome. Join us for a
beautiful ride around the amazing Sutter Buttes. Rice Valley Tandem
Rally
Sunday, February 11th Gridley - Grey Lodge - Sutter Buttes 40, 62, 100 flat miles, starts Gridley, CA. Full support. Hike: Into the Sutter Buttes. | ||
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If you want to invite others to your weekly group ride, let me know and I will include it in this news letter and post it on the Chico Corsa Calendar. Just use the terrain and ability scale that Chico Velo uses when describing your ride.
Sincerely,
Geno Gruber Chico Corsa Cycling Club email: geno@chicocorsa.com
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