Windermere Roadies

Drew Landing Winter Criterium Series Race #3
The 3rd crit of the series of 6 is this Saturday Dec. 19 and will run every other Sat, weather permitting. The C race goes off at 8 AM, B's at 8:30 and A's at 9:10. Registration is onsite beginning at 7:30 and will be $12 for Adults, $8 for juniors. There will be a series payout for the top riders in A's 5 deep, B's 5 deep, and C's 3 deep. Drew Landing is located in Clermont. From the intersection of Hwy 50 and Hwy 27, travel 2.0 miles south on Hwy 27, turn right (W) onto Hammock Ridge Rd., travel 1.6 miles to course on right. Park in the center of the course or across the street in the empty subdivision.
All riders must have a current USAC license or purchase a one day on site.
This is a great, safe course, .9 mile loop with an uphll finish. Hope to see everyone there.
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Pics from crit. #2
Below are the current series standings:

TBar and I will doing a 50 mile loop afterwards. Heading west via Lakeshore, Pine's Ridge, over to Groveland, then Empire Church, Sloans Ridge, Van Fleet trail, Bay Lake, Lake Erie, FL Boys Ranch and back in Lakeshore.

Very quiet roads, mostly flat and probably take it fairly easy. Anyone can join in, but no whining and I call the directions. No store stops, so bring what you need.

Figure about 3 hours.

TrueBlueStarr wrote:TBar and I will doing a 50 mile loop afterwards. Heading west via Lakeshore, Pine's Ridge, over to Groveland, then Empire Church, Sloans Ridge, Van Fleet trail, Bay Lake, Lake Erie, FL Boys Ranch and back in Lakeshore.

Very quiet roads, mostly flat and probably take it fairly easy. Anyone can join in, but no whining and I call the directions. No store stops, so bring what you need.

Figure about 3 hours.

what pace do you guys do this? I drive from Tampa to do the race so I might as well make the most of my time over there. Does this route go up the famed sugarloaf climb?

FACTORe wrote:what pace do you guys do this?
Does this route go up the famed sugarloaf climb?

easy paces mostly, maybe some playtime here and there

the route is flat, we won't be near Sugarloaf, or any of the other bergs

Anyone riding from the school tomorrow to the crit? Dux just bailed on me and is driving out, so I need some company or motivation or may just stay home, warm, and make gingerbread houses with my dog.

Time?

Owlie, There is a group of ASV riders leaving Orange Cycle at 7am sharp. It is about 28 miles to the crit. Tbar, Pedro, Juan Carlos, Kathy, Laz, others...

Drew Landing Crit. #3 Race Results/Series Standings, Pics & Video

Thanks to everyone who came, see you in 2 weeks on Saturday, Jan. 2.
Craig





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A Race Video


B Race Video

Drew Landing Race Report 12/19/09

Some great racing today despite it being very cold and windy at the start.

C Race
Too cold for the juniors this morning, only 2 showed and they decided not to race each other or race with the B’s.

B Race
We started 17 racers. The first breakaway came immediately with Steve Arniella (Big Wheel) going off immediately solo. Steve stayed away for about 10 minutes on his own and got up to a 25 sec gap on the field before being pulled back. At that point there were several break attempts but nothing stuck, so the race came down to a field sprint finish. Jonathan Stewart (A.J.’s Bike Shop) took the win with a 2 bike lead over Ted Barnett (Powerhouse) in second and Steve Arniella (Big Wheel) in third.

A Race
We started 26 racers. This was a fun race to watch, good aggressive racing, attacks, counterattacks, etc. The race started quickly with the field together. On the third lap there was a crash in the last turn going up the hill. A racer rolled a tubular and went down in the middle of the field including Josh Drew, Craig Creeden, Will Willis, Cathy Cote, Juan Carlos. Nobody was hurt and all were able to restart the race. At 15 min in the first significant 4 man break went including Tim Molyneaux, Juan Carlos, Steve Selby, and a forth rider ? This break grew to an 8 man break as a few others joined, and lasted only a short time before it was groupo compacto. Immediately as this group was reeled in another 4 rider break went but was again pulled back. Another counterattack this time included Juan Carlos and Josh Servi. This break got away and stayed away for about 15 minutes but only had a 20 sec gap at most. Will Willis and J.P. Russo began a 2 rider chase and chased for 2 laps, catching the breakaway, but the field was not far behind and the field came back together again. Another counter went with Ryan Carney, Craig Creeden, Craig Duxbury, Cathy Cote, Juan Carlos, Todd Barzak, and Jackie Kurth. This break lasted about 2 laps, reeled in, and countered by Juan Carlos, Laz Mencia, and Ryan Carney. This break quickly gained a 20 sec gap and the race was now 45 min into a 60 min race and began to look promising. Pavel Stuchlik tried bridging solo, made it about 15 second across, and lasted out solo for about 2 laps before retreating back to the field. At 3 laps to go Selby took the front and attempted to pull the break back, closed about 10 sec of a 25 sec gap, but could not get any help so the field let the break go. At the finish Laz went hard from the last turn and held his lead over Juan Carlos and Ryan coming in for third. Pedro took the field finish for fourth. Great racing guys.

I would like to thank all those that came out to support our efforts to hold these training crits for the racers of Central Florida. The next event will be held on Saturday, Jan 2. Have a good holiday season and see you back after the New Year. Remember that all racers will need to renew your license for the 2010 season for the next race on Jan 2.
Keith

Nice write up!! A+++

Sorry I missed it, I hope to make at least one before the series end...

AWESOME job Laz, JC, Pedro, Timmy and the rest of the ASV gang!!! Way to clean up!!

Thanks again, Keith, for putting these races on. I will *most likely* be at the Jan 2 race. Can't miss the New Year's Crit.

Creedens

I also would like to thank you for doing these races. The races are lots of fun. Robert Cutts

I see our ASV boys took 1,2,4,6,7,9 and leading the series as well with Juan Carlos.

Nice job.

who said fat guys can't sprint

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLAJxsz8Wx0

Creedens..great event - we are all appreciative to you putting on these events