How we did
Here’s a run down of team results from recent events:
May Results
Experience The Keweenaw Enduro, Copper Harbor, Wichicgan
In what may be the first enduro results posted by GVR team members, Chad Cannon finished 17th in the Experience the Keweenaw Enduro in Copper Harbor May 30. Bailey Rudolph was 7th in women.
Le Grand du Nord, Grand Marais, Minnesota
Diane Callaway scored a 4th-place overall finish in the women’s division in the 55-mile event at the Grand du Nord gravel race in northern Minnesota May 29.
In the 110-mile event, Bob Callaway was 68th; Robert Sorenson 145th; and Mark Schindel 162nd.
Pancake TT, Merrill, Wisconsin
Matt Becker scored a third-place overall finish at the Pancake TT May 22. He was followed by Matt Hall in 9th overall (1st in age group).
Bear 100, Laona, Wisconsin
Chad Cannon scored a fourth-place overall finish in the Bear 100 (actually 107 miles) gravel race in northern Wisconsin.
Taylor Cloy also finished the long route.
In the 73-mile version of the race: Joel Hynes, Diane Callaway, Bob Callaway, Derek Moran and Mark Schindel all finished the event (according to Strava files).
Aaron Messenger was a DNF due to a pedal issue.
Snacking Bear, Cable, Wisconsin
In the battle of the bear-themed races, Mindy Wagner finished the 60-mile Snacking Bear gravel event in northwestern Wisconsin along with Nelsen Wahlstrom and Jeremy Pomeroy.
Muskego Circuit Race, Muskego, Wisconsin
In the first road race in almost two years, Matt Hall made his USAC racing debut with 4th-place finish in the 60+ division, a 5th-place finish in Masters 45+ 4/5 and a 22nd-place finish in Cat. 5.
Andy Boettcher rode to a 9th-place finish in the 35+ 4/5 race.
March Results
Fat Bike Birkie, Hayward, Wisconsin
Mindy Wagner and Amber Searer finished up the 2021 fat bike season at the Fat Bike Birkie in northwest Wisconsin.
Wagner finished 10th overall for women in the half-distance race while Searer was 9th in the full-length version of the race.
February Results
Tip of the Spear, Suamico, Wisconsin
Amber Searer finished up the 2021 Snow Crown Series with a third-place finish in the Elite division at the Tip of the Spear fat bike race near Green Bay on Feb. 20.
She finsihed 3rd overall in the series in the Elite races.
Fat Tracks, Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin
When racing in February in Wisconsin, be ready for some cold temps.
Amber Searer took a 4th place finish in the women’s Elite division at the Fat Tracks fat bike race through the woods of Road America on Feb. 6.
The high was in the single digits above zero (Fahrenheit)
The race is part of the Snow Crown Fat Bike Series.
January Results
Fatty In The Falls, Oconto Falls, Wisconsin
GVR had the entire Advanced women’s field covered at the Fatty in the Falls MTB race in Oconto Falls Jan. 30.
Amber Searer nabbed the top step followed by Taylor Cloy in second.
Mark Schindel raced in the intermediate division, but a result was not immediately available.
Wausau Winter Tri; Wausau, Wisconsin
Ride, ski and snowshoe…
Mindy Wagner finished second overall in the women’s race in the Classic division of the Wausau Winter Tri in Wausau Jan. 31.
Camp Shelby Gravel Race; Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Matt Hall scored a fifth-place finish in the 50+ field at a muddy Camp Shelby gravel race in Mississippi Jan. 23.
The race is part of the Mississippi Gravel Cup.
Fatty Shack; Ledgeview, Wisconsin
There hasn’t been a ton of snow – yet – this winter, but the Snow Crown Series rolled on to its second fat bike race Jan. 23.
Amber Searer finished 4th overall in the women’s Elite division while Mark Schindel scored a 64th-place finish in the men’s intermediate division.
Oxford Gravel Race; Oxford, Mississippi
Matt Hall scored a third-place finish in the 50+ field at the Oxford Gravel Race in Mississippi Jan. 9.
The race is part of the Mississippi Gravel Cup.
Shelltrack Fat Bike Race; Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Who knows what 2021 will bring, but the first races of the season are in the books.
The four-race Snow Crown series got underway Jan. 2 in Manitowoc where Amber Searer and Mindy Wagner finished third and fourth respectively in the women’s race in the elite division.
Mark Schindel finished 10th in the men’s race in the beginner division.
3rd Annual Fatathlon and Cornhole Event; St. Germain, Wisconsin
In one of the more unique bike races, Ryan Jones took a second-place age group finish in the 3rd Annual Fatathlon and Cornhole Event Jan. 2.
The event combines fat biking with cornhole – with time deducted for each bag down the cornhole. Jones scored three times on the cornhole portion of the race.
November Results
Amber Searer took a second-place finish in the fat bike division in the 10-mile event at the Stump Farm Races near Green Bay on Nov. 1. She was followed by Mindy Wagner in 4th.
Mike LeBeau rode to an 5th-place age group finish in the 20-mile race in the mountain bike division.
October Results
Who doesn’t like snow in October? It added a dramatic flair to the Red Granite Grinder gravel race in Wausau on Oct. 17 where Matt Hall won the 50-mile race for the 60+ division.
Both Mike LeBeau and Mindy Wagner made the start in the 85-mile race, but succumbed to the elements and were DNFs.
Jeremy Pomeroy put up a 40th-place overall finish at the Birkie Telemark Ascent Mountain Bike Race in Cable, Wisc., on Oct. 4.
September Results
The 2020 road season effectively wrapped up Labor Day weekend in Park Falls, Wisconsin. with a pair of races.
In Saturday’s road race, Ryan Jones finished 8th overall followed by Jeff Gau in 21st and Matt Hall in 23rd.
In the Junior race, Tozer Jones scored a win while Layla Jones was third in the Girl’s Race. Ryah Gau rode to a second-place age group finish in her event.
In Sunday’s time trial, Matt Hall finished 7th overall while taking the win in his age group.
August Results
Matt Hall scored an overall win in the Wisconsin Senior Olympics 10K TT on Aug. 18. He took second place overall in the 5K.
Mike McManus scored an age group win — 7th overall — in the Sport at the Refo Ramble near Green Bay on August 16.
Matt Hall nabbed the age group win at the Bluff to Bluff RR in Marshfield on Aug. 9. Ryan Jones took 4th in his age group.
Mindy Wagner wrapped up a second-place overall finish in the women’s race in the 3-hour solo race at the Romp In The Swamp MTB in Wausau Aug. 8.
July Results
The Iowa Gravel Classic in Coon Rapids, Iowa, in early July saw Matt Hall report to the age group podium after scoring a second-place finish in the 50+ division.
Matt Hall doubled up his (age group) podium tally for the month with a 7th-place overall finish at the Penokee Range Classic RR in Mellen, Wisc., on July 25.
He finished second in his age group.
February Results
The new season rolled on in February with GVR riders racing on a dirt and snow in three states.
Mindy Wagner kicked off the months racing with a 6th-place finish in the 14-mile race at the Seeley Big Fat Race near Hayward, Wisc., on Feb. 2.
Diane Callway scored the first overall win of the month with a victory in the Expert division of the Snow Bomb Fat Bike Race in Winona, Minn., Feb. 8.
Bob Callway finished 4th-over all in the men’s Expert division.
Taylor Cloy rode to a 9th-place finish in the 30-mile race at 906 Polar Roll in the UP of Michigan on Feb. 15.
Jeremy Pomeroy scored an 8th-place finish with his co-ed relay team Feb. 15-16 at the 24 Hours in The Old Pueblo mountain bike race in Arizona.
Matt Hall made his team debut at The Burner gravel race in Bentonia, Mississippi, Feb. 22. He finished 14th in the 50+ age group in the 50-mile race.
The month’s racing wrapped up on 2/29 at the Sweaty Yeti Fat Bike Race in Neilsville, Wisc.
Nelsen Wahlstrom made his GVR debut on a squad that won the open team division.
Diane Callaway finished 9th followed by Mindy Wagner in 14th in the women’s race. Bob Callaway was 15th in the men’s race.
January Results
The team’s 2020 season kicked off with several fat bike races around the Upper Midwest
Taylor Cloy scored a second-place overall finish in the intermediate division of the Fat-Ish fat bike race in Ishpeming, Michigan, the first weekend of January.
Jeremy Pomeroy followed that up with a second-place overall finish in 14-mile division at the Norpine Fat Bike Classic near Lutsen, Minnesota, the following weekend.
Cloy was back in action Jan. 18 at the Fat Camp Fat Bike Race near Green Bay. She finished second overall in the intermediate division.
She rounded out the month with an age group Win at the Borealis Fat Bike World Championships in Crested Butte, Colorado, Jan. 25.
Aaron Messenger kicked off his 2020 season at the Frosty Bear 100 (30-mile event) in Laona, Wisc. Jan. 25
Mindy Wagner wrapped up the month’s racing with a second-place overall women’s finish in Classic Division of the Iron Bull Winter Tri in Wausau on Jan. 26. That added to her medal count for the month after earning a second-place finish in the Perkinstown Tramp Snowshoe Race Jan. 18.
Ryan Jones was part of a three-person team that took the overall win at the Iron Bull Winter Tri in Wausau. He rode the fat bike leg of the event.
December Results
The team’s 2019 ‘cross season wrapped up in December with a pair of races in Michigan and Illinois.
Just after Thanksgiving Bailey Rudolph and Chad Cannon took on sandy conditions at the The Michael Seaman Le Frost Cross in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Rudolph scored a 7th-place finish in the Women’s Open race with Cannon taking a 6th-place finish in the Men’s Open division.
Mike LeBeau wrapped up the team’s season at the Midwest Regional Cyclocross Championships in Chicago on Dec. 8. He finished 35th in the singlespeed race.
Taylor Domingue scored the win in the women’s Intermediate division at the Shelltrack Fat Bike Race in Manitowoc on Dec. 14.
Jeremy Pomeroy wrapped up the team’s race season with a 20th-place finish on a two-man team with Caleb Bush at the Dawn to Dusk MTB race in Arizona, also on Dec. 14.
Nov. 23 – 24
Wisconsin State Cyclocross Championships, Waterloo, Wisconsin
The 2019 Wisconsin ‘cross season came to an end Saturday at Trek headquarters with GVR riders taking a trio of podium positions.
Matt Becker and Andy Boettcher kicked off the day’s racing in the Masters 35+ 4/5 race taking 7th – and 15th-place finishes while Robert Sorenson rode to a 23rd-place finish in the Masters 50+ 4/5 division.
Becker, Boettcher and Sorenson doubled up in the Cat. 4/5 race where they claimed 21st, 15th and 35th place finishes.
Julie Phelps nabbed the final position on the podium in the Women’s Masters 35+ race and 6th in the Cat. 1/2 race while Bailey Rudolph scored a 3rd-place finish in the Women’s Cat.3/4 race.
Nate Phelps finished 29th in the Cat. 3/4 race and wrapped up his season with a 16th-place finish in Cat. 1/2/3 Singlespeed. Mike Lebeau also raced the Cat. 1/2/3 Singlespeed race where he battled a pair of mechanical issues to finish around 13th-place. He wasn’t officially scored.
Jeremy Pomeroy put together a strong ride to finish second in the Cat. 4/5 singlespeed race while Kris Tiles made her season ‘cross debut with a 4th-place finish in the Women’s Singlespeed race.
The day’s racing wrapped up with a Bob Callaway taking a 10th-place finish in the Masters 50+ 1/2/3 race followed by Mike McManus in either 14th or 17th place.
Three of our riders also fared well in the overall series points.
Matt Becker was first in Masters 35+ 4/5; Bailey Rudolph was second in Women’s Cat. 3/4; and Julie Phelps was third in Women’s Masters 35+.
Nov. 16 – 17
Fat Kats CX, Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin
It was all about snow, mud and handling skills (again) at the Fat Kats ‘Cross race in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, Saturday.
Matt Becker racked up the first team podium of the day with a third-place finish in the Masters 35+ 4/5 race followed by Andy Boettcher in 9th. Becker backed it up with an 8th-place finish in the Cat. 4/5 race with Boettcher finishing 11th.
Julie Phelps scored a pair of wins, claiming the top slot in the Masters 35+ race and the Cat. 1/2. Bailey Rudolph returned to her cross campaign with a 3rd-place finish in the Cat. 3/4 race.
Nate Phelps brought home a 27th-place finish in the 3/4 race while Mike Lebeau claimed 6th in the Singlespeed 1/2/3 division.
The Wisconsin Cycling Association ‘cross season come to an end this weekend with the state championship.
Major Taylor Cross Cup, Indianapolis, Indiana
Bob Callaway continued his strong end to the ‘cross season with 16th- and 10th-place finishes at the Major Taylor Cross Cup near Indianapolis Saturday and Sunday.
Nov. 9 – 10
Sun Prairie Cup CX, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Mud and snow, coupled with a fun but challenging course, at the Sun Prairie Cup CX race near Madison brought laughs and smiles to the forefront.
Matt Becker got an early taste of the course scoring a 12th-place finish in the Masters 35+ 4/5 race before following it up with a 24th-place finish in Cat. 4/5. Robert Sorenson was 23rd in the Masters 50+ 4/5 division.
Julie Phelps brought home a 3rd-place finish in the Women’s Masters 35+ race and nabbed a nice 4th-place finish in the Cat. 1/2 race. Morgan Fisher rolled to the line in the Women’s Cat. 4/5 race where she finished 9th.
Nate Phelps rode to a 33rd-place finish the Cat. 3/4 race before turning around for an 11th-place finish in the Singlespeed 1/2/3 division.
Bob Callaway had a hard-fought race in the Masters 50+ 1/2/3 race that saw him take a podium position (3rd), followed by Mike McManus in 17th.
Nov. 2 – 3
Estabrook Beer Garden CX Classic, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
The wettest year in Wisconsin history continued to deliver this week with a very muddy race at Estabrook Park Saturday.
Andy Boettcher kicked off the day with a 5th-place finish in the Masters 35 + 4/5 race. He was followed by Matt Becker in 10th while Robert Sorenson rode to a 28th-place finish in the 50+ 4/5 race. Boettcher led team results in the Cat. 4/5 race with a 17th-place finish. He was followed by Becker in 19th, Sorenson in 42nd and Devin Yoder in 45th.
Julie Phelps finished 4th in the Masters 35+ race and 9th in the Cat. 1/2 race.
Mike LeBeau powered through the afternoon slop for a 9th-place finish in the Singlespeed 1/2/3 race. Nate Phelps was 28th in the Cat. 3/4 race and 12th in the Singlespped 1/2/3 race.
Bob Callaway wrapped up the day with a 6th-place finish in the Masters 50+ 1/2/3 race.
Iceman Cometh, Traverse City, Michigan
In one of the last mountain bike events of the season, Bailey Rudolph scored an age group in the 19-24 division. Taylor Domingue was 7th in her age group while Chad Cannon scored a 4th-place finish in the 19-24 age group.
Battle of Waterloo CX, Waterloo, Wisconsin
Sunday’s ‘cross racing included plenty of squishy turf but, compared to Saturday, a relatively small mild amount of mud.
Matt Becker continued a strong weekend with a 4th-place finish in the Masters 35+ 4/5 race followed by 20th in the Cat. 4/5 race.
Julie Phelps nabbed a third-place finish in the Women’s Masters 35+ race and a 6th-place finish in the Cat. 1/2 race.
Nate Phelps was 27th in the Cat. 3/4 race while Bob Callaway put up another strong 6th-place finish in the Masters 50+ 1/2/3 event.
Oct. 26 – 27
Cross Fire CX, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Riders faced a technical but fast course at Cross Fore CX at Angell Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, Saturday.
In the early races, Matt Becker scored a third-place finish in the Masters 35+ 4/5 race and followed it up with a 14th-place finish in the Cat. 4/5 event. Andy Boettcher doubled up the same races taking a 15th-place finish in the Masters 35+ 4/5 race and a 32nd-place finish in Cat. 4/5.
In the women’s races, Julie Phelps took third in the Masters 35+ division before securing a 5th-place finish in the Cat. 1/2 race. Bailey Rudolph continued her strong season with a 2nd-place finish in the Cat. 3/4 race.
Afternoon racing saw Nate Phelps take a 38th-place finish in the Cat. 3/4 and a 15-place result in the Singlespeed 1/2/3 race. In Masters 50+ 1/2/3, Bob Callaway scored an 8th-place finish followed by Mike McManus in 18th.
Wisconsin High School Cycling League State Championship, Waterloo, Wisconsin
Gavin Hynes, riding for the Wausau United ride composite team, finished out his 2019 Wisconsin High School Cycling League season with a 32nd-place finish in the 7th Grade division. Landon Moran, riding for the Fox Valley composite team, wrapped up his season with a 101st-place finish in the 8th Grade Division.
Oct. 19 – 20
GPJO CX, Waterloo, Wisconsin
Racing returned the World Cup Waterloo course behind Trek’s headquarters in dry conditions Saturday (very different than the last time we raced there a month ago).
Matt Becker opened the team’s account early with a win in the Masters 35+ 4/5 race before following it up with a 7th-place finish in the Cat. 4/5 race.
Julie Phelps nabbed a 3rd-place finish in the Women’s Masters 35+ race, following it up with a 9th-place finish in the Women’s 1/2 race. Bailey Rudolph had a strong race in the Women’s 3/4 division where she scored a nice 2nd-place finish.
Nate Phelps finished 49th in the Men’s 3/4 race while Mike McManus overcame a flat tire to finish 14th in the 50+ 1/2/3 race.
In the last “regular” races of the day, Nate Phelps dealt with a flat tire on the last lap of the singlespeed 1/2/3 race to finish 10th. Jeremy Pomeroy landed on the podium with a strong 3rd-place ride in the singlespeed 4/5 race followed Bailey Rudolph in 4th. Mike McManus doubled up in the 35+ 1/2/3 race but dropped out. Chad Cannon was 18th in the Cat. 1/2/3 race.
The day’s racing wrapped with the fixed-gear tracklocross race. Chad Cannon put on his best flannel and jeans for the race but ended up dropping out after a third-lap crash.
PetNear 20, Viroqua, Wisconsin
Diane Callaway had a solid day on the mountain bike trails near Virquoa, Wisconsin, Saturday where she scored the overall women’s win in the 20-mile race. Bob Callaway finished 9th in the men’s race.
Iron Bull Gravel Grinder, Wausau, Wisconsin
Mindy Wagner took on 80 miles of gravel, tarmac and single track as part of the Iron Bull Gravel Grinder in Wausau on Saturday. She finished first in her age group, winning an entry into another extreme Iron Bull event of her choosing.
Oct. 12 – 13
Pumpkin CX, Grafton, Wisconsin
It was sunny but cold for the 2019 edition of Badger Prairie Cross – thankfully it wasn’t raining.
The day’s early races featured Matt Becker taking fourth place and 15th place finishes, respectively, in Masters 35+ 4/5 and Cat. 4/5.
Julie Phelps scored a third-place finish in the Women’s Masters 35+ race and followed it up with an 11th in the Cat. 1/2/3 race. Bailey Rudolph continued her strong season with a fourth-place finish in the Cat. 3/4 race.
Afternoon racing saw Nate Phelps finish 39th in the Cat. 3/4 race followed by an 8th-place finish in the singlespeed race.
Brian McWilliams finished up the day’s racing with a 9th-place finish in the 35+ 1/2/3 race.
Wisconsin High School Cycling League Race #3, Waukesha, Wisconsin
Gavin Hynes continued his Wisconsin High School Cycling League season with a 17th-place finish in the 7th Grade race. He is racing with the Wausau United composite team.
Oct. 5 – 6
Pumpkin CX, Grafton, Wisconsin
Large fields in many categories greeted riders at the Grafton Pumpkin CX race near Milwaukee Saturday.
Matt Becker opened the day with a 13th-place finish in the Cat. 4/5 race followed by Andy Boettcher in 18th and Devin Yoder in 59th. Becker then rode a flat rear tire to a 2nd-place finish in the Masters 35+ 4/5 race followed by Boettcher in 7th and Yoder in 26th.
Amber Searer scored 4th-place finishes in Women’s Master 35+ 4/5 and Women’s Cat. 3/4. Bailey Rudolph battled back from a mid-race flat tire to finish 6th in the Cat. 3/4 race.
Chad Cannon notched a 3rd-place finish in the Men’s 3/4 race followed by Nate Phelps in 47th. Phelps doubled up into the singlespeed race where he placed 19th.
Bob Callaway and Mike McManus rounded out the day’s racing with 9th and 18th-place finishes in the 50+ 1/2/3 race.
Hibernator 100, Laona, Wisconsin
A trio of GVR riders book ended the gravel racing season at the Hibernator 100 in northern Wisconsin Saturday.
Taylor Domingue and Aaron Messenger both competed in the 60-mile race while John Sommers took on the 30-mile event.
Sept. 28 – 29
Humboldt Park CX, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
After a tense Friday waiting to see just how much rain Milwaukee would get, riders were given the good news the Humboldt Park CX race would happen.
Julie Phelps opened the team’s account early with a third-place finish in the Masters Open race and followed it up with an 8th-place result in the 1/2 race.
Bailey Rudolph rode a strong race in the Women’s Cat. 3 to rack up a nice second-place finish.
On the men’s side, Andy Boettcher scored a 16th-place finish in Masters 35+ 4/5 and a 26th in Cat. 4/5. Nate Phelps was 36th in Cat. 3/4 and 14th in Singlespeed 1/2/3.
Chad Cannon racked a hard-fought podium (3rd) in the Cat. 3/4 race to round out the day’s results.
Heck of the North, Grand Marais, Minnesota
At the Heck of the North, a 100-mile gravel race in northern Minnesota, Taylor Domingue took the overall women’s win with a time of 6:54:16.
Wisconsin High School Cycling League Race #3, Mt. Morris, Wisconsin
Gavin Hynes (Wausau Composite) scored an 18th-place finish in the 7th grade division at the Wisconsin High School Cycling League race at Mt. Morris Sunday. Landon Moran (Fox Valley Composite)wrapped up the weekend’s racing with an 82nd place finish in the 8th Grade category.
Sept. 20 – 22
Trek Cup, Waterloo, Wisconsin
One of two World Cup races hosted in the United States, Trek Cup is annually circled on the GVR racing calendar as one of the season’s major events.
This year’s edition of the race started in hot, humid and sunny conditions on Friday but by Sunday riders were racing in several inches of water and mud on a course that looked like it was straight out of the low countries.
Here’s a rundown of race results:
FRIDAY
Open Singlespeed
22 – Bob Callaway
41 – Nathan Phelps
43 – Jeremy Pomeroy
Women’s 1/2/3
14 – Julie Phelps
21 – Bailey Rudolph
Women’s 4/5
1 – Amber Searer
Women’s Singlespeed
3 – Julie Phelps
Men’s 4/5
40 – Matt Becker
SATURDAY
35+ 4/5
12 – Ryan Jones
Men’s 4/5
57 – Matt Becker
84 – Robert Sorenson
Junior Girls 15-16
9 – Maya McManus
Junior Boys 9-10
5 – Tozer Jones
Women’s Masters
2 – Julie Gloede Phelps
Women’s Cat. 3
28 – Bailey Rudolph
Women’s 4
3 – Amber Searer
Singlespeed
23 – Bob Callaway
45+ 1/2/3
42 – Mike McManus
58 – Nathan Phelps
Cat. 3
68 – Mike LeBeau
Women’s 1/2
34 – Julie Gloede Phelps
Singlespeed 4/5
18 – Jeremy Pomeroy
SUNDAY
Men’s 4/5
64 – Ryan Jones
Women’s Masters 1/2/3
3 – Julie Phelps
Junior Girls 15-16
8 – Maya McManus
Junior Boys 9-10
4 – Tozer Jones
Women’s 4/5
5 – Amber Searer
Women’s 1/2
23 – Julie Gloede Phelps
Women’s Cat. 3
26 – Bailey Rudolph
Singlespeed
44 – Mike LeBeau
45+ 1/2/3
28 – Nathan Phelps
Men’s Cat. 3
36 – Mike McManus
Marji Gesick 50 and 100, Marquette, Michigan
It’s one of the toughest mountain bike races in the Upper Midwest, and a challenge some folks just can’t resist taking on. A trio of GVR riders lined up for the 100- and 50-mile races at the Marji Gesick 100 in Marquette, Mich.
Chad Cannon finished 100-plus mile race in 12:30, just missing out on the coveted belt buckle awarded for finishing under 12 hours.
Quentin Gniot made it 40 miles into the race before dropping out, while Mark Schindel dropped out of the 50-something mile race at mile 44.
Sept. 14 – 15
Chequamegon Fat Tire 40, Cable, Wisconsin
It’s a staple of fall and American mountain bike racing: The Chequamegon Fat Tire 40. The 40-mile in northwestern Wisconsin always draws strong and large fields. This year was no different.
Taylor Domingue finished 27th overall in the women’s division, good for a third-place finish in her age group. Derek Moran nabbed a 210th-place overall finish followed by Jeremy Pomeroy in 250th. Joel Hynes was 85th. Quentin Gniot made his elite race debut and finished 46th.
LAPT Lion Cross, Waterford, Wisconsin
Cyclocross racing returned to Waterford, Wisconsin, for the second edition of the LAPT Lion Cross Sunday.
Racing kicked off with Julie Phelps scoring the win in the Masters 35+ race and Amber Searer notching the win in the Cat. 4/5 race. Searer took a second win in the Cat. 3/4 while Julie Phelps was second in the Cat. 1/2 race. Bailey Rudolph rode to a 6th-place finish in the Cat. 3/4 race.
Chad Cannon overcame a flat tire to take 5th in the Men’s ¾ race followed by Nate Phelps in 28th. Bob Callaway scored a 6th-place finish in the Masters 50+ 1/2/3 race while Nate Phelps took 16th in the Singlspeed 1/2/3 category.
Wisconsin High School Cycling League Race #2, Wausau, Wisconsin
Landon Moran made his Wisconsin High School Cycling League racing debut Sunday at Nine Mile County Forrest in Wausau Sunday. Riding for the Fox Valley Composite MTB team he finished 94th in the 8th grade race.
GVR TT World Championships, De Pere, Wisconsin
Since late April team members have been battling it out on a series of time trial courses around the Green Bay area. The final race in the series was contested Sept. 9 on a wet Lost Dauphin course in De Pere.
Matt Becker scored the win in the men’s race with a new course record of 26.9 MPH. He was followed by Nate Phelps in second while Julie Phelps took the win in the women’s race.
Bailey Rudolph secured the series’ green t-shirt as the season-long women’s points champion while Matt Becker topped the men’s competition.
Sept. 7 – 8
Flyover Silver Creek CX, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
The first weekend in September means one thing: the return of cyclocross. The 2019 season kicked off Saturday with the Flyover Silver Creek CX race in Manitowoc, Wisc.
Tozer Jones kicked off the day with a third-place finish in the Boy’s 9-14 race. His sister, Layla Jones, took the win in the girl’s race.
Amber Searer scored an impressive win in the Women’s 4/5 race followed by Morgan Fisher in 9th. Julie Phelps rode to a third-place finish in the Masters 35+ race. Amber Searer doubled up with a fifth-place finish in Women’s 3/4 followed by Bailey Rudolph in sixth. Julie Phelps finished up her day with a sixth-place finish in the Women’s 1/2 race.
Matt Becker nabbed a nice second-place finish in the Men’s 35+ 4/5 race followed by Ryan Jones in sixth, Andy Boettcher in ninth, and Devin Yoder in 18th.
The Men’s 4/5 race saw Matt Becker take 7th followed by Ryan Jones in 14th and Andy Boettcher in 23rd.
A large field in the Men’s 3/4 race saw Brian McWilliams finish 19th followed by Mike Lebeau in 23rd, Matt Becker in 31st and Nate Phelps in 35th.
Brian McWilliams scored a 10th-place finish racing in the Masters 35+ 1/2/3 followed by Michael McManus in 14th.
Then there was singlespeed where Mike Lebeau finished 9th followed by Nate Phelps in 11th.
The men’s 1/2/3 race saw Chad Cannon ride to 15-place finish against some of the marquee riders in he Upper Midwest.
The day’s racing wrapped up with the Masters 50+ 1/2/3 race with Bob Callaway finishing 7th followed by Mike McManus in 8th.
Cross-Shooshko CX, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
After a one-year hiatus due to rain, the Cross-Shoosko CX returned to Milwaukee Sunday.
Julie Phelps opened the team’s account early in the day with a third-place finish in the Masters 35+ race and followed it up with a seventh-place finish in the Women’s 1/2 race. In the Women’s 3/4 division, Bailey Rudolph finished up the weekend with a sixth-place finish.
On the men’s side, Matt Becker took a 16th-place finish in the Cat. 4/5 race.
The big result of the day came from Chad Cannon who scored the win the Cat. 3/4 race followed by Matt Becker in 40th, Nate Phelps in 45th and Mike McManus in 53rd.
In the final races of the day, Nate Phelps was 11th in the singlespeed race while Mike McManus secured an 18th-place finish in the 50+ Masters 1/2/3 race.
Northern Kettles Fall Epic and Copper Peak Fest, New Fane, Wisconsin, and Ironwood, Mich.
A few GVR riders could be found on trails this weekend. Jeremy Pomeroy scored the (uncontested) win in the long team race at the final WEMS series race of the year in New Fane, Wisc. In northern Michigan, Sarah Agena rode to a third-place finish in the Copper Peak Fest cross country race.
August 30 – Sept. 2
Flambeau 40 RR and TT, Park Falls, Wisconsin
The team’s (official) 2019 road season wrapped Saturday and Sunday at the Flambeau 40 Road Race and Time Trial in Park Falls, Wisconsin.
A nice team effort spelled success as Ryan Jones scored the win in a sprint for the line in the 36-mile road race. He was followed by Matt Becker in 6th, Jim Saueressig in 24th and Nate Phelps in 30th.
Sunday’s time trial saw Matt Becker take a 7th-place finish** followed by Nate Phelps in 7th. Mindy Wagner finished 3rd overall in the women’s race.
Gateway Cup, St. Louis, Missouri
Amber Searer was action at the Gateway Cup in St. Louis, Missouri, over the long weekend where she scored 16th, 22nd, 14th and 16th-place finishes in the women’s 3/4/5 division.
Copper Harbor Trails Festival, Copper Harbor, Michigan
Dirt wasn’t forgotten this weekend with Steph Lemke taking a 16th-place overall finish in the 30-mile cross country race at the Copper Harbor Trails Festival Saturday.
August 17 – 18
Ride Across Wisconsin, La Crosse, Wisconsin
You see a lot in 228.6 miles. Downtown La Crosse in the pre-dawn darkness, the cranberry fields of central Wisconsin and, eventually the familiar farm fields of northeast Wisconsin.
Nine GVR riders saw all that as part of the 2019 edition of Ride Across Wisconsin on Saturday. The annual event changed up its route this year running from La Crosse to Green Bay. Quentin Gniot, Matt Becker, Amber Searer, Taylor Domingue, Mark Schindel, Robert Sorenson, Brian Kult, Nate Phelps and Julie Phelps all finished the massive ride.
Gravel World Championship, Lincoln, Nebraska
Derek Moran headed to Nebraska for equally epic riding at the 150-mile-long Gravel World Championships*. He finished 89th overall in the event after being buffeted by 25 mph winds all day.
Seeley Pre-Fat Mountain Bike Race, Seeley, Wisconsin
Jeremy Pomeroy represented the team on dirt at the Seely Pre-Fat mountain bike race in northwestern Wisconsin where he finished 29th in the 25-mile Expert division.
Reforestation Ramble, Suamico, Wisconsin
Weekend events wrapped up with the Reforestation Ramble mountain bike race near Green Bay on Sunday where Mike McManus took the overall win in the Citizen’s division.
August 10 – 11
Stump Farm 100, Suamico, Wisconsin
The WEMS series of endurance mountain bike races rolled into Green Bay with the Stump Farm 100 Saturday.
In the six-lap race, Bob Callaway scored the solo men’s win (his first in a decade). Diane Callaway rode to the solo women’s win while Julie and Nate Phelps capped off the mid-distance races with a win in the duo division.
Jeremy Pomeroy and his three-man team scored in the win in the 11-lap long race, while Joel Hynes rode to a fourth-place finish in the three-lap race followed by Robert Sorenson in XX.
Ore To Shore, Marquette, Michigan
Fast and dusty racing was the name of the game at Ore To Shore in the UP of Michigan where Chad Cannon rode to an age group win (25th overall) followed by Quintin Gniot who scored a 22nd-place age group finish (136th overall).
Taylor Domingue (22nd overall in women) and Bailey Rudolph (18th overall in women) each brought home second-place age group results with Steph Lemke (35th overall in women) scoring a fourth-place age group finish.
Leadville Trail 100, Leadville, Colorado
Derek Moran capped off the weekend’s racing at the Leadville Trail 100 race in Colorado where he finished in 815th overall with a time of 10:35:12.
August 3 – 4
Adam Hartwig Memorial RR, Waubekau, Wisconsin
The start of August means #crossiscoming, but there’s still a little bit of the road season left.
Team members headed to the Adam Hartwig Memorial Road Race near Port Washington, Wisconsin, Saturday. Andy Boettcher scored his first career win (from a break!) in the Masters 35+ 4/5 field followed by Mike McManus in 3rd, Quentin Gniot in 4th and Nate Phelps in 5th.
Julie Phelps took the uncontested win in the women’s 1/2/3 race. The event featured heavy rain, hail and a tree down on the course that ended the race (and all subsequent racing).
Maah Daah Hey 100, Watford City, North Dakota
It was a hot day for Ryan Jones at the Maah Daah Hey 100 in North Dakota on Saturday. An already challenging course, 110 (plus)-degree temperatures added another level of challenge to the race. Jones made it to mile 70 before retiring for the day. Seven riders finished the event.
July 27 – 28
Wausau 24, Wausau, Wisconsin
In what’s a become a late summer tradition, the team took nearly 20 riders to the Wausau 24 mountain bike race in Wausau, Wisconsin, July 27 and 28.
The team fielded four co-ed squads in the 12-hour race Saturday. The team of Chad Cannon, Bailey Rudolph, Julie Phelps and Nate Phelps scored the overall win.
The team of Bob Callaway, Mark Schindel, Diane Callaway and Kris Tiles finished 4th overall wile Quentin Gniot, Aaron Messenger, Niki Birkholz and Sarah Agena took 6th.
The squad of Brian Kult, Morgan Fisher, Mindy Wagner and Devin Yoder rounded out the team’s results in the co-ed division with a 9th-place finish.
Joel Hynes rode to a second-place finish in the six-hour solo race while Robert Sorenson finished 17th in the 12-hour solo race.
Jeremy Pomeroy’s team, 2 Juvenile, 3 Senile, scored the win in the five-man 24 hour race.
July 20 – 21
Wisconsin State Time Trial, New Glarus, Wisconsin
A sweltering day and a lumpy course set the stage for the 2019 Wisconsin State Time Trial Championships in New Galrus, Wisc., Saturday.
Julie Phelps scored the win in the Women’s open race with Derek Moran landing on the top step in the 40-44 age division. Clark Stoik scored the default win in the 35-39 division.
Nate Phelps was second in the 45-49 bracket while Matt Becker rode home to a third-place finish in the Cat. 4/5 race. A directional miscue ended Robert Sorenson’s day a lap to early and he was scored as a DNF.
The Crusher Enhanced Gravel Race, Houghton, Michigan
Big miles were the name of the game at the Crusher Enhanced Gravel Race in the UP of Michigan Saturday and Sunday.
Quentin Gniot finished the 230-some-mile race in just under 24 hours Sunday morning, earning a coveted titanium mug. Taylor Domingue set out for adventure in the 70-mile race but wrapped it early after directional miscues (there’s that phrase again!) ended her race early.
Colectivo Coffee Bean Classic, Waukesha, Wisconsin
Mike McManus rounded out the weekend’s racing with a age group win in the Citizen’s division at the Colectivo Coffee Bean Classic mountain bike race near Milwaukee Saturday.
July 13 – 14
Wisconsin State Crit, Fitchburg, Wisconsin
Racing was fast and furious at the Fitchburg Festival of Speed near Madison Saturday. The event served as the Wisconsin State Criterium Championship.
In the junior races, Tozer Jones was 13th followed by Layla Jones in 14th in the 9-14 year old race.
Ryan Jones scored the win in the Masters 35+ 1/2/3 race after a strong sprint and some early help from teammates. He was followed by Mike McManus in 11th; Quentin Gniot in 12th; Nate Phelps in 24th; and Mike Lebeau in 25th.
Mike McManus doubled up into the 50+ race where he finished 7th.
In the women’s 1/2/3 race, Amber Searer kicked off the race with solo break that was soon joined by Kayla Clemons. With the subtle help of Julie Phelps in the main field, the breakaway pair stayed away for the entire race with Clemons scoring the win. Searer finished 2nd and Julie Phelps was 5th.
Miner’s Revenge, Greenland, Michigan
Stephane Lemke continued her upper Michigan mountain bike adventures with the Miner’s Revenge MTB race. The event includes a section passing through a mine shaft. She finished Saturday’s cross-country race in 3rd place in the women’s elite division.
Phillips Tri, Phillips, Wisconsin
Mindy Wagner took on the Phillips Tri in northwestern Wisconsin Saturday where she cored an age group win after finishing 3rd over in women’s division.
WI State Road Race, New Glarus, Wisconsin
Sunday’s racing moved to New Glarus, Wisconsin, for the WI State RR. A tough course and warm weather set up a challenging day for riders.
Tom Abromaitis finished 39th in the Cat. 4/5 race while Mike McManus overcame a troublesome seat post to notch a XX-place finish in the Masters 4/5 race. Derek Moran rounded out the results with a 11th-place finish in the Masters 2/3 race.
July 6 – 7
Badger State Games Gravel Race (47 miles), Gleason, Wisconsin
Take a low-key event, toss in some sunny weather and six GVR riders in the field and you’re set for a pretty good day.
Those were the ingredients for the Badger State Games Gravel Race (47 miles) near Gleason, Wisc., Saturday.
An early selection set the tone with Ryan Jones taking the overall men’s win followed by Derek Moran in 4th; Joel Hynes in 6th; Quentin Gniot in 7th; and Nate Phelps in 9th. Julie Phelps took the women’s win (8th overall).
WORS Cup, Alpine Valley, Wisconsin
Who wants more mud? Many riders at the WORS Cup didn’t have a choice Saturday.
Relatively dry races in the morning saw Maya McManus finish 5th in the 15-18 junior Cat. 3 race (her first) and while Mike McManus scored a Cat. 3 age group win on his return to mountain bike racing after a 25 year absence.
By the time the women’s Cat. 2 race rolled around the skies had opened up to a full deluge. Taylor Domingue forged on through the slop to score a 4th-place age group finish.
Sunday’s short track racing was much drier and saw team riders put up a bunch of podiums. Mike McManus took 3rd overall in the 50+ race while Maya McManus rode to a 7th-place finish in her race.
Bailey Rudolph scored a nice second-place finish (with some teamwork) in the Cat. 2 women’s race (ages 17-39) followed by Taylor Domingue in fourth.
Chad Cannon rounded out the weekend’s racing with a 3rd-place age group finish in the men’s Cat. 2 race.
June 29 – 30
Tour of America’s Dairyland, Wauwautosa, Wisconsin
The Tour of America’s Dairyland, a series of 10 crits of southeastern Wisconsin, wrapped up Sunday in Wauwautosa.
Amber Searer wrapped up her five-race schedule with a 21st-place finish in the women’s 3/4/5 category. Her results during the week ranged from a DNF (crash) at West Bend to a 9th-place finish on the hilly course at Muskego.
Photo: JP Ninmer
Also running a limited schedule, Derek Moran scored a 45th-place finish in the Masters 40+ 1/2/3 race at Muskego.
Lutsen 99’er, Lutsen, Minnesota
Lots of dirt was on the menu for the Lutsen 99’er mountain bike race in northeastern Minnesota Saturday.
Jeremy Pomeroy scored an age group win (8th overall) in the 49-mile edition of the race.
Derek Moran nabbed an 165th-place overall finish in the 100-mile race with Ryan Jones finishing 76th (age group) in the same division after overcoming several flat tires.
Ironman 70.3, Coeur d’Alene , Idaho
Mindy Wagner rounded out the weekend’s racing in Idaho with Ironman Coeur d’Alene 70.3. She finished in a little over six hours, good for a 59th-place age group finish.
June 22 – 23
Marquette Trails Fest, Marquette, Michigan
It’s never a bad thing when you show up for a mountain bike event and score a couple podium finishes in a road race.
Chad Cannon took the win in the Marquette Trails Fest criterium Open division Saturday in upper Michigan while Bailey Rudolph scored a second-place finish in the women’s Open race.
Sunday’s racing moved to cross-country mountain bike racing where Chad Cannon scored a third-place overall finish in the long race. On the women’s side, Stephanie Lemke rode to a second-place age group finish and Bailey Rudolph racked up an age group win.
Giro d’ Grafton, Grafton, Wisconsin (ToAD)
It was a challenging start for Derek Moran at the Tour of American’s Dairyland in Grafton Saturday. He was caught in an early crash but battled back to the top 20 before an unplanned trip into a sidewalk derailed his plans for the day. He finished 60th in the Open 2/3 field and will race a limited schedule throughout the week.
June 15 – 16
Diablo Crit, Menasha, Wisconsin
Road racing headed into the heart of summer Saturday with the Diablo Crit near Appleton, Wisconsin.
Tozer Jones kicked off the day’s racing with a 9th-place finish in the 9-14 Junior race.
Ryan Jones just missed out on a podium spot with a 4th-place finish in the Open 4/5 race followed by Nate Phelps in 12th.
That result was quickly followed up by a 7th-place finish from Quentin Gniot in the Masters 35+ 4/5 followed by Nate Phelps in 11th and Ryan Jones in 13th.
The day’s racing was rounded out with Amber Searer sprinting to a second-place finish just ahead of Julie Phelps in the Women’s 1/2/3 race.
Chequamegon 100 & Keweenaw Chain Drive Festival, Cable, Wisc. & Houghton, Mich.
Distance and dirt were the preference for a quartet of GVR riders at the Chequamegon 100 and Keweenaw Chain Drive Festival.
Bob Callaway rode to a 16th-place finish in the 70-mile event at the Chequamegon 100 MTB race in northwestern Wisconsin while Diane Callaway scored a 6th-place finish followed by Kris Tiles in 7th.
Sarah Agena headed to the UP of Michigan where she finished 3rd in the 28-mile cross country MTB race at the Keweenaw Chain Drive Festival.
Horribly Hilly 100s, Blue Mounds, Wisconsin
Chad Cannon, Matt Becker and Derek Moran headed to the hills of the Horribly Hilly 100 near Madison, Wisc., Saturday. All three finished the 121-mile event featuring more than 10,500 feet of climbing.
Mt. Morris WORS, Mt. Morris, Wisconsin
Sunday’s racing at Mount Morris, Wisc., was a muddy mess, but a good day for the team with Taylor Domingue scoring the overall win in the women’s Citizen division. Tom Abromaitis nabbed a fifth-place age group finish in the men’s Sport race.
June 8 – 9
Gold Rush Gravel Grinder, Spearfish, South Dakota
Head west young man (and come home filthy)!
Warm, dry summer days in western South Dakota turned cold and muddy just in time for Saturday’s Gold Rush Gravel Grinder in Spearfish.
Derek Moran blasted through the dirt (and temps in the mid-40s) to score a 6th-place overall finish followed by Aaron Messenger in 76th. Both raced in the 70-mile event.
Borah Epic, Hayward, Wisconsin
Much nicer weather greeted riders at the Borah Epic mountain bike race in northwestern Wisconsin Saturday, though the reverse route proved to be a formidable challenge.
Steph Lemke finished 13th in her age group race while Quentin Gniot rode to an 81st-place age group finish. An added bonus for the event was racing with team partner Todd Robinson of Robinson Metal. He finished 38th in his age group.
Romp In The Swamp, Wausau, Wisconsin
There was more action on the dirt in Wausau at the Badger State Games/WEMS Romp in the Swamp mountain bike race.
Jeremy Pomeroy was part of a four-man team that took top honors in the long-race format. Diane Callaway finished 5th in the women’s six-hour race followed by and Kris Tiles in 6th. Bob Callaway finished 6th in the six-hour men’s race. Joel Hynes was 14th in the three-hour race followed by Tom Abromaitis in 16th and Mark Schindel in 17th.
Menomonee Falls Crit, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
Andy Boettcher was the sole road racer this weekend scoring a very nice 5th-place finish at the Menomonee Falls Crit near Milwaukee on Sunday in the Masters 35+ 4/5 race.
May 31 – June 2
Rib Mountain and Berlin Time Trials, Wausau area, Wisconsin
A busy three days of racing kicked off with 700 feet of ascent in a little under four miles at the Rib Mountain TT in Wausau, Wisconsin, Friday night.
Jeremy Pomeroy, Clark Stoik and Nate Phelps scored a trio of second-place age group finishes in the event.
Central Wisconsin racing resumed Saturday morning with the Berlin TT near Wausau where Mindy Wagner scored an age group win in the 24-mile event.
Red Earth 24, Ishpeming, Mich.
On the dirt, Quentin Gniot took the win in the 12-hour solo mountain bike race at the Red Earth 24 in Ishpeming, Mich. Stephanie Lemke also went to the top step with teammate Rory Lade in the 12-hour co-ed team division.
Bayshore to Lakeshore and Dirty Kanza 200, Wisconsin and Kansas
Matt Becker weathered rain Saturday morning to finish the Bayshore to Lakeshore Century Ride near Green Bay while Derek Moran made it 90 miles into the Dirty Kanza 200 gravel race before succumbing to the heat and withdrawing.
Cam Rock WORS race, Cambridge, Wisconsin
Sunday’s racing moved to the Madison, Wisconsin, area where Bailey Rudolph scored an age group win (third overall) in the Sport division at the WORS race at Cam Rock. Chad Cannon finished 21st in the Elite men’s race.
Tom Abromaitis rounded out results with an 12th-place finish in the Sport division.
May 25-26
Le Grand du Nord, Grand Marais, Minnesota
Weekend racing took to the dirt and gravel with Taylor Domingue scoring a second-place overall women’s finish at the 106-mile Le Grand du Nord gravel race in northern Minnesota. Bob Callaway scored a 69th-place finish in the event.
In the 58-mile race, Robert Sorenson was 72nd and while Morgan Fisher wrapped up the women’s event in 48th-place.
Iola Bump & Jump, Iola, Wisconsin
The second stop of the WORS mountain bike series rolled into Iola, Wisconsin, Saturday. Stephanie Lemke scored a second-place age group finish in the Sport division while Bailey Rudolph rode to a third-place age group finish in the same race.
Chad Cannon brought home a 13th-place finish in the Cat. 1 race.
Chippewa Valley Century, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
Clark Stoik rounded out the weekend’s organized activities with the 100-mile Chippewa Valley Century in western Wisconsin on Sunday.
May 18-19
Velocause Road Race, Palmyra, Wisconsin
The rolling hills of southern Wisconsin served as the backdrop for the Velocause Road race Saturday.
Julie Phelps finished third in a small Women’s 1/2/3 field while Derek Moran scored a 10th-place finish in the Masters 35+ 2/3 race.
In Masters 35+ 4/5, Andy Boettcher survived the carnage of the sprint to score an 8th-place finish followed by Nate Phelps in 13th. Quentin Gniot finished 17th followed by Brian Kult in 20th.
Malanzo 50, Northfield, Minnesota
Niki Birkholz and Aaron Messenger ignored a rainy start to the day and rode gobs of gravel at the Malanzo 50 in Northfield, Minnesota, Saturday. The event is the newest sibling of the Almanzo 100.
Photo: Galen Murray
Jack Lake Crazy Eights, Deerbrook, Wisconsin
It wouldn’t be a weekend without mud. Jeremy Pomeroy scored a win with a three-man team in the 10-hour division at the Jack Lake Crazy Eights MTB race in Deerbook, Wisconsin. The event was cut short by heavy rain and mud.
May 11-12
Bear 100, Laona, Wisconsin
The team sent a full contingent of riders to the Bear 100 and 68 gravel races in Laona, Wisc., Saturday. All results are approximate (or unavailable).
In the 100-mile race, Amber Searer and Taylor Domingue finished the event in a little moer than seven hours while Tom Abromaitis finished 58th.
In the 68-mile event, Ryan Jones nabbed a fourth-place overall finish with Joel Hynes finishing 9th. Other GVR results are: Bob Callaway in 44th; Diane Callaway in 46th; Jim Saueressig in 53rd; Devin Yoder in 54th; Steph Lemke; and John Sommers.
Muskego Crit, Muskego, Wisconsin
It was back to the road for a trio of GVR riders at the Muskego Circuit race near Milwaukee Saturday.
Nate Phelps rode to a 20th-place finish in the 4/5 race and backed it up with a 17th-place finish in the Masters 35+ 4/5 field. Andy Boettcher took 15th in 35+ 4/5 race while Derek Moran rode to a satisfying third-place finish in the Masters 35+ 2/3 field.
Hungry Bear 100, Cable, Wisconsin
Near Cable, Wisc., Jeremy Pomeroy rode to a 20th-place finish in the 60-mile Snacking Bear Gravel race, an event he described as challenging. But there was pie.
Le Fleche du Nord, Houghton, Michigan
Rounding out the weekend’s gravel events, Matt Becker completed the 64-mile La Flèche du Nord near Houghton in the upper peninsula of Michigan.
Neenah Duathlon, Neenah, Wisconsin
Back on the pavement, Mindy Wanger scored a second-place age group finish at the Neenah Duathlon near Appleton, Wisc.
May 3-5
LaCrosse Omnium, LaCrosse, Wisconsin
The three-day La Crosse Ominum kicked off the 2019 road season with a bang. Team riders took on a short, but tough, uphill time trial in LaCrosse, Wisc., Friday night before riding more hills at the road race in Chaseburg, Wisc., Saturday.
Racing wrapped up Sunday with a criterium in downtown La Crosse that saw the women’s 1/2/3 race interrupted by a thunderstorm.
Here’s the stage-by-stage rundown of team results:
May 3
Time Trial
Jr. 13-14
9 – Landon Moran
Cat 4
8 – Matt Becker
35+ 1/2/3
21 – Derek Moran
35+ 4/5
9 – Mike LeBeau
19 – Quentin Gniot
21 – Nate Phelps
24 – Clark Stoik
Masters 50+
16 – Mike McManus
W 1/2/3
16 – Julie Phelps
27 – Amber Searer
May 4
Road Race
Jr. 13-14
11 – Landon Moran
Cat 4
8 – Matt Becker
35+ 1/2/3
16 – Derek Moran
35+ 4/5
12 – Mike LeBeau
13 – Ryan Jones
21 – Quentin Gniot
26 – Mike McManus
27 – Nate Phelps
W 1/2/3
23 – Julie Phelps
24 – Amber Searer
May 5
Criterium
Jr. 8-12
5 – Tozer Jones
Jr. 13-14
10 – Landon Moran
Cat 4
27 – Matt Becker
50+ 1/2/3/4
16 – Mike McManus
35+ 4/5
6 – Ryan Jones
10 – Mike LeBeau
17 – Quentin Gniot
20 – Mike McManus
26 – Nate Phelps
Masters 50+
16 – Mike McManus
W 1/2/3
19 – Amber Searer
28 – Julie Phelps
Englewood Open, Fall River, Wisconsin
The 2019 WORS mountain bike series got underway May 5 with Tom Abromaitis riding to an 8th-place age group finish in the Sport division.
April 27-28
Cheesehead Roubaix, Newburg Wisconsin
Despite a winter that just won’t let go, Andy Boettcher rolled to the quasi-official start line of the Cheesehead Roubaix near Port Washington, Wisconsin, Sunday for the 10th edition of the event featuring 50+ miles of paved roads and about 10 miles of gravel.
Boettcher finished the event in 3:17:10.
Amherst – Wild Rose – Amerst, Amherst, Wisconsin
Joel Hynes took on 85 miles of gravel and tarmac as at the Amherst – Wild Rose – Amherst spring classic event April 28. He finished the ride in 4:18:45.
April 20-21
Dairy Roubaix, Bagely, Wisconsin
Long-awaited perfect weather greeted riders at the 2019 Dairy Roubaix even in southwestern Wisconsin April 20.
Bob and Diane Callaway completed the 55-mile route while Derek Moran and Quentin Gniot gutted out the 107-mile distance.
Wisport Friendly Century, Whitewater, Wisconsin
In an annual tradition, Jim Saueressig finished up tax season with a 64-mile ride at the Wisport Friendly Century in Whitewater, Wisconsin, April 20.
Road racing gets underway in earnest throughout the Upper Midwest beginning April 27.
April 13-14
Barry-Roubaix, Hastings, Michigan
Derek Moran took to the start line at Barry-Roubaix, one of the largest gravel races in the nation, in Hastings, Michigan, Saturday.
He finished 59th in his age division in the 100K race.
April 6-7
Rough Road 100, Morris, Illinois
Combining super-low traffic paved roads and some sweet (and fast) sections of the gravel over 62 miles, the Rough Road 100 in Morris, Ill. Is a spring classic fit to be … a classic.
Julie Phelps scored an age group win and finished 4th overall in the women’s Open Division.
Quentin Gniot notched a 23rd-place age group finish followed by Brian Kult (unknown), Nate Phelps (26th, age group) and Mark Schindel (29th, age group).
Be sure to stick around for the post-race party, it puts a nice cap on the day.
March 16-17
Land Run 100, Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Derek Moran continued his early season gravel campaign Saturday at the Land Ran 100 in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
He finished the 102-mile race in 106th-place overall.
Photo: Ryan Lipski
Birmingham Hammerfest , Birmingham, Ala.
Quentin Gniot notched the first road race result of 2019 for the team at the Birmingham Hammerfest in Birmingham, Alabama, Saturday.
He finished 13th in the 40+ masters 3/4/5 (B) race atop his new Specialized Venge.
March 9-10
Fat Bike Birkie, Cable, Wisc.
While winter shows few signs of ending in Wisconsin, the schedule is rapidly shifting from fat bike races to road and gravel events.
The Fat Bike Birkie in northwestern Wisconsin March 9 is one of the larger events on the calendar and saw three GVR put up some nice results.
Mindy Wagner made her fat bike racing debut with a 20th-place overall finish in the women’s division of the shorter 12-mile race while Taylor Domingue (also making her fat bike debut) scored a 26th-place overall finish in women in the full 29-mile race.
Jeremy Pomeroy continued his fat bike season in the full version of the race scoring an 122nd-place overall finish for men.
Photo: Once In A Blue Moon Studio-Kelly Randolph
March 2-3
Dirty South Roubaix, Alto Pass, Illinois
Road and gravel race season officially got underway March 2 at the Dirty South Roubaix in southern Illinois on a redesigned, and more difficult, course.
Derek Moran racked up a 41st-place finish after more than four hours of racing. Quentin Gniot missed the cutoff at the midpoint of the race by several hundred meters and was listed as a DNF.
Feb. 23-24
Sweaty Yeti, Nielsville, Wisc., and SnotCycle, Iron Mountain, Mich.
Fat bike racing rolled on (with ample snow) the last weekend of February.
Jeremy Pomeroy scored a second-place finish with Nelsen Wahlstrom in the Relay Division of the Sweaty Yeti race near Nielsville, Wisc., while Stephanie Lemke made the start at the SnotCycle Fat Bike Race in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan Saturday.
Zwift U.S. (Virtual) Nationals, Watopia
In a first, the team fielded a pair of riders for the Zwift U.S. National Championship on Feb. 24. The event traversed a 36-mil course of “Watopia”.
Julie Phelps finished 21st in the women’s event while Matt Becker claimed a 273rd-place finish on the men’s side. Both results are based off verified Zpower results, the official scoring for the event.
Feb. 16-17
WinterFest Fat Bike Race: Marshfield, Wisc.
Niki Birkholz took top honors in the women’s division at the WinterFest Fat Bike race in Marshfield, Wisc., Feb. 16 before taking on volunteer duties at the festival’s snow shoe race.
24 Hour Cycling Challenge: De Pere, Wisc.
Matt Becker completed a quartet of nigh night owl rides at the annual 24 Hour Cycling Challenge in De Pere Feb. 16. The event supports My Team Triumph WI and 4th Hooah WI.
Feb. 2-3
45 North Whiteout: Ironton, Minn.
IRONTON, MINN – A week of brutally cold temperatures broke just long enough to fit in the 4 North Cuyuna Whiteout fat bike race in northern Minnesota Feb. 2
Diane Callaway scored a 2nd-place finish in age group (9th overall) while Bob Callaway took 9th in his age group and 53rd overall in the men’s race.
Jan. 19-20
Fat Camp and Seeley Big Fat mountain bike races: Suamico and Seeley Wisc.
Cold temps and a light dusting of snow made for fast trails for Ryan Jones at the Reforestation Camp near Green Bay Saturday for the Fat Camp fat bike race. He was scored in 3rd-place in the two-lap intermediate division.
In northwestern Wisconsin, Jeremy Pomeroy introduced his wife to fat bike racing with a 21sd and 22nd place finish for the couple in the six-mile race.
Jan. 5-6
Fat-ish and Norpine Classic mountain bike races: Lutsen, MN, and Ishpeming, MI.
The first weekend of January served as the kick-off for the team’s 2019 campaign at a pair of races in the Upper Midwest.
Sarah Agena took on a challenging three-lap course at the Fat-ish Fat Bike Race in Ishpeming, Mich., Saturday where she finished 11th in the women’s intermediate division while Jeremy Pomeroy banged out a 50th-place finish at the Norpine Fat Bike Classic in northern Minnesota.
Warmer than usual conditions at both races added another layer of “adventure” to the events.
2018
Dec. 13-14
USA Cycling National Cyclocross Championships, Louisville, Ky.
The team’s 2018 race season wrapped on the muddy off cambers and hills of the 2018 U.S. Cyclocross Nationals course in Louisville, Kentucky, Thursday and Friday.
Julie Phelps rode to a 12th-place finish in the 45-49 age group while Kris Tiles closed out her season with a 24th-place finish in the 40-44 bracket Thursday.
Friday’s racing saw wet weather settle in with Bob Callaway scoring a 105th*-place finish in 50-54 and Nate Phelps taking 102nd in 45-49.
Gryphon Velo Racing riders racked up roughly 530 race and event starts in 2018 – with almost as many finishes. The 2019 racing season gets underway in just a few weeks with riders taking to the snow on fat bikes.
Dec. 8-9
USA Cycling Midwest CX Championships, Sun Prairie, Wisc.
The penultimate racing weekend of the 2018 season saw five GVR riders at the USA Cycling Midwest Cyclocross Champions in Sun Prairie Saturday where temperatures topped out in the mid-20s.
Mark Schindel put up a 5th place finish in the Masters 35+ 4/5 race.
Julie Phelps finished 6th in the Women’s 1/2 race while Bailey Rudolph scored a 5th-place finish in her first race as a Cat. 3.
Mike McManus powered to 12th-place finish in the Masters 45+ 1/2/3 race followed by Nate Phelps in 16th.
The team’s 2018 racing season wraps up this week at U.S. Cyclocross Nationals in Louisville, Kentucky.
Dawn to Dusk, Fountain Hills, Ariz.
Not all racing this weekend was on frozen ground.
Jeremy Pomeroy, with partner Caleb Bush, rode to a 6th-place finish in the two-person division of the 12-hour Dawn to Dusk mountain bike race in Arizona.
Dec. 1-2
WI State CX Championship, Waterloo, Wisc.
Temperatures just above freezing and heavy rains set up a memorable day at the 2018 Wisconsin State Cyclocross Championship.
Mark Schindel got off easy racing in the Masters 35+ 4/5 race before the heavy rain fell. He was unscored in his only ‘cross race of the season, so far.
Julie Phelps and the women’s Masters 35+ got dumped on, but she managed to hold on to second-place in the race and followed it up with a 8th-place finish in the women’s Cat. 1/2 race.
By the time Nate Phelps took to the line in the afternoon, the course was mud from start to finish. Despite a few spills (while running) he finished 15th.
Mike Lebeau wrapped up the days racing in another deluge (and fading daylight) in the singlespeed race. He was a DNF due to a pebble jamming in brakes.
Nov. 24-35
Battle of Waterloo, Waterloo, Wisc.
Mud. Mud. And More mud.
Kris Tiles doubled up in the mud of the Battle of Waterloo in Waterloo, Wisconsin, Saturday taking a 8th-place finish in Cat. 3 and 3rd in Women’s singlespeed.
Nov. 17-18
GP JO, Milwaukee, Wisc.
The cross season of slop and cold in Wisconsin continued into this weekend where a little bit of snow kept things interesting for Saturday’s race at GPJO in Milwaukee.
Julie Phelps finished 2nd in the Women’s’ 35+ race and followed it up with a 4th-place finish in the 1/2 division while Bailey Rudolph took the win in Women’s 4/5 and finished (waiting on results to post) in the women’s 3/4 race.
Chad Cannon nabbed a 12th-place finish in the Men’s 1/2/3 race while Mike McManus and Nate Phelps rounded out the day’s racing with x- and x-place finishes in the Men’s Cat. 3 35+ race.
Major Taylor Cup, Indianapolis, Ind.
Bob Callaway headed to Indiana for two days of racing at the Major Taylor Cross Cup where he finished 8th Saturday and 7th Sunday in the men’s Cat. 3 40+ division.
Krisscorss #6, Hastings, Mich.
Chad Cannon rounded out the weekend’s racing in Hastings, Michigan, where he won the “sport” division race at the Kisscross #6 race.
Nov. 10-11
Sun Prairie Cup , Sun Prairie, Wisc.
The season’s first snows heading into the weekend set up a pair of muddy, European-style, cross races in Wisconsin.
In Saturday’s Sun Prairie Cup, Julie Phelps scored a 2nd-place finish in the Women’s 35+ open race followed up with a 5th-place finish in the Women’s 1/2 field.
Mike McManus made his Cat. 3 debut with a 7th-place finish in the Masters 35+ 1/2/3 field while Bob Callaway scored a career-high 5th-place finish in the Masters 35+ race followed by Nate Phelps in 16th.
Fat Kats Cross Race , Sheboygan Falls, Wisc.
Additional overnight snow ensured another sloppy race Sunday at the Fat Kats CX race in Sheboygan Falls.
Here’s a breakdown of results by category:
Girls 15-18
2 – Maya McManus
35+ Cat. 4/5
5 – Andy Boettcher
10 – Aaron Messenger
11- Devin Yoder
45+ Cat. 4/5
14 – Robert Sorenson
Women’s 35+ Open
2 – Julie Phelps
Women’s Cat. 4/5
1 – Bailey Rudolph
3 – Taylor Domingue
Cat. 4
11 – Andy Boettcher
16 – Aaron Messenger
Women’s Cat. 3/4
3 – Bailey Rudolph
4 – Kris Tiles
Women’s Cat. 1/2
4 – Julie Phelps
Cat. 1/2/3
3- Chad Cannon
35+ Cat. 1/2/3
3 – Mike McManus
4 – Mike Lebeau
45+ 1/2/3
8 – Brian McWilliams
Cat. 3
7 – Chad Cannon
35+ Cat. 3
7 – Bob Callway
10 – Nate Phelps
Singlespeed
4 – Mike Lebeau
6 – Nate Phelps
Nov. 3-4
Estabrook Park Beer Garden Classic CX , Milwaukee, Wisc.
A changed Estabrook Park Beer Garden Classic CX course greeted riders in Milwaukee Saturday. The course remained flat and fast, despite spongy ground.
Aaron Messenger and Brian Kult kicked off the day’s racing in the 35+ and 45+ 4/5 fields where they respectively finished 20th and 26th.
Julie Phelps took 2nd in the women’s Masters 35+ race and followed it up with a 6th-place finish is a strong field of riders.
Landon Moran nabbed 4th in the Boy’s 9-14 race wile Kult took 27th in the Cat. 5 race.
Brian McWilliams and Nate Phelps finished out the day’s racing with 8th-place and 15th-place finishes, respectively.
Ice Man Commeth , Traverse City, Mich.
For all practical purposes, competitive mountain bike racing in the upper Midwest came to an end in Michigan Saturday with the 28-mile Ice Man Commeth MTB race.
Chad Cannon and Bailey Rudolph each scored 3rd-place age group finishes. They report not buying donuts with their cash winnings.
Oct. 27-28
Sunnyview and Cross Fire CX, Oshkosh and Sun Prairie, Wisc.
GVR team members finished out a strong October with a pair of cross races in Oshkosh and Sun Prairie Saturday and Sunday.
Here’s a rundown of results by venue:
Sunnyview CX (Oshkosh)
Men’s 35+ 4/5: 5 Andy Boettcher; 9 Aaron Messenger; 10 Devin Yoder
Men’s 45+ 4/5: 1 Mike McManus; 14 Brian Kult
Boy’s 9-14: 3 Landon Moran
Women’s 35+: 2 Julie Phelps
Women’s 4/5: 1 Bailey Rudolph; 2 Taylor Domingue; 5 Mindy Wagner
Cat. 4: 1 Chad Cannon; 12 Mike McManus; 14 Matt Becker; 15 Andy Boettcher; 17 Tom Abromaitis; 21 Aaron Messenger
Cat. 5: 10 Brian Kult; 12 Devin Yoder
Women’s 1/2: 3 Julie Phelps; 5 Niki Birkholz
Women’s 3/4: 1 Bailey Rudolph; 5 Kris Tiles
Men’s 35+ Cat. 3: 6 Bob Callaway; 12 Nate Phelps
Men’s Singlespeed: 6 Chad Cannon; 8 Mike Lebeau; 11 Bob Callaway; 15 Nate Phelps
Women’s Singlespeed: 1 Julie Phelps; 2 Niki Birkholz; 3 Bailey Rudolph; 4 Kris Tiles
Cross Fire CX (Sun Prairie)
Men’s 45+ 4/5: 2 Mike McManus
Women’s 35+: 2 Julie Phelps
Women’s 1/2: 4 Julie Phelps
Men’s 35+ Cat. 3: 8 Bob Callaway; 14 Nate Phelps
Women’s Singlespeed: 1 Niki Birkholz
Stump Farm Trail Races, Suamico, Wisc.
The month’s racing wrapped up with the Stump Farm Trail races near Green Bay Sunday with Morgan Fisher and Devin Yoder both scored second-place age group finishes in the 12-mile race while Robert Sorenson raced the 24-mile race (result not immediately available.
Oct. 20-21
Tough Udder Cross, Dousman, Wisc.
An educational farm near Milwaukee was the backdrop to Saturday’s Tough Udder Cross race that saw team riders battling both the course and the elements.
Mike McManus took the first podium spot of the day with a second-place finish in Masters 35+ 4/5 followed by Aaron Messenger in 12th.
More second-place finish were on tap for Julie Phelps in the women’s Masters 35+ race and Bailey Rudolph in Women’s 4/5.
Chad Cannon sprinted to a second-place finish in Cat. 4 followed by Mike McManus in 15th and Aaron Messenger in 21st.
Bailey Rudolph (cat. 3/4) and Julie Phelps (cat. 1/2) rounded out their days with a 4th-place finishes.
Bob Callaway went home with a 9th-place finish in Masters 35+ Cat. 3 followed by Nate Phelps in 13th.
Oct. 13-14
Badger Prairie Cross, Verona, Wisc.
Saturday’s racing at Badger Prairie CX near Madison saw Mindy Wagner make her ‘cross debut in team colors, finishing 10th in the women’s 4/5 race which also saw Bailey Rudolph taking a podium spot in 3rd.
Rudolph followed up that performance with a 8th-place finish in the women’s 3/4 race followed by Kris Tiles in 11th.
Julie Phelps scored a second-place finish in the women’s Masters 35+ race and followed it up with a 5th-place finish in the women Cat. 1/2 race.
Chad Cannon rode to a 4th-place finish in the Cat. 4 race and followed it up with a 10th-place finish in the singlespeed race.
Nate Phelps rounded out the day’s racing with a 17th-place finish in Masters 35+ Cat. 3.
PertNear 20, Viroqua, Wisc.
Five team riders took to the trails in Viroqua, Wisc., Saturday as part of a low-key, late season, mountain bike that is roughly 20 miles long (just a little more than 17, according to Strava).
Niki Birkholz scored the overall women’s win with Diane Callaway taking 3rd. Bob Callaway, Morgan Fisher and Robert Sorenson also raced, but results were not immediately available.
Green Acres CX, Lake Elmo, Minn.
The weekend also included ‘cross racing in Minnesota where Mike Lebeau scored a 10th-place finish in the singlespeed division of the Green Acres race near Minneapolis.
Oct. 6-7
Pumpkin Cross, Grafton, Wisc.
A soaking of rain throughout the week made for a muddy day of racing at Pumpkin Cross near Milwaukee Saturday.
Mike McManus scored a podium spot (3rd) in the Masters 35+ 4/5 race while Andy Boettcher was roughly 8th (he was scored in a different category).
McManus was the top team finisher, 15th, in the Cat. 4 race followed by Matt Becker in 29th and Boettcher in 30th.
Photo: Matt Becker
Nate Phelps was 9th in Masters 35+ Cat. 3 and Mike Lebeau was 15th in the singlespeed race.
Michigan Tech Midwest Collegiate Conference Championships, Houghton, Mich.
Chad Cannon finished 7th in A cross country race of the Michigan Tech Midwest Collegiate Conference Championships Saturday. He followed it up with an 11th-place finish in the short track race Sunday.
Hibernator 100, Laona, Wisc.
Aaron Messenger and Derek Moran book ended their gravel season by completing the 100K Hibernator 100 in northern Wisconsin Saturday.
Sept. 27-30
Jingle Cross, Iowa City, Iowa
For the second week in a row, racing kicked off on Friday at the UCI World Cup stop at Jingle Cross in Iowa City Iowa.
Devin Yoder was the lone team representative, putting up a 27th-place finish in the cat. 5 race Friday and a muddy 39th-place finish Saturday.
LAPT Lion Cross, Waterford, Wisc.
More ‘cross was on-tap Saturday at the LAPT Lion Cross on the flat and extremely fast course in Waterford, Wisconsin.
Mike McManus claimed the win in the Masters 45+ 4/5 race followed by Brian Kult in 15th. In the Cat. 4 race, McManus was 11th while Kult was 17th in Cat. 5.
Bailey Rudolph took the win in the women’s ¾ race followed by Taylor Domingue in 3rd. Rudolph turn around and just missed the podium with a 4th-place finish in the Women’s 3/4 race.
Julie Phelps doubled up on wins in the Women’s Masters race and the Cat. 1/2 race.
Nate Phelps rounded out the day’s racing with a 12th-place finish in the Masters 35+ Cat. 3 race.
Stump Farm 100, Suamico, Wisc.
Two-person teams were the name of the game at the WEMS Series endurance mountain bike race near Green Bay Saturday.
Bob and Diane Callaway scored the win in the six-hour race followed by Quentin Gniot and Kris Tiles in second.
Sept. 21-23
Trek Cup, Waterloo, Wisc.
The three-day Trek Cup in Waterloo, Wisc., was the epicenter of global cyclocross racing this past weekend and GVR stuck several riders in the mix (though not at the World Cup level!).
Here’s a rundown of results – including a pair of podiums – from the amateur ranks of the event:
Friday
Singlespeed
16 – Mike Lebeau
20 – Bob Callaway
29 – Nate Phelps
Women’s 4/5
3 – Bailey Rudolph
Women’s 1/2/3
10 – Julie Phelps
Cat. 4/5
58 – Matt Becker
Saturday
45+ 1/2/3
63 – Nate Phelps
Singlespeed
32 – Bob Callaway
34 – Mike Lebeau
Cat. 4/5
12 – Chad Cannon
56 – Matt Becker
Cat. 4/5 35+
31 – Aaron Messenger
Women’s 5
3 – Taylor Domingue
Women’s 4
9 – Bailey Rudolph
Women’s 3
28 – Kris Tiles
Women’s 1/2
29 – Julie Phelps
Women’s 45+ 1/2/3
4 – Julie Phelps
Sunday
Cat. 4/5
9 – Chad Cannon
59 – Matt Becker
63 – Ryan Jones
84 – Aaron Messenger
Women’s 4/5
5 – Bailey Rudolph
6 – Taylor Domingue
Women’s 1/2
27 – Julie Phelps
Masters 35+ 1/2/3
32 – Nate Phelps
Singlespeed
28 – Mike Lebeau
Marji Gesick, Marquette, Mich.
Further north, Stephanie Bain finished the 50-mile version of the tough Margi Gersick mountain bike race in the UP of Michigan in a time of 12:47, good for 9th overall in the women’s race.
Iron Man Atlantic City, Atlantic City, NJ
In New Jersey, Mindy Wagner hit her A race of the season at Iron Man Atlantic city, finishing with a time of 5:39:33. That was good for 18th in her age group and 96th overall in women.
Sept. 15-16
Chequamegon Fat Tire 40, Cable, Wisc.
A very busy weekend of racing kicked off Saturday with a trio of GVR riders hitting up the venerable Chequamegon Fat Tire 40 mountain bike race in northwestern Wisconsin.
In the long race, Quentin Gniot finished 132nd (almost right on the middle of the field) in his age group while Robert Sorenson rode to a 171st-place finish in the same age group.
In the Short and Fat Race, Morgan Fisher cranked out a 12th-place age group finish in the women’s division.
Humboldt Park CX, Milwaukee, Wisc.
Humboldt Park CX in Milwaukee marked the start of a double weekend of cyclocross racing Saturday with Bailey Rudolph riding to a 5th-place finish in the women’s Cat. 3/4 race while Julie Phelps picked up second-place finishes in the Women’s Masters race and the Cat. 1/2 race.
Chad Cannon started a solid day with a 4th-place finish in the Cat. 4/5 race and backed it up with a strong 6th-place finish in the singlespeed race.
Nate Phelps rounded out the day with a 10th-place finish in the 35+ Masters Cat. 3 race.
Jack Lake Crazy Eights, Jack Lake, Wisc..
The Cheq 40 wasn’t the only mountain bike race on the schedule Saturday with a pair of riders hitting the trails of Jack Lake, Wisc., in the WEMS Series endurance event.
Diane Callaway finished 3rd in the women’s six-hour race while Mark Schindel took 9th in the men’s division of the same race.
Cross of the North, Wausau, Wisc.
The weekend wrapped up in Wausau at the Cross of the North Sunday with GVR riders putting up a slew of strong results:
Masters 35+ 4/5
3 – Ryan Jones
5 – Andy Bottecher
8 – Aaron Messenger
9 – Devin Yoder
Masters 45+ 4/5
2 – Mike McManus
Women’s Masters
1 – Julie Phelps
Women’s 4/5
1 – Amber Searer
2 – Taylor Domingue
DNF – Bailey Rudolph (flat)
Cat 4
1 – Chad Cannon
8- Mike McManus
14 – Andy Boettcher
15 – Tom Abromaitis
19 – Aaron Messenger
Women 1/2
1 – Julie Phelps
3 – Niki Birkholz
Women 3/4
1 – Bailey Rudolph
3 – Amber Searer
4 – Kris Tiles
Masters 35+ Cat. 3
5 – Nate Phelps
6 – Bob Callaway
Singlespeed
6 – Mike McManus
7 – Mike Lebeau
10 – Nate Phelps
11 – Bob Callaway
12 (1) – Julie Phelps
13 (2) – Niki Birkholz
14 – Robert Sorenson
15 (3) – Kris Tiles
Sept. 8-9
Copper Peak Trails Fest, Ironwood, Mich.
Climbing was the name of the game Saturday in Ironwood, Michigan, where Sarah Agena raced the cross-country mountain bike course that was part of the Copper Peak Trails Festival.
The 16-mile course included roughly 3,500 feet of climbing. Agena was up to the task and scored the overall women’s win which earned her a large presentation check and payout.
Northern Kettles Fall Epic, New Fane, Wisc.
Just to make things more interesting, Diane Callaway nursed a broken rear derailleur to a third-place overall finish in the women’s 6-hour race at the WEMS mountain bike race in New Fane, Wisconsin, Sept. 9
Flyover Silver Creek CX, Manitowoc, Wisc.
The 2018 Wisconsin Cycling Association cyclocross season kicked off Sunday in Manitowoc where a varied course saw riders challenged with a flyover, sand beach and lengthy hill/runup.
Matt Becker
Here’s a breakdown of results by race:
Masters 35+ 4/5
7 – Aaron Messenger
11- Devin Yoder
Masters 45+ 4/5
1 – Mike McManus
Women’s Masters
1 – Julie Phelps
Women’s 4/5
1 – Amber Searer
2– Bailey Rudolph
3 – Taylor Domingue
Cat. 4
1 – Chad Cannon
11 – Mike McManus
12 – Matt Becker
15 – Tom Abromaitis
22 – Aaron Messenger
Women’s 1/2
4 – Julie Phelps
Women’s 3/4
5 – Bailey Rudolph
6 – Kris Tiles
Masters 35+ Cat. 3
10 – Bob Callaway
13 – Nate Phelps
14 – Mike Lebeau
Singlespeed
11 – Mike Lebeau
12 – Mike McManus
14 – Nate Phelps
(1 womens) – Julie Phelps
Sept. 1-2
Flambeau 40 RR and TT, Park Falls, Wisc.
Labor Day weekend brought in a nice selection of road and mountain bike races in Wisconsin and Michigan.
Saturday’s racing included the Flambeau 40 Road Race in Park Falls Wisconsin where Matt Becker rode to a fifth-place overall finish in a soggy 36-mile race. He was followed by Ryan Jones in 27th; Nate Phelps in 31st; and Jim Saueressig in 32nd.
Another wet day awaited riders Sunday for the 12-mile Flambeau 40 Time Trial. Becker put a time fast enough to win his age group (and possibly as high as 3rd place overall) while Mindy Wagner bolstered the team’s weekend results with an age group win.
Copper Harbor Trails Fest, Copper Harbor, Mich
On the dirt, Chad Cannon slogged through the mud of the Copper Harbor Trails Festival cross country race to finish 10th overall and second in his age group.
Stephanie Bain continued her run of MTB podiums with a second-place age group finish in the race.
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Aug. 25-26
Treadfest, Lake Geneva, Wisc.
The 2018 WORS season wrapped up in Lake Geneva Sunday with Stephanie Bain taking her first age group win of the season in the Citizens division. She finished 4th overall for women in the race.
Race The Lake, Fond du Lac, Wisc.
Late-season road racing rolled on with the 88-mile Race The Lake Sunday in Fond du Lac. Derek Moran rode to a 17th-place overall finish (4th in age group) while Chad Cannon finished 45th overall (3rd in age group). The event was marred by a large crash in the lead group with about eight miles to go that collected Amber Searer who was a DNF (and got stitches) due to the crash.
Aug. 15-19
EC Enduro, Eau Claire, Wisc.
A full week of racing on dirt kicked off Wednesday with Clark Stoik taking 8th in the Sport Division of the EC Enduro series near Eau Claire. Stoik, as always, was happy to finish with all his skin.
Day Across Minnesota, New Prague, Minn.
Saturday’s racing kicked off promptly at midnight with the Day Across Minnesota, a 240-mile journey from eastern South Dakota to western Wisconsin. Quentin Gniot gutted out the dust, darkness and changing temperatures to finish the event in roughly 20 hours of riding.
For his efforts, he got some Garmin Connect digital badges, and 99th place.
Gravel Worlds, Lincoln, Neb.
Derek Moran is the first GVR riders to go to a “Worlds” event, even if it’s an unofficial title.
He saddled up for the 150-mile Gavel Worlds near Lincoln Nebraska Saturday where he finished 70th overall. He then ate a bunch of Mexican food.
Reforestation Ramble, Suamico, Wisc.
The weekend’s racing was rounded out on home turf at the Reforestation Ramble mountain bike race near Green Bay.
Taylor Domingue won her age group and Stephanie Bain scored a second-place age group finish in Citizens division, while Devin Yoder made his MTB debut with a 7th-place age group finish in that category.
In the Elite races, Bailey Rudolph finished 7th in her age group in women while Chad Cannon rolled home 5th in his age group in the men’s race.
Aug. 11-12
Ride Across Wisconsin, Kenosha, Wisc.
There’s a lot of corn between Dubuque, Iowa, and Kenosha, Wisconsin.
About 179 miles of corn. Just ask us how we know.
Six team riders jumped into the annual Ride Across Wisconsin Saturday on a route traversing the southern border of the state from “coast to coast.”
Amber Searer, Julie Phelps, Matt Becker, Quentin Gniot, Nate Phelps and Brian McWilliams all finished the 175-mile-plus ride – that featured former professional riders Jens Voigt and Sven Nys – Saturday.
Ore To Shore, Marquette, Mich.
The weekend’s events weren’t only on pavement, a trio of GVR riders headed north to Marquette, Michigan, for the 46-mile Ore To Shore mountain bike race.
Bailey Rudolph scored a second-place finish in her age group while Chad Cannon took third in his (after adjustments for overall finishes). Sarah Agena rounded out the team results with a sixth-place age group finish – and some mud on her jersey.
Aug. 4-5
Adam Hartwig Memorial RR, Waubeka, Wisc.
Team riders got a look at some new roads at the inaugural Adam Hartwig Memorial RR near Fredonia, Wisconsin, Saturday.
In the masters 35+ 4/5 race, Mike Lebeau sprinted to a third-place finish followed by Mike McManus in 9th and Nate Phelps in 10th. Brian Kult was 15th, Mark Schindel 16th, and Jim Saueressig 17th. Ryan Jones was a DNF due to a flat tire.
Matt Becker rode to a 14th-place finish in Cat. 4/5.
In the women’s 1/2/3 race, Julie Phelps kicked hard to the finish line to secure the second spot, while Amber Searer finished 4th.
Hixon Forest Epic, La Crosse, Wisc.
Sunday’s racing moved to the dirt at the WORS series race at the Hixon Forest Epic in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Stephanie Bain continued her streak of podiums with a second-place age group finish in the Citizens Division.
Photo: Jon Lester
Woodson YMCA Triathlon, Wausau, Wisc.
Mindy Wagner was back in action Saturday at the Woodson YMCA Triathlon in Wausau where she overcame a challenging run to score a second-place finish in her age group.
July 24-29
Intelligentsia Cup, Chicago, Ill.
Amber Searer made a two-day swing to Illinois to line up in a pair of Intelligentsia Cup races in the greater Chicago metro area. She sprinted to a 4th-place finish in the South Chcicago Road Race Tuesday and followed that up with a 5th-place finish Wednesday at a criterium in West Dundee.
Wausau 24, Wausau, Wisc.
Take a 13-mile loop of mountain bike trails, plop a mile of rocks in the middle; ride for 12 to 24 hours; and hang out with other like-minded cyclists and you have Wausau 24.
The team put another strong field of riders into the annual event in Wausau Wisconsin July 28 and 29 with the women’s four-person team of Sarah Agena, Kris Tiles, Niki Birkholz and Diane Callaway scoring a division win in the 12-hour race.
Bob Callaway finished runner up in the 12-hour hour singlspeed division (with almost 120 miles of riding) while Aaron Messenger was 16th.
The composite team (Fighting Chickens) of Nate Phelps, Mark Schindel, Jeff Sympson, Bill Burkholder and Rady Sahs put in a strong effort to hold on to the second-place position in the 24-hour (five-person) division, despite a few bumps and bruises and last-lap facial bleeding.
Red Earth Classic, Ishpeming, Mich.
Stephanie Bain continues to nab podiums during her summer mountain bike campaign with an age-group win (20-mile race) at the Red Earth Classic mountain bike in Michigan’s upper peninsula Saturday.
Penokee Range Classic RR, Mellen, Wisc..
On the road, Ryan Jones scored his first career win at the Penokee Range Road Race in Mellen Saturday. Jim Saueressig finished 18th.
July 21-22
Wisconsin State TT, New Glarus, Wisc.
The last of the 2018 Wisconsin state road championships saw team riders heading to New Glarus for the time trial on a 19-mile course with roughly 700 feet of climbing.
Julie Phelps scored a second-place finish in the women’s Cat. 3 division while Nate Phelps took third in Masters 35+ 4/5.
Colective Coffee Bean Classic, Waukesha, Wisc.
Stephanie Bain made her return to mountain bike racing (following a broken hand at the end of May) to score a second-place age group finish Sunday at a rain WORS race near Milwaukee.
Bain races in the citizen division.
July 14-15
RASTA Rock N Root, Rhinelander, Wisc.
Mid-summer mountain bike racing continued July 14 with the RASTA Rock N Root race in Rhinelander, Wisc.
Diane Callaway scored a third-place finish in the three-hour race while Bob Callaway rode a singlespeed to a fourth-place in the same race.
July 7-8
Wisconsin State Crit and Road Race, Fitchburg and Green Bay, Wisc.
Fast and hard racing were the earmarks of road racing this past weekend for the Wisconsin State Criterium and Road Championships.
It’ll be a pair of new jerseys for the next 12 months for Amber Searer who claimed the champion slot in both races in the women’s Cat. 4/5 division.
In Saturday’s crit race near Madison:
- Ryan Jones finished 6th followed by Mike McManus in 22nd in Masters 35+ 4/5.
- Tom Abromaitis was 20th in Cat. 4/5.
- Derek Moran was 9th in Masters 35+ 2/3.
Sunday’s Road Race moved to the formable Scray’s Hill near Green Bay where:
*Official results were not immediately available Monday morning.
- Masters 35+ 4/5: Mike Lebeau; Mike McManus; Andy Boettcher.
- Cat 4/5: Brian McWilliams, 7th; Tom Abromaitis, 22nd.
- Masters 35+ 2/3: Despite a promising start to the day, Derek Moran was a DNF due to a flat tire.
Tatanka 100; Sturgis, SD
Not all racing was in Wisconsin.
Bob and Diane Callaway headed west to Sturgis, SD, to race in the Tatanka – Ride the Bull portfolio of mountain bike races.
Diane Callaway finished 4th in women in the 13-mile race while Bob Callaway cranked out a hard-earned third-place finish in the 40-mile singlespeed race.
WORS Cup; Alpine Valley, Wisc.
There was additional mountain bike racing in Wisconsin Saturday and Sunday with the Trek Cup races near Alpine Valley, Wisc. * Full results were not immediately available Monday morning.
In Saturday’s racing, Chad Cannon finished 18th in the elite division (second in age group) of the cross-country race before an early crash Sunday stymied his effort in the short track race where he finished 8th.
Bailey Rudolph, still recovering from a broken hand. nabbed a 11th-place finish in the Women’s Open short track race Sunday.
Titletown Bike Tour; Green Bay, Wisc.
Team riders also found time to support the Breast Cancer Family Foundation with riders participating in the annual Titletown Bicycle Tour Sunday in Green Bay. Matt Becker, Nate Phelps, Julie Phelps, and Mark Schindel completed the 65-mile distance offered at the event.
June 25- July 1
Tour of America’s Dairyland, Various cities
Sun, rain, heat: the 2018 Tour of America’s Dairyland had it all. Derek Moran, for another year, endured all that was thrown at him and finished the 11-day event.
Here’s the wrap up in his own words:
“And so ends a very bipolar 2018 ToAD. 1 podium, 3 top 5s, 2 more top 10s, a cat upgrade then 1 top 20 and a top 25 in masters 1/2/3 and 3 straight days off the back to end it. Oh, and 2 broken sets of wheels, a broken bike, and had increases in ftp for 4 straight days. And it’s raining again! Till next year.”
Photo: JP Ninmer
June 21-24
Tour of America’s Dairyland, Various cities
For many, the Tour of America’s Dairyland is the centerpiece of the road racing season in the Upper Midwest. Derek Moran has been a regular competitor in the 11-stage event the past few season, including this year’s edition.
The first week of racing kicked off Thursday in a rainy Kenosha, Wisconsin, where he road to a sixth-place finish in the Masters 3/4 division despite being caught in a multi-rider crash. He nabbed a third-place finish two days later in Grafton.
Racing continues all this week.
Photo: Karl Hendrikse
Red Flint Firecracker, Eau Claire, Wisc.
Clark Stoik accounted for the weekend’s racing on dirt with a 3rd-place age group finish in the Citizen’s Division at the Red Flint Firecracker in Eau Claire on Sunday.
High Cliff Triathlon, Sherwood, Wisc.
Mindy Wagner continued her preparations for Iron Man Atlantic City with the High Cliff Tri Saturday where she finished 10th in her age group and 30th overall for women.
June 16-17
Chequamegon 100, Cable, Wisc.
Hot and wet weather made for challenging race conditions June 16-17 across much of the Upper Midwest.
Quentin Gniot, Bob Callaway and Diane Callaway all went to the line for the Chequamegon 100 mountain bike race under the threat of rain. The rain came and all three riders (along with many other competitors) took an early exit from the event.
Horribly Hilly Hundreds, Blue Mounds, Wisc.
At a sweltering, Horribly Hilly Hundreds near Madison, Matt Becker finished 114 of the 126 mile event before he succumbed to heat and dropped out of the event.
Mt. Morris Challenge, Mt. Morris, Wisc.
Sunday’s racing moved to the WORS mountain bike race Mt. Morris, Wisc., where Chad Cannon made his team debut, finishing 11th in his age group in the Elite division.
June 9-10
Borah Epic, Cable, Wisc.
Thirty-plus miles of singletrack awaited riders at the Borah Epic mountain bike race in northwestern Wisconsin Saturday.
Mike Lebeau put up the top team time, finishing in 3:21:04 on a rigid singlespeed bike, good for an overall finish of 179th place. He was followed by Quentin Gniot (3:29:18) in 230th; Niki Birkholz (3:58:37) in 357th; Nate Phelps (3:58:37) in 358th; Kris Tiles (4:08:07) in 389th; Sarah Agena (4:08:07) in 390th; and Robert Sorenson (5:12:57) in 465th.
Photo: Brian Coppock
Morgan Fisher raced the half-distance event, finishing in 2:06:36, good for 133rd overall and a fourth-place finish in her age group.
Bellin Run, Green Bay , Wisc.
Saturday’s event also saw the team helping with the 2018 Bellin Run in Green Bay where, for the third year, members provided a riding escort for elite and other runners. Duties were divvied up between Matt Becker, Brian Kult, Brian McWilliams, Devin Yoder and Tom Abromaitis.
Romp In The Swamp, Wausau, Wisc.
Back on the dirt, Diane Callaway scored a third-place overall finish in the women’s “mid distance” race (six hour) at the WEMS series Romp in the Swamp endurance mountain bike race in Wausau Saturday.
Bob Callaway finished fourth in the men’s mid distance race while the team of Ryan Jones and Jim Clemens scored an unopposed win in the three-hour race.
Menomonee Falls Crit, Menomonee Falls, Wisc.
Sunday’s racing moved to very wet pavement in Menomonee Falls where Tom Abromaitis scored a sixth-place finish in the Cat. 5 race and followed it up with a 22nd-place finish in Cat. 4/5.
June 1-3
Badger State Games Time Trials, Rib Mountain and Berlin, Wisc.
A varied weekend of racing kicked off with a four-mile time trial up Rib Mountain in Wausau Friday night, the first in a pair of time trials in the 2018 Badger State Games and WiSport race series.
Julie Phelps scored the overall win in the women’s division (14th overall) while Nate Phelps’ time (15th overall) landed him a first-place age group finish.
Saturday’s racing moved to the Rib Falls time trial held on a new, slightly shorter and slightly less hilly course that saw Mindy Wagner score an age group win.
LAPT Crit, Mukonago, Wisc.
High-speed road racing was the name of the game at the LAPT Crit in Mukwonago Saturday where Amber Searer scored wins in both the women’s Cat. 4/5 race and the women’s Open Race.
Dirty Kanza 200, Emporia, Kansas
The epic ride of the weekend goes to Derek Moran who took on 206 miles of gravel and hills at the world renowned Dirty Kanza 200 in Emporia, Kansas. Moran overcame an early shifting issue and stiff winds all day to finish the event in just under 16 hours.
Photo: Ryan Lipski
A special thanks to Ryan Lipski who provided on-course support for Moran during the duration of the day and weekend.
BayCare Clinic Century , Green Bay, Wisc.
Matt Becker at least had pavement for The BayCare Clinic Century ride near Green Bay Saturday, finishing the 100-mile route in about five hours.
Battle of CamRock , Cambridge, Wisc.
Sunday’s racing shifted to the dirt of the WORS Series race at CamRock near Cambridge, Wisconsin, where Taylor Domingue scored a second-place finish in her age group in the Citizens division and Bailey Rudolph nabbed a third-place age group spot in her Sport division age group.
May 26-27
Velocuase Road Race, Palmyra, Wisc.
Memorial Day weekend brought a little lighter weekend schedule (and some hot weather) but GVR riders were still racing.
Five members took on the undulating terrain of the Velocause road Race Saturday in Palmyra, Wisconsin, with Tom Abromaitis scoring a 6th-place finish in the Cat. 5 race and Julie Phelps taking 4th in the women’s Cat. 1/2/3 event.
Nate Phelps was 7th in Masters 35+ /45 followed by Quentin Gniot in 11th. Derek Moran’s day ended a lap early in the Masters 35+ 2/3 race with a crash.
Le grand du Nord, Grand Marais, Minn.
Gravel was the name of the game for Bob and Diane Callaway at Le Grand du Nord near Grand Marais, Minnesota, Saturday.
Diane Callaway finished 9th in the women’s division of the 66-mile race, while Bob Callaway was 50th overall in the 120-mile race.
May 19-20
Engelwood Opener, Fall River, Wisc.
The second stop on the 2018 WORS season rolled into the Englewood Grass Farm in Fall River, Wisconsin, Saturday.
Tom Abromaitis and Stephanie Bain both made their first series starts at the event in the Citizen category, with Abromaitis taking an age group win and Bain nabbing a 6th-place finish in her bracket.
Photo: http://www.xtrphoto.com
Almanzo 100, Spring Valley, Minn.
Southern Minnesota is home to one of the better-known gravel events in the upper Midwest, the Almanzo 100.
Aaron Messenger and Devin Yoder persevered over the hills gravel (thick at times) that make up the course. Recovery beer was provided at the finish.
Capitol View Tri, Madison, Wisc.
Rain, running and bikes made for some early season ‘cross practice (ok, not really), for Mindy Wagner who scored an age group win at the Capitol View Tri in Madison Sunday.
Photo: Ultra race Photos
May 12-13
Bear 100, Laona, Wisc.
A full weekend of events for the team kicked off on the gravel roads of norther Wisconsin with the Bear 100 gravel race – a sort of hybrid ride and race.
In the 68-mile race, Derek Moran finished 5th in a group sprint from a small breakaway group. Behind him the team had a number of riders who completed the event at a less… racy … pace. Riders were: Aaron Messenger, Morgan Fisher, Robert Sorenson, Devin Yoder, John Sommers, Bob Callaway, and Diane Callaway.
Bob Barabe Memorial TT, Hudson, Wisc.
The Bob Barabe Memorial TT near Hudson, Wisconsin, is always a challenging affair. A fast start gives way to rolling hills and a number of climbs in the last quarter of the race.
Clark Stoik rode to a 23-place finish and Matt Christiannsen put in ride which landed him in 34th-place.
Diablo Criterium, Menasha, Wisc.
Sunday’s racing moved to the residential streets of Menasha for the Diablo Criterium.
Tom Abromaitis kicked off racing with an 8th-place finish in the Cat. 5 race. Amber Searer made her 2018 road racing debut from a small breakaway group with a strong 3rd-place finish in the Women’s Cat. 4/5 race.
Ryan Jones took top team honors with a 5th-place finish in the Cat. 4/5 race followed by Nate Phelps in 9th, Matt Becker in 21st, and Tom Abromaitis in 26th.
In the Masters 35+ 4/5 race, Quentin Gniot got into a late two-ride break that saw him sprinting for the win, only to come up a touch short in 2nd place. Ryan Jones rounded out the podium with a 3rd-place finish (winning the group sprint) while Mike Lebeau was 6th, Andy Boettcher 12th, Mark Schindel was un-scored and Nate Phelps was a DNF due to a mid-race crash.
Matt Becker doubled into the open Cat. 3/4 race where he put in a strong race and finished 10th.
Derek Moran endured a blisters Masters 35+ 2/3 race to finish 9th while Julie Phelps grabbed a 5th-place finish in the Women’s 1/2/3 race.
May 4-6
La Crosse Omnium, La Crosse, Wisc.
The racing is always a little harder, and the fields a little faster, at regional race events. The La Crosse Omnimu was no exception as half a dozen team members navigated an uphill time trial Friday night, Saturday road race and Sunday criterium.
In the time trial, Clark Stoik finished 25th in Cat.5; Matt Becker was 13, in Cat. 4; Julie Phelps was 10th in the women’s Pro/1/2/3 race; Nate Phelps was 22nd in Masters 35+ 4/5; Mike Lebeau was 9th in Masters 35+ 4/5; and Derek Moran was 15th in Masters 35+ 1/2/3.
Saturday’s road race moved to the rural, and lumpy, roads of Houston, Minn. Where Matt Becker finished 25th in the Cat. 4 race and Derek Moran nabbed 28th in the Masters 35+ 1/2/3 race.
Julie Phelps finished 14th in the women’s Pro/1/2/3 race while Mike Lebeau took 9th in Masters 35+ 4/5 followed by Ryan Jones in 18th and Nate Phelps in 19th.
Weekend racing was capped up with a fast 0.6 mile criterium circuit in downtown La Crosse that saw Matt Becker finishing 27th in the Cat. 4 race with Ryan Jones scoring a 5th place finish in the Masters 35+ Cat. 4/5 race followed by Mike Lebeau in 17th and Nate Phelps in 24th.
Derek Moran rode to a 15th-place finish in Masters 35+ 1/2/3 and Julie Phelps rounded out the weekend’s racing with a 21st-place finish in the women’s Pro/1/2/3 race.
April 28-29
Muskego Park Circuit Race, Muskego, Wisc.
The second weekend of WCA road racing saw Mike McManus make his first road start (in recent history) at the Muskego Park Circuit Race near Milwaukee Saturday.
He finished 15th in the Cat. 5 race; 39th in the Cat. 4/5 race; and was a DNF in the Masters 35+ 4/5 race.
Another of our neophyte road races, Tom Abromaitis, nabbed an 8th-place finish in the Cat. 5 race and followed it up with a 35th-place finish in the Cat. 4/5 race.
Nate Phelps had his day complicated in the Masters 35+ 4/5 race by a dropped chain but managed a 14th-place finish. He finished 24th in the Cat. 3/4 race.
Quentin Gniot lined up for the Cat. 3/4 race where he rode to a 18th-place finish.
Derek Moran rode to a strong 5th-place finish in the Masters 35+ 2/3 race, and, in the final race of the day, Julie Phelps scored a 5th-place finish in women’s Cat. 1/2/3.
Woolly Mammoth Gravel Classic, St. Croix Falls, Wisc.; and Wisport Friendly Century, Whitewater, Wisc.
Aaron Messenger overcame the lingering effects of the stomach flu last week to complete the 73-mile Woolly Mammoth Gravel Classic in far western Wisconsin while Jim Saueressig went to the line for the 63-mile WiSport Friendly Century in Whitewater Saturday.
Cheesehead Roubaix, Newburg, Wisc.; and Amherst-Wild Rose-Amherst, Amherst, Wisc.
Sunday’s events were affairs of mixed surfaces including gravel and pavement.
Andy Boetcher, Jim Saueressig, John Sommers, Derek Moran, Matt Becker, Quentin Gniot, Mark Schindel, and Nate Phelps took on the 63-mile Cheesehead Roubaix in rural Washington County.
Photo: Moroder Photography
Ryan Jones knocked out a little more than 80 miles at Amherst-Wild Rose -Amherst in Central Wisconsin.
April 21-22
Dairy Roubaix, Prairie du Chen, Wisc.
Try outguessing the weather. Yeah, it doesn’t work really well.
Despite a late spring snow storm just days ahead of the event, the 2018 Dairy Roubaix went off Saturday wet roads and mud for all in the rolling terrain of Southwestern Wisconsin.
Mindy Wagner, Stephanie Bain, Amber Searer, Taylor Domingue, and Ryan Jones all saddled up, and finished, the 55-mile event, with a little more mud than they started with.
Photo: Nick Kovacs
Whitnall Spring Classic, Hales Corners, Wisc.
A few riders guessed there would be less mud at the Whitnall Spring Classic crit in Hales Corners, Wisc., Saturday and headed to that location for the first WCA race of the season.
Tom Abromitias made is road racing debut with a 17th-place finish in the Cat. 5 race and 38th in the open 4/5 race. Nate Phelps took 11th in Masters 35+ 4/5 and 37th in Open 3/4, while Quentin Gniot finished 35th in the Open 3/4 race.
Barry-Roubaix, Hastings, Mich.
Derek Moran was our sole out-of-state-race this past weekend, opting for the 62-mile Barry Roubaix gravel race in Hastings, Michigan.
His day was thwarted by mechanical difficulties in the last 20 miles that saw him fall out of the top 20 and finish 190th overall.
April 7-8
University of Wisconsin Whitewater Road Omnium, Whitewater, Wisc.
It was a weekend of first for GVR rider Bailey Rudolph who raced her first road race and criterium this past weekend in Whitewater, Wisconsin.
Rudolph, racing for Michigan Tech at the collegiate event, was pipped at the line in the road race to finish second in Saturday’s road race. She finished 5th in Sunday’s criterium with all her skin intact, always a bonus.
Rough Road 100, Morris, Ill.
Despite heading south, it was still a bitterly cold day of racing for Derek Moran and the 62-mile Rough Road 100K race in Morris, Illinois.
Moran missed a key move about 35 miles into the race, but still managed to pull out a very nice 38th-place overall finish.
March 28
Driveway Series, Austin, Texas
The team recorded its first race in Texas March 28 at the Driveway Series of criterium races in Austin.
Quentin Gniot lined up for the masters 35+ open race and finished somewhere between 20th and last (scoring only goes 20 deep).
March 3-4
Dirty South Roubaix, Alto Pass, Ill.
An armadillo on the pre-ride? Yep, not in Wisconsin anymore.
A trio of GVR riders hit the gravel and hills of southern Illinois March 3 for the Dirty South Roubaix gravel race.
Derek Moran nabbed 19th in the 63.5-mile open race followed by Quentin Gniot in 26th. Aaron Messenger rode to a 20th-place finish in the Sport division.
Photo: Janzow Photography
Feb. 24-25
Sweaty Yeti, Neilsville, Wisc.
February racing wrapped up with the Sweaty Yeti Fat Bike race in central Wisconsin Feb. 24.
While the race marked the end of the month, it was the start of Niki Soderberg’s 2018 season, and she rode to a 10th-place women’s finish in the three-hour race.
Photo: Sue McDonald
Feb. 10-11
Snow Bomb and Fat Cupid fat bike races, Winona, Minn. and Appleton, Wisc.
There was plenty of fresh snow this weekend to keep things interesting for GVR fat bike racers.
At the Snow Bomb in Winona, Minn., Saturday, Diane Callaway rode to her usual second-place (overall) finish in the women’s intermediate division while Bob Callaway notched a fourth-place overall finish in the men’s advanced race.
Sunday’s racing at the Fat Cupid in Appleton, Wisc., saw Aaron Messenger take 12th overall in the intermediate division.
Photo: XTRphoto.com
Feb. 3-4
45 North Cuyuna Whiteout, Ironton, Minn.
February racing kicked off with a snowy and frigid fat bike race in north central Minnesota.
Diane Callaway finished 10th overall in women (3rd in age group) at the 45 North Cuyuna Whiteout near Ironton, Minn., Saturday while Robert Callaway finished 40th overall in men and 12th in his age group.
Jan. 27-28
Powder Keg and SnowKraft fat bike races, Eau Claire and Sturgeon Bay, Wisc.
January racing wrapped up with a pair of fat bike races on opposite sides of the state.
Diane Callaway took second in the women’s division in the 12-mile race at the Powder Keg race in Eau Claire while Bob Callaway secured a 7th-place finish in the 24-mile race.
In Door County, Stephanie Bain went to the start line in intermediate division of the SnowKraft fat bike race, finishing one circuit of the course.
Jan. 20-21
Badger State Games Fat Bike Race, Wausau, Wisc.
With temps that were feeling almost spring-like (well, at least above freezing) a tri of team members took to the snow in the Badger State Games Fat Bike Race in Wausau Saturday.
Diane Callaway scored a second-place finish in the women’s intermediate division followed by Sarah Agena in fourth, who was making her first race start as GVR rider AND her first fat bike race.
Photo: Gary Barden
Bob Callaway hopped in the men’s advanced race where he finished 12th.
MTT 24 Hour Cycling Challenge, De Pere, Wisc.
In what is becoming an annual tradition, a couple of GVR riders rode nowhere Friday as part of the 24 Cycling Challenge supporting the Wisconsin Chapter of My Team Triumph. Quentin Gniot, Julie Phelps, Nate Phelps, and Brian McWilliams rode stints of the event Friday and Saturday.
Jan. 13-14
Fat Camp, Suamico, Wisc.
The first race of the season saw a trio of team riders take to the ski trails of the Reforestation Camp near Green Bay for the Fat Camp race, which is part of the Snow Crown series of events.
Diane Callaway rode to a 6th place finish in the women’s intermediate division while Aaron Messenger rolled to a 37th place finish in the men’s intermediate race.
Bob Callaway took on the longer Advanced race where he finished 31st.
2017
Dec. 9-10
Midwest Regional Cyclocross Championship, Sun Prairie, Wisc.
The team’s 2017 ‘cross campaign came to an end Saturday at the Midwest Regional Cyclocross Championships in Sun Prairie, Wisc.
Light snow overnight created fun, and challenging, late season conditions that saw Mike McManus take his first career CX win in the Master 45+ 4/5 division. He followed that up with a 10th finish in Cat. 5.
Julie Phelps rode to a 3rd place finish in the Women’s Masters 35+ race and doubled up for an 8th-place finish in the Women’s 1/2 race followed by Niki Soderberg in 11th.
Nate Phelps wrapped up the race, and season, with a 7th-place finish an increasingly slick race in Masters 35+ Cat. 3.
Dec. 2-3
Wisconsin State Cyclocross Championship, Waterloo, Wisc.
The Wisconsin Cycling Association ‘cross season wrapped up Saturday with the state championship on the Trek campus in Waterloo.
In the first race of the day, Mike McManus rode to a 21st-place finish in the Masters 35+ 4/5 race followed by Aaron Messenger in 31st.
In Cat. 5, McManus managed an 11th-place finish followed by Tom Abromaitis in 13th. Abromaitis moved up a racing category between races and finished 38th in Cat. 4.
In the last races of the day, Brian McWilliams took to the line in the Cat. 35+ race and scored a 6th-place finish while Mike Lebeau nabbed 12th in the singlespeed race followed by Mike McManus in 18th.
Nov. 18-19
Sunnyview Cross Race, Oshkosh, Wisc.
With the 2017 Wisconsin Cycling Association ‘Cross season drawing to a rapid close (there are a few state and regional championships left), GVR riders put in a nice final push at the Sunnyview Cross Race in Oshkosh Saturday.
In Masters 35+ Cat. 4/5, Mike McManus finished 7th, followed by Andy Boettcher in 13th and Aaron Messenger in 20th.
In Cat. 5, Matt Becker rode to a 4th place finish followed by Mike McManus in 10th and Devin Yoder (doing his first ‘cross race) in 19th.
Matt Becker moved to Cat. 4 between races and finished 22nd followed by Andy Boettcher in 24th.
In juniors, Landon Moran took 3rd in the boys 9-14 age group while Ryan Boettcher finished 5th.
In women’s Cat. 4/5, Bailey Rudolph rode to a 3rd place finish while Julie Phelps took 4th in the Women’s Masters 35+ race.
In Women’s 1/2, Julie Phelps finished 7 with Kris Tiles taking 4th in the Women’s Cat. 3/4 race.
In Masters 35+ Cat. 3, Nate Phelps rode to a 6th place finish followed by Quentin Gniot in 8th.
In the last race of the day, Mike Lebeau finished 16th in singlespeed while Julie Phelps was 3rd in the (unofficial) women’s singlespeed race followed by Niki Soderberg in 5th.
Nov. 11-12
Fat Kats Cyclocross Race, Sheboygan Falls, Wisc.
The Wisconsin Cycling Association ‘Cross series rolled into a new venue in Sheboygan Falls Sunday. Racers faced a fast and flowing course with a monster set of stairs and enough elevation gain to keep things … challenging.
In early racing, Mike McManus finished 8th in the Masters 35+ 4/5 race followed by Robert Sorenson in 11th and Aaron Messenger in 12th.
Matt Becker scored his first ‘cross win in the Cat. 5 race followed by Mike McManus in 6th. Robert Sorenson doubled up with an 18th-place finish in Cat. 4.
Julie Phelps took the win in the Women’s Masters 35+ race after the three riders in front of her faced a series of difficulties in the last quarter of a lap. She then turned around and took a 4th-place finish in the Cat. 1/2 race.
Landon Moran finished 2nd in the juniors 9-14 race.
Kris Tiles continued her quest for a Hinterlands Series neck warmer with a 4th-place finish in the Women’s Cat. 3/4 race.
In singlespeed, Mike Lebeau racked up a 9th-place finish followed by Mike McManus in 13th. In the unofficial women’s category, Julie Phelps took 3rd followed by Niki Soderberg in 5th.
Nate Phelps and Quentin Gniot finished out the day’s racing with 10th and 11th place finishes, respectively.
Paul’s Revenge CX Race, Michigamme, Mich.
Further north, Bailey Rudolph took to the snow, ice and grass of Paul’s Revenge ‘cross race in Michigamme, Mich., as part of the UP Cross series of races. She finished 5th in the women’s A race.
Nov. 4-5
Estabrook Beer Garden Cyclocross Classic, Milwaukee, Wisc.
The usually fast ‘cross course at Estabrook Park in Milwaukee was turned into a morass of slick mud Saturday that’s to rains that pushed through during the early races.
In Masters 35+ 4/5, Robert Sorenson rode to a 21st-place finish while Julie Phelps pulled out the win in the women’s 35+ race.
Julie Phelps jumped back into the mud to capture a 9th-place finish in the women’s 1/2 Cat. race.
Mike Lebeau took 9th in the singlespeed race followed by Robert Sorenson in 16th.
Nate Phelps wrapped up the day’s racing with an 8th-place finish in Masters 35+ Cat. 3.
Oct. 28- 29
Cross Fire CX, Sun Prairie, Wisc.
The epicenter of weekend’s WCA Cyclocross Series fell on Sun Prairie with the city playing host to a pair of races at different venues.
Saturday’s racing was at Angell Park Speedway where Mike McManus rode to a 20th-place finish in the Masters 35+ 4/5 race.
Julie Phelps nabbed a 3rd-place finish in the Women’s 35+ race and doubled it up with an 11th-place finish in the Women’s 1/2 race.
Nate Phelps finished out the day with a 20th-place finish in the Masters 35+ Cat. 3 race.
Fox Cities Dirty Dozen Ride, Appleton, Wisc.
Quentin Gniot and Matt Becker were the team representatives this year at the Fox Cities Dirty Dozen Ride, an event designed to tackle some of the elevation gain in the areas surrounding Appleton and Kaukauna. The pair racked up 2,600 feet of climbing over roughly 60 miles (yeah, we know. It’s kinda flat around here).
Photo: Tim Hornung
Sun Prairie Cup, Sun Prairie, Wisc.
Sunday’s ‘cross racing moved to the stalwart Sheehan Park for the Sun Prairie Cup where Mike McManus took finished 18th in the Masters 35+ 4/5 race and 11th in Cat. 5 race.
Julie Phelps finished 4th in the Masters 35+ race and 9th in the Women’s 1/2 race.
Nate Phelps rounded out the weekend with a 17th-place finish in Masters 35+ Cat. 3.
Stump Farm Trail Races, Suamico, Wisc.
Mark Schindel raced the 15-mile mountain bike race at the Stump Farm Trail Races in Suamico Sunday. Results were not immediately known.
Oct. 21- 22
GP Jo Vanderaffe, Milwaukee, Wisc.
Sunny and warm temperatures greeted the return of the WCA CX series to the Mitchell Park Domes in Milwaukee Saturday.
The revamped course (the venue was last used five years ago) saw Aaron Messenger riding to a 20th-place finish in the Masters 35+ 4/5 race.
Julie Phelps tripled up for the day finishing second in the Masters 35+ race; 7th in the women’s 1/2 race; and taking the top step in the women’s singlespeed race.
Nate Phelps rounded out the day’s racing with a 14th-place finish in the Masters 35+ Cat. 3 race.
Battle of Waterloo CX, Waterloo, Wisc.
Sunday’s racing moved the seemingly always-messy Battle of Waterloo CX in Watleroo, Wisc. Where steady rain turned the course to mud.
Julie Phelps finished second in the Masters 35+ race and followed it up with a 5th-place finish in the Women’s 1/2 race.
Nate Phelps finished out the day with a 11th-place finish in the Masters 35+ Cat. 3 race.
Oct. 13- 15
Fitchrona Cross Omnium, Verona and Fitchburg, Wisc.
There was little doubt riders were going to get dirty this weekend at the three-day Fitchrona Cross Omnium near Madison this past weekend.
The rain started Friday and lasted to early Sunday, producing three very sloppy courses.
Mike McManus made his team debut over the weekend finishing 8th in the Masters 35+ 4/5 race in the rain Friday night in Fitchburg.
In Saturday’s racing, he finished 23rd in the Masters 35+ 4/5 race.
Julie Phelps rode to a second-place finish in the Masters 35+ race at Badger Prairie in Verona, Wisc.
Then it started to rain. Hard.
In the Cat. 1/2 race Julie Phelps finished 9th while Kris Tiles slogged out a very soggy 8th-place finish in the Cat. 3/4 race.
Nate Phelps finished off the day with a 10th-place finish in the Masters 35+ Cat. 3 race.
Sunday’s action moved back to a very muddy Fitchburg venue that saw McManus finish 21st in the Masters 35+ 4/5 race, good enough for a 4th-place overall finish in the omnium.
Julie Phelps took 3rd in the Masters 35+ women’s race and 8th in the Women’s 1/2 race.
Nate Phelps wrapped up the weekend with a 14th-place finish in the Masters 35+ Cat. 3 race.
Railway Roubaix, Fond du Lac, Wisc.
Some races happened before it rained, like the inaugural 64-mile Railroad Roubaix in Fond du Lac, Wisc.
Derek Moran hammered out a pace good enough to take second place overall in the mixed surface event.
Schindel/Ellwanger wedding, Suamico, Wisc.
In the ultimate podium of the weekend, Mark Schindel and Randa Ellwanger were married Friday night in Suamico, Wisc.
We’re pretty sure Randa was on the top step of the podium.
Oct. 7 – 8
Grafton Pumpkin Cross, Grafton, Wisc.
Despite the threat of rain it stayed dry for 15 (or so) races at Grafton Pumpkin Cross near Milwaukee on Saturday. Then it started to rain for the last race slots of the day making a muddy mess.
Nate Phelps was among those in the last set of races finishing 13th in the Masters 35+ Cat. 3 race.
Hibernator 100, Crandon, Wisc.
In northern Wisconsin, John Sommers rode through 62-miles of dirt and rain as part of the Hibernator 100(K) gravel ride. The event is the season bookend to the Bear 100 gravel ride in the spring.
Diablo River Cross, Kimberly, Wisc.
Sunday’s racing moved to the inaugural Diablo River Cross near Appleton, Wisc.
Matt Becker made his CX racing debut with a second-place finish in the Cat. 5 race. Andy Boettcher finished 12th in the Masters 35+ 4/5 race followed by Aaron Messenger in 19th.
Landon Moran scored the win in the Junior 9-14 age group while Julie Phelps finished 2nd in the Women’s Masters 35+ race.
Kris Tiles rode to a 3rd place finish in Women’s Cat. 3 while Julie Phelps took third in the Women’s 1/2 race followed by Niki Soderberg in 6th.
Quentin Gniot led the team charge in the Masters 35+ Cat. 3 race with a 7th place finished followed by Derek Moran in 8th and Nate Phelps in 9th.
Photo: Amber Searer
Niki Soderberg rounded out the day’s results with a 3rd place finish in the unofficial Women’s single speed race while Mike Lebeau took 8th in the men’s race.
WEMS Series overall
With the end of the WEMS mountain bike season Saturday, Diane Callaway amassed enough points to claim first place in the Women’s mid-distance category for the season.
Sept. 30 – Oct. 1
Flyover Silver Creek CX, Manitiwoc, Wisc.
The first race of the Hinterlands (sub) Series of the WCA Cyclocross series Presented by Trek rolled into the Flyover Silver Creek CX race Saturday.
In Masters 35+ 4/5 Aaron Messenger rode to a 17th place finish while Robert Sorenson also raced but not immediately scored.
Morgan Fisher just missed the podium with a 4th place finish in the women’s 4/5 race and Julie Phelps finished 2nd in the Women’s 35+ race.
Brian McWilliams finished 10th in the Masters 35+ 1/2/3 race followed by Quentin Gniot in 16th. Mike Lebeau was 15th in the singlespeed division.
Julie Phelps finished 4th in the Women’s 1/2 race with Niki Soderberg taking 8th. Kris Tiles was 5th in the Women’s 3/4 race.
Brian McWilliams doubled up with a 4th place finish in Masters 35+ Cat. 3 followed by Quentin Gniot in 5th, Nate Phelps in 6th, and Derek Moran in 8th.
Landon Moran nabbed the win in the Junior 9-14 age group.
Deer Fly Chase, New Auburn, Wisc.
Not all the weekend dirt was for CX bikes. Clark Stoik and Diane Callaway both raced the Deer Fly Chase MTB race near Eau Claire Sunday. Callaway finished 53rd overall in the long race (roughly 4th in women) while Stoik was 23rd in the short race.
Copper Country Fall Color Tour, Houghton, Mich.
Matt Becker rode the 127-mile Copper Country Fall Color Tour Saturday in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula on Saturday.
Cross of the North, Wausau, Wisc.
Sunday’s racing moved back to the grass and dirt of GVR-hosted Cross of the North in Wausau.
Andy Boettcher made his CX return in the Men’s 35+ 4/5 race finishing 6th with Aaron Messenger in 7th and Robert Sorenson in 9th.
Landon Moran took the win in the Junior 9-14 group followed by Ryan Boettcher. Elise Boettcher won the Girls 9-14 race.
Julie Phelps rode to a 2nd place finish in the Women’s 35+ race while Morgan Fisher took her second 4th place of the weekend in the Women’s 4/5 race.
Julie Phelps turned around and took 3rd in the Women’s 1/2 race followed by Niki Soderberg in 5th. Kris Tiles worked her way in 3rd place in the Women’s 3/4 race.
Brian McWilliams finished 8th in the Masters 35+ 1/2/3 race and turned around for a 6th place finish in the Masters 35+ Cat. 3 race. He was followed by Derek Moran in 8th, Quentin Gniot in 10th and Nate Phelps in 11th.
Niki Soderberg took the “unofficial” win in the “unofficial” women’s singlespeed race (she was 12th overall) while Mike Lebeau was 5th and Robert Sorenson finished 15th.
Sept. 22-24
Trek CX Cup, Waterloo, Wisc.
It was a full weekend of racing at the Trek CX Cup for GVR members this weekend in unusually hot and dusty conditions.
In Friday’s races, Julie Phelps finished 4th in the women’s Open race followed by Niki Soderberg in 13tth while Mike Lebeau rode to a 23rd-place finish in the men’s singlspeed race followed by Nate Phelps in 36th.
Saturday’s racing saw Morgan Fisher take 37th in the women’s Cat. 4 race while Kris Tiles succumbed to a leg injury in the Cat. 3 race and took a DNF.
Niki Soderberg overcame an early race incident to ride to the win in the women’s singlespeed race while Julie Phelps took 3rd in the women’s 45+ race and 26th in the women’s Pro/1/2 race.
Aaron Messenger was 45th in the Cat. 4/5 race after finishing 24th in the 35+ 4/5 race. Robert Sorenson was 40th in the 35+ 4/5 race and 117th in the Cat. 4/5 race.
Mike Lebeau hopped on a geared bike to finish 77th in the Masters 35+ while Nate Phelps overcame an early pinch flat to finish 79th in Masters 45+
The final day of racing saw Julie Phelps ride to the win in the women’s 45+ (and 31st in the women’s 1/2 race) race while Morgan Fisher finished 30th in the women’s Cat. 4 race.
Robert Sorenson was 37th in the 45+ 4/5 race following a crash while Aaron Messenger was a DNF due to a crash in the 35+ race.
Mike Lebeau wrapped up the weekend with a 40th-place finish in the singlespeed followed by Nate Phelps in 58th.
Marji Gesick 100, Marquette, Mich.
Quentin Gniot made his third run Saturday at getting a coveted belt buckle for finishing the Marji Gesick 100 mountain bike race in under 12 hours.
A previous finisher of the event, Gniot battled hot and moist conditions for a little more than 70 miles before opting to drop out of the event (while he still could). Social media reports indicate the event had a high attrition rate this year.
Skull-N-Bones, Bruce, Wisc.
John Sommers continued the team’s theme of dirt riding in the Skull-N-Bones gravel event in northern Wisconsin Saturday.
Sept. 16-17
Fat Tire 40, Cable, Wisc.
Thousands of riders took to the woods of northern Wisconsin Saturday for the annual Chequamegon Fat Tire 40 mountain bike race, including a quartet of Gryphon Velo riders.
Despite dropping his chain four times, Quentin Gniot scored a 176th-place finish overall, followed by Derek Moran (who managed to finish without crashing) in 353rd. Aaron Messenger crossed the finish line in just under three hours, good for 693rd, while JB Cycle Sport employee Nick Koenig scored a 1,405th-place finish.
Peninsula Fall Century, Sister Bay, Wisc.
On the tarmac, Devin Yoder rode the metric century (62.1 miles) at Peninsula Fall Century in Sister Bay Saturday.
Sept. 9-10
Cross-Shoosko, Milwaukee, Wisc.
The 2017 Wisconsin cyclocross season kicked off in earnest over the weekend with a pair of races in Milwaukee.
In Saturday’s race, Aaron Messenger put up a strong 14th-place finish in the Masters 35+ 4/5 race at Cross-Shooshko. He was followed by Robert Sorenson in 16th. Sorenson also raced up a 34th-place finish in the Cat. 4 race.
Morgan Fisher made her return to ‘cross racing with a 7th-place finish in the women’s 4/5 race while Julie Phelps rode to a 2nd-place finish in the Women’s 35+ Masters race before finishing 5th in a strong Women’s Cat. 1/2 field.
Nate Phelps rounded out the day with a 13th-place finish in the Masters 35+ 1/2/3 race.
VeloCause CX, Milwaukee, Wisc.
Sunday’s racing moved to Humbolt Park in Milwaukee for VeloCause CX.
Aaron Messenger got the day started with an 11th-place finish in the Masters 35+ 4/5 race.
Action moved to the women’s fields where Julie Phelps finished 3rd in the Masters 35+ race and 3rd (again) in the Cat. 1/2 field.
Nate Phelps wrapped up the weekend with a 9th-place finish in the Masters 35+ 1/2/3 race.
Door County Century, Sturgeon Bay, Wisc.
Matt Becker apparently didn’t get enough of Door County on Labor Day and saddled up again Sunday for the 100-mile Door County Century.
Sept. 2-3
GVR World TT Championships, Green Bay, Wisc.
The team’s five-race (intra-team) time trial series wrapped up Aug. 28 with Matt Becker taking the win in the final event. He won all four of the individual time trials in the series.
Quentin Gniot was second and Nate Phelps was third. Other riders throughout the series included: Robert Sorenson; Mark Schindel; Devin Yoder; Julie Phelps; Andy Boettcher; and Morgan Fisher.
A short interview with Becker can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JeGEEPehvk
Flambeau 40 RR & TT, Park Falls, Wisc.
Morning thunderstorms cleared up just in time for the start of the Flambeau 40 Road Race in northwestern Wisconsin Saturday with six team riders going to the start line.
Despite a full-on effort involving a mix of various team and individual efforts, the pack was unable to pull in an early solo break and chased hard for 25-plus miles to race for second. Matt Becker was the highest team finisher in 3rd, followed by Derek Moran in 7th.
Quentin Gniot was 17th; Nate Phelps 28th; Mark Schindel 29th; and Jim Saueressig 32nd.
Matt Becker returned to Park Falls Sunday for the 13-mile time trial where he finished 3rd overall on a stock (non-aero) bike.
A short video from the road race can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWLbm8164IA&t=5s
GVR Labor Day Ride, Egg Harbor, Wisc.
Summer ends the way it began: with a ride in Door County. GVR members covered 75 miles of roads Monday as part of the annual Labor Day Ride.
Pastries were consumed.
Aug. 26-27
Ride Across Wisconsin, Kenosha, Wisc.
A trio of team riders made the cross-state trip from Dubuque, Iowa, to Kenosha that is Ride Across Wisconsin Saturday.
Quentin Gniot, Julie Phelps and Nate Phelps finished the 176-mile in roughly 9 hours (ride time). Event riders included Hamiar Zubeldia, Ivan Basso, Jens Voigt and Trek Segafredo rider Greg Daniel.
EC Enduro Series #4, Eau Claire, Wisc.
Clark Stoik became the first GVR rider (that we’re aware of) to put up an official result in an eduro race this past week.
He finished 5th in the 4th race of the EC Enduro series at Pinehurst Park Wednesday evening.
Aug. 19-20
Snow Crown Short Track Race, Suamico, Wisc.
It’s getting to be the time of year where the prospect of racing ‘cross become a reality. A number of GVR riders used the Snow Crown Series short track race at the
Reforestation Camp near Green Bay Friday night to begin the process of tuning up those skills.
The 35-minute race under lights saw Julie Phelps ride to a second-place finish in the women’s MTB division while Quentin Gniot finished 5th (or so) on the men’s side. Brian McWilliams was second in the fat bike division.
Devin Yoder, Aaron Messenger and Nate Phelps also competed in the event which is more about fun than results.
Reforestation Ramble, Suamico, Wisc.
Sunday’s racing saw the WORS Series roll into Green Bay. It also saw Derek Moran go to the start line for an ultra-rare off road race where he finished 4th in his age group in the citizen division. He only crashed once.
Look for him to be back in action on the dirt at the Fat Tire 40.
Mark Schindel took the win the Comp Clydesdale race while Quentin Gniot posted a 13th place age finish in Comp.
Dairyland Dare, Dodgeville, Wisc.
We should toss in some road riding, too. Brian Kult finished the Dairyland Dare, a 64-mile gran fondo near Dodgeville, Wisc. Aug 12.
He finished with a time of 3:57 and racked up 5,330 feet of climbing.
Aug. 12-13
Ore To Shore Mountain Bike Epic, Marquette, Mich.
One of the larger regional mountain bike races, Ore To Shore near Marquette, Mich. Offers up nearly 50 miles of rusty red dirt and deep brown mud. This year didn’t disappoint.
In the 28-mile “Soft Rock” race, Matt Becker rode to 66th overall while Morgan Fisher scored a 75th overall finish in the women’s division.
In the 48-mile race, Julie Phelps finished 13th overall in women followed by Niki Soderberg in 32nd; Diane Callaway in 39th; and Kris Tiles in 55th.
On the men’s side, Quentin Gniot was 127th overall followed by Nate Phelps in 272nd; and Robert Sorenson in 426th.
Ganther Race The Lake, Fond du Lac, Wisc.
On the road, Derek Moran finished 19th overall at the annual 100-mile trek around Lake Winnebago that is Ganther Race the Lake.
July 29-30
Wausau 24, Rib Falls, Wis.
The course is challenging and so is the task of riding for 6, 12, or 24 hours, but about a dozen team members and friends took to the trails of the Wausau 24 Mountain bike race Saturday and Sunday as part of what is a late-summer team tradition.
The women’s team of Kris Tiles, Sarah Agena, Diane Callaway, and Niki Soderberg took the win in the 4-person women’s 12-hour race Saturday.
On the men’s side, the five-person team of Jeff Sympson, Pawel Rutkowski, Quentin Gniot, Randal Sahs, and Nate Phelps nabbed over the slot in the 24-hour race.
Mark Schindel was a late fill-in on the Red Eye Brewing team joining Kevin Eichelberger , Jay Burkholtz and Joel Hynes for an effort than earned the second spot on the podium in the men’s 12-hour 4-person race.
Robert Sorenson and Morgan Fisher teamed up in the 2-person co-ed, 12-hour, race where they finished seventh while Aaron Messenger nabbed a 12th-place finish in the 12-hour solo division.
Penokee Ridge Cycling Classic, Mellen, Wis.
Jim Saueressig was the team’s lone rider at this race in northwestern Wisconsin and he managed to put up a 17th-place finish overall and grab an age group win.
Tour of Little Switzerland, New Glarus, Wis.
A new addition to the Wisconsin Cycling Association calendar, the inaugural Tour of Little Switzerland omnium went off Saturday and Sunday.
Derek Moran represented the team in the Masters 35+ 1/2/3 race with a 6th-place finish in the uphill time trial; 8th in the road race; and 6th in Sunday’s criterium. He finished 5th overall in the omnium.
July 22-23
Wisconsin State TT, Cottage Grove, Wis.
The last of the state championships is hosted on a lumpy 13.5 mile course near Madison.
Matt Becker rode to a second-place finish in the 4/5 race accompanied by Julie Phelps who finished second in women’s Cat. 3 and Quentin Gniot who was second in Masters 45+ 3/4.
Nate Phelps was 4th in Masters 35+ 3/4 and Derek Moran was 6th in Masters 35+ 1/2/3.
July 15-16
Rock N Root, Rhinelander, Wis.
The WEMS Series of mountain bike races were back in action July 15 with the Rock N Root race near Rhinelander.
Kris Tiles took the win in the women’s three-hour race while Aaron Messenger secured a 15th-place finish in the men’s division. In the six-hour duo race, Bob and Diane Callaway rode to a second-place finish.
July 7-8
Wisconsin State Crit and Road Race Championships, Green Bay, Wis.
A number of jerseys were on the line this weekend at the Wi State Crit and Road Race in Green Bay.
Saturday’s action included a 10-turn criterium in downtown Green Bay that saw Mark (unknown rider) Schindel finish 8th followed by Devin Yoder in 16th in the Cat. 5 race. That was followed up by a 21st-place finish by Matt Becker in the 4/5 race that also saw Mark Schindel racing, but not officially scored.
Masters 35+ 3/4 saw Mike Lebeau hold on for an 18th-place finish followed by Quentin Gniot in 21st and Nate Phelps in 24th.
The day’s racing wrapped up with Derek Moran scoring a 7th-place finish in the Masters 35+ 1/2/3 race.
Sunday’s racing moved to Scray’s Hill in Ledgeview and saw riders making multiple laps of a 10-mile course.
Matt Becker brought home a 9th-place finish in the Cat. 3/4 race followed by Andy Boettcher in 31st.
In Masters 35+ 3/4, a cramp-hampered Mike Lebeau finished 14th followed Quentin Gniot in 18th. Derek Moran wrapped up the weekend’s racing with a 7th-place finish in the Masters 35+ 1/2/3 race.
Titletown Bike Tour, Green Bay, Wis.
Nate Phelps, Julie Phelps, Mark Schindel and John Sommers represented the team at the annual Titiletown Bike Tour benefiting cancer education. All four rode the roughly 68-mile course Sunday.
The ride was about the same distance as the Circus Grand Fondo ridden by Brian Kult on Saturday.
June 17-25
Tour of America’s Dairyland, southeastern, Wis.
GVR has had a busy couple of weeks and we have some serious catching up to do.
Derek Moran navigated 10-days of racing in the 40+ Masters 1/2/3 field of the Tour of America’s Dairlyland going up against a collection of former world and national masters champions – and other assorted strong men.
He consistently finished in the 20s with a high finish of 18th place at Shorewood and a low of 48 at East Troy.
Chequamegon 100, Cable, Wis.
A number of team riders took part in the 76-mile race of the Chequamegon 100 in northwestern Wisconsin June 17.
On the women’s side, Diane Callaway was 15th followed by Kris Tiles in 16th.
For the men, Quentin Gniot was 37th, Bob Callaway 38th and Mark Schindel 40th.
Horribly Hilly Hundreds and Menominee River Century Ride, Wis. and Mich.
Matt Becker took on the Horribly Hilly Hundreds June 17th, finishing the 128-mile course (with 10,751 feet of climbing) in 7:30. He rode the Menominee River Century June 24 with Mark Schindel.
GVR Day At The Track, Blaine, Minn.
A number of team members got their first taste of track riding/racing June 24 at the NSC Velodrome in Blaine, Minn. With some fantastic instruction in the basics from Bob Anderson, riders spent 2+ hours on the track getting a feel for the discipline – and a few informal races.
The newly minted trackies are: Diane Callaway, Bob Callaway, Quentin Gniot, Kris Tiles, Nate Phelps, Julie Phelps, Niki Soderberg, Arron Messenger, and Matt Christiaansen.
Greenwood Dairy Days RR, Greenwood, Wisc.
Jim Saueressig was in action at the Greenwood RR June 24 in central Wisconsin where he finished 43rd..
Red Flint Firecracker, Eau Claire, Wisc.
After honing his track skills Saturday, Quentin Gniot jumped into the WORS race in Eau Claire Sunday which saw an early end to his day after two laps.
June 2-4
Bellin Run Leadout, Green Bay, Wis.
GVR team members took a break from racing to help out the Bellin Run in Green Bay Saturday morning with a number of riders providing race escort for elite and other runners.
Mike Lebeau, Morgan Fisher, Tim Grace, Matt Becker, Aaron Messenger, Nate Phelps and Mark Schindel took up volunteer bike duties at the event that attracts about 14,000 runners.
Frederic Lions TT, Frederic, Wis.
It wasn’t all volunteer work. Clark Stoik rode to a 10th-place overall finish (second in age group) in the Frederic Lions TT in northwestern Wisconsin. His day was made more interesting, and difficult, by strong winds that challenged rider’s TT bike handing skills.
Romp in the Swamp, Wausau, Wis.
A crew of team riders took to the trails at Nine Mile State Forest near Wausau Saturday for the WEMS Series Romp in the Swamp race (there was no actual swamp, just a lot of dust).
Bob Callaway (1st singlespeed), Diane Callaway (2nd), and Kris Tiles (3rd) rode the six-hour race while Nate Phelps (6th) and Aaron Messenger (12th) raced in the three-hour category.
LAPT Crit, Single Bong TT, Sussex Crit, various cities, Wis.
Derek Moran began a three-race weekend Saturday with a 20th-place finish in the LAPT crit in Oconomoc in the masters 35+ 1/2/3 race. He turned around to take the top slot in the stock division of the Single Bong TT near Kansasville (Wisc.) Sunday morning before wrapping up the weekend with a DNF at the Hollander/Benelux Sussex Criterium.
Gold Rush Gravel Grinder and Tour de Coulee, South Dakota and Wisconsin
Devin Yoder racked up the team’s first result in South Dakota by finishing 42 miles of the Gold Rush Gravel Grinder near Spearfish, S.D. on Saturday, while Brian Kult rode the Tour de Coulee in southwestern Wisconsin. The event was part of the Wisconsin Gran Fondo Series.
June 2-4
Rib Mountain and Rib Falls TTs, Wausau, Wis.
Bike racing returned to the Badger State Games this year with a pair of time trials near Wausau.
The first event took riders up Rib Mountain in a four-mile uphill TT. Derek Moran was the top team finisher in 5th overall followed by Mike Lebeau in 7th, Nate Phelps in 15th, and Clark Stoik in 16th. All four ended up on their respective age group podiums.
Saturday’s racing moved to the rolling 25-mile TT course near Rib Falls where Derek Moran finished 8th overall followed by Clark Stoik in 10th.
Bayshore to Lakeshore, Green Bay, Wis.
Matt Becker and Brian Kult racked up 100 miles in the Green Bay area Saturday at the Bayshore to Lakeshore ride.
Battle of CamRock, Cambridge, Wis.
Quentin Gniot continued his WORS campaign Sunday at a hot and challenging Battle of CamRock. He finished 14th in the Comp 45-49 age group.
May 27-28
Stump Farm 100, Suamico, Wis.
The race name say 100, but there are other options if you so choose. A crew of seven GVR riders took to the trails of the Reforestation Camp near Green Bay Saturday in the 100- and 60-mile events.
Quentin Gniot finished 9th in the 100-mile race with a time of 8:36:31, he was followed by Robert Sorenson who finished 50 (he’s scored for 50) or 60 miles before retiring.
In the 60-mile races, Robert Callaway finished 8th while Diane Callaway finished 4th in the women followed by Kris Tiles in 6th.
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Nate and Julie Phelps took the win in the mixed duo 60-mile race.
Palmyra Road Race, Palmyra, Wis.
Derek Moran kept the team represented on the road this weekend with an 11th-place sprint finish in the 40-mile Palmyra Road Race in southern Wisconsin Saturday.
Moran raced in the 34+ 1/2/3 race.
May 20-21
Iola Bump & Jump, Iola, Wis.
Quentin Gniot recovered from a pair of crashes to finish 9th in the 45-49 age group of the WORS series race on ski slopes and singletrack in Iola Sunday.
Bob Barabe Memorial TT, Hudson, Wis.
The weather was less than idea just about everywhere Saturday and saw riders at the 28-mile Bob Barabe Memorial TT in western Wisconsin racing in rainy, windy and chilly conditions.
Clark Stoik went to the line in thermal gear and scored a 19th overall place finish in the event.
Almanzo 100, Spring Valley, Minn.
What’s worse than cold and wet racing on pavement: Cold and wet racing on gravel.
Aaron Messenger took the start of the annual Almanzo 100 Saturday but succumbed to the conditions after about 30 miles (he wasn’t the only one to pack it in early).
Bear 100 & Wausau-Point-Wausau, Laona and Wausau, Wis.
It may have been cloudy and chilly, but at least it stayed dry at these two events.
Robert Sorenson, Morgan Fisher, Devin Yoder and John Sommers took part in the Bear 100, a gravel race/ride through the remote northwoods of Wisconsin. The men opted for the 68-mile version of the event while Fisher rode the 31-mile course.
The second annual Wausau-Point-Wausau ride took off Saturday with diminished numbers from the year before, no doubt a by-product of the forecast. Niki Soderberg, Kris Tiles, Julie Phelps, Nate Phelps, Matt Becker, and Quentin Gniot were this year’s riders and opted to cut the route short to avoid getting rained on. The group ended up with a 46-mile ride.
May 13-14
NEW Omnium, Menasha, Wis.
The week’s racing focused on the NEW Omnium in Wisconsin’s Fox River Valley Saturday and Sunday with a trio of events.
Racing got underway Saturday morning with an eight-mile time trial that saw Matt Becker take the win in Cat. 4/5 followed by Andy Boettcher in 11th.
In Masters 35+ 3/5, Mike Lebeau finished third, six seconds off the winning time with, with Quentin Gniot fourth (10 seconds off the leader) and Nate Phelps sixth, 20 seconds off the winner.
Julie Phelps rode to a second-place finish in the women’s open division while Derek Moran was 7th in the Masters 35+ 1/2/3 race.
There was more racing in the afternoon with the Diablo Criterium in Menasha where Matt Becker nabbed the third step on the podium with Mark Schindel finishing 20th, Robert Sorenson 30th, and Andy Boettcher 31st.
In Masters 3/4, Mike Lebeau was 4th followed by Nate Phelps in 11th and Quentin Gniot in 12th. Derek Moran was a DNF in the Masters 1/2/3 race (allegoric reaction).
The last day of racing moved to Menasha Sunday and saw Matt Becker take 6th in the Cat. 4/5 race followed by Andy Boettcher in 20th and Robert Sorenson in 23rd.
Mike Lebeau finished up the weekend with a 4th-place finish in Masters 3/4 followed by Quentin Gniot in 6th and Nate Phelps in 8th.
Julie Phelps rode her first crit in two years and finished 3rd in the Women’s Masters race.
Derek Moran had a much better day Sunday and survived a last-lap crash to finish 9th – with an owie on his arm.
Here’s a breakdown of the overall Omnium results:
Matt Becker: 2nd
Andy Boettcher: (not listed)
Mike Lebeau: 2nd
Quentin Gniot: 3rd
Nate Phelps: 5th
Derek Moran: 7th
May 6-7
La Crosse Omnium, La Crosse, Wis.
Three days of racing at the La Crosse Omnium kicked off Friday with a 2.5 mile uphill time trial that saw Clark Stoik finish 15th in the Cat. 5 race. Derek Moran finished 16th in the Masters 35+ 1/2/3 race.
Photo: Russ Patten
Moran was a dreaded DNF in Saturday’s road race but followed it up with a solid 19th-place finish in the criterium.
Southern Kettles Classic (LaGrange, Wisc.) and Edgewood Opener (Fall River, Wisc.).
In weekend dirt-racing news, Diane Callaway and Bob Callaway raced the six-hour Southern Kettles Classic WEMS race Saturday. Results were not immediately available, but there’s a pretty good chance both landed top-5 finishing positions.
The 2017 WORS season kicked off Sunday at the Englewood Opener race near Fall River, Wisc. Quentin Gniot rode to a 9th-place finish in the 45-49 age group to begin his season.
Fulton Gran Fondo (Minneapolis); Route du Sud (Door County, Wisc); 18 hours of Fruita (Fruita, Colo.)
As for organized rides: Nate Phelps and Julie Phelps finished the 102.5 miles of the Fulton Gran Fondo in Minneapolis Saturday while Brian Kult and Matt Becker racked up 70-some miles at the Route du Sud in southern Door County (Wisc.).
Bryan Trybula rounded out weekend events by riding (but not racing) his singlespeed CX bike at the 18 hours of Fruita in Colorado, where he also supplied “drinking” support for folks who were racing.
April 29-30
Fat Camp, Suamico, Wis.
The 2017 mountain bike season got underway Saturday with the Fat Camp race at the Reforestation Camp near Green Bay Saturday.
Mark Schindel finished 2nd in the 12-mile “intermediate” race with Matt Becker coming in 3rd.
In the “advanced” race Julie Phelps finished 3rd in women while Mike Lebeau finished 12th on the men’s side with Nate Phelps in 18th. Quentin Gniot finished 30th after a late flat tire derailed his chances at a top-10ish finish.
Project Echelon Omnium, Delafield, Wis.
The four-event Project Echelon omnium got underway Friday night with an uphill time trial that saw Derek Moran finish fourth in the 35+ Masters 1/2/3 division.
Saturday’s racing included a circuit race where Andy Boettcher nabbed a 9th-place finish in the Cat. 4/5. Derek Moran also finished 9th in the Masters 35+ 1/2/3 race.
The Saturday afternoon TT was cancelled due to rain, and Moran opted not to start Sunday’s race due to poor weather conditions.
The Wild Rild Buzzard Buster, Neilsville, Wis.
Fat Camp wasn’t the only mountain bike race on the schedule Saturday with the first race of the WEMS series taking place at Levis Trow in west central Wisconsin.
Diane Callaway scored a win in the women’s Six Hour race while Niki Soderberg also took top honors in the women’s 3-hour race.
Bob Callaway also raced for six hours, but his result was not immediately available.
April 22-23
Dairy Roubaix, Bagley, Wis.
With a mix of surfaces and a challenging elevation profile, the Dairy Roubaix near Bagley, Wisc., is on the fast track to becoming a Wisconsin spring classic.
The ride offers 55ish and 108ish route options. Derek Moran and Quentin Gniot both finished the longer route Saturday – and then search long and hard for a pizza buffet. GVR riders Bob and Diane Callaway volunteers as staff for the event, a key ingredient to the success of any ride and race.
WiSport Friendly (Metric) Century, Whitewater, Wis.
Another spring tradition, the WiSport Friendly (Metric) Century went off Saturday in Whitewater. The event offers several route distances with a 20-ish mile “training race” back to Whitewater.
Brian Kult wrapped up the 63-mile ride/race by taking the win in a spring for the finish line. He was followed by Nate Phelps in 3rd and Matt Becker in 4th (or something like that, no one is real worried about the exact results, right?). Mark Schindel and Jim Saueressig rounded out the team’s representation in the event.
Muskego Circuit Race, Muskego, Wis.
Sunday’s racing moved to almost-summerlike conditions at the HCC Muskego Circuit Race in southeastern Wisconsin.
Nate Phelps lined up for the Cat. 3/4 and Masters 35+ 3/4 races finishing 21st and 15th, respectively.
Amherst Gold, Amherst, Wis.
The Amherst Gold ride in Central Wisconsin rounded out events for the weekend with Kris Tiles completing the 41-mile route.
April 15-16
Menominee Falls Crit, Menominee Falls, Wis.
The Easter weekend race schedule was a little light, but Andy Boettcher was out representing the team at the Menominee Falls Crit near Milwaukee Saturday.
He finished 30th in the Masters 35+ Cat. 3/4.
Photo by: Austin Anderson Photography
April 8-9
Gregg Bednorski Memorial Crit #2, Madison, Wis.
The team kicked off its 2017 involvement in Wisconsin Cycling Association road races Saturday at the Gregg Bednorski Memorial Criterium (#2) in Madison.
Nate Phelps rode to a 15th-place finish in the Cat. 3/4 race and followed it up with a back-to-back race in Masters 35+ 3/4 field where he finished 8th in the field sprint.
Broken Spoke to Luxemburg, Green Bay, Wisc.
Sunday’s event saw a number of team riders in the Wisconsin Bike Federation’s Spring Classics series of rides in Green Bay. The route covered roughly 63 miles from Broken Spoke bikes in downtown Green Bay to Luxemburg and back. The ride had about 100 people (there may have been more, or less, but it’s a good round number).
GVR riders were: John Sommers, Devin Yoder, Derek Moran, Julie Phelps, Nate Phelps, Quentin Gniot, Matt Becker, Mike LeBeau and Mark Schindel.
April 1-2
Joe Martin Stage Race, Fayetteville, Ark.
Derek Moran put together two days of solid racing at the Joe Martin Stage Race in Fayetteville, Ark., over the weekend finishing 12th overall in the Masters Open division.
His results included a 6th-place finish in the road race and a 8th-place finish in Sunday’s downtown criterium.
March 4-5
Dirty South Roubaix, Alto Pass, Ill.
The first of the spring multi-surface races got underway Saturday in southern Illinois with Derek Moran scoring an 8th-place finish at this inaugural event.
The 63+ mile race was held primarily on dirt roads and features almost 4,000 feet of elevation gain.
Feb. 18-19
906 Polar Roll, Ishpeming, Mich.
There isn’t much snow left in the Green Bay area but there’s apparently plenty of it in the UP of Michigan.
Aaron Messenger headed to Ishpeming Saturday for the 906 Polar Roll Fat Bike Race that went off in unseasonably warm temperatures.
He finished 51st in the 13-mile race and said despite the warmth the snow and course held up well with only a few soft spots.
Feb. 3-5
Koldwave Fat Bike Race, Sturgeon Bay, Wis.
The second race in the Snow Crown Fat Bike Series moved to Door County Saturday where Aaron Messenger lined up for the Koldwave Fat Bike Race in the “intermediate” division.
We’re not (yet) exactly where Messenger finished (hey, it’s fat bike racing, does anyone really worry about that kind of thing?), but he finished and then had some free beer (which gave him cold hands).
MTT 24-Hour Challenge, De Pere, Wis.
The second annual My Team Triumph 24-Hour Cycling Challenge went off this weekend at McWilliams Training in De Pere with a couple of team members contributing to the overall effort of the event.
Tim Grace, Jeff Gantz, Quentin Gniot and Brian McWilliams all hopped on Computrainers and put in their time helping raise money for athletes participating in the MTT program.
Jan. 28-29
Powder Keg Fat Bike Race, Eau Claire, Wis.
Welcome back to the Results section for the first time in 2017.
Bob and Diane Callaway kicked off the bike racing season with the Powder Keg Fat Bike Race in Eau Claire, Wisc. Saturday.
Bob Callaway rode to a 10th-place finish in the long race while Diane Callaway was fifth among women in the short race.
Dec. 3-4
Wisconsin State CX Championship, Waterloo, Wis.
The heat of mid-September may have been gone, but the challenge of the course at the Trek Headquarters in Waterloo, Wis., remained for the Wisconsin State CX Championships,
Riders last raced at the venue for the UCI-level Trek CXC Cup at the start of the season and Saturday’s championship races saw Julie Phelps score a second-place finish in the Women’s 35+ Masters Race followed by a seventh-Place finish in the Women’s Elite race.
Mike Lebeau finished 10th in the singlespeed race followed by Nate Phelps in 15th. The pair doubled up into the Masters 35+ 1/2/3 race where Lebeau finished 15th and Phelps 16th.
Nov. 19-20
Sijan Cross, Milwaukee, Wis.
A pair of very different courses made up the weekend’s racing: relatively flat at Sijan Cross in Milwaukee Saturday and relatively hilly in Madison Sunday.
In Saturday’s racing, Julie Phelps raced up a pair of podium spots with a second-place finish in the Masters 35+ race and a third-place finish in the women’s elite race.
Nate Phelps finished 8th in the singlespeed race and fourth in Masters 35+ 1/2/3.
Cross the Isthmus, Madison, Wis.
Sunday’s racing moved to the revamped Cross the Isthmus, which, while hilly, was generally accepted to have less climbing than years past.
Julie Phelps scored a second-place finish in the masters 35+ race (a carbon copy podium of Saturday’s race) and a hard-fought second-place finish in the Women’s Elite race.
Bob Callaway scored a seventh-place finish in the singlespeed race followed by Nate Phelps (who suffered a pinch flat) in 14th.
Nate Phelps finished the day’s racing with an 11th-place finish in the Masters 35+ 1/2/3 race.
Nov. 12-13
Hugh Jass Fat Bike Series #3, Appleton, Wis.
If you don’t have snow, crush leaves.
At least that how I like to think of the third race in the Hugh Jass Fat Bike Series which rolled into Appleton Saturday.
Tim Grace was the lone team representative (as far as I know) and nabbed an unofficial a third-place finish in the Citizens category.
Grind up Granite, Wausau, Wis.
If you have a big incline, climb it.
At least that’s what Mike Lebeau thinks when it comes to racing his road bike up Rib Mountain in Wausau. Lebeau tackled the 2.5 mile climb in 11:52, good for second overall in the event/fundraiser.
Battle of Waterloo, Waterloo, Wis.
The Battle of Waterloo had a little of everything: sand, off-camber hills, a ride/run-up, and the requisite flag of Flanders.
Julie Phelps started the day’s racing with a third-place finish in the Women’s 35+ open race before turning around for a sixth-place finish in the women’s Elite race.
In the singlespeed race Bob Callaway continued his string of strong finishes with a 10th-place finish in a strong field of riders. Nate Phelps was 18th and Robert Sorenson was a DNF due to a broken rear brake cable.
Brian McWilliams secured a 25th–place finish in Cat.3 despite a flat tire (and a long run) in the last half lap.
The day wrapped up with Nate Phelps taking 15th in the Masters 35+ 1/2/3 race and with Robert Sorenson scoring a 22nd-place finish in the Masters 45+ 1/2/3 race.
Nov. 5-6
Estabrook Par Beer Garden Classic, Milwaukee, Wis.
Summer-weight racing gear in November? In Wisconsin? In November?
True story.
Temperatures in the high 60s were the backdrop for a pair of flat, fast, ‘cross races in southern Wisconsin the past weekend.
Julie Phelps kicked off the weekend at Estabrook Park Beer Garden Classic in Milwaukee with a fourth-place finish in the women’s Masters 35+ race and followed it up with a strong second-place finish in the afternoon elite race.
Kris Tiles edged out a few of her competitors in a late-race dash to take sixth in the Cat. 3 race.
Bob Callaway has been on a roll with one gear taking a sixth-place finish in the singlespeed race, followed by Nate Phelps in 11th.
Phelps turned around and finished 7th in the Masters 35+ 1/2/3 race.
Sunday’s racing moved to the almost-always-fast Cam-Rock Cross just outside of Cambridge, Wisc.
Cam-Rock Cross, Cambridge, Wis.
Julie Phelps scored a third-place finish in the Masters 35+ race and a fifth-place finish in the Women’s Elite race.
Nate Phelps rode to a 12th-place finish the singlespeed race followed by a 10th-place finish in the Masters 35+ 1/2/3 race.
Oct. 29-30
Fox Cities Dirty Dozen Ride, Appleton, Wis.
Some big events start small. The inaugural Fox Cities Dirty Dozen rolled through 38 miles of urban, suburban and rural roads this past week all in the search of some elevation gain in, and around, the Appleton and Fox Cities region. The ride is modeled on a similar event in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Andy Boettcher, Derek Moran, Bob and Diane Callaway, Julie and Nate Phelps, Matt Becker and Quentin Gniot represented the team on this free event hosted by the Fox Cities Cycling Association. The event is scheduled to return Oct. 28, 2017.
Sunnyview Cross, Oshkosh, Wis.
An abbreviated weekend of ‘cross racing found team riders traversing hills and barns at the Sunnyview Expo Center in Oshkosh, Wis., Sunday.
Andy Boettcher made his first ‘cross start (like most of us our first time, he did it on his mountain bike) in the Masters 35+ 4/5 race where he took 4th. He liked it so much he doubled up and scored a fifth-place finish in the Cat. 5 race.
Julie Phelps won the women’s Masters 35+ race in a sprint to the finish with Jennifer Youngwerth. After a short break she returned to the course to take second in the Women’s Cat. 1/2 race.
It was a battle of teammates in the singlespeed race with Bob Callaway riding to a career-high fourth place finish followed by Mike Lebeau in fifth.
Stump Farm Trail Races, Suamico, Wis.
The Reforestation Camp played host to one of the last mountain bike races of the season (seriously, how many times have I written this) Sunday with the Stump Farm Trail Races.
Mark Schindel scored an age group win and finished 3rd overall in the 15-mile race while Robert Sorenson was 10th in his age group in the same race (He was also 4th in his age group in the half-marathon run held earlier in the day).
Morgan Fisher racked up a second-place age group finish in the 15-mile mountain bike after running to a 10th-place age group finish in the 5K race earlier in the day.
Tim Grace rounded out the day’s racing with a 13th-place finish (in a pretty stacked field of riders) in the 30-mile Fat Bike race.
Oct. 22-23
Celtic Cross, Fitchburg, Wis.
A full weekend of ‘cross racing in Madison kicked off with the flat, and fast, Celtic Cross in Fitchburg.
Julie Phelps crashed out of the lead of the Masters 35+ race, but managed to finish 14th. She followed that up with a second-place finish in the Women’s Cat. 1/2 race while Kris Tiles finished 8th in the Cat. 3 race.
Mike LeBeau was 9th in the singlespeed race while Nate Phelps finished 11th. Phelps turned around and took 14th in Masters 35+ 1/2/3 race while Bob Callaway finished 13th in the Masters 45+ 1/2/3 race.
Sun Prairie Cup, Sun Prairie, Wis.
Sunday’s racing moved to Sun Prairie on a revamped course that featured an ample amount of off camber turning.
Julie Phelps raced to the win in the women’s 35+ race race and followed that up with a 3rd-place finish in the Cat. 1/2 race. Kris Tiles rode to a 9th-place finish in the Cat. 3 race.
Bob Callaway scored a 7th finish in the singlespeed race followed by Mike LeBeau in 9th and Nate Phelps in 15th. Phelps rounded out the weekend’s racing with a 12-place finish in the Masters 35+ 1/2/3 race.
WI High School Cycling League #5, Iola, Wis.
Aidan Lemorande wrapped up the Wisconsin High School Cycling League season Sunday with a 4th-place finish in Junior Varsity riding as part of the Green Bay Trailblazers composite team. He finished 3rd overall in the series.
Oct. 15-16
Velocross, Milwaukee, Wis.
Weekend racing kicked off at Humboldt Park in Milwaukee with the Velocross race that saw Julie Phelps riding to a pair of hard-fought wins in the women’s Masters 35+ and Cat. 1/2 races over a fast and flowy course.
Nate Phelps finished 16th in the singlespeed race and sixth in the Masters 35+ 1/2/3.
Badger Prairie Cross, Verona, Wis.
Sunday’s racing moved to a more compact course for the Badger Prairie Cross race just outside of Madison. While a little shorter, the course still featured a long climb up that tested riders.
Julie Phelps won the sprint for the finish in the Masters 35+ race by half a bike length after a tight race-long battle with Jennifer Youngwerth (Diablo Cycling). After admittedly burning a few matches in the first race, Phelps turned around for a third-place finish in the Cat. 1/2 race.
Kris Tiles gutted out a sixth place finish in the women’s Cat. 3 race with newly minted Cat. 3 Brian McWilliams took 15th in the Cat. 3 race.
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Nate Phelps was 11th in both the singlespeed and Masters 35+ 1/2/3 races.
PertNear 20, Virquoa, Wis.
The mountain bike season continues to hang on with a quarter of GVR riders active Sunday in the PertNear 20 MTB race in Viroqua, Wisc.
A small event, scoring is sort of…. vague (I doubt scoring is really the point of this event anyway). We know Diane Callaway was second overall in the women’s race and that Morgan Fisher finished 8th.
On the men’s side, Robert Callaway was 6th and Robert Sorenson finished 40th.
Oct. 7-8
Grafton Pumpkin Cross, Grafton, Wis.
The mud and gloom of the previous week’s racing with replaced with cool weather and sunny skies for Grafton Pumpkin Cross Saturday.
Aaron Messenger racked up the team’s first result of the day with a 48th-place finish in the Cat. 4 race.
Nate Phelps rounded out the day with a 16th-place finish in the singlespeed race.
Hibernator 100, Laona, Wis.
A pair of gravel rides in northern Wisconsin bookend the heart of the riding season. John Sommers jumped into the Hibernator 100 near Laona, Wis., Saturday in the second of the two events. He finished, and I expect he’ll be looking forward to riding the Bear 100 next spring.
Wisconsin High School Cycling League #4, Mt. Morris, Wis.
Aidan Lemorande rolled to the line of the fourth Wisconsin High School Cycling League race in Mt. Morris Sunday riding as a member of the Green Bay Trailblazers, a composite middle and high school team.
He finished sixth in the junior varsity division.
Oct. 1-2
Silver Creek Flyeover CX, Manitowoc, Wis.
Rain. Mud. Sand. Heckle Hill. A fly over.
The Silver Creek Flyover CX in Manitowoc, Wis., had a little bit of everything.
Brian McWilliams kicked off his 2016 ‘cross season with a win in the Masters 35+ 4/5 race and followed it up with a third-place finish in the Cat. 4 race. Following those strong finishes, he’s moving up to Cat. 3.
Julie Phelps rode to a third-place finish in the women’s Masters 35+ field and backed it up with a second-place finish in the two-ride Cat. 1/2 race. Kris Tiles put together a solid effort for a fifth-place finish in the Cat. 3 race.
Nate Phelps was 14th in the singlespeed race and with only a bike switch and a gel turned right around and took 9th in the Masters 35+ 1/2/3 race.
Deer Fly Chase, New Auburn, Wis.
Conditions looked a little sunnier in New Auburn, Wis., where Clark Stoik finished 27th in the 19-mile version of the Dee Fly Chase mountain bike race while Diane Callaway finished 35th overall and was second in the women’s division.
Photo by Amy Marsh
Bob Callaway scored an 18th-place finish in the 29-mile race.
Sheboygan MTB Challenge, Sheboygan, Wis.
The 2016 WORS season wrapped up Sunday in Sheboygan, Wis., with Aiden Lemorande taking a win, and overall series victory, in his Sport division age group.
Quentin Gniot finished off his season with a fourth-place age group finish in the Comp division. Mark Schindel was a DNF due to a nagging knee injury.
Sept. 23-25
Jingle Cross, Iowa City, Iowa
What could make for a better weekend of racing than 2.5 inches of rain hours before your first race? Well, not much really.
Thunderstorms and torrential rains set the stage for Jingle Cross this past weekend. I’m happy to report our riders survived without broken parts, but their uniforms got a little dirty.
Friday’s racing included a 26th-place finish from Kris Tiles in the Women’s Cat. 3 race while Bob Callaway rode to a 42-place finish in the Masters 45+ 1/2/3/4 race.
Marji Gesick 100, Marquette, Mich.
One hundred miles and 14,000ish feet of climbing make for an awful challenging race.
But apparently the belt buckle for finishing under 12 hours makes it worthwhile. While none of our guys came home with the buckle, we’re still pretty proud of their efforts.
Quentin Gniot finished 39th overall in 13:41:34 followed up by Mark Schindel in 61st and Matt Lemorande in 81st.
Sept. 17-18
Trek CXC Cup, Waterloo, Wis.
The ‘cross season went from about 13 to 100 mph this last weekend at the Trek CXC Cup in Waterloo, Wisc.
Not only were some of the strongest domestic pros and amateurs on hand, but racing also included members of the Telenet-Fidea team and the CX world Champion, Wout van Aert.
Oh, we had some riders there, too.
In the women’s Masters 35+ racing, Julie Phelps scored a third-place finish in Saturday and followed it up with a second-place finish Sunday. In Cat. 2 she was 10th on Saturday and 11th on Sunday.
Kris Tiles lined up both days in the women’s Cat. 3 race where she finished 20th on Saturday and 17th on Sunday.
On the men’s side, Bob Callaway rode to a 29th-place finish in Saturday’s singlespeed race, followed by Nate Phelps in 38th. Callaway finished 28th in Sundays race while Phelps was 34th.
In Masters 35+ 1/2/3/4, Nate Phelps was 44th on Saturday and 33rd on Sunday.
Fat Tire 40, Cable, Wis.
There were also big doings in the northwoods of Wisconsin at the Chequamegon Fat Tire 40 near Cable.
In the 16-mile Short and Fat, Aidan Lemorande scored the win in his age group while Morgan Fisher raced to a 4th-place age group finish in her division.
In the full-on 40-mile race, Quentin Gniot scored a 17th-place age group finish. Matt Lemorande was 80th in his division; Aaron Messenger 60th; John Sommers 57th; and Robert Sorenson 214.
Maywood Earth Ride, Sheboygan, Wis.
Derek Moran and Mark Schindel rode the 112-mile Maywood Earth Ride Saturday. Moran finished the event while Schindel was forced to retire due to a mechanical issue.
Wisconsin High School Cycling League #2, Iola, Wis.
Aidan Lemorande was back on the race course Sunday at the second event of the Wisconsin National Interscholastic Cycling Association race in Iola where he took the win in the junior varsity race.
Sept. 10-11
Cross-Shoosko CX, Milwaukee, Wis.
It was a busy weekend for the team hosting a WCA cyclocross race in Wausau and sending riders to four different races around Wisconsin.
The 2016 WCA Cyclocross season kicked off Saturday in the mud at Cross-Shooshko! In Milwaukee.
Julie Phelps raced rain finishing third in the Masters Open race and fifth in the Women’s 1/2 race.
The course was still slick but started to get tackier for Nate Phelps who took 15th in the singlespeed race and 15th in the Masters 35+ 1/2/3 race.
Cross of the North p/b Red Eye Brewing Co., Wausau, Wis.
‘Cross racing continued Sunday with the team-hosted Cross of the North p/b Red Eye Brewing Co. at a new venue in Wausau.
Julie Phelps got the day’s racing started with a win in the Masters open race and turned around to score a third-place finish in the Women’s 1/2 race.
Kris Tiles rode to a win in the women’s Cat. 3 race while Morgan Fisher raced her first ‘cross race finishing sixth in the women’s Cat. 4 race.
Brian Trybula finished 10th in the Cat. 5 race while Aaron Messenger ran a half marathon after getting a flat tire in the Cat. 4 race where he finished 12th.
The singlespeed race saw Bob Callaway finish 5th followed by Mike Lebeau in 6th, Nate Phelps in 9th; Robert Sorenson in 11th; Brian Trybula in 12th; and Aaron Messenger in 14th.
Racing wrapped up with Mike Lebeau scoring a 5th place finish in the Masters 35+ 1/2/3 race followed by Nate Phelps in 7th. Bob Callaway was 12th in Masters 45+ 1/2/3 followed by Robert Sorenson in 13th.
Treadfest, Lake Geneva, Wis.
With the WORS season getting close to a conclusion, four GVR riders made the trip to Lake Geneva to secure points for their overall season standing.
Aidan Lemorande was second in his age group in the Sport division while Mark Schindel took another win in the Comp Clydesdale race.
Quentin Gniot finished 6th in his age group in Comp followed by Matt Lemorande (who crashed out of the lead group in a “spectacular” fashion) in 8th.
Cleghorn RR, Cleghorn, Wis.
Not all the weekend’s racing was on the dirt.
Derek Moran continues to log road racing miles this season and scored a 4th-place finish at the 42-mile Cleghorn Road Race. He held on to that placing despite being outnumbered in the break.
Sept. 3-4
Flambeau 40 RR, Park Falls, Wis.
There’s still some road racing to be found around the Upper Midwest as summer slowly fades into fall.
Six GVR riders went to the start line of the Flambeau 40 Road Race in Park Falls, Wis., Saturday. When the dust settled, Matt Becker was in 5th place after being caught in the sprint about 50 yards from the finish. Derek Moran was 9th; Quentin Gniot 28th; Nate Phelps 30th; and Mark Schindel 34th (all in the field sprint) while Jim Saueressig finished 71st.
Aug. 27-28
Ride Across Wisconsin, Kenosha, Wis.
Quentin Gniot got to see Wisconsin from one side to the other Saturday in the 178-mile Ride (Race) Across Wisconsin spanning the width of the state from Dubuque, Iowa, to Kenosha Wis.
He finished the ride with the “lead group” of about 20 riders in 8 hours and 36 minutes.
Then he drank a beer.
Rock N’ Root, Rhinelander, Wis.
Rhinelander played host to the WEMS Series RASTA Rock N’ Root mountain bike Saturday that saw Mark Schindel finish 4th in the men’s mid-distance race followed by Bob Callaway in 5th. Diane Callaway and Kris Tiles tied for second in the women’s division.
Wisconsin High School Cycling League #1, Waukesha, Wis.
The 2016 Wisconsin High School Cycling League started its five-race season Sunday in Waukesha. Aidan Lemorande (racing with the Green Bay Trailblazers composite team) finished third in the junior varsity division.
Aug. 20-21
Snow Crown Short Track Race, Suamico, Wis.
It was all about the dirt this past weekend with a pair of races at the Reforestation Camp near Green Bay.
Saturday’s racing included the introductory race of the Snow Crown Fat Bike series with a mountain (including ‘cross bikes) and fat bike race under the ski lights. GVR team members opted for ‘cross bikes and saw Julie Phelps nab the top step in the women’s mountain race, while Quentin Gniot managed to make into a four-rider breakaway and finish fourth overall for the men in Mountain Bike Division.
Results for Mark Schindel and Nate Phelps were not immediately available.
Reforestation Ramble, Suamico, Wis.
Sunday’s racing was more conventional and saw riders bring home four division or age group wins.
Matt Becker made his mountain bike race debut finishing first in his age group in the Citizen division race. Aidan Lemorande scored an age group win in Sport while Tim Grace finished 10th.
Mark Schindel won the Open Clydesdale race and Quentin Gniot pulled off an age group victory in the Comp division. Matt Lemorande finished 12th; Nate Phelps was 12th; and John Sommers was 5th.
Julie Phelps rounded out the podiums with a second-place finish in the women’s Open division.
Aug. 11-14
Rat River TT, Winchester, Wis.
The week’s racing kicked off with the final instalment of the Rat River Time Trial near Winchester, Wisc., on Thursday where Nate Phelps logged the fastest time (in a smaller-than-usual field) on the 10-mile out-and-back course.
WI State Time Trial, Cottage Grove, Wis.
Time trials continued to be the theme Saturday at the Wisconsin State Time Trial near Cottage Grove, Wisc.
Nate Phelps finished the rolling 13.5-mile course is 34:06, good enough to score the state title (in a two-person field) in the 40-44 age group of the Masters 3/4 category.
Julie Phelps put up the 7th best time in the women’s open division while Derek Moran was 9th in the Masters 1/2/3 race as part of the Wisconsin State Omnium Championship.
WI State Omnium, Madison, Wis.
After the time trial it was time for Derek Moran to suit up for the Wisconsin State Road Race in Middleton where he scored an 18th-place finish. He rounded out championship weekend with a 9th-place finish in the Wisconsin State Criterium near Madison.
Gather Race The Lake, Fond du Lac, Wis.
Just to make things interesting, Derek Moran slipped a 90-mile road race into his schedule Sunday morning (making for a four race weekend) where he finished 18th overall at Ganther Race The Lake in the Fond du Lac.
Ashley for the Arts RR, Arcadia, Wis.
Who likes hills? Jim Saueressig. Saturday’s racing took him to the hills of southwestern Wisconsin Saturday for the Ashley for the Arts Road Race where he finished 27th overall.
Ore To Shore, Marquette, Mich.
The weekend’s racing was rounded out with the Ore to Shore mountain bike races in Marquette, Mich., Saturday.
Aidan Lemorande scored an age group win and finished 14th overall in the 28-mile Soft Rock event while Quentin Gniot rode at a 99th overall place finish (15 in his age group) in the 48-mile race. Matt Lemorande was 337th overall (54th in his age group).
Aug. 5-7
Couri Insurnace Stage Race, Delafield, Wis.
The season of multi-day events rolls on for Derek Moran who took 9th overall in the Couri Insurance Stage Race in southeastern Wisconsin this past weekend.
Results included 8th in Friday’s time trial in the Masters 35+ 1/2/3 division; 13th Saturday’s circuit race; 10th in Saturday’s TT; and 9th in Sunday’s road race.
Hixon Forest Epic, LaCrosse, Wis.
Aidan Lemorande continued his winning ways in the WORS Mountain Bike Series Sunday in LaCrosse notching an age group win in the Sport division. Matt Lemorande scored his first age group podium in Comp with a 4th-place finish.
July 30-31
Wausau24, Wausau, Wis.
GVR had a great showing at the Wausau24 Mountain Bike race with all 11 members (and their friends from other squads) landing a place on the podium.
Aidan Lemorande scored a win in the 12-hour, four-man, junior division with Caleb Moore, Sam Komoroske and Ben Komoroske while Kris Tiles and Niki Soderberg nabbed third-place in the women’s 12-hour duo division.
Quentin Gniot, Matt Lemorande, Mark Schindel, Jeff Sympson and Nate Phelps rode to an overall victory in the in the five-man , 24-hour, division. Also on the podium in third were the single speed team of Mike Lebeau, Aaron Messenger, Bob Callaway and Brian Trybula (the team was scored as part of the five-man race, despite only having four members – and no derailuers).
New Glarus Road Race, New Glarus, Wis.
Andy Boettcher took to the road Saturday and notched a 29th place finish in the Masters 35+ 3/4 race. Derek Moran made his Masters Cat. 2 debut at this event, an outing that ended with a crash and a DNF.
Penokee Range Classic RR, Mellen, Wis.
Jim Saueressig finished this late-summer WiSport Classic Saturday in far northwestern Wisconsin in just over two, good for 18th overall.
July 23-24
Midwest MTB Championships, Portage, Wis.
Riders from around the region battled the course, each other and the elements over two days at the Midwest MTB Championships near Madison.
Aidan Lemorande scored a win the Sport division and Mark Schindel also nabbed a top step of the podium in the Comp Clydesdale division in the cross country race. Quentin Gniot was 9th in his Comp age group followed by Matt Lemorande in 13th.
Sunday’s racing moved to the short track where Aidan Lemorande scored a third-place finish; Quentin Gniot 8th and Matt Lemorade 12th.
Mt. Evans Hill Climb, Mt. Evans, Colo.
While riders in Wisconsin were suffering through temps in the 90s and humidity to match, Mike Lebeau donned knee warmers and a thermal jersey at the top of Mt. Evans on Saturday.
He finished the 27.4 mile race (with almost 6,700 feet of climbing) in 3:10, good for 29th in his age division.
Ironman Lake Placid, Lake Placid, NY
Robert Sorenson finished IM Lake Placid Sunday in 15:38. He then ate food.
July 16-17
Stump Farm 100, Suamico, Wis.
What do you do when a planned trip to the Northwood’s is nixed? You race closer to home, of course.
Five GVR members took to the familiar mountain bike trails of the Reforestation Camp near Green Bay Saturday in various races of the Stump Farm 100.
Quentin Gniot tackled the whole 100(ish) mile race finishing 3rd while Mark Schindel finished 5th in the 60(ish)-mile race. Julie Phelps and Nate Phelps placed second in the 60-mile duo race and Mike Lebeau scored a 12th place finish in the 30(ish)-mile race riding a singlespeed.
Red Earth Classic, Negaunee, Mich.
Further north, Aidan Lemorande finished second in the 20-mile race at the Red Earth Classic near Negaunee, Mich. Matt Lemorande suffered a pair of flat tires and ended his day with a five-mile walk.
July 7-10
Rat River TT, Winchester, Wis.
Nate Phelps finished 4th in the monthly 10-mile out-and-back Rat River Time Trial near Oshkosh Thursday.
He finished with a time of 23:39.
Collectivo Coffee Bean Classic, Waukesha, Wis.
Aidan Lemorande notched another age group win the Sport division at the WORS race near Milwaukee Sunday.
Matt Lemorande finished 9th in his age group in the Comp division and Quentin Gniot was 12th.
Titletown Bike Tour, Green Bay, Wis.
More than a half dozen GVR riders were among the ranks helping support the Breast Cancer Family Foundation’s annual Titletown Bike Tour.
John Sommers, Mark Schindel, Jeff Gantz, Matt Becker, Nate Phelps and Julie Phelps rode the 65-mile mile event as a team Sunday. Tim Grace rode the course later in the morning (according to Strava).
June 17-26
Tour of America’s Dairyland, southeast Wisconsin
It was two weeks of crit racing for Derek Moran at the Tour of America’s Dairyland June 17-26 at various locations around southeastern Wisconsin.
Moran finished fifth overall in the series but managed an overall podium (third) in the sprint competition. His highest event finish was second in West Bend on June 20.
Lutsen69er, Lutsen Minn.
Julie Phelps and Nate Phelps headed north June 25 for the Lusten69er in far northeastern Minnesota June 25.
The course included 69 miles of tarmac, gravel roads and snowmobile trails, as well as a challenging climb to the finish line at a ski resort.
Julie Phelps finished third overall for women and Nate Phelps was 47th overall for men.
Red Flint Firecracker, Eau Claire Wis.
The WORS series rolled into Eau Claire, Wisc. June 26 for the always fun, and usually challenging, Red Flint Firecracker mountain bike race.
Aidan Lemorande won his age group in the Sport division while Quentin Gniot was seventh and Matt Lemorande 11th in their age group in the Comp division. Brian Trybula and Mark Schindel were both scored as DNFs after mechanical issues ended their days.
Get The Lead Out TT, Greenwood Wis.
Clark Stoik represented the team at the Get The Lead Out TT in Greenwood, Wis., June 26. His time on the 25-mile out-and-back course earned him second place in his age group.
Horribly Hilly 100, Blue Mounds Wis.
It was a long day in the saddle for Matt Becker at the Horribly Hilly 100 in southwestern Wisconsin June 18. He finished the 123-mile ride – which includes almost 11,000 feet of climbing — in 7:27.
Menominee River Century, Marinette Wis.
Matt Becker logged another 100-some miles June 26 at the Menominee River Century in Wisconsin and Michigan. He finished in the ride in a little more than five hours.
Chequamegon 100, Cable Wis.
Hot conditions greeted riders at the Chequamegon 100 in northwestern Wisconsin June 18.
Quentin Gniot finished the 100K version of the race in 20th after recovering from a flat tire. Mark Schindel was 21st and Bob Callaway finished 52nd. Diane Callaway rode 42 miles of the race before abandoning.
June 11-12
HILLinois omnium, Elizabeth, ILL.
Some like it hot.
There was plenty of heat the first day of the HILLinois omnium in northwestern Illinois Saturday.
Derek Moran rode to a 10th-place finish in the opening TT and followed it up later in the afternoon with a 6th-place finish in the Masters 1/2/3 circuit race. Sunday’s racing included a criterium where he again finished 6th, good enough to secure a 6th-place overall finish in the event.
Bellin Run Green Bay, Wis.
Team members (Quentin Gniot, Ethan Gniot and Nate Phelps) provided some help to about 17,000 runners at the Bellin Run in Green Bay Saturday by providing riding escorts to the men’s and women’s elite runners as well as the contingent from myTeamTriumph.
Frederic Lions TT, Frederic, Wis.
Matt Christiaansen and Clark Stoik brought home a pair of top-10 overall finishes at the Frederic Lions TT in far western Wisconsin Saturday.
Christiaansen finished 5th with Stoik coming in 7th.
Mt. Morris Challenge, Mt. Morris, Wis.
Sunday’s racing moved to the dirt and rocks as the WORS series rolled into the Mt. Morris Challenge in Mt. Morris, Wis.
Aidan Lemorande took an age group and overall win in the Sport division while Brian Trybula finished third in the sport Clydesdale division.
Mark Schindel nabbed the win in the Comp. Clydesdale race with Mike Lebeau taking a fifth-place finish; and Quentin Gniot an 8th-place finish in their respective age groups.
June 2-5
Rat River TT, Winchester, Wis.
The week’s racing kicked off Thursday evening with the June installment of the Rat River TT in Winchester, Wisc.
Nate Phelps finished 5th on the 10-mile out-and-back course with a time of 23.55. The next event in the series is July 7.
Romp in the Swamp, Wausau, Wis.
The 2016 version of the WEMS Series Romp in the Swamp near Wausau, Wis., earned its name in places Saturday as Brian Trybula and Nate Phelps rode to a first-place finish in the six-hour, two-person, team category.
The duo finished eight laps of the roughly 8.5 mile course in the allotted time.
Vince Meyer posted a 8th-place finish in the three-hour solo division.
Borah Epic, Cable, Wis.
Heavy rain late in the week and on-and-off precipitation on race day greeting riders in the 38-mile Borah Epic mountain bike race near Cable, Wis. Saturday.
Mike Lebeau rode the course on a single speed, finishing 72nd overall for men while Quentin Gniot wrapped up the day with a 177th-place finish.
Battle of CamRock, Cambridge, Wis.
The sun made an appearance Sunday for the WORS race in Cambridge, Wis. where Aidan Lemorande scored an age group victory in the Sport division.
Mark Schindel finished 4th in the Open Clydesdale division and Matt Lemorande took an 11th-place age group placing in the Comp Division. Quentin Gniot suffered a flat tire and did not finish.
May 29-30
Palmyra RR, Plamyra, Wis.
Derek Moran scored a second place finish in Masters 3/4 in the Palmyra Road Race, a 33-mile WCA event Saturday.
He turned around and nabbed a 12th-place finish in the Masters 1/2/3 race later in the day.
May 18-22
Bob Barabe Memorial TT, Hudson, Wis.
The Bob Barabe Memorial TT near Hudson in far western Wisconsin provided 19.3 miles rolling hills (and a few trying climbs) for Matt Christiaansen and Clark Stoik to hammer away.
Stoik finished in just over 52 minutes, good for 29th overall and a third-place in his age group. Christiaansen finished 32nd overall in 53:16.
Bear 100, Laona, Wis.
You could say Danny Schierschmidt gave 118 percent at the Bear 100 in northern Wisconsin Saturday.
A missed turn added almost 18 miles to the route that traverses dirt and gravel roads near Laona, Wis. Schierschmidt racked up eight hours of saddle time on the ride.
John Sommers finished the 100K version of the ride and promptly refueled with beverages of his choosing.
Bone Ride, Milwaukee, Wis.
A 150-some-mile mid-week ride?
You bet. Quentin Gniot was part of the Annual Bone Ride between Milwaukee and Madison (and back) on May 18. He was back in the saddle for 50-mile group ride Thursday.
May 14-15
Northeast Wisconsin Omnium, Neenah, Wis.
The inaugural NEW Omnium near Appleton featured four races in three days in the Fox River Valley.
Mike Lebeau scored a second-place finish in Masters 3/4 in Friday’s cold and rainy uphill time trial at High Cliff State Park while Andy Boettcher rode to a 12-place finish in Cat. 4/5.
Lebeau scored a 4th-place finish in a one-lap crit TT in Menasha Saturday and followed it up with an 11th-place finish in the criterium.
Matt Becker made his criterium racing debut Sunday in the Wheel & Sprocket Crit in Neenah, taking in first career win in Cat. 5. He was scored 5th (with several other riders) in Cat. 4/5.
Lebeau wrapped up the weekend with a DNF in the Masters 3/4 race after he was involved in a crash.
Almanzo 100, Spring Valley, Minn.
It was a long, windy, day in the saddle at the Almazno 100 in southeastern Minnesota for Bob Callaway, Julie Phelps, Nate Phelps, and Aaron Messenger.
Callaway, Phelps and Phelps rode the gravel roads that make of the majority of the course in about 7.5 hours. Messenger finished with his dad, Steve, in a little more than 8 hours.
Iola Bump and Jump, Iola, Wis.
GVR riders kicked off the 2016 WORS season in Iola Saturday with a win, a number of strong finishes, and a couple age-group podiums.
Morgan Fisher rode her first mountain bike race finishing 4th in her age group in the Citizen’s division.
Aidan Lemorande took an age-group win in the 13-14 year old race in the Sport division while Robert Sorenson finished 20th in his age group.
In the Comp division, Quentin Gniot took a 7th-place age group finish; Matt Lemorande was 15th; and Mark Schindel nabbed a 3rd place finish in the Open Clydesdale division.
Danny Schierschmidt’s day was derailed by a broken chain and bent derailleur hanger.
May 7-8
LaCrosse Omnium, LaCrosse, Wis.
Derek Moran was all about 6th-place overall this past weekend in the LaCrosse Omnium, a three-day, three- race in western Wisconsin.
He finished the opening two-plus-mile uphill time trial in 6th place and held that overall position the rest of the weekend in the Masters 3/4 field. He finished 9th in Saturday’s road race and 5th in Sunday’s criterium.
Dar’s Midwest Time Trial Championships, Willard, Wis.
Clark Stoik nabbed an overall 19th-place finish in Dar’s Midwest Time Trial Championships in Willard, Wisc. Saturday.
He finished the 16-mile event in a little more than 44 minutes.
April 30-May 1
Pedal for Proceeds RR, Whitewater, Wis.
Rain held off just long enough for the 2016 edition of the Pedal for Proceeds RR in Whitewater, Wis., to finish under dry conditions.
Derek Moran racked up the team’s first road podium of the year with a third-place finish from a small chase group. Matt Becker made his road racing debut with sixth-place finished followed by Quentin Gniot in 7th and Nate Phelps in 11th.
Brian Kult was 12th; Tim Grace 14th; Mark Schindel 15th; Robert Sorenson 25th; and Jim Saueressig (who was in a group stopped by police) was 37th.
Englewood Opener, Fall River, Wis.
Saturday also saw the first Wisconsin mountain bike racing season unofficially kickoff with the Englewood Opener near Fall River, Wis., Saturday.
Aidan Lemorande finished 4th overall in the short race.
April 23-24
Cheesehead Roubiax, Newburg, Wis.
What’s a “spring classic” without a little gravel and some rain? Probably a clean bike and uniform.
Both were part of the Cheesehead Roubaix near West Bend, Wis., on Sunday. More than a half dozen GVR riders rode the 63-mile course which included about 10 miles of gravel roads and just enough rain to make it messy and cold.
Riders included: Matt Becker, Quentin Gniot, Nate Phelps, Mark Schindel, John Sommers, Mike Lebeau, and Bryan Trybula.
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Wisport Friendly Century, Fort Atkinson, Wis.
The 2016 Wisport season kicked off near Fort Atkinson, Wis. Saturday with the Friendly Century, a 20, 40, or 60-mile ride incorporating an 18-mile race.
Jim Saueressig opted for the 40-mile route and rode to a fifth-place finish in the “friendly” race.
Joe Martin Stage Race, Fayetteville, Ark.
Derek Moran took the show on the road racing in the Joe Martin Stage Race in Fayetteville, Ark., during the weekend.
He finished 9th in the time trial, 31st in the road race (after double flatting in the last few kilometers); and 7th in Sunday’s closing criterium. He finished 25th overall racing in what essentially the Masters 3/4 field.
April 16-17
Gregg Bednorski Memorial Crit #2, Madison, Wis.
Summer-like temperatures ushered in a full weekend of events for Gryphon Velo Racing this past weekend.
Sunday’s action saw Morgan Fisher compete in her first criterium, finishing 14th in the women’s open race at the Gregg Bednorski Memorial Criterium (#2) in Madison.
In the men’s 3/4 race, Quentin Gniot finished in 32nd with Nate Phelps in 33rd. Both Tim Grace and Robert Sorenson completed the race but were not scored.
In the Masters 35+ 3/4 race, Gniot continued a strong day with a finish in 22nd with Phelps in 24th and Sorenson in 26th.
A short video from the race:
Menomonee Park Criterium, Menomonee Falls, Wis.
Saturday’s racing saw Andy Boettcher nab a 13th-place finish in the Cat. 5 race at the Menomonee Park Criterium near Milwaukee. He finished 36th in the Cat. 4/5 race.
Tim Grace rode to a 24th-place finish in the 3/4 race, but a flat tire cut short his race in Masters 3/4 division where he was scored as a DNF.
Onalaska to Holland, Brice Prairie, Wisc.
The weekend saw the end the conclusion of Wisc. Bike Federation series of spring rides with a jaunt across the terrain of the along the Mississippi River near La Crosse. John Sommers finished 55 miles of “up and down” riding as part of the event.
Mammoth Gravel Classic, St. Croix Falls, Wisc.
Not all the action was on the tarmac. Aaron Messenger slugged out 70-miles of dirt, gravel, and sand to finish in the Mammoth Gravel Classic near St. Croix Falls, Wisc. He then sampled Minneapolis food truck cuisine and local brews.
Dairy Roubaix, Westby, Wisc.
While the team had no one hammering the hills at Dairy Roubaix near Westby, Wisc., Bob and Diane Callaway helped make sure that event (benefiting their local trail system) ran smoothly. They managed to get a little riding in, too.
April 9-10
Gregg Bednorski Memorial Crit #1, Madison, Wis.
Don’t like the weather? Just wait for 45 minutes.
The first weekend of WCA racing road racing in Wisconsin kicked off with the Gregg Bednorski Memorial Criterium (#1) Sunday in Madison. Cloudy. Check. Chilly. Check. Windy. Check. Thunderstorm. Check.
Yep, spring racing is here.
Nate Phelps finished 18th in the Cat. 3/4 race followed by Quentin Gniot in 23rd. In the only thunderstorm-soaked race of the day, Phelps rode to a 7th-place finish in Masters 35+ 3/4 followed by Gniot in 11th.
Nate Phelps
If you believe the forecast, racing next weekend should include much nicer weather.
Broken Spoke to Denmark, Green Bay, Wis.
Tapping into the concept of “Hell of the North,” the Wisconsin Bike Federation series of Spring rides rolled into Green Bay Sunday for the Broken Spoke to Denmark event. Matt Becker, Mark Schindel and Tim Grace represented the team under cloudy skies and into a brisk wind on the 63-mile ride.
A report of the event can be found here.
March 5-6
Fat Bike Birkie, Hayward, Wis.
Firm trails and fresh snow made for ideal conditions for the Fat Bike Birkie race Saturday in northwestern Wisconsin.
With the fat bike season quickly coming to an end, Diane Callaway rode to a 9th place finish in her age group in the 20K race.
In the 47K race, Bob Callaway scored a 45th-place age group finish in a division that included nearly 165 riders.
Feb. 20-21
906 Polar Roll, Marquette, Mich.
GVR riders headed north of the border to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan for the 906 Polar Roll Fat Bike Race in Marquette Saturday.
Danny Schierschmidt rode to a 15th place finish in the 15-mile race while Aaron Messenger gutted out more than six hours on his fat bike for an 83rd place finish in the 35-mile race.
“I won the most times over the bars award!” Messenger quipped.
Feb. 13-14
Fat Cupid Fat Bike Race, Grand Chute, Wisc.
What would Valentine’s Day be without a Fat Bike Race? Probably just another Hallmark holiday.
Mark Schindel rolled to (what appears to be) a 10th place finish in the 7(ish) mile race at the inaugural Fat Cupid Fat Bike Race near Appleton on Feb. 14.
Feb. 6-7
Koldwave Fat Bike Race, Sturgeon Bay, Wisc.
With temperatures in the low-30s it felt almost like spring Saturday for the Koldwave Fat Bike Race near Sturgeon Bay.
Aaron Messenger was the sole representative of the team riding to 22nd-place age group (25-49) finish in the 21-mile race in Door County.
Temperatures weren’t the only thing that felt like ‘cross, he got his fair share of practice dismounting, and remounting, the bike.
Jan 29-30
24 Hour Cycling Challenge, De Pere Wisc.
A dozen team riders saddled up on CompuTrainers at McWilliams Training and went nowhere for a long time over the weekend as part of a 24-hour fundraiser for an organization assisting challenged athletes.
The team churned out more than 325 miles in a relay-style event Friday and Saturday that raised several thousand dollars for MyTeam Triumph’s Wisconsin chapter. Team members also did several hundred push-ups assisting the money-raising whims of other teams and riders in the event.
GVR riders included: Aaron Messenger, Nate Phelps, Mark Schindel (riding carbon tubulars), Quentin Gniot (Who took a seven-hour overnight shift), Jeff Gantz, Kari “Kadence” Gondeck, Robert Sorenson, Matt Becker, Steve Tramp, Brian Kult, Aidan Lemorande, and Danny Schierschmidt.
Jan. 23- 24
Shelltrack Fat Bike Race, Manitowoc, Wisc.
A pair of Gryphon Velo riders put up the team’s first results Saturday at the Shelltrack Fat Bike Race in Manitowoc, Wisc.
Brian McWilliams rode nine laps to 32nd-place in the hour-long race along the shores of Lake Michigan. John Summers churned out nine laps in the snow to finish 45th.
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2015
Dec. 4- 6
Jingle Cross, Iowa City, Iowa
Despite sunny conditions, Jingle Cross 2015 was all about mud.
Friday night’s racing saw Kris Tiles score a 9th-place finish in the Women’s Masters race while Bob Callaway came away with a 41st-place finish in the Masters 45+.
Callaway moved up to 34th in Saturday’s racing while Tiles proved her consistency with another 9th-place finish. Both riders scored minor victories by finishing with intact bikes.
Nov. 21- 22
Wisc. State CX Championship, Waterloo, Wisc.
A winter storm provided the back drop to the 2015 Wisconsin State CX Championship in Waterloo Saturday. Snow and mud made for memorable ‘cross conditions as the WCA ‘Cross season drew to a close.
Aaron Messenger rode to a 12th-place finish in the Masters 35+ Cat. 4/5 race, while Julie Phelps scored a second-place finish in Women’s Masters.
Nate Phelps finished 16th and Mike Lebeau was 20th in the Masters 35+ 1/2/3/4 race. Bob Callaway nabbed a nice 9th place finish in the Masters 45+ 1/2/3/4 race.
Aaron Messenger took the top team spot in the single speed race finishing in 15th and was followed by Nate Phelps in 16th and Mike Lebeau in 21st.
Mark Schindel fought mechanical issues all day to finish 17th in Cat. 3.
Kris Tiles rode a mud-caked bike to an 11th-place finish in the Women’s Cat. 3 race while Julie Phelps finished 9th in the Women’s 1/2 division.
Nov. 14- 15
CamRock CX Classic, Cambridge, Wisc.
Flat and fast: That’s CamRock.
Saturday was a great date for some ‘cross racing and a handful of GVR riders went out and represented the team well with just a three races left in the season.
Brian McWilliams and Aaron Messenger scored the day’s early results with McWilliams finishing 4th and Messenger 7th in the Masters 35+ 4/5 race.
Bob Callaway continued his upward trajectory in the results with a 6th-place finish in Masters 45+ 1/2/3/4. Brian McWilliams nabbed a 13th place finish in Masters 35+ 1/2/3/4 followed by Nate Phelps in 14th.
Nate Phelps finished 16th in the singlespeed race.
Julie Phelps rounded out the day’s racing with a 6th-place finish in the Women’s 1/2 race.
The WCA CX season wraps up Saturday with the Wisconsin State ‘Cross Championships in Waterloo.
Nov. 7- 8
Estabrook Beer Garden CX Classic, Milwaukee, Wisc.
A slightly reworked course yielded fast races at the Estabrook Beer Garden CX Classic in Milwaukee Saturday.
Aaron Messenger kicked off the day’s racing with an 8th-place finish in the Masters 35+ 4/5 race. Nate Phelps scored a 19th-place finish in the Masters 35+ 1/2/3/4 race and Bob Callaway continued his upward trend to the season with an 11th-place finish in Masters 45+ 1/2/3/4.
Julie Phelps was the top team finisher in the single speed race taking 20th and was followed by Aaron Messenger in 21st and Nate Phelps in 22nd.
Julie Phelps immediately turned around and finished 4th in the Women’s 1/2 race.
Three races remain in the 2015 WCA CX series.
Oct. 31- Nov. 1
Halloween ‘Cross, Milwaukee, Wisc.
Ask our two riders who were at Halloween ‘Cross in Milwaukee about the race, and you’ll pretty much get one answer: Mud.
Rain turned Washington Park in Milwaukee into slop Saturday as Aaron Messenger rode to a 8th- place finish in the Masters 35+ 4/5 field.
Mike Lebeau doubled up his fun in the mud taking 18th in Masters 35+ 1/2/3/4 and 11th in the singlespeed race.
Bayport Belgian ‘Cross, Bayport, Minn.
Weather was much nicer Sunday when Kris Tiles went to the start line in the Bayport Belgian CX race in eastern Minnesota.
She scored a podium finish in the women’s 3/4 race,finishing third.
Oct. 24-25
Sun Prairie Cup, Sun Prairie, Wisc
‘Cross riders faced a mix bag of weather this past weekend in Madison with a very cross-like day of rain and mud Saturday replaced by sunny and warm conditions Sunday.
Saturday’s Sun Prairie Cup saw damp conditions in the morning turn to rain by mid-day before drying out a little bit for afternoon races.
In morning races: Brian Trybula scored a 24th place finish in the Cat. 5 race while Aaron Messenger rode to 8th in Masters 35+ 4/5. Chuck Cunningham took 7th in 45+ 4/5.
Heavy mist and rain and made things interesting for Nate Phelps, who took 24th in Masters 35+ 1/2/3/4, and Bob Callaway, who finished 9th in Masters 45+ 1/2/3/4.
Then the rain came, making parts of the course difficult to ride. Mark Schindel finished 16th in Cat. 3 while Nate Phelps was 15th in singlespeed, followed by Aaron Messenger in 16th and Brian Trybula in 20th.
In the slightly drier (and we mean slightly) women’s races, Kris Tiles took 10th in Cat. 3 and Julie Phelps stayed in the money with a 5th place finish in the 1/2 race.
Celtic ‘Cross, Fitchburg, Wisc
Sunday’s Celtic ‘Cross featured a flat, fast course and clear blue skies.
Brian Trybula kicked off the day’s racing with a 20th place finish in Cat. 5 while Chuck Cunningham battled to a 5th place finish in Masters 45+ 4/5.
Kris Tiles lined up for a new category, women’s 35+ Masters, and scored a 6th place finish.
Nate Phelps took 11th in the Masters 35+ 1/2/3/4 while Bob Callaway finished 9th in Masters 45+ 1/2/3/4.
Nate Phelps returned to finish 19th in Singlespeed, followed by Brian Trybula in 29th and Kris Tiles in 34th.
In the women’s 1/2 race, Julie Phelps doubled up her weekend of 5th place finishes.
Stump Farm Trail Race, Suamico, Wisc
Not ready to give up on mountain bike racing just yet, four GVR riders took to the trails near Green Bay for the Stump Farm Trail Race Sunday.
Matt Lemorande finished 3rd overall followed by Aidan Lemorande in 4th and Mark Schindel in 8th in the 15-mile race.
Robert Sorenson did the 30-mile race, finishing 36th overall and 7th (age group) in the half marathon (trail running) race earlier in the day. He took the win in the “Best of Both” results.
Oct. 17-18
Pumpkincross, Grafton, Wisc.
With morning temperatures in the high 20s, it sure felt like the arrival of ‘cross-type weather Saturday for Grafton Pumpkincross, the most recent stop on the 2015 WCA ‘cross calendar.
Aaron Messenger overcame a punctured rear tire to finish 9th in the Masters 35+ 4/5 race while Chuck Cunningham nabbed a 10th place finish in the Masters 45+ 4/5 race.
Nate Phelps dealt with a dropped chain on the first lap and finished 20th in the Masters 35+ 1/2/3/4 race while Mark Schindel managed 19th in the Cat. 3 race.
Julie Phelps took a spill after her foot came unclipped on a climb, but held on to 4th place in the Women’s 1/2 race.
pertNear 20, Viroqua, Wisc.
Better luck graced Bob and Diane Callaway who raced the fourth annual pertNear 20 mountain bike race in Viroqua.
Diane Callaway took second in the women’s race with Bob Callaway finishing in the top-10 men (he thinks around 8th).
Wisc. H.S. Cycling League #5, Portage, Wisc.
The 2015 Wisconsin High School Cycling League wrapped up Sunday at Cascade Mountain in Portage with Aidan Lemorande recovering from a crash and riding to a second-place finish in the middle school division.
Lemorande, riding as part of the Green Bay Trailblazers composite team, took the overall division win for the race series.
Clunkers and fall colors, Green Bay and Door County, Wisc.
John Sommers and Robert Sorenson riders traded race bikes for something much heavier (and much more vintage) as part of the Chocolate Clunker Ride in Green Bay.
A rare non-race-day allowed Quentin Gniot, Mark Schindel, Julie Phelps and Nate Phelps the opportunity to check out the fall colors in Door County as part of a 56-mile ride Sunday. Baked goods were consumed.
Oct. 10-11
Trek CXC Cup, Waterloo, Wisc.
The focus of the U.S. domestic cyclocross scene was on Madison, Wisc., this weekend with the Trek CXC Cup in Waterloo.
While the pros battled it out on the course located behind Trek headquarters, more than a half dozen GVR riders went to line in amateur races Saturday and Sunday, grabbing a win, a podium, a near-podium, a pair of flat tires and one hangover.
Here’s a breakdown of results from Saturday:
Masters 35+ 4/5: Brian McWilliams, 4th; Masters 35+ Open: Julie Phelps, 1st; Cat. 3: Kris Tiles, 22nd; Masters 45+ Open: Bob Callaway, 26th; Robert Sorenson, 50th; 35+ Open: Mike Lebeau, 40th; Nate Phelps, 51st; Cat 2.: Julie Phelps, 12th; and Cat 4/5 singlespeed: Brian Trybula, DNF (flat and crash)
Here are Sunday’s results:
Masters 35+ Open: Julie Phelps, 2nd; Cat. 3: Kris Tiles, 15th; Masters 45+ Open: Bob Callaway, 20th; Robert Sorenson, 35th; 35+ Open: Mike Lebeau, 28th; Nate Phelps, 36th; Cat. 4/5: Brian Trybula, 50th Cat 2.: Julie Phelps, 10th; and Cat 4/5 singlespeed: Brian Trybula, DNF (flat).
Deb’s Most Amazing Outdoor Adventure, Sheboygan, Wisc.
The 2015 WORS mountain bike series wrapped up Sunday in Sheboygan with Deb’s Most Amazing Outdoor Adventure.
Aidan Lemorande took the win in his age group and finished fourth overall in the Citizen’s Division. Matt Lemorande rode to a 5th place age group finish in the Sport Division, followed by Quentin Gniot in 6th.
Mark Schindel moved up to the Comp division where he took the win in the Clydesdale Division.
Gniot wrapped up the overall series win his age group for the season while Aidan Lemorande took 3rd in his overall age group.
Oct. 3-4
Badger Prairie ‘Cross, Verona, Wisc.
Dirt was front and center again this weekend with riders split over five ‘cross and mountain bike/gravel venues in Wisconsin.
The WCA cross season rolled into Badger Prairie Park near Madison Saturday where Julie Phelps finished 5th in the women’s master race after crashing out of the lead on some loose gravel. She battled back for a 4th-place finish in the 1/2 race later in the day.
Nate Phelps took 24th in the Masters 35+ 1/2/3/4 race and Quentin Gniot popped in to take a 23rd-place finish in the Masters 45+ 1/2/3/4 race.
Kris Tiles rode to an 11th-place finish in the women’s Cat. 3 race.
Deer Fly Chase, New Auburn, Wisc.
In western Wisconsin, Bob Callaway finished 18th in the 28-mile race at the Deer Fly Chase mountain bike race near Eau Claire.
Diane Callaway brought home a 31st-place overall finish (it looks like second in women) in the 17-mile (we’re told it was actually 19 miles) race.
Hibernator 100, Laona, Wisc.
It’s one of the signs that winter is approaching, the Hibernator 100.
John Sommers and Robert Sorenson represented the team at this gravel event tracing 100K or 100 miles of wooded roads in northern Wisconsin Saturday. The pair rode the 100K route.
People’s Cross, Oshkosh, Wisc.
A new venue, complete with challenging hills and free adult beverages, greeted ‘cross racers in Oshkosh Sunday.
The team had a strong rider turnout (with a couple wins and podiums), so here’s a rundown of where our people ended up:
Chuck Cunningham: 5th, Masters 45+ 4/5; Brian McWilliams, 1st, Masters 35+ 4/5, and 4th Masters 35+ 1/2/3/4; Aaron Messenger, 7th, Masters 35+ 4/5 (flat AND rolled tubular), and 5th, single speed; Robert Sorenson, 14th, Masters 45+ 1/2/3/4; Brian Trybula, 10th, Cat. 5, and 11th, single speed; Quentin Gniot, 11th, Masters 45+ 1/2/3/4; Nate Phelps, 9th, Masters 35+ 1/2/3/4, and 8th, single speed; Mark Schindel, DNF (chain ring), Cat. 3; Bob Callaway, 6th Masters 45+ 1/2/3/4.
On the women’s side, Kris Tiles made a lap-lap pass to score the third spot on the podium in the Cat. 3 race, while Julie Phelps came out on top in a race-long battle for first-place in the Women’s 1/2 race.
Wisc. HS Cycling League #4, Mount Morris, Wisc.
There was more dirt, and another win, at Nordic Mountain Sunday where Aidan Lemorande took his fourth win in the Wisconsin High School Cycling League in the Middle School Division.
Lemorande is riding the series as part of the Green Bay Trailblazers, a composite team from the Green Bay area. The final race in the series is Oct. 18 in Portage, Wisc.
Sept. 26-27
Marji Gesik 100, Marquette, Mich.
September racing closed out with a full slate of off-road events in Wisconsin and Michigan.
Quentin Gniot and Mark Schindel tackled 100 miles of Michigan single track in the Marji Gesik 100 in and around Marquette Saturday.
The duo spent almost 13 hours in the saddle and climbed roughly 10,000 feet of elevation. Both said the event was one of the hardest rides they have ever done.
“While Mark and I didn’t make it to the official finish line due to a signage and navigational error with seven miles to go, riding the 100 miles was no small feat,” Gniot said.
Cross-Shooshko , Milwaukee, Wisc.
The 2015 WCA cyclocross season rolled onward Saturday with Cross-Shooshko in one of the more urban settings in Milwaukee.
Aaron Messenger took the lead with a late-race pass in the Masters 35+ 4/5 race, and was just pipped at the line in a three-man sprint for the win. Messenger finished second while Chuck Cunningham put together another strong race to finish fourth in the Masters 45+ 4/5 race.
Nate Phelps suffered a flat tire on the first turn of the Masters 35+ 1/2/3/4 race, but managed to finish 25th after a half mile run to the pits for a replacement wheel.
In the single-speed race, Messenger was 15th followed by Phelps in 16th.
Get off my lawn!!!
Velocause CX, Milwaukee, Wisc.
‘Cross racing continued Sunday with Velocause CX at Humboldt Park in Milwaukee.
Julie Phelps scored the win in the women’s Masters race before turning around for a third-place finish in the Women’s 1/2 race.
Aaron Messenger rode to a strong sixth-place finish in the Masters 35+ 4/5 race while Nate Phelps took 21st in the Masters 35+ 1/2/3/4 race.
Weekend ‘cross racing was rounded by 11th and 12th place finishes (respectively) by Messenger and Phelps in the single-speed race.
Hixon Forest Epic, La Crosse, Wisc.
On the western side of Wisconsin, Aidan Lemorande took the overall – and age group — win in the Citizens division of the Hixon Forest Epic WORS race Sunday.
Matt Lemorande overcame a start line crash involving multiple riders to finish fourth in his age group.
Sept. 19-20
Fat Tire 40, Hayward, Wisc.
It’s the granddaddy of mountain bikes races in the Upper Midwest (and the nation), the Fat Tire 40 in northwestern Wisconsin.
The team had half a dozen riders among more than 2,100 participants in the event Saturday.
Here’s a breakdown of age group results: Quentin Gniot, 22; Aaron Messenger, 27; John Sommers, 30 (fat bike); Chuck Cunningham, 60; Matt Lemorande, 114th; and Derek Moran, 124.
Matt Lemorande (left) and Derek Moran (photo: www.skinnyski.com)
The race marked the end of a cross-state trek for Sommers who rode from Green Bay to Hayward earlier in the week — then raced.
Lake Geneva ‘Cross, Lake Geneva, Wisc.
While the fields may have been a little smaller, turnout appeared good to the WCA cyclocross race at Lake Geneva Sunday.
Brian Trybula scored a 12th place finish in the Cat. 5 race while Bob Callaway nabbed 11th in the 45+ Masters 1/2/3/4 division.
Wisc. HS Cycling League #3, Iola, Wisc.
Aidan Lemorande continued his winning ways at the Wisconsin High School Cycling League race in Iola Sunday, scoring his third consecutive win in the Middle School Division.
Lemorande is riding in the series as a member the Green Bay Trailblazers composite team.
Aidan Lemorande (center)
Sept. 13-14
Flyover Silver Creek ‘Cross, Manitowoc, Wisc.
The first weekend of the 2015 cyclocross season saw a lot of action across two venues in eastern Wisconsin.
Close to a dozen GVR riders showed up for Saturday’s race in Manitowoc. The event featured two unique features in the form of a flyover and a 100-plus-yard stretch of Lake Michigan beach.
In Cat 5, Brian Trybula finished his first ‘cross race in 6th place.
Brian McWilliams scored a win in the Masters 35+ 4/5 race followed by Aaron Messenger in 4th. A pair of disappearing chain ring bolts forced Derek Moran to abandon the race while sitting in the top five.
Chuck Cunningham brought home a 6th place finish in the masters 45+ 4/5 race in his first ‘cross race in 13 years.
In Masters 35+ 1/2/3/4, Brian McWillams was 3rd; Mike Lebeau 7th; and Nate Phelps 13th.
Sorenson on the flyover
In Masters 45+ 1/2/3/4, Bob Callaway took 9th and Robert Sorenson 19th.
In the women’s masters race Julie Phelps scored a win and turned around and took 2nd in the women’s 1/2 race.
Aaron Messenger finished 11th in the single speed race.
Kris tiles was 8th in women’s Cat 3, and Quentin Gniot finished 18th in the pro/1/2/3 race.
Sheboygan Bicycle Co. ‘Cross, Sheboygan, Wisc.
Sunday’s racing moved down the lakeshore to Sheboygan where Brian Trybula took another 6th place finish in Cat 5.
Aaron Messenger nabbed his first career ‘cross podium with a 3rd place finish in the Master 35+ Cat. 4/5 race.
Nate Phelps was 5th in the Masters 35+ 1/2/3/4 race while Bob Callaway took 9th in the Masters 45+ 1/2/3/4 race. Mike Lebeau (flat) and Robert Sorenson (crash) were both DNFs.
Mike Lebeau improved on that DNF in the single-speed race taking 7th and was followed by Nate Phelps in 13th.
Kris Tiles rode to a 7th place finish in the Women’s Cat. 3 race while Julie Phelps took the win in the women’s Masters race and finished 3rd in the women’s 1/2 race.
Podiums should never be too serious
Quentin Gniot wrapped up a weekend full of 60-minute races with a 15th place finish in the pro/1/2/3 race.
Door County Century, Sturgeon Bay, Wisc.
Further up Lake Michigan, a number of GVR riders made the start of the Door County Century on Sunday.
Matt Becker finished the finished the full 100 miles of the event, while Mark Schindel and Chris Conrad (both nursing injuries) came up just a little bit short of completing the full route.
Wisconsin HS Cycling Leauge #2, Hayward, Wisc.
– Aidan Lemorande made the trek to Hayward in northwestern Wisconsin Sunday for the second race in the Wisconsin High School Cycling League.
Lemorande, riding for a composite Green Bay Trailblazers, took the win in the middle school division.
The next race in the series is in Iola, Wisc.
Sept. 6-7
Flambeau 40 RR, Park Falls, Wisc.
The last weekend of “unofficial” summer racing saw seven Gryphon Velo riders competing in events on opposite sides of the state.
Jim Saueressig made the state in the Flambeau 40 road race in northwestern Wisconsin Saturday. He was comfortably situated in the lead group before a multi-rider crash broke the group apart. Saueressig and five other attempted to chase back on to the remaining group. He finished 6th in his age group, 22nd overall.
Treadfest, Lake Geneva, Wisc.
With three races left in the WORS series season, the series rolled into Lake Geneva Sunday for Treadfest.
Quentin Gniot, Brian Trybula and Aidan Lemorande landed podium spots with second place finished in their respective age groups and divisions. Matt Lemorande and Chuck Cunningham nabbed fifth-place age group finishes.
Mark Schindel was a DNF due to the lingering effects of an early-race crash.
August 29-30
Ride Across Wisconsin, Dubuque, Iowa:
After months of preparation, Quentin Gniot and 500 other riders rolled all the way across southern Wisconsin Saturday as part of the Wisconsin Bicycle Federation’s inaugural Ride Across Wisconsin.
The event included a number of professional riders, including headliner Jens Voigt. Gniot hung with the lead group of riders until about 10 miles from the finish in Kenosha.
That mug is for matcha and lemons Skratch Labs, I assume
He finished the 176-mile ride in 8:30:02 with an average speed just a little under 21 mph.
Wisconsin HS League #1, Waukesha, Wisc:
Aidan Lemorande scored a win in the Middle School division at the first race of the Wisconsin High School Cycling League Sunday in Waukesha, Wisc.
A. Lemorande on the top step of the Middle School division in Waukesha
There are four more races in the series which runs through Oct. 18.
August 22-23
Reforestation Ramble, Suamico, Wisc:
Three riders took the top step of the podium with Julie Phelps scoring the overall win in the Women’s Open division while Mike Lebeau took the Single Speed win in the Sport division. Quentin Gniot turned out a ride good enough for an age group victory in the Sport race.
Gniot on the top step of the men’s 45-49 Sport podium at the Refo Ramble.
In other age groups: Chuck Cunningham, 2nd; Brian Trybula, 2nd; Nate Phelps, 2nd; Aidan Lemorande (Citizen division), 2nd; Kris Tiles, 3rd; Diane Callaway, 3rd; Mark Schindel, 4th; Aaron Messenger, 4th; Matt Lemorande, 6th; Bob Callaway (Comp division), 10th; and Robert Sorenson, 12th.
Wisc. State TT, Kansasville, Wisc.:
The 2015 WCA road season wrapped up under rainy skies Sunday in southeastern Wisconsin with Derek Moran riding to a 12th place finish in the Masters 3/4 race.
Gryphon Velo Racing 