The taste of victory continues to be sweet. Racing in Hoover, AL, the Jittery Joe’s U25 p/b Kudzu.com boys proved that they really have themselves dialed in as a unit for the local pro-am races. Even without the largest team in the race, the guys showed that it was really quality that mattered, as they worked together to come away with the win and more. A straightforward 60 minute criterium with a small hill on the start/finish straight allowed the guys to take turns, methodically attacking, until the elastic finally snapped. After a 14 rider selection broke away (including Anthony, Oscar, Thomas, and Dan) from the main pack, “Beno” (Anthony Bennett) escaped out of the break with Atlanta’s Tony Scott. As Oscar and Thomas patrolled the front group, the main field was eventually lapped by the break, with Anthony and Tony still ahead of the field. While still helping to race for primes, Jafer lead Thomas out for one the prime. With his burst, Thomas was not only able to take the prime, but was also able to continue forward alone, eventually making contact with the two leaders. After arriving on the final lap, he was able to jump through and lead out the sprint. Only Beno was able to come by him and the team sealed a dominant 1-2 finish. To cap off the day, Jafer kicked it again, to lead Oscar out for the field sprint (5th). A still proud director (Dan) had a front row seat and finished 7th.
Not to jinx things, but the season could not have started much better. To date the team has: 4 wins (by 3 different riders), five 2nd place finishes, a few additional podium appearances, and no race worse than 5th!
On tap for the next two weeks: the team will essentially be resting and doing some final preparation for their first big challenge of the season, the Tour of the Battenkill in upstate NY. In the meantime they will be racing on the Dick Lane Velodrome in Atlanta for the next two Wednesday nights. If you are in the area stop by to say hello and watch the action! Buy some coffee while you are there too!
Thursday, April 16, 2009
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