Kent Park Spring Classic

Registration and start is on Opie Rd east of Lake Macbride. Opie Rd is 3.2 miles from Hwy 1 in Solon. Take this road down to the pavillion at the boat ramp. Registration is at 8:15 and race starts at 9:00. Distance is approx. 18 miles and is half paved and half smooth gravel. Scenic without being abusive. Could be done on a road bike with touring tires. Cost is $13. Large pies for prizes suitable for Thanksgiving Dinner. (pie tastes better if you win it)

Would those of you who are active members of the club please drop me a line and let me know you are still riding for us so I can compile a list of current members. We have plenty of retired riders out there but I’d like to know if you’re planning on actively riding for the Bees in 2008.

Looks like we might just go with skinsuit orders this year, let me know if you want to put your name in for one. Demand for Jerseys and shorts seems to be low right now.

Here are the results for the last Two Bee non-gravel race of the season:

Sean Walker (2) 1:12:39
Conn Day (4) 1:16:22
Gary McNabb (4) 1:17:17
Michael Edwards (4) 1:17:27
Todd Cheney (4) 1:19:54
Rob McKillip (5) 1:22:19
John Hunte (5) 1:23:46

Thanks.
Ruth Halterman

In recognition of this last “road less graveled” race of the season, I would like to put out a challenge.
First, I should say for the past two years, Paul Deninger has coached me to new PR’s and levels of fitness with me whining and screaming all along the way. He has definitely answered the question Is having a coach worth it. The only remaining question is: Is he still twice the time trialer I am. My challenge then is: Can Paul beat me head to head in a TT with him riding his tandem alone? If so, he wins free entries into all Bee races in the 2008 season.
Will he take the challenge or has he created a monster with man boobs?!

Looks like the weather will be good for the last TT of the season, hope to see you there.
Conn Day
Ely, IA

Fall results are now pretty current for the series, check them out in the results section.

Here are the results for the slightly modified course for the ultra hilly time trial at Lake Macbride Saturday.

1. Michael Edwards 4 37:21
2. Todd Black 40+ 39:14
3. Conn Day 40+ 44:16
4. Greg Schmidt 50+ 45:10
5. Barry Carter 50+ 45:51
6. Shane Ellickson 4 46:44