Concordia participated in its first-ever collegiate level race, with Marc finishing a strong fourth in an excellent field. The race was a criterium held on a cold morning at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO. This photo shows a few of the riders lined up at the start, with Marc in the green and gold CSL kit surrounded by racers from Univ. of Missouri, Univ. of Michigan, Ohio State, and Univ. of Illinois.Marc had strong fan support, with his wife, two other couples (and one two year old) and even the guy from a local bike shop who custom-built Marc's bike frame. It was a cold morning, the racers stuck together as they warmed up for a couple of laps. Then a Mizzou guy took off, got caught, and another Mizzou guy went. This break stuck, and he built up a lead of about a minute. But then a Saint Louis University and a Purdue guy bridged up, with Marc leading the pack behind. Then Marc convinced a Univ. of Wisconsin racer to work with him. They left the pack and started working up to the front. Eventually Marc dropped the other guy, and made the bridge to the front three. By now there were only three laps to go. The four worked together and built up a two minute lead over the rest of the pack.
This photo above with Marc in the lead is from the second-last lap. All the work Marc put in didn't leave him much for the finish, but he just missed third by a wheel. After the race the four top finishers shared excited conversation about the race, and Marc received several compliments from other racers for his efforts.
We're hoping to get a larger team out for a race at Purdue in April. Stay tuned!
4 comments:
Nice hood ninja.
Nice race too!
I think Marc's "hood ninja" picture would make for another good caption contest.
We're really proud of you Marc. Sounded like an exciting race. Wish I could have been there.
I will be heading out tomorrow, Tuesday, from Luther Statue, Sept 16, at 11:15 a.m. for about 3.5 hours. This will be west to the hills with some interval work. For anyone interested, this will be a no drop ride. You can go 'whatever' distance you choose.
Friday, Sept 19 will be about the same workout as Tuesday. I'll be leaving Luther Statue after chapel: 10:30 a.m. Again this will be a no drop ride for those interested.
If anyone is interested in riding the Tour de Coal in Benld, Illinois, Saturday, September 27, let me know. It cost $15 to register prior to this event. If you register the day of the ride, it's $20. It has rides of 15, 30 and 62 (metric mile). Call me on my cell phone 618.444.2625
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