Time Trial Track Chicago: 2012 WBR Harvard TT Recap I

Registration was smooth sailing once again with Gina at the helm. The temperature was in the upper 80’s and winds were screaming out of the southwest around 13-16 mph depending upon your time of departure. Just like last week at the Bong, the times this year at Harvard were definitely slower in comparison to last year’s times. I guess we need to start praying or talking to the wind deities for next week’s Scarlet Fire 2-Person TT in Garden Prairie.

Do I wear the Giro Selector or the Giro Advantage II? “Mr. Speed” says "stop being a candy ass and wear the one that looks cool!" Bob Burke says "it depends on how much you drank last night!" Watts it going to be? If you roll two, you can be cool and cooler. That reminds me again of where I put the refreshments.

Getting to the midway point of the “Little Dipper” course was a lot harder than many riders thought it would be. Many riders went out crushing the pedals only to lose steam when they made that last left turn heading east. However, for others, the return flight was incredibly fast back to the finish line. I’d have to say it’s nice when you can stay in your 53x11 going up the false flat by the nursery.

Once again on the men’s side, Jeff Otto (Lamb Little Racing) keeps his streak alive by hammering out the fastest time of the day at 43:09.43. Nice job Jeff! The second fastest time of the day belonged to Chris Meewes (Vision Quest) crossing the line with a time of 43:38.55. Completing the podium and stopping the clock at 45:05.52 was Chris Mosora (Scarlet Fire Racing). This hombre flew his single speed at Harvard.

On the ladies’ side, Leigh Thompson (Vision Quest) posted the fastest time rolling across the line at 48:30.95. Coming in with the second fastest time of the day was Stacy Mosora (Scarlet Fire Racing) with a time of 49:09.48. Meghan Lapeta (Smart Cycling) completed the women’s overall podium with a time of 51:42.67.

Thanks to Jerzy Trzeciak (PLUS), the Mid-America Time Trial Series has a podium. Jerzy, where are the "Hot, Polish, Podium Girls?"

Leigh Thompson (Vision Quest) is a former UCI Time Trial Masters World Champion...just check out the "Sweet Rainbow Bands" on the skinsuit and booties. Leigh, you gotta stop eating junk food 24/7 girl! How do you expect to get faster?

Bob Burke giving his daughter Bizzy a hard time before the event even begins. Bizzy, I heard dad did a nice job re-taping your bars...no more sticky, black hands. It's great to see families involved in athletics.

"Mr. Speed" getting ready for the "Race of Truth"…really he's trying to hide the candy wrappers...the whole bag of wrappers.

Dan Madsen (ABD) at the starting line waiting for the countdown from Chris.

Bob Lundberg and Bill Cassidy just passing time at the timers table listening to the corn grow while riders roll in.

July 21st Rumor has it that there will be a 20K TT at Cordova; however, I wouldn't plan on it until registration opens.

Dougie D, it looks like Bob is ready to put the smack down on your behavior! Bizzy can tell you all about it at the next TT. On the left, Richard Kreutzfeldt is quietly minding his own business.

Carl Wilkins is handing out the medals and money.

Chris Meewes (Vision Quest) put in a serious stomping of the pedals not once but twice. He had the second fastest time of the day behind Jeff Otto (Lamb Little Racing) at 43:38.55. He then went back out for a second run and stopped the clock at 46:39.91. Nice job Chris!

For a complete listing of the results, as well as other ABR race results, checkout the Mid America Time Trial Series and American Bicycle Racing websites. Also, don't forget to check out the Mid America Time Trial Series on facebook.

A big thanks goes out to Carl Wilkins, Gina Wilkins, Bob Lundberg and Bill Cassidy for putting together another awesome MATTS' event at Harvard.

The next MATTS event is the Scarlet Fire 2-Person 40K Team Time Trial (MATTS RACE #10) on Saturday, June 16th, in Garden Prairie, IL. Here's the link to register: TRUE SPORT. After that...MATTS will take us South to the Team Apache 40K TT (ABR ILLINOIS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TT, MATTS RACE #11) on Sunday, June 24th, in Paw Paw, IL. Here's the link to register: Get Me Registered.