Archive for August, 2008
Clarke and Pic win Chris Thater Memorial Criterium
Posted on 24. Aug, 2008 by lyne.
Repeat winners at the 25th Edition of the Chris Thater Memorial Criterium in Binghamton, NY., the ninth race in the 11-race USA Crits Series. Taking his second win in three years, Hilton Clarke (Toyota-United) won the 40-lap crit ahead of Alejandro Borrajo (Colavita/Sutter Home) and Eric Boily (Volkswagen). Taking her third win with her first [...]
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Chris Thater Memorial up next in the USA CRITS and NRC
Posted on 22. Aug, 2008 by lyne.
Both the National Race Calendar (NRC) and the USA Crits series are coming close to its final races for the 2008 season. Next up on Sunday, August 24 in Binghamton, NY. is the Chris Thater Memorial, which is on both calendars. This year marks the Silver Anniversary of the Chris Thater Memorial, which is dedicated [...]
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The week that was
Posted on 22. Aug, 2008 by lyne.
The season is winding down, riders are busy looking for contracts especially with a few teams disbanding at the end of the season and only a few more races on the horizon. At the beginning of the week, history was made at the USA Cycling Professional Criterium Championship in Downer’s Grove, Illinois. It is believed [...]
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USA Cycling election results are in
Posted on 21. Aug, 2008 by lyne.
USA Cycling announced the results of the elections that ended on Aug. 15, after record voter turnout. USCF For the athlete representatives, three candidates ran for three positions. Anton Quist received the most votes (19) and was therefore elected to both the USCF Board of Trustees and the USA Cycling Board of Directors. Also elected [...]
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Carrera de San Rafael
Posted on 20. Aug, 2008 by lyne.
On Saturday August 9 was held the 10th edition of the Carrera de San Rafael Twilight Criterium. [smugmug url="http://www.lynelamoureux.com/hack/feed.mg?Type=gallery&Data=5746796_gEX58&format=rss200" imagecount="100" start="1" num="100" thumbsize="Th" link="lightbox" captions="false" sort="false" window="false" smugmug="false" size="L"] [smugmug url="http://www.lynelamoureux.com/hack/feed.mg?Type=gallery&Data=5671787_uVQeB&format=rss200" imagecount="100" start="1" num="100" thumbsize="Th" link="lightbox" captions="false" sort="false" window="false" smugmug="false" size="L"]
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NRC Standings as of August 17
Posted on 20. Aug, 2008 by lyne.
No changes in the top 5 of the National Racing Calendar since last update. Jeff Louder (BMC) won the general classification in front of his home crowd at the NRC’s 31st event, the Tour of Utah. Louder used a stage four win to boost him to the top of the standings in the 2.3-rated NRC [...]
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Tour of Utah TT Photos
Posted on 18. Aug, 2008 by lyne.
Agony cyclingnews & velonews photogs hard at work Jeff making a fan happy More photos here
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Louder wins Tour of Utah by 9 seconds; Zirbelicous takes final TT
Posted on 17. Aug, 2008 by lyne.
It came down to seconds in the race of truth between Blake Caldwell (Garmin-Chipotle) and Jeff Louder (BMC). The yellow jersey has been worn by a Garmin rider since the first stage with the Jason Donald victory and then switched to Caldwell’s shoulders after the second stage. Louder put in a big attack to win [...]
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More photos from Tour of Utah stage 4
Posted on 17. Aug, 2008 by lyne.
Disorganization in the break after the first feed Garmin-Chipotle at the front of the field after the first feed We’re going thataway Saul Raisin riding up to Snowbird A fan waiting patiently Brent Bookwalter (BMC) gasping for breath at the finish Small group finishing including US National Men’s Elite Champ James [...]
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Jeff Louder shares his thoughts after his win
Posted on 16. Aug, 2008 by lyne.
Jeff Louder (BMC) triumphant on his home turf Utah native Jeff Louder (BMC) triumphed on the Queen Stage at the Tour of Utah, in front of an appreciative and supportive crowd. It was man against man in the final climb on the brutal 98-mile (159 km) stage and Louder came out on top, and [...]

