La Grange Racing Blog

Big Tujunga to Acton Loop with Team LG

2011-05-15T16:40:00.000-07:00

The only way out is over that.

Jaycee Carey, Vance MacDonald, and myself near Santa Clarita.

Vance shows off his new FNC kit while thinking about Sochin.

I showed up to Sunland Park on time but nobody was there. I decided to do the ride anyway, even though I didn't bring a spare tube. I figured I'd take a chance. It was cold climbing up Big Tujunga and the low clouds ahead only made it worse. After passing Upper Big Tujunga Rd, the clouds were gone and the sun came out. About a few miles from the summit, Jaycee and Vance finally caught up to me and we continued on our ride. The wind and cold followed us most of the day. We stopped for lunch in Acton and chowed on a Turkey sandwich while checking out the locals. Rollers and more rollers for the rest of the ride. Vance got a flat in San Fernando and decided to put the same tube back into the rim. I known, we've all done this before, maybe not. Anyway, a great ride that ended up being 89 miles with 7800 ft elevation gain.

Montrose Ride with team LG

2011-03-12T19:45:00.000-08:00

A great turnout by Team LG at the long version of the Montrose ride today. Very fast ride averaging 22+ mph for the entire ride. No accidents, a few dorks, cool weather, no Bento boxes, and nobody yelling "on your left". The way a ride should be. A special thanks to Joe Pugliese for buying me coffee with my money. Thanks, Joe. It really hit the spot. A cool 72 miles and home by 11:30.

On a more serious note, I would like to take this opportunity to apologize to the club, it's members, sponsors, and board of directors for taking part in the Palm Springs Century a couple of weeks ago. This club has a racing history dating back over 4o years and I may have tarnished it's reputation by attending this event. I will make it my life's goal to somehow make up for it.

Next off to San Dimas for the MTB US Cup. See below...

Two National Champions in the mix on this day.

Left to right: Tim Claudio, Mike Carlson, Chris London, Joe Pugliese, Jaycee Carey, Joel Bertet

Vincent Lombardi at the 2011 US Cup at Bonelli Park

2011-03-12T19:23:00.000-08:00

Vince gets the call-up.

The 83 starters line up.

Former La Grange rider Ben Sonntag.

I saw my first ever Pro Mountain Bike race today. Friggin awesome! It makes a crit race look like a crit race. These dudes are studs. No drafting and the hammering never, ever stops until you get pulled or finish. Our Vincent was the top SoCal finisher. Great job by out fastest rider in the club, finishing 24th out of 83 starters, just missing out on valuable UCI points.

Arco Criterium March 6, 2011

2011-03-07T06:00:00.001-08:00

Anna Drakulich (and Cathy Keeley)

Chad Tulloch

Richard Kim

Brandon Gritters wants to know if there is break up the road. Yes.

Wilson Blas

Anthony Gianisato (and Susanne Sonye in the 30+ 1-3 race)

Christian Cognigni

Michael Hamilton

Chad Tulloch

RESULTS...

Food Park Training Ride

2011-03-05T21:52:00.001-08:00

My first time on the Food Park Ride. Not sure about the route, so when the ride started to split in two, I asked some dude which was which. He said the climbing turns right here, the flatter ride goes straight. I decided not to kill myself on the first ride, so I went straight. There were only about a dozen of us on this version, mostly women and masters racers. It was aggressive but very easy to hang with them. On PCH some of the riders pulled over and some kept going. I wasn't sure what happened, so I asked someone where this ride was going and she said they were going to meet some friends for coffee and the ride was back there. Well, now I know to wait next time and finish up Chainbreak Hill with the group. I decided to keep riding up to Long Beach and back to Huntington Beach, then back up to Long Beach to meet friends for lunch, then back to Irvine.

Riders meet at about 8:30 and roll out about 8:45

Kyle Gritters on the new 2011 Cannondale Supersix.

Jason Bausch

Total miles for the day.

2011 Herbalife-La Grange Team Preview

2011-01-11T00:05:00.001-08:00

Jett Pink.

Alan Wagenbach.

Roberto Rodriguez.

Kyle Gritters.

Wilson Blas.

Eder Frayre.

Stu Press, Cody Stevenson, Victor Ayala, Matias Mendigochea

Brandon Gritters.

Eder Frayre - Men's U23 Time Trial

2010-11-27T16:48:00.000-08:00

Watch La Grange's Eder Frayre at the 2010 World Championships. He's at 2:40.

Mt. Wilson Ride 2010

2010-11-14T06:37:00.000-08:00

Heading up Big Tujunga Rd. with Sam Dubin and Vincent Lombardi.

Upper Big Tujunga Rd was a little rough.

Vincent.

Sam.

View of LA from the Summit.

Mt. Wilson by schueyjr at Garmin Connect - Details

Happy Birthday Jorge Alvarado

2010-10-30T06:44:00.000-07:00

Jorge would have been 28 today.

Ladera Ranch Grand Prix Aug. 15

2010-08-20T07:11:00.001-07:00

(photo by Alex Sharifi)

Cat 1-2

3. Jason Bausch

12. Armin Rahm

19. Victor Ayala

41. Eder Frayre

35+

4. Armin Rahm

29. Robert Kramer

Women 1-3

11. Erika Graves

Brentwood Grand prix Aug. 8

2010-08-16T21:03:00.000-07:00

Cat 1-2

20. Jason Bausch

28. Danny Kam

44. Victor Ayala

45. Luis Zamudio (picured)

47. Eder Frayre

48. Alfredo Cruz

49. Armin Rahm

Women 1-3

4. Morgan Kapp

10. Anna Drakulich (pic r.)

16. Melinda Weiner

22. Erika Graves (pic l.)

35+

2. Jason Bausch (pictured)

6. Armin Rahm

15. Marco Fantone

24. Marc DeLeon

39. Matias Mendiogochea

44. Alan Bub

Cat 3

24. Joe Pugliese (pictured)

45+

18. Marco Fantone (pictured)

Cat 4

7. Luis Acosta

18. Jeffrey Tuttle

27. Michael White (pictured)

34. Peter Brandenberg

42. Nick Gillock

45. Joel Bertet

48. Wade Hewitt

55+

6. Robert Allen

14. Lou Bon

Cat 4-5

2. Luis Acosta

20. Nick Gillock

21. Bobby Close

23. Jacob Rothman

35. Drew Kogan (pictured)

39. Mark Martinet

Women 3-4

6. Jocelyn Pogue (pictured)

22. Mimi Sheean

Monkey and Son Crit Aug. 1

2010-08-16T20:22:00.000-07:00

Pro 1-2

3. Danny Kam

8. Armin Rahm

9. Jason Bausch

40+ 1-3

7. Armin Rahm

30+ 1-3

4. Jason Bausch

20. Stu Press

30+ 4-5

1. Chad Tulloch

7. Jacob Rothman

15. David Cranston

20. Wade Hewitt

Cat 4

8. Luis Acosta

14. Chad Tulloch

Women 1-3

6. Morgan Kapp

Cat 5

17. Jacob Rothman

San Marcos Circuit Race July 25

2010-08-04T05:39:00.000-07:00

Cat 4

23. Marc DeLeon

Ontario Grand Prix July 18

2010-08-04T05:37:00.002-07:00

Cat 1-2

7. Jason Bausch

Cat 4

56. Nick Brandeau

55+

22. Pete Dern

60+

15. Michael Edwards

30+4-5

8. Marc DeLeon

40+ 1-4

12. Robert Kramer

CBR Kool 'N Fit Crit July 11

2010-08-04T05:25:00.000-07:00

(Photos by Bob Dixon)

Cat 1-2

13. Victor Ayala

40+ 1-3

2. Armin Rahm

17. Robert Kramer

30+ 1-3

4. Armin Rahm

5. Jason Bausch

15. Victor Ayala

60+

6. Mario Seri

10. Ernie Hoffer

11. Michael Edwards

Manhattan Beach Grand Prix June 27

2010-06-27T22:08:00.001-07:00

The Fab Four, Morgan, Anna, Erica, and Melinda, before the start.

Morgan Kapp

Melinda Weiner

Maria Lechuga and Erica Graves

Anna Drakulich on her way to 3rd place and 10th in the So Cal Cup standings.

Women's podium: Priscilla Calderon, Pam Schuster, Anna Drakulich. (photo: Brian Hodes)

Pro-1

5. Victor Ayala

23. Armin Rahm

38. Alfredo Cruz

45. Eder Frayre

46. Gustavo Mendez

Cat 2

14. Jose Blanco

35. Stu Press

44. Jeremy Dixon

Cat 3

4. Roberto Rodriguez

Cat 4

8. Chad Tulloch

12. Marc Thomas

30. Joshua Kepler

39. Nick Brandeau

49. Rob Clouthier

55. Giao Nguyen

45+

28. Thomas Fitzgibbon

Women 1-3

3. Anna Drakulich

8. Erica Graves

10. Melinda Weiner

25. Morgan Kapp

San Pedro Grand Prix June 20

2010-06-27T21:43:00.000-07:00

Cat 1-2

7. Mike Herdman

14. Armin Rahm

32. Stu Press

Cat 3

27. Roberto Rodriguez

Cat 4

6. Chad Tulloch

14. Luis Acosta

28. Timothy Claudio

Women 1-3

4. Morgan Kapp

Ontario Airport Crit June 19

2010-06-27T21:36:00.000-07:00

Cat 1-2

1. Jason Bausch

11. Roberto Rodriguez

Cat 3

16. Roberto Rodriguez

60+

14. Michael Edwards

15. Ernest Hoffer

30+ 4-5

6. Jorge Palamara

29. James Chao

Tour de Nez June 17-19

2010-06-18T22:58:00.000-07:00

Freddy Cruz during the final stage at the Tour de Nez.

Sparks Nugget Prologue

20. Alfredo Cruz

67. Gustavo Mendez

Downtown Reno Circuit Race

23. Freddy Cruz

Village Circuit Race

7. Freddy Cruz

Omnium

11. Freddy Cruz

Under 23

1. Freddy Cruz

Tour of America's Dairyland June 17-27

2010-06-18T22:49:00.000-07:00

Jorge Alvarado at the 2009 Shorewood Criterium.

Stage 1 Shorewood Crit

17. Danny Kam

90. Eder Frayre

102. Victor Ayala

Stage 3 Giro d'Grafton

47. Victor Ayala

52. Danny Kam

Stage 4 Appleton Crit

10. Danny Kam

17. Victor Ayala

74. Eder Frayre

Nature Valley Grand Prix June 16-20

2010-06-15T05:57:00.000-07:00

Guest rider Tammy Wildgoose and Anna Drakulich.

St. Paul TT

68. Tammy Wildgoose

92. Laura Hines

94. Anna Drakulich

CannonFalls Road Race

CANCELLED

Uptown Minneapolis Crit

71. Anna Drakulich

76. Laura Hines

87. Tammy Wildgoose

Menomonie Road Race

64. Anna Drakulich

65. Laura Hines

79. Tammy Wildgoose

Stillwater Crit

42. Tammy Wildgoose

62. Anna Drakulich

69. Laura Hines

Sisquoc Road Race 6-12-10

2010-06-15T05:55:00.001-07:00

results...

Cat 1-2

15. Eder Frayre

Cat 4

19. Jaycee Carey

Cat 5(b)

3. Bert Whitson

15. Vance McDonald

16. Mark Martinet

18. Tim Rizzi

La Habra Cyclery Crit 6-13-10

2010-06-15T05:54:00.000-07:00

results...

Bakersfield State Road Race Championship

2010-06-06T21:12:00.000-07:00

Men's podium: 1. Lucas Binder 2. David Santos 3. Freddy Cruz

Women's podium: 1. Tammy Wildgoose 2. Ruth Clemence 3. Courtney O'Donnell

Freddy Cruz cruises to third place.

Courtney O'Donnell takes third in her last race for La Grange. She leaves for Seattle in a few days for her residency.

Morgan Kapp looks for her teammates.

Mikey Pendola (Team Helen's) wins the Cat 4 State Championship.

Bert Whitson scored a top ten in his first road race, then stayed to help with the Cat 4 feedzone mayhem.

Results...

Pro 1-2

3. Freddy Cruz

4. Jason Bausch

Women 1-2

3. Courtney O'Donnell

7. Melinda Weiner

Women 4

7. Jocelyn Pogue

18. Anne Cuizon

Cat 4

24. Skylar Nelson

32. Joe Pugliese

50. Jaycee Carey

55. Chad Tulloch

Cat 5 (Saturday)

23. Mark Martinet

Cat 5 (Sunday)

10. Bert Whitson

21. Mark Martinet

28. Tim Rizzi

35+

26. Alan Bub

45+

23. Marco Fantone

55+

29. Fred Haim

30+

15. Marc DeLeon

45+ 3-5

14. Dan Ries

Tulsa Tough 5/4-6

2010-06-05T06:44:00.001-07:00

Tulsa Tough race 1

FRIDAY

Elite men

22. Victor Ayala

27. Danny Kam

SATURDAY Day 2

11. Victor Ayala

24. Danny Kam

47. Eder Frayre

SUNDAY Day 3

22. Eder Frayre

34. Victor Ayala

67. Eder Frayre

Memorial Day Crit 5-31

2010-06-04T06:26:00.000-07:00

results...

Pro 1-2

5. Jason Bausch

16. Victor Ayala

40+ 1-3

6. Armin Rahm

30+ 1-3

2. Jason Bausch

4. Danny Kam

11. Victor Ayala

Cat 4

15. Jorge Palamara

30+ 4-5

10. David Cranston

16. Jorge Palamara

Women 1-3

10. Morgan Kapp

60+

3. Mario Seri

8. Michael Edwards

Barry Wolfe Grand Prix 5-30

2010-06-03T20:32:00.001-07:00

Jason Bausch (2nd from left) takes turn 1 with eventual 3rd place finisher Thurlow Rogers.

Gustavo Mendez.

Mike Herdman.

Stu Press.

Anna Drakulich.

Morgan Kapp takes turn 4.

Anna Drakulich bridges up to an early break.

C.K.

The break that almost made it. Morgan Kapp and Julie Cutts.

Roberto Rodriguez was the top finisher in the Cat 3 race.

The La Grange tent was a relief from the heat.

results..

Cat 1-2

2. Jason Bausch

15. Victor Ayala

21. Danny Kam

Cat 3

31. Roberto Rodriguez

48. Michael Hamilton

Cat 4

9. Luis Acosta

54. Nick Brandeau

35+

37. Victor Ayala

38. Armin Rahm

45+

19. Tom Fitzgibbon

23. Dan Ries

Cat 5

10. Bert Whitson

Women 3

13. Mimi Sheean

Women 1-3

2. Morgan Kapp

9. Anna Drakulich

19. Cathy Keeley

30. Melinda Weiner

Brea Old Course Crit 5-23

2010-06-03T20:18:00.000-07:00

results...

Pro 1-2

10. Jason Bausch

Cat 4

6. James Chao

30. Nick Brandeau

35+

2. Jason Bausch

15. Armin Rahm

Cat 5

31. Tim Rizzi

La Grange at the Tour of California

2010-05-22T07:11:00.000-07:00

Reporter for La Voix, Heather Baroff.

Stu Press and Micheal Herdman before the start.

Mike.

Courtney.

Morgan.

Stu.

Morgan Kapp

Michael Herdman

Stu Press

Four members of Velo Club La Grange rode the Time Trial stage of the Tour of California in Downtown L.A.

Times coming soon...

La Grange Cup Race #2 5-16

2010-05-17T05:29:00.000-07:00

Ahyoung Kim

Amy Hutner

Melinda Weiner

Top 10 times.

1. Nick Gillock 27:50

2. Chira Hazlitt 28:53

3. Courtney O'Donnell 29:02

4. Joseph Patterson 29:04

5. Marco Fantone 29:06

5. Stu Press 29:06

7. Joe Pugliese 29:21

8. Dan Chapman 29:23

9. Jake Weinbaum 29:35

10. Melinda Weiner 30:03

Ontario Grand Prix 5-16

2010-05-17T05:24:00.001-07:00

Mike Herdman and Joseph Patterson in the Pro 1-2 race.

Anne Cuizon dropped in the Women 4 race but still hangs on to finish. Thanks to Dorothy Wong for the pics.

Cat 1-2

9. Michael Herdman

22. Danny Kam

29. Joseph Patterson

30+

4. Danny Kam

30+ 4-5

34. Vance McDonald

Women 4

21. Anne Cuizon

Women 1-3

16. Morgan Kapp

Sacramento Grand Prix 5-16

2010-05-17T05:22:00.001-07:00

Women 1-2

18. Erica Graves

International Friendship Crit 5-15 Chula Vista, CA

2010-05-16T19:36:00.000-07:00

Cat 2

9. Stu Press

Paramount Criterium 5-9-10

2010-05-11T05:36:00.000-07:00

Priscilla Calderon takes the win. Jennifer and Anna take 3rd and 4th. Thanks to Dennis Gonzales for the pic.

Pro 1-3

3. Jason Bausch

8. Victor Ayala

10. Armin Rahm

47. Gustavo Mendez

48. Danny Kam

Cat 3

32. Richard Kim

35+

5. Armin Rahm

16. Stu Press

24. Marco Fantone

45+

22. Tom Fitzgibbon

60+

12. Mario Seri

26. Michael Edwards

30+ 1-4

6. Michael Herdman

18. Jennifer Weinbrecht

24. Armin Rahm

40+ 1-4

13. Marco Fantone

24. Anthony Gianatasio

50+

24. David Cranston

Women 35+

9. Cathy Keeley

Women 45+

6. Amy Hutner

Women 1-3

3. Jennifer Weinbrecht

4. Anna Drakulich

8. Morgan Kapp

10. Cathy Keeley

14. Amy Hutner

Long Beach Grand Prix

2010-05-08T21:42:00.000-07:00

Eric Marcotte takes the win from Rahsaan Bahati. Armin and Mike came in 9th and 10th avoiding a last-lap crash.

Eder Frayre and Jason Bausch.

Mike Herdman rocked his new CAAD 9.

Stu Press.

Jose Blanco.

Danny Kam.

Jeremy Dixon.

Armin Rahm and Victor Ayala.

La Grange had their largest representation with Jason Bausch, Gustavo Mendez, Jeremy Dixon, Armin Rahm, Eder Frayre, Danny Kam, Stu, Press, Jose Blanco, Mike Herdman, Victor Ayala and Alfredo Cruz. Impossible to get them all in one picture.

Roberto Rodriguez was sidelined by a cold all week but still showed up to race.

Men's 35+ race finish.

Jennifer Weinbrecht, Beatriz Rodriguez, and Cara Gillis.

Morgan Kapp had a successful return to cycling after a broken wrist.

Anna Drakulich leads Jennifer Weinbrecht.

Beatriz Rodriguez takes the win in front of Jennifer.

results...

Cat 1-2

9. Armin Rahm

10. Michael Herdman

19. Danny Kam

31. Jason Bausch

33. Victor Ayala

46. Stu Press

51. Eder Frayre

61. Gustavo Mendez

Cat 3

40. Roberto Rodriguez

35+

6. Jason Bausch

7. Armin Rahm

Police/Fire/Armed Forces

12. Rob Clouthier (Navy)

Women 1-3

2. Jennifer Weinbrecht

9. Anna Drakulich

19. Morgan Kapp

45+

19. Tom Fitzgibbon

Cat 4

6. Luis Acosta

50. Joel Bertet

30+ 4-5

14. Jorge Palamara

26. Joel Bertet

Signal Hill Criterium

2010-05-08T21:40:00.000-07:00

Results coming soon.

San Luis Rey Road Race

2010-05-03T20:38:00.001-07:00

Bernard Sulzburger and Jonathan Cantwell beat Alfredo Cruz to the line.

Melinda Weiner.

Birthday Boy, Marco Fantone.

Mike Herdman in an early break.

New Cat 4, Anne Cuizon.

The Herbalife tent in the feedzone.

Jocelyn Pogue scored another top 10 in the women 3-4 race.

Roberto Rodriguez had another great weekend racing alone in the 3's.

Jose Blanco and Luis Zamudio.

results...

Pro 1-2

3. Alfredo Cruz

9. Eder Frayre

34. Victor Ayala

38. Gustavo Mendez

Cat 3

27. Roberto Rodriguez

Cat 4

6. Skylar Nelson

47. Joe Pugliese

54. Wade Hewitt

55. Chad Tulloch

58. James Chao

62. Jeff Miskimmins

Cat 5

21. Tim Rizzi

35+

25. Alan Bub

Marco Fantone DNF Mechanical

55+

20. Fred Haim

28. Trent Maclean

30+ 4-5

22. Ricardo Salazar

57. Moshe Ovadya

Women 1-2

6. Sara Painter

7. Anna Drakulich

8. Melinda Weiner

Women 45+

3. Amy Hutner

Women 35+

1. Cathy Keeley

Women 3-4

8. Jocelyn Pogue

Victor Ayala discusses race tactics with the team before the race.

Barrio Logan Grand Prix

2010-05-03T20:23:00.000-07:00

Photo by Dennis Gonzalez.

Pro 1-2

6. Alfredo Cruz

13. Armin Rahm

15. Victor Ayala

17. Jason Bausch

23. Luis Zamudio

26. Stu Press

27. Eder Frayre

41. Danny Kam

Cat 3-4

4. Roberto Rodriguez

Cat 4

30. James Chao

Women 1-3

6. Jennifer Weinbrecht

7. Anna Drakulich

17. Melinda Weiner

Junior 17-18

19. Roberto Rodriguez

Tour of the Gila April 28 - May 2

2010-04-28T05:36:00.000-07:00

Courtney O'Donnell tackled this 5-day stage race all by herself. She rocked several kit and sock combinations. (pic by Court O'Donnell)

Stage 1 Sliver City to Mongollon 73.1 miles

22nd place

Stage 2 Inner Loop Road Race

18th place 18th overall

Stage 3 Individual Time Trial

23rd place 18th overall

Stage 4 Silver City Criterium

29th place 18th Overall

Stage 5 Gila Monster Road Race

13th place 15th Overall

Chuck Pontius Crit April 25

2010-04-26T22:19:00.000-07:00

results...

Cat 1-2

4. Jason Bausch

6. Michael Herdman

10. Armin Rahm

38. Gustavo Mendez

43. Raul Frias

Cat 4

7. Luis Acosta

21. Chad Tulloch

68. Robert Clouthier

35+

6. Jason Bausch

13. Armin Rahm

31. Tom Fitzgibbon

42. Dan Ries

49. Joel Bertet

60+

13. Mario Seri

Cat 5

7. Jorge Palamara

40+ 3/4

9. David Cranston

19. Tom Fitzgibbon

Women 1-3

5. Anna Drakulich

18. Melinda Weiner

21. Cathy Keeley

Women 3

7. Mimi Sheean

Devil's Punchbowl April 24

2010-04-26T21:43:00.000-07:00

Jaycee Carey and Skylar Nelson in the Cat 4 race.

Jose Blanco and Victor Ayala in the Pro 1-2 race.

results...

Pro 1/2

6. Alfredo Cruz

20. Victor Ayala

21. Gustavo Mendez

23. Jose Blanco

Cat 3

25. Roberto Rodriguez

Cat 4

3. Skylar Nelson

4. Jeffrey Tuttle

54. Jaycee Carey

73. Jeff Miskimins

77. Edward Smith

35+

12. Stu Press

19. Marco Fantone

27. Alan Bub

28. Armin Rahm

Cat 5

34. Mark Martinet

36. Tim Rizzi

40+ 4/5

39. Derek Baak

59. Michael Roe

Torrance Crit April 18

2010-04-26T21:33:00.000-07:00

results...

Pro 1-2

5. Jason Bausch

14. Michael Herdman

33. Raul Frias

Cat 4

37. Nick Brandeau

35+

35. Jennifer Weinbrecht

60+

6. Mario Seri

13. Micheal Edwards

Women 1-3

3. Jennifer Weinbrecht

9. Anna Drakulich

De Vlees Huis Ronde RR April 18

2010-04-26T21:25:00.000-07:00

Results...

Cat 4

47. Jaycee Carey

54. Edward Smith

35+

21. Marco Fantone

28. Alan Bub

55+

9. Fred Haim

30+4/5

5. Nick Gillock

27. Moshe Ovadya

29. Michael Roe

Women 3/4

6. Jocelyn Pogue

18. Anne Cuizon

San Diego Cyclo-Vets Omnium

2010-04-19T23:12:00.000-07:00

RESULTS...

Criterium

Cat 4

34. SkylarNelson

65+

10. Michael Edwards

Women 1-4

4. Courtney O'Donnell

Collegiate Men A

1. Joseph Patterson

Collegiate Women A

1. Courtney O'Donnell

Road Race

Cat 4

4. Sylar Nelson

Collegiate Women A

1. Courtney O'Donnell

2. Sara Painter

Omnium

Cat 4

8. Skylar Nelson

Women 1-4

13. Courtney O'Donnell

Dana Point Grand Prix April 11

2010-04-19T22:39:00.000-07:00

Roberto Rodriguez continued his great season coming in 5th.

It was Melinda Weiner's first race back after a hamstring injury.

Jennifer Weinbrecht just missed a podium finish, comming in 4th.

Team Capt. Amy Hutner avoided the last corner crash and finished 21st.

Results

Pro Cat 1

25. Eder Frayre

31. Michael Herdman

55. Gustavo Mendez

DNF CRASH

Victor Ayala

Raul Frias

Danny Kam

Armin Rahm
Luis Zamudio

45+

29. Thomas Fitzgibbon

40. Dan Ries

Cat 2

30. Stu Perss

DNF DQ

Jose Blanco

Cat 3

5. Roberto Rodriguez

Cat 4

9. Joe Pugliese

11. Luis Acosta

14. Jeff Miskimins

31. Jeff Tuttle

46. Rob Langone

47. Chad Tulloch

Cat 5 (a+b)

33. Michael Roe

37. Jack Vincent

39. Bobby Close

Women 1-3

4. Jennifer Weinbrecht

21. Amy Hutner

27. Melinda Weiner

Killer Cove TT April 10

Cat 5

13. Michael Roe

Cat 4

12. David Gibson

Pro 1-2

10. Luis Zamudio

25. Jose Blanco

Rest in Peace, Jorge

2010-04-09T21:09:00.000-07:00

These are the last pictures I ever took of Jorge. They are from the Bahati Foundation Team Presentation on March 10, 2010. It was an awesome night. I was so happy for Jorge, and he was the only one who found time to talk with me that night.

UCLA Road Race & TT

2010-04-04T08:05:00.000-07:00

Courtney O'Donnell rockin the UCLA colors.

UCLA ROAD RACE

Men 35+

3. Marco Fantone

4. Alan Bub

Cat 5

25. Edward Smith

Cat 4

14. Nick Gillock

16. Skylar Nelson

33. Peter Brandenberg

34. Jaycee Carey

37. Ricardo Salazar

44. Jeff Miskimins

48. Michael Banley

Women A

1. Courtney O'Donnell

2. Sara Painter

UCLA Time Trial

Women A

1. Sara Painter/Courtney O'Donnell

CBR Dominguez Hills #4 + Ontario #2

2010-04-04T08:04:00.000-07:00

Rob Langone scored two 2nd places with the help of team Capt. Joe Pugliese at Dominguez Hills. (Photo courtesy Aoki Photography)

Results...

CBR Dominguez Hills #4 April 4

Pro 1-2

8. Jason Bausch

30+ 1-3

11. Stu Press

40+ 1-3

2. Armin Rahm

55+

7. Michael Burditt

30+ 4-5

2. Rob Langone

3. Joe Pugliese

6. Chad Tulloch

Cat 4

2. Rob Langone

4. Joe Pugliese

19. Luis Acosta

Cat 5

4. Jeffrey Tuttle

16. Jorge Palamara

19. Edward Smith

Women 1-3

3. Jennifer Weinbrecht

14. Cathy Keeley

Ontario GP #2 April 4

Pro 1-2

9. Danny Kam

44. Gustavo Mendez

Cat 3

41. Roberto Rodriguez

Jr Men 17-18

7. Roberto Rodriguez

60+

11. Mario Seri

14. Michael Edwareds

30+ 1-4

2. Danny Kam

Redlands Classic

2010-03-26T21:46:00.001-07:00

Jennifer and Courtney at the start of the crit.

Courtney.

Laura Hines.

Jennifer Weinbrecht.

Sara Painter.

Courtney, Jennifer, and Sara after the crit.

Victor Ayala.

Luis Zamudio. (Adam Livingston in LG shorts behind)

Eder Frayre. (Floyd Landis in back, Daniel Ramsey on right)

Michael Herdman.

Jason Bausch.

Courtney O'Donnell rocked the pink shades for the last stage.

Sara Painter fell behind after running over a girl.

Jennifer Weinbrecht.

Sara Painter, Courtney O'Donnell, Jennifer Weinbrecht, Laura Hines, and Lana Atchley after the finish of Stage 1.

Results:

Prologue

Men

54. Luis Zamudio

127. Eder Frayre

144. Jason Bausch

181. Gustavo Mendez

182. Michael Herdman

183. Victor Ayala

189. Danny Kam

Women

23. Courtney O'Donnell

73. Sara Painter

81. Jennifer Weinbrecht

87. Laura Hines

111. Lana Atchley

Stage 1

Men

59. Eder Frayre

115. Jason Bausch

126. Luis Zamudio

161. Michael Herdman

171. Victor Ayala

DNF Danny Kam

DNF Gustavo Mendez

Women

55. Courtney O'Donnell

63. Jennifer Weinbrecht

77. Laura Hines

91. Sara Painter

Lana Atchley-finished outside time limit.

Stage 2

Women

25. Jennifer Weinbrecht

51. Laura Hines

72. Courtney O'Donnell

74. Sara Painter

Men

87. Luis Zamudio

100. Eder Freyre

124. Victor Ayala

132. Jason Bausch

150. Michael Herdman

Stage 3

Women

45. Courtney O'Donnell

50. Jennifer Weinbrecht

60. Laura Hines

83. Sara Painter

Men

80. Luis Zamudio

86. Eder Freyre

136. Victor Ayala

142. Michael Herdman

144. Jason Bausch

Overall GC

Women

33. Courtney O'Donnell

60. Jennifer Weinbrecht

64. Laura Hines

83. Sara Painter

Team GC 13th

Men

79. Luis Zamudio

85. Eder Frayre

139. Jason Bausch

146. Victoy Ayala

148. Michael Herdman

Team GC 22nd

(Adageo Energy 23rd)

Redlands Crit & L.A. Circuit Race

2010-03-25T20:15:00.000-07:00

REDLANDS CLASSIC CRIT

Cat 1-2
9. Danny Kam
34. Gustavo Mendez

45+
30. Dan Ries

55+
20. Jack Briggs

Cat 5
3. James Chao
23. Edward Smith

Cat 4
25. Timothy Claudio
30. Chad Tulloch
44. Peter Brandenberg
45. Wade Hewitt
49. Robert Clouthier

Cat 3
9. Roberto Rodriguez
30. Dan Ries

L.A. CIRCUIT RACE

Cat 1-2

9. Joseph Patterson

15. Jose Blanco

16. Armin Rahm

Women 1-3

10. Amy Hutner

13. Cathy Keeley

Women 3-4

16. Melissa Forman

19. Mimi Sheean

27. Jocelyn Pogue

Cat 3

39. Richard Kim

40. Alan Bub

Cat 4

2. Luis Acosta

7. Michael White

38. Mike Carlson

35+

7. Marco Fantone

35. Tom Fitzgibbon

42. Alan Bub

45+

20. LeeZif

55+

12. Fred Haim

60+

11. Mario Seri

Cat 5a

1. Jeffrey Tuttle

8. Jorge Palamara

13. Vance McDonald

16. Mark Martinet

18. Robert Close

Cat 5b

20. Matthew Canale

46. Juan Reyes

San Dimas Stage Race

2010-03-20T06:14:00.000-07:00

Anna Drakulich took the field sprint over some of the top teams in the country. (click to enlarge)

Sara Painter look very strong until a crash took her out.

Stu Press and Raul Frias-Estrada.

Jason Bausch on his way to 3rd in GC after the Road Race.

Roberto Rodriguez was again the only Cat 3 in the field and finished with the main pack.

Jose Blanco on his way to 4th place in the Cat 2 race.

Joseph Patterson also scored a top ten in the Cat 2 race.

Luis Zamudio and Eder Frayre before the Pro-1 race. Luis scored the first KOM points and Eder was the only La Grange finisher.

Skylar scored an impressive 4th place in the Cat4 road race where all but three La Grangers were eliminated.

Nick Gillock was caught behind a first-lap crash and could not catch the lead group.

Glendora Time Trial

Women 1-2

10. Courtney O'Donnell 16:08:03

29. Sara Painter

51. Jennifer Weinbrecht

62. Anna Drakulich

Men Pro-1

73. Eder Frayre 14:39:06

87. Luis Zamudio 14:51:10

149. Gustavo Mendez 16:58:35

156. Danny Kam 17:55:27

Cat 4

8. Nick Gillock 16:00:55

10. Skylar Nelson

45. Jaycee Carey

58. Joe Pugliese

60. Michael White

77. Mike Carlson

79. Brian Perra

81. Mark Capalbo

90. Marc Thomas

Cat 5

8. Jeff Tuttle

21. Peter Brandenburg

40. James Chao

Cat 3

49. Roberto Rodriguez 16:37:21

Cat 2

51. Jose Blanco 15:42:38

96. Joseph Patterson

35+

6. Jason Bausch 14:37:85

46. Victoy Ayala

47. Stu Press

48. Raul Frias

50. Marco Fantone

77. Alan Bub

86. Armin Rahm

San Dimas Road Race

Men Pro-1

91. Eder Frayre

Women 1-2

5. Anna Drakulich

22. Jennifer Weinbrecht

27. Courtney O'Donnell

Sara Painter-DNF crash

Cat 2

4. Jose Blanco

8. Joseph Patterson

35+

6. Victor Ayala

14. Raul Frias

24. Marco Fantone

26. Jason Bausch

38. Stu Press

44. Armin Rahm

CAT 3

38. Roberto Rodriguez

Cat 4

4. Skylar Nelson

33. Joe Pugliese

54. Michael White

Cat 5

8. Jeffrey Tuttle

22. James Chao

Criterium

Cat 4

2. Joe Pugliese

3. Michael White

30. Skylar Nelson

Cat 3

8. Roberto Rodriguez

35+

5. Jason Bausch

13. Armin Rahm

27. Stu Press

35. Marco Fantone

49. Victor Ayala

50. Raul Frias

Women 1-2

16. Jennifer Weinbrecht

Anna Drakulich-DNF crash

Courtney O'Donnell-DNF crash

Pro-1

81. Eder Frayre

Cat 2

5. Jose Blanco

34. Joseph Patterson

OVERALL GC

Pro-1

85. Eder Frayre

Cat 2

35. Jose Blanco

54. Joeph Patterson

Cat 3

32. Roberto Rodriguez

Cat 4

7. Skylar Nelson

37. Joe Pugliese

48. Michael White

Cat 5

35+

4. Jason Bausch

31. Stu Press

33. Marco Fantone

39. Raul Frias

41. Victor Ayala

47. Armin Rahm

Women 1-2

34. Jennifer Weinbrecht

Tour de Murrieta

2010-03-14T18:26:00.001-07:00

Anna Drakulich had back-to-back top ten finishes this weekend.

Jennifer Weinbrecht also scored a top-10 finish.

16-year old Roberto Rodriguez won the Cat 3 race.

Roberto warms up before the race.

Michael White

Skylar Nelson

Michael White takes 4th (second from left) in the Cat 4 circuit race.

James Chao and Ricardo Salazar.

James Chao sprints to 5th in the Cat 5(b) race.

RESULTS:

Cat 5

7. Ricardo Salazar

Pro 1-2

18. Luis Zamudio

33. Jose Blanco

40. Eder Frayre

47. Stu Press

CRIT

Cat 5

5. James Chao

20. Ricardo Salazar

Cat 4

14. Michael White

Cat 3

23. Ricardo Rodriguez

Women 1-3

6. Anna Drakulich

Pro 1-2

7. Armin Rahm

8. Jose Blanco

15. Raul Frias

34. Danny Km

35. Eder Frayre

58. Stu Press

67. Luis Zamudio

71. Gustavo Mendez

CIRCUIT RACE

Cat 5

5. James Chao

12. Ricardo Salazar

Cat 4

4. Michael White

Cat 3

1. Roberto Rodriguez

Women 1-3

5. Anna Drakulich

8. Jennifer Weinbrecht

Pro 1-2

11. Raul Frias

20. Jose Blanco

22. Danny Kam

37. Eder Frayre

60. Armin Rahm

70. Luis Zamudio

84. Gustavo mendez

OMNIUM POINTS

Cat 5

6. James Chao

19. Ricardo Salazar

Cat 4

7. Michael White

Cat 3

8. Roberto Rodriguez

Women 1-3

7. Anna Drakulich

19. Jennifer Weinbrecht

Pro 1-2

10. Raul Frias

12. Jose Blanco

17. Armin Rahm

39. Danny kam

CBR Dominguez Hills #3

2010-03-09T05:38:00.000-08:00

Aussie and former La Grange racer, Jonathan Cantwell, wins the Pro 1-2 race. Jose Blanco (far right) took 4th. (Photo Brian Hodes)

Michael White (left) and Rob Langone (Red Sox fan)

Marc Thomas leads Luis Acosta in turn two.

Nick Gillock

Joel Bertet.

D.S. Joe Pugliese contemplates adopting Michael Ball's "Win or you're fired" motto.

Cat 4-5 team (Left to right) Team Principal Joe Pugliese, Michael White, Jeff Tuttle, Chad Tulloch, Peter Brandenberg, Robert Clouthier, Jaycee Carey, Marc Thomas, Joel Bertet, Mike Carlson, Mike Capalbo, Luis Acosta, Rob Langone, and Quinn Hatfield.

RESULTS:

Pro 1-2

6. Jose Blanco

12. Danny Kam

30+ 1-3

3. Armin Rahm

18. Marco Fantone

40+ 1-3

10. Armin Rahm

12. Lee Ziff

30+ 4-5

8. Rob Langone

9. Michael White

11. Chad Tulloch

Cat 5

17. Bobby Close

Cat 4

5. Rob Langone

11. Luis Acosta

20. Michael White

50+

11. Lee Ziff

20. Bruce King

Women 1-3

11. Jennifer Weinbrecht

14. Morgan Kapp

20. Cathy Keeley

60+

4. Mario Seri

Island View Crit

2010-03-08T05:35:00.000-08:00

Joseph Patterson takes the first win for the men's elite team at the Island View Crit in Goleta, Ca.

Results:

Cat 1-2

1. Joseph Patterson

15. Stu Press

Cat 4

29. Robert Clouthier

Collegiate Men A

11. Joseph Patterson

Collegiate Women A

1. Courtney O'Donnell

4. Sara Painter

Callville Bay Classic + Ontario GP

2010-02-27T15:57:00.000-08:00

Sara, Melinda, Anna, and Court. (Coutesty Anna Drakulich)

Floyd Landis leads Victor Ayala around a curve. (Courtesy Veloimages)

Danny Kam, Joseph Patterson, and Stu Press lead the field on the Star Road Race Stage.

(Photo by Brian Hodes www.veloimages.com)

RESULTS

Star Road Race 2-25-10

Pro 1-2

3. Alfredo Cruz

11. Eder Frayre

20. Luis Zamudio

41. Victor Ayala

46. Joseph Patterson

56. Danny kam

67. Stu Press

68. Michael Herdman

TT 2-26-10

Pro 1-2

10. Luis Zamudio

14. Alfredo Cruz

22. Eder Frayre

52. Joseph Patterson

54. Michael Herdman

Women 1-3

5. Courtney O'Donnell

9. Melinda Weiner

12. Anna Drakulich

14. Sara Painter

Cat 5

13. Ricardo Salazar

32. Robert Clouthier

Road Race 2-27-10

Pro 1-2

2. Alfredo Cruz

12. Luis Zamudio

36. Stu Press

48. Eder Frayre

53. Joseph Patterson

54. Mchael Herdman

Women 1-3

2. Anna Drakulich

12. Sara Painter

17. Courtney O'Donnell

27. Melinda Weiner

Cat 5

20. Ricardo Salazar

33. Robert Clouthier

Criterium 2-28-10

Pro 1-2

12. Luis Zamudio

19. Alfredo Cruz

20. Michael Herdman

23. Danny Kam

24. Victor Ayala

Women 1-3

6. Courtney O'Donnell

7. Sara Painter

8. Anna Drakulich

21. Melinda Weiner

Cat 5

24. Robert Clouthier

25. Ricardo Salazar

OVERALL

Pro 1-2

4. Alfredo Cruz

10. Luis Zamudio

28. Eder Frayre

37. Joseph Patterson

39. Stu Press

42. Michael Herdman

43. Victor Ayala

44. Danny Kam

DQ Raul Frias

Women 1-3

5. Courtney O'Donnell

10. Melinda Weiner

13. Anna Drakulich

14. Sara Painter

Cat 5

16. Ricardo Salazar

31. Robert Clouthier

ONTARIO GRAND PRIX

Pro 1/2

11. Jose Blanco

Women 1-5

5. Jennifer Weinbrecht

9. Cathy Keeley

Cat 4/5

5. Luis Acosta

Jr 17/18

2. Roberto Rodriguez

Women 4

11. Anne Cuizon

50+ 1-4

15. Lee Ziff

41. David Cranston

Dinuba, Simple Green, and Imperial Classic results

2010-02-27T15:12:00.000-08:00

Gustavo Mendez at the Simple Green Crit (Photo by Rabobank Tony)

DINUBA CRITERIUM 2-15-10

Pro 1-2

16. Jeremy Dixon

35+

5. Jeremy Dixon

IMPERIAL CLASSIC CRIT 2-20-10

Pro 1-3

13. Victor Ayala

15. Luis Zamudio

35+

2. Victor Ayala

Junior 17-18

4. Roberto Rodriguez

CBR SIMPLE GREEN CRIT 2-21-10

Pro 1-2

14. Raul Frias

Cat 4

6. Rob Langone

9. Luis Acosta

30+ 4/5

3. Rob Langone

17. Chad Tulloch

30+ 1-3

14. Danny Kam

16. Raul Frias

40+ 1-3

8. Armin Rahm

Cat 5

14. Bobby Close

19. James Chao

Women 1-3

11. Anna Drakulich

12. Morgan Kapp

60+

10. Mario Seri

15. Michael Edwards

Roger Milliken Memorial Crit

2010-02-15T06:22:00.001-08:00

Amy holds a meeting before the women's race.

Amy fixes a flat before the race.

Katie Donovan and Sara Painter were part of a 4-woman break that stayed away the entire race.

Morgan tried to bridge to the leaders.

Jennifer Weinbrecht's first race for La Grange.

Anna Drakulich took 2nd in the field sprint behind Beatriz Rodriguez.

Lee Ziff took 5th in the 50+ race, also raced in 35+ and 45+.

David Cranston

Danielle Marie. This was her first race ever. She rode well and learned a lot. She rocked teeny shorts, a steel bike with click-shifters and Chanel shades.

Danielle Marie and Mimi Sheean.

New Cat 5's Peter Brandenberg, Bobby Close, Robert Clouthier, and Chad Tulloch.

New Masters 60+ racer Michael Edwards.

RESULTS:

Cat 1-2

2. Eder Frayre

14. Danny Kam

29. Joseph Patterson

Cat 4

16. JJ Lopez

24. Luis Acosta

Cat 5

18. Bobby Close

24. Chad Tulloch

33. Robert Clouthier

30+ 4-5

11. JJ Lopez

27. Brian Pera

30. Jason Strzelczyk

32. David Gibson

37. Peter Brandenberg

46. Chad Tulloch

35+

3. Raul Frias

13. Victor Ayala

45+

28. Tom Fitzgibbon

29. Richard Kim

50. Lee Ziff

51. David Cranston

50+

5. Lee Ziff

60+

19. Michael Edwards

Women 3-4

15. Mimi Sheean

26. Danielle Marie

Women 1-2

4. Sara Painter

6. Anna Drakulich

17. Morgan Kapp

25. Cathy Keeley

26. Jennifer Weinbrecht

Morgan tries to bridge to the leaders...

Valley of the Sun Stage Race

2010-02-14T05:50:00.001-08:00

Court O'Donnell and Melinda Weiner (photo courtesy of Court O'Donnell)

TT Results:

Women 1-2

12. Courtney O'Donnell

13. Melinda Weiner

Cat 5

30. James Chao

Road Race results:

Women 1-2

16. Melinda Weiner

17. Courtney O'Donnell

Cat 5

12. James Chao

Criterium Results:

Women 1-2

10. Melinda Weiner

16. Courtney o'Donnell

Cat 5

12. James Chao

GC RESULTS:

Women 1-2

12. Courtney O'Donnell

13. Melinda Weiner

Cat 5

18. James Chao

San Diego Race Weekend

2010-02-07T13:21:00.000-08:00

Anna Drakulich at the front. (Photo Dennis Gonzalez)

Michael White, Joe Pugliese, Nick Gillock, and Jaycee Carey after the Boulevard Road Race.

Results:

BOULEVARD RR

Cat 1-2

5. Luis Zamudio

10. Alfredo Cruz

19. Eder Frayre

24. Stu Press

25. Victor Ayala

Cat 3

16. Roberto Rodriguez

Cat 4

4. Nick Gillock

11. Jaycee Carey

16. Joe Pugliese

32. Michael White

Cat 5

4. Jeffrey Tuttle

15. Ricardo Salazar

Collegiate Women A

1. Courtney O'Donnel

3. Sara Painter

RED TROLLEY CLASSIC CRIT

CAT 1-2

5. Raul frias

6. Danny Kam

10. Jose Blanco

38. Eder Frayre

39. Alfredo Cruz

41. Victor Ayala

Cat 3

31. Lee Ziff

35. Roberto rodriguez

Cat 4

18. Joe Pugliese

39. Skylar Nelson

Cat 5

28. James Chao

35+

37. Lee Ziff

45+

14. Lee Ziff

60+

15. Michael Edwards

Collegiate Men A

6. Joseph Patterson

Collegiate Women A

4. Courtney O'Donnell

7. Sara Painter

Women 1-3

11. Anna Drakulich

15. Sara Painter

17. Courtney O'Donnell

Santa Barbara Race Weekend

2010-02-02T05:33:00.001-08:00

Raul Frias scored 2 top tens at Mothballs.

Lee Ziff took 4th in the 30+ 3/4 Mothballs Crit.

The Cat 4 team (Skylar, Joe, Marc, JJ) warm up in the La Grange tent.

Morgan Kapp, and Anna Drakulich (pictured) spent Saturday at ADT.

(All photos jacked from facebook and twitter)

Results:

POOR COLLEGE KIDS ROAD RACE

Pro1/2

30. Stu Press

Cat 4

7. Joe Pugliese

10. Skylar Nelson

Cat 5

8. Ricardo Salazar

Women 1-2

1. Courtney O'Donnell

3. Sara Painter

MOTHBALLS CRIT

Pro 1/2

3. Raul Frias

10. Danny Kam

16. Joseph Patterson

Cat 4

15. Luis Acosta

35+

4. Raul Frias

28. Stu Press

45+

10. Lee Ziff

36. Richard Kim

41. David Cranston

60+

9. Mario Seri

30+ 3/4

4. Lee Ziff

2010 Season Opener CBR Dominguez Hills

2010-01-24T20:15:00.000-08:00

Stu Press

Jeremy Dixon

Raul Frias

Armin Rahm

Danny Kam (left) takes 2nd in the 30+ 1-3 race

Gustavo Mendez chases a break.

Results:

30+ 4/5

5. Joe Pugliese

18. Jose Jaime De La Serna Lopez Jr. (JJ Lopez)

Cat 4

4. Joe Pugliese

50+

9. Lee Ziff

40+ 1-3

7. Armin Rahm

30+ 1-3

2. Danny Kam

7. Raul Frias

Pro 1-2

13. Raul Frias

Best of luck to Erika Graves

2009-11-08T20:17:00.000-08:00

Amy and Erika at Long Beach.

2009 Kahala La Grange racer, Erika Graves, will be leaving us to race for VanderKitten Racing in 2010. She will be racing around the country against some of the toughest women on one of the most popular womens teams. Erika had many good results for us throughout the year, and she will be missed.

www.vanderkitten.com

Morgan wins CBR State Championship

2009-09-13T09:34:00.000-07:00

Katie Donovan finished in 3rd place.

Morgan Kapp dropped her companion on the last lap.

Beatriz Rodriguez, Morgan Kapp, Amy Hutner, Anna Drakulich, and Katie Donovan at the last race of the season.

Brentwood Grand Prix

2009-09-08T22:46:00.000-07:00

Raul
Jorge
Brandon
Erika
Kathryn
Melinda
AmyThe top results for La Grange were:

Women

4. Karen Meske

5. Kathryn Donovan

9. Erika Graves

Men

6. Raul Frias

14. Brandon Gritters

16. Jorge Alvarado

Tour de Nez

2009-08-30T13:11:00.000-07:00

Tour de Nez results:

Truckee Criterium June 18

Women 1-3

5. Erika Graves

Men 1-2

9. Brandon Gritters

Reno Criterium June 19

Women1-3

5. Erika Graves

Men 1-2

8. Brandon Gritters

Northstar Criterium June 20

Women 1-3

9. Erika Graves

Men1-2

6. Jorge Alvarado

La Grange at Superweek

2009-08-30T12:52:00.000-07:00

Alexi Martinez and Jorge Alvarado

Gustavo Mendez

Anthony Aker

Jorge Alvarado

Results:

Richton Park Crit July 13

10. Alexi Martinez

Alto Lab Lake Front Road Race July 22

4. Jorge Alvarado

Racine.org Crit July 23

10. Jorge Alvarado

Chase Foods Folks & Spokes July 24

10. Victor Ayala

Cascade Classic

2009-07-31T06:32:00.000-07:00

Erica Graves, Melinda Weiner, Anna Drakulich, Kathryn Donovan and Morgan Kapp made the 14-hour drive to Bend, Oregon for the Cascade Classic. Here are the top results:

Stage 1

10. Erica Graves

Stage 4.

8. Kathryn Donovan

Stage 5

10. Erica Graves

Ontario Grand Prix

2009-07-24T06:27:00.000-07:00

It was already in the 80's when the race started at 10:25am. Only two La Grange riders showed up, Beartiz Rodriguez and Karen Meske. The rest of the team were heading up To the Cascade Classic on Bend, Oregon. The race started out mellow as usual, with a few breaks by Webcor and Colavita. It came down to a final sprint with Karen coming in 3rd and Beatriz 4th.

Camp SLO Road Race

2009-07-11T19:51:00.001-07:00

Aron Gadhia.

Adam Livingston in an early break.

Kathryn Donovan rarely takes her hand off the bars.

Kathryn in the key move of the day.

Morgan Kapp.

Kevin Livingston follows Rudy Napolitano around a curve.

Bob Dixon encourages Aron Gadhia.

Thanks to Jeremy Dixon for the images. Race Results...

Pro 1/2 Men

10. Adam Livingston

Master 35+

7. Aron Gadhia

Women Pro 1-3

3. Kathryn Donovan

13. Karen Meske

San Luis Obispo Crit

2009-07-08T22:00:00.000-07:00

Matias Mendigochea in the 35+ race.

Aron Gadhia came in 2nd in the mens 35+ race

Aron Gadhia

Thurlow Rogers and Adam Livingston

Morgan Kapp

Alexi Martinez scored a spot on the Pro 1/2 podium

RESULTS:

Mens 35+

2. Aron Gadhia

28. Adam Livingston

31. Jeremy Dixon

40. Matias Mendigochea

WOMEN 1/2

6. Beatriz Rodriguez

12. Karen Meske

22. Morgan Kapp

23. Amy Hutner

30. Kathryn Donovan

35. Anna Drakulich

Men 1/2

5. Alexi Martinez

6. Brandon Gritters

16. Raul Frias

40. Stratton Easter

Thanks to Scott Mucci for the pics

http://coda2.wordpress.com/

Elite Men at Manhattan Beach

2009-06-29T20:37:00.001-07:00

Raul Frias

Gustavo Mendez

Adam Livingston

Jorge Alvarado

Brandon Gritters

The La Grange elite team were generally unhappy with their results from this race. Although they were in just about every break during the race, things just didn't work out in the end. Raul Frias was the top finisher in 22nd, after a 7th place in an earlier race. The La Grange team got mentioned in Velonews' coverage and are included some photos too..

http://www.velonews.com/article/93935/bahati-three-peats-at-manhattan-beach

Manhattan Beach Women

2009-06-28T21:17:00.001-07:00

Erika Graves scored a top 10 finish. (7th)

Karen Meske

Beatriz Rodriguez also had a top 10 (9th)

Amy Hutner

Anna Drakulich

Melinda Weiner

Kathryn Donovan

Morgan Kapp

It was a special treat at Manhattan Beach when the entire Women's team showed up to race. Several riders attempted breaks but it all came down to a sprint finish, which was won by former La Granger, Coryn Rivera. Amy Hutner had a little crash on the last lap. She bruised her shin but she still managed to finish with a smile.

Manhattan Beach Grand Prix 35+

2009-06-28T21:04:00.000-07:00

Adam Livingston took second place in the 35+ race in Manhattan Beach He was in a break of about 10 and nearly took the win. Also scoring a top 10 finish was Raul Frias, who came in a strong 7th. Also in the race was Jeremy Dixon and Tom Fitzgibbon.

Weekend Recap

2009-06-16T21:20:00.000-07:00

Morgan Kapp (above and below) and Kathryn Donovan competed in the Nature Valley Grand Prix in Minnesota. This 5-day six-stage race was filled with the top pro women in the country. The race covered 231.5 miles with an average speed of 24.5 mph. Morgan and Kathryn finished every stage and finished 14th and 15th among the amateurs.

Aron Gadhia won gold in the 40-44 Kilo at the SCNCA Masters Track Track Championships.

Richard Kim won gold in the 45-49 Match Sprint

Stu Press won Gold in the 30-34 Kilo

Jorge Alvarado took 2nd at the Ontario Airport Crit.

Alexi Martinez took 4th at Ontario.

(More results to follow...)

Melinda Weiner wins State Championship

2009-06-07T22:01:00.000-07:00

Melinda Takes the top step.

Melinda crosses the line alone.

Post-race chat with Morgan, Beatriz, Anna and Melinda.

Melinda before the start.

Morgan, Gustavo Mendez, and Melinda at registration (below)

Melinda Weiner won the State Road Race Championship in Bakersfield with a breakaway 30 miles from the finish. After breaks by Morgan and then Anna, Melinda attacked after the feed zone and stayed away untill the finish. Not sure if she would make it to the end, she was helped by inspirational messages written on the ground near the top of the climb. She collapsed after finishing due to exaustion, only to be revived with the help of an ice cold Coke handed to her by Superfan.

La Grangers rock (and roll) at Tulsa

2009-06-01T22:19:00.000-07:00

Melinda Weiner

Brandon gets some TLC.

Aron Gadhia came within one piont of taking the overall Cat 1-2 at Tulsa Tough. Aron won the crit on Friday, came third on Saturday, and finished fifth on Sunday. Brandon Gritters finished third in Sunday's crit. Victor Ayala took an impresive 8th in the Pro race on Friday night. Not all went well for La Grangers this weekend. Beatriz, Brandon, Melinda, and Katie all had crashes this weekend.
Erika Graves (far right)

Aron Gadhia before the start.

Brandon Gritters

Jorge Alvarado.

Beatriz Rodriguez

I found these on Flickr.

Brandon Gritters leads La Grange at Ventura

2009-05-24T18:48:00.000-07:00

Pre-race meeting

Brandon Gritters

Victor Ayala

Aron Gadhia

Gustavo Mendez (below)

Brandon Gritters lead a strong field or riders at the Ventura Stage Race to secure a top-10 finish. Brandon was second in the prologue by only 1.7 seconds. In the difficult crit, Aron Gadhia came in 6th and Brandon in 9th. The circuit race in Ojai was plagued by extreme heat and lots of attrition. Many of the riders ended up helping out in the feed zone. After an early break attempt by Anthony Aker, Neil Shirley and Roman Kilun caught and passed him and were gone for good. Brandon finished the circuit race in 12th place, good enough for 8th place overall. Other overall finishers were:

14. Anthony Aker

18. Victor Ayala

26. Gustavo Mendez

La Grange Women Dominate at Ventura

2009-05-17T21:52:00.001-07:00

Kathryn Donovan won the crit by 50 seconds

Kathryn Donovan won stage 2, KOM, and overall.

Morgan Kapp, 2nd overall

Beatriz Rodriguez won the prologue in 4:12:86 and took 9th overall

Melinda Weiner was 4th overall

Erika Graves took 6th overall

Alvarado, Kapp win San Luis Rey

2009-05-04T05:49:00.000-07:00

Brandon Gritters and Victor Ayala before the race

Erika Graves won $20

Brandon Gritters finishes.

Winner, Jorge Alvarado

Video of Jorge crossing the line alone.

La Grange took both top wins at San Luis Rey. Morgan Kapp left Michelle Orem about half way up the final climb for the win. In the men's race, Jorge Alvarado attacked about lap 3 and was soon joined by about a breakaway of about 10 which held on untill the end.

Livingston and Zamudio at La Vuelta de Bisbee

2009-04-30T21:23:00.000-07:00

Adam Livingston takes 5th in stage one

Luis Zamudio (#120 right) enters Mule Pass tunnel during stage 3

Adam Livingston and Luis Zamudio participated in La Vuelta de Bisbee stage race in Arizona. Adam managed 2 top 10 finishes. Photos "jacked" from Cyclingnews.com (c) Alan Fischer

Men's team at Dana Point

2009-04-27T21:47:00.000-07:00

Gustavo Mendez

Jorge Alvarado

Brandon Gritters

Aron Gadhia

Here'a a video of the pro race after turn one...

La Grange results:

10. Victor Ayala

11. Alexi Martiez

23. Jorge Alvarado

35. Aron Gadhia

49. Gustavo Mendez

77. Raul Frias

Women's team at Dana Point

2009-04-27T21:21:00.000-07:00

Amy Hutner on the only left turn of the circuit.

Erika Graves on the long straight.

Morgan Kapp

Melinda Weiner

Top finisher, Beatriz Rodriguez.

Complete Results:

10. Beatriz Rodriguez

18. Erika Graves

21. Melinda Weiner

32. Amy Hutner

34. Morgan Kapp

35. Karen Meske

43. Kathryn Donovan

Adam Livingston wins Punchbowl

2009-04-18T19:46:00.001-07:00

Stu Press leads Floyd Landis.

Anthony Aker finished 8th.

Luis Zamudio

Race winner Adam Livingston

Adam continued his winning ways by taking his 3rd consecutive victory in a row. More than half of the field including Floyd Landis and Rahsaan Bahati didn't even finish. Adam stayed strong the entire 3.5 hr.+ race and it came down to 2-man sprint which he easily took. A great job by the entire team. La Grange Results:

1. Adam Livingston

5. Jorge Alvarado

6. Brandon Gritters

8. Anthony Aker

Erika Graves takes 3rd at Punchbowl

2009-04-18T19:25:00.000-07:00

Erika crosses the line.

Anna

Only two women showed up for this race, but that was all we needed. Erika Graves and Anna Drakulich. Erika stayed at the front the the entire race and when it came down to only four riders, she took off for the line too early and finished 3rd. Anna finished shortly after.

La Grange goes 1-2 at Dominguez Hills Crit 2

2009-04-05T21:16:00.001-07:00

Jorge Alvarado Wins!

Stratton Easter looking great in his first race as a cat 2

Alexi Martinez

Victor Ayala

Pre-race. Stratton is never more than 30 yards from the facilities.

An amazing display by the elite men this afternoon in Dominguez Hills this Afternoon. Not only did Stratton Easter make his pro 1/2 debut, but Jorge Alvarado took a 2-lap solo victory!

La Grange Results:

1. Jorge Alvarado

2. Victoy Ayala

14. Alexi Martinez

Elite Men at Long Beach

2009-04-04T22:45:00.000-07:00

Anthony Aker

Raul Frias

Gustavo Mendez

Jorge Alvarado

The Elite Men showen up in force this evening in Long Beach including Anthony Aker, Gustavo Mendez, Victor Ayala, Raul Frias, Aron Gadhia, Alexi Martinez, and Jorge Alvarado. It seemed there was an attempt of a breakaway nearly every lap. None lasted more than a lap or two until about 4 laps to go when about a dozen riders including two from Rock Racing, two from Colavita, and Jorge Alvarado gained a lead on the field which lasted untill the finish. Jorge came across the line in about 8th. Also, Aron Gadhia finished 5th in the 35+ race earlier in the afternoon.

La Grange Results:

8. Jorge Alvarado

14. Alexi Martinez

26. Victor Alvarado

37. Aron Gadhia

Women's Team at Long Beach Bicycle Grand Prix

2009-04-04T22:29:00.000-07:00

Beatriz Rodriguez, Morgan Kapp, Catherine Fielder-Cook, Michelle Orem

Morgan and Beatriz

The Women's team had 5 riders finish in the top 20 today in Long Beach. More than any other team. Morgan Kapp (3rd), Beatriz Rodriguez (5th), Kathryn Donovan (9th), Erika Graves (12th), and Melinda Weiner (17th).

La Granger in Jamis Bicycle ad.

2009-04-03T22:12:00.000-07:00

I just noticed this a few days ago. There is a La Granger right in the center of the ad for Jamis Bicycles in the April issue of Bicycling magazine. It looks like a picture from 2008. Any ideas who this is?

La Grange at Redlands

2009-04-03T21:09:00.000-07:00

Brandon Gritters

Anthony Aker

Victor Ayala (below)

The La Grange elite teams took on the best riders in the country this past weekend. Our top finishers were Kristen LaSasso (31st) and Anthony Aker (87th). Other Classified finishers were: Victor Ayala (96th) and Brandon Gritters (94th), Kathryn Donovan (84th) and Beatriz Rodriguez (85th). Next up, Long Beach Bicycle Grand Prix and Dominguez Hills Crit.

Women's Elite Team

2009-04-02T06:07:00.000-07:00

Left to right: Kathryn Donovan, Anna Drakulich, Betsy Bloom, Amy Hutner, Beatriz Rodriguez, Morgan Kapp, and Erika Graves. Not pictured, Karen Meske and Melinda Weiner. Here they are at the Arctic Avenue Dominguez Hills Crit on March 8, 2009 where several finished in the top 10.