David Carlson (Men's A), continues his domination of the XC events with ANOTHER victory in Las Cruces! Hot on his heels was newly upgraded A Andrew Keller! In the Women's B, new riders Katie Emory and Leslie Sullivan went 1-2! Quinn Keogh dusted off the mountain bike and took the win in the Men's B over NAU's Kyle Gandy. And finally in the Men's C, new rider Andrew Wudtke took 2nd!
The team looks to regroup and continue their campaign to capture the men's individual and team omnium next weekend in Gallup!
Great job Wildcats!
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
UNM Recap
3 riders headed over to Angel Fire, NM for the Back to School Special hosted by UNM.
David Carlson dominated the Men's A XC with a commanding victory over Douglas Torres of UNM. In the B's Andrew Keller raced competitively and took home 3rd.
Initially no one was signed up for the down hill on Sunday...but after some peer pressure from UNM, Andrew changed his mind and signed up for the Men's C. After a few runs to build confidence, Andrew posted a good time for his first DH race and came in 5th.
Next up is the Horny Toad Hustle in Las Cruces, NM. UA will be sending over a big squad to wrestle back some points from NAU in the team omnium.
David Carlson dominated the Men's A XC with a commanding victory over Douglas Torres of UNM. In the B's Andrew Keller raced competitively and took home 3rd.
Initially no one was signed up for the down hill on Sunday...but after some peer pressure from UNM, Andrew changed his mind and signed up for the Men's C. After a few runs to build confidence, Andrew posted a good time for his first DH race and came in 5th.
Next up is the Horny Toad Hustle in Las Cruces, NM. UA will be sending over a big squad to wrestle back some points from NAU in the team omnium.
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Callout Info!
Our first meeting of the semester will take place the first week of school!
Info:
Thursday, August 29, 2013.
6pm
Kiva Room (located next to Einstein Bagels in the Union)
Come find out about who we are, what we do, and why you should join! Dinner at the Union to follow the meeting!
Info:
Thursday, August 29, 2013.
6pm
Kiva Room (located next to Einstein Bagels in the Union)
Come find out about who we are, what we do, and why you should join! Dinner at the Union to follow the meeting!
Monday, August 19, 2013
Looking to Join the Club?!
Come find out more about your favorite collegiate cycling team this weekend and next week!
We'll be at the following fairs:
-Convocation Celebration (outside McKale Center)
-Meet Me at the Rec (Cherry Field)
-Student Involvement Fair (UA Mall)
-Call Out: TBA
Wanna go for a ride with us? We got something for everyone!
We'll be at the following fairs:
-Convocation Celebration (outside McKale Center)
-Meet Me at the Rec (Cherry Field)
-Student Involvement Fair (UA Mall)
-Call Out: TBA
Wanna go for a ride with us? We got something for everyone!
Ride Leaders:
Monday: Joey
Tuesday (am): Joey
Tuesday PM: Allison A.
Wed (am): Calvin and Ben
Wed- Crit (PM): TBA
Thur: Ben
Fri: Liz
Sat: Race or the shootout (or other posted ride)
Sun: Long ride (will be posted by Saturday evening)
Day
|
Ride
|
Duration
|
Distance
|
Meet Time
|
Monday Mosey
|
Easy ride
|
1.0-1.5 hr
|
Max 20 mi
|
6:30 am*
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Tuesday (AM)
|
Hard Ride
|
2-3 hrs
|
60 mi
|
6 am**
|
Tuesday Tempo
|
Foothills/A mnt
|
1-2 hrs
|
20-30
|
5pm
|
Wednesday Worlds
|
Hard Ride
|
2-3 hrs
|
40-60 mi
|
6:30 am*
|
Wednesday
|
Crit Practice
|
1-2 hrs
|
tba
|
5:00 PM
|
Thursday Thrill
|
Easy ride
|
1.0-1.5 hr
|
Max 20 mi
|
6:30 am
|
Friday Freewheel
|
Moderate ride
|
2 hrs
|
30-40 mi
|
6:30 am*
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Saturday
|
Hard Ride
|
3-4 hrs
|
60-80 mi
|
6:30am**
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Saturday
|
Long ride
|
3-4 hrs
|
60-80 mi
|
When Posted
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Sunday
|
Long ride
|
3-4 hrs
|
60-80 mi
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When Posted
|
*moves with day light, latest start is 7:30am
**Fairwheel group rides, follows its ride time
As always, feel free to e-mail us or join our Facebook group!
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Gearing up for the Fall
Lots of big changes going around with the club!
-New website in development
-New kits (yay!)
-New sponsors (Lemond, Aerocat,...)
-New ride schedule... more on that as school gets closer
and most importantly:
NEW RIDERS!
Yes! We are excited for the incoming freshmen class! We cannot wait to meet you at the activities fair during the first week of class and to take you out for a spin in wonderful Tucson! If you are interested in joining the club and have questions- like were to store your bike, what kind of riding we do, ANYTHING- fill out the contact form on the Contact page and we'll get back to ya!
Keep the rubber side down and get pumped for the best cycling of your life!
-New website in development
-New kits (yay!)
-New sponsors (Lemond, Aerocat,...)
-New ride schedule... more on that as school gets closer
and most importantly:
NEW RIDERS!
Yes! We are excited for the incoming freshmen class! We cannot wait to meet you at the activities fair during the first week of class and to take you out for a spin in wonderful Tucson! If you are interested in joining the club and have questions- like were to store your bike, what kind of riding we do, ANYTHING- fill out the contact form on the Contact page and we'll get back to ya!
Keep the rubber side down and get pumped for the best cycling of your life!
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Nationals!
This past weekend, the UA Cycling Team sent 6 riders
(Shelby Hoglund, Allison Alterman, Joey Iuliano, Andrew Keller, David
Carlson, and Jake McLaughlin) to collegiate road nationals in Ogden,
Utah.
The team left for Utah on Thursday taking the scenic route around the eastern Grand Canyon and through Southern Utah- quite the views up north for sure! We took ample stops to stretch the legs and take in the scenery since it was a 13 hour drive.
On Friday the team had the team time trials and the new individual time trials on Antelope Island. The men's team didn't have too much time to practice since the final roster wasn't decided until a day before the trip, so 20 minutes prior to start time was our first and only practice. Given 3 of the 4 members were new to the event, we were somewhat pleased with out time of 46:49 good for 17th. It served as a good motivator for next year's TTT since we will be able to practice together during the off-season. The ITT's were a little more eventful. Shelby and Allison finished 18th and 19th while on the men's side yours truly finished 14, David Carlson 20th, and Jake in 30th.
The team left for Utah on Thursday taking the scenic route around the eastern Grand Canyon and through Southern Utah- quite the views up north for sure! We took ample stops to stretch the legs and take in the scenery since it was a 13 hour drive.
On Friday the team had the team time trials and the new individual time trials on Antelope Island. The men's team didn't have too much time to practice since the final roster wasn't decided until a day before the trip, so 20 minutes prior to start time was our first and only practice. Given 3 of the 4 members were new to the event, we were somewhat pleased with out time of 46:49 good for 17th. It served as a good motivator for next year's TTT since we will be able to practice together during the off-season. The ITT's were a little more eventful. Shelby and Allison finished 18th and 19th while on the men's side yours truly finished 14, David Carlson 20th, and Jake in 30th.
Saturday's
criterium proved to be a challenging and fast course: T-shape with a
slight uphill, smooth pavement and wide streets for the most part. Shelby took part in the very fast women's DI crit, finishing 62nd. For the guys, David had an untimely crash mid race (thankfully he was ok), and myself and Jake had a tough time dealing with
starting last row coming in 110 and 108. Our lone survivor of the race
was Andrew who did an excellent job avoiding the two to go carnage and
finished 78th after losing a few spots.
Sunday's
road race was held in one of the most scenic locations we've ever raced
in. Shelby and Allison took part in the women's race. Both hung tough
through the initial laps and up through the start of the steep climb-
which featured a blistering headwind on top of 8% grades. Shelby
finished 67th and Allison had to withdraw due to equipment difficulties.
The men's D1 race had over 160 starters and rolled through the early
laps at a brisk pace (well over 25 mph). David was the team's best
finisher at 52, Jake in at 119 and Andrew at 145.
All
in all, it was a very good experience for the team- especially since
many members on the team started racing this spring. Everyone is excited
and motivated for nationals next year which is in Richmond, VA.
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Adoption Exchange Classic
Last weekend the UA team headed up to Albuquerque, NM for the Adoption Exchange Classic- the final full weekend of collegiate racing! To say we had success is an understatement!
TT: The weekend started off with a very lumpy (or hilly) time trial along the north I-40 frontage road. The Men's A swept the podium with Joey leading the charge followed by Max Rich and David Carlson.
In the women's A, Allison Alterman took 3rd and Shelby Hoglund came in 4th. Liz Schmitt took 1st place in the women's B. It was a great start to a day of racing!
Photo: Joey rocking out in the SWCCC leader's jersey.
With team spirits high, the crew headed a few miles down the road to the crit course held at a small auto race track. Fast, flowing and with banked turns, it was sure to be fast. Toss in a small hill and some solid winds and it was going to huuuurt!
Liz had the first race and again took 1st in the women's B. Next up were the ladies in the A's who also raced with the Women 1/2/3. Allison and Shelby worked well together during the race and came in 3rd and 4th again behind ASU. The final race of the day had the 5 Men's A riders line up in the P/1/2/3 Men's field- a daunting race for a few of them since it was their first A crit! Max was clearly showing good legs and as the field splinted over time, he stuck with the lead group. He played the conservative card on the last lap and pulled out a 6th place sprint! Good for 1st in the Men's A too!
After a tough day of racing, the team refueled at a local favorite: Sadie's of New Mexico. The stuffed sopapillas are aaaaaamazing.
Sunday's road race took the event to the east side of Sadie Peak...and up to 7,000 ft. The elevation wasn't bad on Sunday at 5,300...but toss in a couple extra thousand and it was definitely felt on Sunday. The course was challenging and stunningly beautiful. 33 miles long with lots of rolling terrain and one big 18% .25 climb in the middle, lovingly named "Heart Break Hill". It lived up to its name, especially the 2nd time up. Not to mention a howling head wind for 10+ miles. All races ran concurrently so it was impossible to know how the others did until the end. Liz Schmitt hung tough with the Women 4's and took 1st again in the Women's B. The women's A faced the difficult task of racing with the 1/2/3's, but the riders put up a good fight with Allison and Shelby going 3 and 4th again. In the Men's A the field was decimated the first time up Heart Break Hill, with David Carlson making it in the lead group. Max and Joey eventually bridged in the headwind section as the field slowed. The attacks started flying on the rollers and Joey fell off the pace due to a bad day in the saddle. Andrew Keller brought a small chase group up to him and the two riders settled in for a long 2nd lap. Max and David hung tough, with Max again taking the collegiate win and David taking 3rd. Andrew and Joey came in 4th and 5th with Jake in 6th a few minutes in arrears.
The team extended their lead in the team and individual omniums and with one weekend left, it seems assured the team will win it's first conference title in a number of years!
TT: The weekend started off with a very lumpy (or hilly) time trial along the north I-40 frontage road. The Men's A swept the podium with Joey leading the charge followed by Max Rich and David Carlson.
In the women's A, Allison Alterman took 3rd and Shelby Hoglund came in 4th. Liz Schmitt took 1st place in the women's B. It was a great start to a day of racing!
Photo: Joey rocking out in the SWCCC leader's jersey.
With team spirits high, the crew headed a few miles down the road to the crit course held at a small auto race track. Fast, flowing and with banked turns, it was sure to be fast. Toss in a small hill and some solid winds and it was going to huuuurt!
Liz had the first race and again took 1st in the women's B. Next up were the ladies in the A's who also raced with the Women 1/2/3. Allison and Shelby worked well together during the race and came in 3rd and 4th again behind ASU. The final race of the day had the 5 Men's A riders line up in the P/1/2/3 Men's field- a daunting race for a few of them since it was their first A crit! Max was clearly showing good legs and as the field splinted over time, he stuck with the lead group. He played the conservative card on the last lap and pulled out a 6th place sprint! Good for 1st in the Men's A too!After a tough day of racing, the team refueled at a local favorite: Sadie's of New Mexico. The stuffed sopapillas are aaaaaamazing.
Sunday's road race took the event to the east side of Sadie Peak...and up to 7,000 ft. The elevation wasn't bad on Sunday at 5,300...but toss in a couple extra thousand and it was definitely felt on Sunday. The course was challenging and stunningly beautiful. 33 miles long with lots of rolling terrain and one big 18% .25 climb in the middle, lovingly named "Heart Break Hill". It lived up to its name, especially the 2nd time up. Not to mention a howling head wind for 10+ miles. All races ran concurrently so it was impossible to know how the others did until the end. Liz Schmitt hung tough with the Women 4's and took 1st again in the Women's B. The women's A faced the difficult task of racing with the 1/2/3's, but the riders put up a good fight with Allison and Shelby going 3 and 4th again. In the Men's A the field was decimated the first time up Heart Break Hill, with David Carlson making it in the lead group. Max and Joey eventually bridged in the headwind section as the field slowed. The attacks started flying on the rollers and Joey fell off the pace due to a bad day in the saddle. Andrew Keller brought a small chase group up to him and the two riders settled in for a long 2nd lap. Max and David hung tough, with Max again taking the collegiate win and David taking 3rd. Andrew and Joey came in 4th and 5th with Jake in 6th a few minutes in arrears.The team extended their lead in the team and individual omniums and with one weekend left, it seems assured the team will win it's first conference title in a number of years!
Monday, March 25, 2013
Trifecta Omnium
The Trifecta Omnium in Las Cruces, NM was also the SWCCC regional road race champs. AN epic hilly road race near the Gila Wilderness.
Nothing short of domination could be said. UA swept the Men's A category with Joey Iuliano taking 1st (and extending his lead in the SW Men's A omni), David Carlson took 2nd, and Jake took 3rd. UA also swept the Men's B with Max Rich, Joel Perez, and Andrew Keller. The ladies did well too! With Allison and Shelby getting 3rd and 4th. The team now has a commanding lead in the Men's A individual omni and the team omnium as well. The team looks to continue this season's success at the upcoming Adoption Exchange Classic in Albuquerque.
Joel Perez giving it the beans in the Men's B road race.
Nothing short of domination could be said. UA swept the Men's A category with Joey Iuliano taking 1st (and extending his lead in the SW Men's A omni), David Carlson took 2nd, and Jake took 3rd. UA also swept the Men's B with Max Rich, Joel Perez, and Andrew Keller. The ladies did well too! With Allison and Shelby getting 3rd and 4th. The team now has a commanding lead in the Men's A individual omni and the team omnium as well. The team looks to continue this season's success at the upcoming Adoption Exchange Classic in Albuquerque.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Mid Season Update!
Whoa! So much has happened since our last post! Let's get you up to speed:
UA Crit:
The 2013 BioPark Blast was a HUGE success! Well over 300 riders throughout the day- we were blown away by the attendance! Results can be found here: 2013 results
We had a large number of collegiate racers in the Men's and Women's fields (sadly, the NM schools missed out on the fun!)
New for this year, the Flapjacks TT added collegiate categories to help make it a full weekend of racing! While attendance was high for the event overall, collegiate riders were a little sparse- 3 in the Men's A, 1 Men's B, a couple of Men's C, and 3 Women (come on SWCCC...we can do better than that!). The Men's A TT was won by UA rider Joey Iuliano and thanks to his 3rd place at the crit took the lead for the Men's Omnium! Maya Cross-Killingsworth (UA) won the Women's B TT as well!
UA Crit:
The 2013 BioPark Blast was a HUGE success! Well over 300 riders throughout the day- we were blown away by the attendance! Results can be found here: 2013 results
We had a large number of collegiate racers in the Men's and Women's fields (sadly, the NM schools missed out on the fun!)
New for this year, the Flapjacks TT added collegiate categories to help make it a full weekend of racing! While attendance was high for the event overall, collegiate riders were a little sparse- 3 in the Men's A, 1 Men's B, a couple of Men's C, and 3 Women (come on SWCCC...we can do better than that!). The Men's A TT was won by UA rider Joey Iuliano and thanks to his 3rd place at the crit took the lead for the Men's Omnium! Maya Cross-Killingsworth (UA) won the Women's B TT as well!
Joey with the leader's jersey prior to the ASU crit
ASU Crit and McDowell Mountain:
The following weekend the UA club was back at at the ASU crit and McDowell circuit race.
The results in the Men's A/B/C race looked similar to the UA Crit with Spencer Crites (ASU) taking the win, Nathan Franklin (NAU), and Iuliano (UA) in 3rd. Max Rich (UA) took the win in the Men's C in commanding fashion with Andrew Keller (UA) rounding out the podium in 3rd.
In the Women's race, Maya, Shelby, and Allison took on the ASU and NAU ladies, taking 3rd, 5th, and 6th respectively.
On Sunday the team headed to McDowell Mountain Park for a non-collegiate race. The course was a challenging 1.3 mile circuit with a gradual climb and quick descent- not much time to rest! In the Men's 5, Max Rich took 3rd and in the Cat 2 race Joey Iuliano took 3rd as well.
The team enjoyed a weekend off last week and is looking forward now to the 2nd Avondale Crit on 2/24.
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