Wisconsin Riders at Masters Nationals8/27/03 A contingent of Wisconsin riders ventured to Kentucky last month to compete in the 2003 USCF Masters Nationals. Congratulations to all who participated. (Results were not available for all riders so pardon the omission)! Jim Winters, Team Wisconsin (1st, Time Trial, 55+ Men; 2nd, Road Race, 55+ men; 2nd, Best All Around Rider) Gordon Paulson, Chippewa Valley Cyling (3rd, Time Trial, 55+ Men; 1st, Criterium, 55+ Men;1st, Road Race, 55+ men; Best All Around Rider) Paul Melenbeck, Team Wisconsin (10th, Best All Around Rider, 55+ Men) Diane Ostenso, Chippewa Valley Cyling (2nd, Road Race, Women 50+ Women 50+; 2nd, Criterium, Women 50+; 2nd Best All Around Rider, Women 50+) John Van Susteran, Team Wisconsin (5th, Time Trial, Men 40+) Monique Karlen, Capitol Velo Club (5th Overall, Women 40-44) Sheila McGuirk, Capitol Velo Club (12th, Road Race, 50+) Diane Ostenso, Chippewa Valley Cycling (2nd Overall, 50+) Joe Wawrzaszek, Chippewa Valley Cyling Chris Halvorson, Chippewa valley Cycling David Metza, Chippewa Valley Cycling (6th Overall, 40+)
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Save the Date: Wisconsin Cycling Association Annual Awards DinnerThe annual WCA awards banquet is set for December 6 at Marquette Annex in Milwaukee. If you've never made it, you need to make this event that is all about celebrating the season and the great people in Wisconsin Cycling. See all your friends in street clothes, get to know what John Van Susteran looks like from the front for once, eat good food, get door prizes. Special guest speaker!! If we're lucky, Amy Miller will make carrot cakes again. Admission is only $25 and invitations will be mailed in late October. Sorry, no ticket sales at the door. For information: board@wicycling.org.
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What's This I've Been Hearing About WCA Masters Categories? For 2004, WCA is obligated to run a road race championship for 30+, 35+, 45+, 55+, 60+, and for women, 35+ and 45+. The State Criterium Championships are optional when it comes to age group categories. At our option, we may run Criterium Championships for every five year category, as at Nationals. WCA will work with promoters
of state championship events to:
Questions? Contact board@wicycling.org
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Jamie Paolinettito Speak at WCA Awards DinnerJamie Paolinetti has confimed
his appearance as guest speaker at the annual awards dinner on December
6 at Marquette University in Milwaukee. "We are pleased that
Jamie could make the dinner and we hope to also show his documentary
on cycling, 'The Hard Road,' before or after the dinner, said Amy
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WCA Sprint Series Winners Take Home Artsy TrophyThe first place WCA Sprint Series trophies were created for WCA by Jay Hisel of Big River Forge and Ironworks, Lansing, Iowa. (www.bigriverforge.com) The abstract metal art depicts a cyclist sitting up post-sprint, ready to raise their arms in victory. Congratultions to the 2003 WCA Sprint Series winners:
Rider Feedback RESULTS: Masters Classes to Remain As IsNovember 11, 2003 This survey was undertaken because a number of riders voiced concern about age classifications. The Board decided that no change should be made without an opportunity to hear from everyone. We thank all those who took the time to vote and to share their opinions.The voting is now over, and we have gotten a good response. Of 244 votes cast, 143 respondents favor retaining the current age-class divisions of 30+ and 40+. There was clearly no mandate for change, so points will be scored for 30+, 40+, and 50+ classes, as in 2003. We received a number of thoughtful comments.
"If they go to 35/45 it would allow me to only do one race per event, thereby making it easier for me to decide to stay home & train" "Unless there is a replacement race for the 20% of the racers aged 30 to 34, our sport may suffer…eliminating the possibility of a double for 20% of the entrants not only represents a financial challenge for the promoters, but also represents a significant loss to this group of racers." "There is a history of these cats…and most riders have found their niche in one or the other." "The Masters categories start at age 30 for nationals, why would we change?" "If you change it to 35+ it will be similar to Minnesota, so I (and a bunch of others in this area) will have little reason to travel to races in southeastern Wisconsin" "Voted for the 30+ and 40+ only because I am hoping it will keep the 50+ age category separate" "If it's not broke don't fix it! What will be accomplished by changing the age group? Smaller masters fields, less revenue for promoters" In favor of change "It would be better
to align ourselves with what's (more and more) WCA Awards Dinner Ticket InformationNovember 11, 2003 Invitations to Wisconsin riders for this year's dinner are in the mail. This year's event features the documentary film, "The Hard Road," which critics have lauded as one of the best films ever made on cycling. Film director Jamie Paolinetti will be on hand to introduce the film. The movie documents a season on the road with the NetZero team and will be shown at 8:30pm followed by question and answer time with Jamie. Dinner tickets are $25 per/person and include the movie and must be purchased in advance. Can't make the dinner but want to see the movie? Tickets for the movie portion of the evening are available for $5 at the door. Dinner tickets are available by advance purchase only, but film tickets may be purchased the night of the dinner. Questions? Contact: avasimon@execpc.com or Rebecca@tds.net. 2003 WCA Perpetual Motion Award RecipientsNovember 11, 2003 Join us on December 6 to
recognize: We hope you'll be on hand to thank these individuals who have consistently gone above and beyond the call of duty to make Wisconsin the great place for racing that it is and for little or no reward other than doing what needed to be done. Remember, tickets for the dinner must be purchased in advance! No dinner tickets sold at the door. WCA ElectionsNovember, 11, 2003 Election forms for the 2004 WCA Board of Directors will be posted on the website in mid-November. Interested in serving on the board and have questions? Contact: board@wicycling.org. Elections will take place in December. Each club has one nomination. If you'd like to be on the ballot, contact us so we can send you information on the board positions. Your current WCA Board is: Position Board Members At Large WCA 2003 Overall Series ChampionsNovember 11, 2003 The winners of the 2003 Wisconsin Cup Overall Series Awards are... Men Category 1 and 2:
Todd Miller, Great Dane Velo
The Return of the CowgirlsNovember, 11, 2003 The only cow-themed team in the American peloton is back. America's Dairyland, the team with the bovine bikes is ready for 2004 with fresh faces and returning talent. "The team was created in 2002 for the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, and they loved the promotion," said Rebecca Loney, team manager. Returning to the team is Rachel Eichers, Jamie Surges and Erica Johnson. New riders include 2000 WCA champion Julie Schmitt, Anna Dierking, and Julie Tatar. Waterford Precision Cycles returns as the frame supplier for the team. "One of our team goals
is to visit schools and talk to the kids about how to eat well and
encourage them to keep exercising. Each of the riders will visit
a school next spring, so all of us work hard to do our part for
the sponsor, in addition to racing," noted Loney.
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