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More 2005 Tundra Time Trial Info

This post has the details on registration, time, location, and directions. I have been seeing a lot of search hits looking for results from the 2004 Tundra Time Trial. Mitch at Surge has posted the results from both the 2003 edition as well as the results from 2004.

The weather looks bad for this Saturday: 39° and rain. I've sent Mitch an e-mail asking what the weather delay plans are, and when the event will be called, if necessary. I'll post the information as soon as I have it.

See you there!

UPDATE: I got an e-mail from Mitch regarding weather and the potential for cancellation on Saturday:

unless it freezes we race - we may postpost event to warmer part of day or if it does freeze hold it on Sunday.

HOT UPDATE: The Tundra Time Trial has been canceled for January 29th. The re-schedule date is February 5th. Keep checking here for further updates.

Here's the text frrm the official announcement:

After consulting the meteorologist, USCF Officials, and looking outside, we have determined the weather is too much for us to be able to provide a safe & fun race environment.

We are postponing the race this Saturday (Jan 29^th). We have been working diligently to move this event to another date. The event is being rescheduled to the following weekend (Sat Feb 5^th). If you have already registered online for the event, you are registered for the Feb 5^th race.

If You Build It...

Several intrepid volunters braved the wind and the cold last weekend to start the new officials stand at the Dick Lane Velodrome. Bill Thomsen of Thomsen Ltd, a high-end furniture and cabinet shop, designed the new official's stand, and pre-cut many of the pieces. The rest of us just got together and played tinker-toys.

The remainder of the photos can be viewed in this photo album. The EPVA will re-convene this Saturday (January 22nd) to finish the stand. If you can help, please contact Pete Antonvich.

Ryan Bayley Lies Down on the Job

Double Olympic Gold Medalist Ryan Bayley hit the deck hard at the Rockhampton Cup wheelrace in Queensland, Australia.

Bayley broke two ribs, and injured his shoulder and hip, making it impossible for him to race the Sydney event in the UCI Track World Cup series, and also leaving him out of form for the World Championships and the Australian National Championships.

Bayley told Cyclingnews he expects it's unlikely he will be able to compete in the Sydney round of the UCI Track World Cup, and "I'll pretty much have nothing (condition) by the time of the World's". Bayley also expects it's unlikely he will be racing at the Australian track national championships. "Well, I've got two broken ribs, my shoulder's pretty stuffed and my hip's pretty sore," Bayley said before boarding a flight to Adelaide, where he is meant to start a training camp with other members of Australia's track squad at the Australian Institute of Sport. Now, he will go back to the AIS for a full assessment of his injuries.

Bayley tried to go under another crashed rider, who was sliding down the track, and didn't quite make it in time, reporting that it was either "hit him, or hot the fence." after hitting the downed rider, Bayley landed hard on the concrete track, with his bike landing on his back.

Australia loses it best sprinter, and the World Championships are now wide open. There should be some great sprinting in LA now that everyone's #1 pick is out. Sprinters from around the world will be looking to take advantage of the opportunity. If you're in LA, this is one race you won't want to miss.

The Falcon Gets Winged

ThePaceLine.com is reporting that Paolo Savoldelli has broken his collarbone in three places, while on a training ride.

This will be a severe blow to Savoldelli's confidence - he has become known to be, like Tyler Hamilton, a "fragile" rider, susceptible to crashing and injury. It will be interesting to watch how this changes Discovery's plans for the Giro (if at all - there's still a lot of time until then), and all of the early season races in which Savoldelli may have played a role.

One thing is certain - Savoldelli will become very re-acquainted with his trainer. That's something no one likes to do.

Terminology

In an effort to save time and the brain cells of cycling reporters everywhere, I offer the following terms to be used for the next three cycling seasons (when discussing the team formerly know as The Posties).

The Discovery Channel Professional Cycling team will be reffered to as the DiscoPros.

When talking about hardware, clothing, componentry, frames, wheels, sunglasses, butt gel, etc, etc, the proper terminology to use will be DiscoTech.

When a DiscoPro avoids or abandons a race, this will be know as a Disco Duck. My apologies in advance for making you remember this 70s classic.

That is all. For Now.

UCI Track World Cup, Part III

I'll be posting links to information on this weekend's UCI Track World Cup. Manchester, England is hosting this round, and at the end of the meeting, they'll be having an invitation-only ~$90k keirin tourney. Pretty much every fast man in the world is going to be there.

Here's a CyclingNews news update with some info on the meeting.

Here's a BBC story on Jason Queally, 2000 Olympic 1k Time Trial champion, who will be racing.

VeloNews has a story on Bradley Wiggins, who will be racing his last (for a period of time) major track race as he turns his focus to road racing.

UPDATE: Both CyclingNews.com and VeloResults.com have full results from day 1 of racing.

UPDATE 2: CyclingNews.com has posted a report on the second day of racing. VeloResults has the times and placings as well.

UPDATE 3:  CyclingNews, VeloNews,and  USACycling (x2) all have wrap-ups from the third day, including reporting on the invitation-only Japanese Keirin held after the Track World Cup. Biggest news (to me) of the weekend? The Blade will retire from the Pro ranks after 2005.

Tundra Time Trial

Information on the Tundra Time Trial has been posted here.

Here's a link to the flyer.

There'll be 2 races this year, one on January 25th, the other on February 12th. I hope to see a lot of you there!

UPDATE: If you are coming here after searching for info on the 2005 Tundra Time Trail, I have added a new post with 2003 and 2004 results for the event, which were run over the same course as this year's event.

HOT UPDATE: The Tundra Time Trial has been canceled for January 29^th. The re-schedule date is February 5^th. Keep checking here for further updates.

Here's the text from the official announcement:

After consulting the meteorologist, USCF Officials, and looking outside, we have determined the weather is too much for us to be able to provide a safe & fun race environment.

We are postponing the race this Saturday (Jan 29^th). We have been working diligently to move this event to another date. The event is being rescheduled to the following weekend (Sat Feb 5^th). If you have already registered online for the event, you are registered for the Feb 5^th race.