Race Blogs

Cheap Axial Pros

12/19/02 by Ted Ingraham

I received the following in an email from a shop Tricia dealt with in Canada. They are offering a great price on Axial Pro's. These tires (colors) are not available yet...more

12/13/02 10:59 (1039795196)

Update on things

12/13/02 by Jim Mullins

I just wanted to put a little bit of information on here for everyone to see. First off the sponsorship drive has been going well thanks to the efforts of a...more

11/23/02 20:42 (1038102135)

November 23 Freewheeler Meeting

11/23/02 by Ted Ingraham

Fifteen Freewheelers attended the Club meeting November 23 at Bruggers in the valley. Below is the long list of items discussed. Sponsors: All but two of the plaques have been delivered...more

11/15/02 9:43 (1037371396)

November Meeting & Update

11/16/02 by Ted Ingraham

Club Meeting: The Freewheelers will have a meeting NEXT Saturday, November 23rd, 8:00 am at Brugger's Bagels in the valley. We have delayed this meeting so we could complete our sponsor...more

10/25/02 16:58 (1035579505)

Off-Season Riding & Training

10/25/02 by Ted Ingraham

The days have grown short and most of us already notice we are spending less time on the bike and more time filling our food hole. Before you are mistaken for...more

10/23/02 12:17 (1035389879)

Team Summit Heads South

10/19/02 by Jim Mullins

A few members of Team Summit headed to southern Ohio for a Fall Training Camp. Angelo Catalano, Shawn Adams, and myself headed down to Oxford, Ohio (home of Miami University, my...more

10/5/02 6:35 (1033814125)

A thrill for me....

10/4/02 by Becky Blice

I know this story is going to sound a bit cheezy, but I was hoping that the club might understand my excitement. My favorite website is "The Daily Peloton" http://www.dailypeloton.com. They...more

9/23/02 20:48 (1032828528)

Thanks Becky and Freewheelers

9/23/02 by Charles Howe

Becky, thanks for your kind words, which are much appreciated. I actually did less for you than other promoters, though I you are extra-appreciative.

In turn, I would like to commend you as among the most cooperative, conscientious, thoughtful, and capable of promoters, which made working with you very gratifying. Your attitude is a large part of what secured the support of the club, which was excellent, as usual.

OK, now the love-fest is over, as you will find out the next time I see you tooling around at a race w/o helmet, over the centerline, etc.! :-)

Thanks Becky!!!!

09/23/02 by Freewheelers

The entire club wants to thank Becky Blice for the tremendous job she did in organizing, promoting, and running the Freewheeler Fall Challenge Road Race on Saturday! This was Becky's first...more

9/21/02 18:57 (1032649037)

MANY THANKS!

09/21/02 by Becky Blice

I have so many people to thank for helping me put on the Fall Challenge! I surely did not and could not have done this alone! - Denis for being my...more

9/3/02 13:30 (1031074223)

Lancaster Grand Prix

08/31/02 by Team Summit

Another fine installment of TeamColumbus's series of Ohio Crits took place in Lancaster, Ohio on August 31. Like all of the Tour of Ohio races this race came complete with stage,...more

8/30/02 16:38 (1030739896)

TOP - Another Great Series

08/30/02 by Ted Ingraham

Last night was the final TOP event for the 2002 season and I know we all want to thank Tom Collier and his many volunteers for the huge amount of work...more

8/30/02 16:20 (1030738826)

August Club Meeting

08/26/02 by Ted Ingraham

Summit Freewheeler Meeting August 26, 2002. Twelve Freewheelers attended the August meeting at Arabica Coffee: Jim Mullins, Jim Gilmore, Denis Osowski, Angelo Catalano, Dan Gableman, Tom Collier, Doug Hale, Ted Ingraham,...more

8/30/02 9:46 (1030715179)

I need you!!! (to volunteer at the Fall Challenge)

8/30/02 by Becky Blice

Hello members & friends of the Summit Freewheelers! As you have seen on our website, the Fall Challenge is fast approaching. We have changed the date to Saturday, September 21st to...more

8/29/02 10:48 (1030632494)

Cannondale Recall of 3T Zepp XL stem

08/29/02 by Jim Mullins

Found this recall notice on cyclingnews.com. Don't know if it applies to anyone in the club but it might. Please look at the models listed below in the text to see...more

8/23/02 7:27 (1030102068)

Thanks to Becky Blice

08/22/02 by Denis Osowski

Take the time to thank Becky Blice for all her hard work planning the Fall Challenge to be held on September 22. Becky has done a great job and this race should go off without a hitch. See the race flyer on the home page!

MTB'ers Only

08/20/02 by Ted Ingraham

For those with knobby tires there is a rare opportunity to ride and/or race in the CVNP. This Saturday and Sunday, August 24th and 25th, a mountain bike event will be held at Camp Manatoc on Truxell Road. See www.bigvalleyrace.com for all the details.

Tour of Ohio Stage 8 - Loveland

08/11/02 by Team Summit

TOUR OF LOVELAND IS TRUE RACE OF ATTRITION. Team Summit sees one rider in top 20. Only 17 racers complete the final and brutal course of the Tour of Ohio. OVERALL...more

8/13/02 12:22 (1029255743)

Tour of Ohio Stage 7 - Groveport (Correction)

08/10/02 by Team Summit

Here at Team Summit we at the reporting desk strive to make accurate all race accounts. However, sometime we fall short. In the Groveport report it was stated that only two...more

8/12/02 11:50 (1029167429)

The Racing Season is Winding Down

08/12/02 by Jim Mullins

Well it is that time of year that the racing calendar is starting to get thin again. My legs and more importantly my lungs are thankful for that. As I look...more

8/11/02 10:10 (1029075005)

Tour of Ohio Stage 7 - Groveport

08/10/02 by Team Summit

TEAM SUMMIT WITH THREE IN THE TOP TWENTY AT THE GROVEPORT CRITERIUM. OVERALL SERIES PLACEMENT AFTER MARYSVILLE: 11 JIM GILLMORE 16 DENIS OSOWSKI 36 JIM MULLINS Well, well, another stage and...more

8/10/02 11:18 (1028992702)

Tour of Ohio Stage 6 - Marysville Addendum

08/09/02 by Denis Osowski

Winning a race, especially this kind of race, is a great, great feeling. It was also an example of what a team can do. There is no way without Jim Gilmore...more

8/10/02 10:55 (1028991354)

Tour of Ohio Stage 6 - Marysville

08/09/02 by Team Summit

TEAM SUMMIT TAKES THE TOP SPOT ON THE PODIUM AT MARYSVILLE! THREE PLACE IN THE TOP 20! YEAH, BABY, YEAH!! Stage 5 in Marysville started like all the others. 52 starters...more

8/10/02 10:53 (1028991237)

Tour of Ohio Stage 5 - Mt. Vernon

08/08/02 by Team Summit

Okay, we skipped a day....at least this reporter wasn't at Delaware yesterday for Stage 4 so somebody else is going to have to cover that story. Today, however, was Mt. Vernon....more

8/6/02 13:55 (1028656525)

Tour of Ohio Stage 3 - Marion

08/04/02 by Team Summit

Marion. Hmmm. What can one say about a race with a course that's one 1 mile long with a 10 to 12%, 200m long hill that you climb once for each...more

8/4/02 11:12 (1028473931)

Tour of Ohio - Stage 2, New Bremen

08/03/02 by Team Summit

One word for this baby....HOT. The sun beatin' down on a technical figure 8, 8 corner crit course in the charming town of New Bremen made for a start temperature between...more

8/2/02 23:59 (1028347151)

Tour of Ohio Update - Perrysburg

08/02/02 by Team Summit

A slightly warmer than comfortable evening greeted Team Summit and the other 70 or so competitors for Stage 1 of the Tour of Ohio. The course was a short 4 corner...more

SFW Meeting

July 27, 2002 by Ted Ingraham

We had an excellent turnout for the first meeting for the 2003 season. The meeting was an attempt to get an early start on plans for next season as well as give everybody a chance to express any interests or concerns that might be on their mind for next year...more

8/2/02 10:17 (1028297836)

Two-Man TT & Picnic

08/01/02 by Ted Ingraham

The time trial and picnic last night were well attended, well run, and enjoyed by all! Typically hot early August weather provided an extra challenge to the 12 two-man time trial...more

7/28/02 21:17 (1027905440)

Major Taylor RR - Grand Blanc, MI

07/28/02 by Denis Osowski

This race is big. Over 300 riders total but some of the fields themselves were small. There were at least 43 in cat 3 men's race (that's how many finished). At...more

7/26/02 9:16 (1027689401)

Congratulations to Tricia!

July 25 by Bob Iden

Congratulations to Tricia Ingraham on her recent promotion at Goodyear. She will be taking a one year assignment in Toronto, Canada starting this next week.

Although we will miss you at our events, we all wish you great success at the new endeavor. Keep riding the bike while up north, and be sure to buy yourself a good parka—I hear you will need one!

Mid-Year Update

07/19/02 by Ted Ingraham

We are well past mid-season as far as racing is concerned, so this mid-year update is a little late, but I wanted to review some of what has been happening with...more

7/10/02 15:36 (1026329783)

Modesty and the Zipper!

07/07/02 by Ted Ingraham

Well, as Mr. Mullins noted in the previous article, last week was a good week for Freewheeler racers. He mentioned our HUGE turn out at Twin Sizzler. I am sure it...more

7/8/02 16:01 (1026158487)

Good Week for the Summit Freewheelers

07/04/02 by Jim Mullins

The Summit Freewheelers had a good showing this week. Several riders showed up for the Annual Twin Sizzler held in Medina every year on July 4th. There were the regular weekend...more

7/5/02 14:47 (1025894828)

Gahanna Freedom Festival Criterium

07/04/02 by Jim Gilmore

While most of the Freewheelers were racing in the cool (or at least cooler) morning hours at the Twin Sizzler, I decided to sleep in and head down to Gahanna (near...more

7/1/02 11:27 (1025537264)

Circleville GP

063002 by Jim Mullins

There were 128 riders in the field and we were lined up according to how we registered. Gilmore was fortunately pre-registered and was sitting near the front. Denis, Angelo and I...more

6/23/02 1:29 (1024810176)

Criterium racing in Michigan

06/22/02 by Chad Brown

I've enjoyed reading other race reports here before, but never thought I'd be motivated to submit one. Well, today was such a fun day of racing for me, I decided to...more

6/21/02 8:59 (1024664343)

Helmets anyone?

062102 by Jim Mullins

How many of you have found yourself asking do I really need to wear this helmet today? It is hot and I'm only going on a short ride. I don't like...more

6/15/02 20:51 (1024188685)

THE BEAST!!!

6/15/2002 by Ted Ingraham

Nothing like getting up early on a cold, dark, and rainy Saturday morning to rip your legs off and shred your lungs on a time trial up THE BEAST! Taking full...more

6/6/02 22:55 (1023418532)

40 Reasons Why I Love Cycling

6/5/02 by Nathan Blice

Alright...it'll be kinda cheezy...but those who know me say that suits me just fine. Below is a copy of my submission to Bicycling Magazine's contest (last fall) to win some cool...more

Thanks to the Freewheelers

5/31/02 by Brian Batke

I'd like to thank Ted and the Freewheelers for putting the criterium together, and for helping to make the criterium & road race an "event". I think each race benefitted from the other.

Ultimately, the entire racing community benefitted from our cooperation, as we had the largest turnout for an area race in many years. It's an entirely different atmosphere when you are racing against deeper competition and larger fields, and that helps to make you a better racer.

Thanks Freewheelers

05/26/02 by Jenette Williams, Go Mart

I just wanted to thank the Summit Freewheelers and all of the volunteers for their support of the Ohio State Championship Criterium this past Sunday, May 26th. I raced in the Women's 1/2/3 race and really enjoyed such an organized and well run event. I can only imagine what it takes to put on a race like that and I appreciate all of the hard work people put into it.

Thanks to all who contributed!!!

Jenette Williams GoMart Cycling Team

Ed note: Jenette won the Women's 1/2/3!

State Criterium Championship—Thank you, Volunteers!

05/28/02 by Ted Ingraham

If you noticed a big gush of air Sunday night, that was me, going "Whewwwww!" after the criterium was finally over! The Freewheelers pulled off a great event Sunday, May 26,...more

5/29/02 14:27 (1022696879)

Freewheelers put on successful State Criterium Championship

05/26/02 by Mosie & Denis

Sunday, May 26 dawned cold and cloudy for the 201 cyclists who converged on Akron to test their legs on the 1.6 mile criterium course in 10 different race categories....more

5/29/02 13:11 (1022692293)

State Championships

05/28/02 by Jim Mullins

Ted mentioned that he enjoyed the articles already submitted about the race weekend and put out the call for any additional articles. While sitting back and reflecting on the events of...more

5/28/02 13:16 (1022606199)

MTB'er at the Crit

05/26/02 by Tiffany Kenny

Yesterday I switched to the road for the Ohio USCF State Championship Criterium. It was a real treat to stay local. I woke up, ate breakfast and in just an easy...more

5/28/02 11:08 (1022598502)

USCF Ohio State RR Champs. 2 of 2

05/27/02 by Angelo Catalano

Things settled down on the next climb and the field even took it easy on the rollers through the start finish. The tempo was somewhat high for the fourth lap, with...more

5/28/02 11:06 (1022598361)

USCF Ohio State RR Champs. 1 of 2

05/27/02 by Angelo Catalano

I had been looking forward to this race for some time. Shawn Adams and I raced the Mid-Atlantic RR Champs. in Wilkesville earlier in the month and had very solid races...more

5/24/02 15:39 (1022269156)

Another Chippewa Perspective

5/12/02 by Becky Blice

Well, I'm really sorry those guys had such a disappointing experience at Chippewa. For me, it was great. Yeah, it was early. Our race STARTED at 7 am. I rolled out...more

5/21/02 12:11 (1021997508)

More Chippewa

5/13/2002 by Denis Osowski

It rained. And then....it rained. Then it rained some more. Then it kept on raining. Did I mention that it rained. There was even lighting, thunder, and fog for atmosphere. Gotta...more

5/13/02 17:25 (1021325154)

Chippewa Creek RR

05/12/02 by Nate Loman

The Chippewa Road Race turned out to be another frustrating road race! I made a mistake and did not jump on an early two man break that ultimately turned out to...more

Races at the Lake

05/7/02 by Ted Ingraham

Again this year, the four-week Races at the Lake series has been one of the best race events in Ohio. Races have been well attended and fast despite harsh weather conditions. For complete results of the races click here. For pictures available for sale from the races, click here.

Remember to thank Rick Schwarz, Dick Lott, and Joanne Liolios for their extra efforts to make this series such a success!

Hilton Head Triathalon

4/27/02 by Becky Blice

I have been planning this trip to Hilton Head with my cousin since February. I wouldn't have to worry about the kids. Nathan, my hero, offered to take time off of...more

4/26/02 13:38 (1019842682)

Uniforms Have Arrived

4/26/02 by Ted Ingraham

GOOD NEWS!!! The uniforms (less gloves) have arrived! Uniforms can be picked up at RATL on 4/27 and 5/4. If you can't pick yours up then, you will have make arrangements with me to either stop by my house or catch me at some other race or ride. My house is in west Akron, 1191 W. Sunsetview Drive 330-869-9658 (home) 330-535-0881 (work) Refunds due to those who overpaid will be with the clothes. If you still owe, please have payment due when you get the uniform.

John Ciraldo Hit by Car

04/11/02 by Ted Ingraham

John got hit Tuesday and spent nearly 24 hours in the hospital. When I spoke to him Wednesday evening he sounded groggy but said he "thinks" his injuries consist of broken...more

4/9/02 16:23 (1018383836)

Race Pictures

04/09/02 by Ted Ingraham

See www.image2go.photoreflect.com

Everyone likes to see pictures of themselves. Go to the above site to see 21 pics of the race Sunday. Click on the "bicycle race" tab if you would like to view or purchase them. Angelo, Nate, Mullins, and Gilmore are prominent in a number of pictures. I guess that is what happens when you race out in the front!

Promising but Frustrating

04/07/02 by Ted Ingraham

The first local race of the season was Sunday April 7th -the Cuyahoga Valley Spring Series. It was dry and sunny, deceiving us that the 32 degree temperature wasn't cold. Once...more

4/1/02 19:55 (1017708908)

PICC Easter Race

3/31/02 by Becky Blice

Well, while most of you were in church on Easter, this heathen was on her way to Fairview, PA (near Erie) for the first race in the PICC Spring Training Series....more

3/29/02 13:44 (1017427460)

Training Rides

03/29/02 by Ted Ingraham

A number of Freewheelers are biting at the bit to get in their first race of the season and will be doing the Sugar Grove race on Saturday. Because of that,...more

3/18/02 14:23 (1016479428)

Reality Training

03/17/02 by Ted Ingraham

For the second Saturday in a row, a good turnout of riders braved the elements to get in some realistic race and skill training at Munroe Falls. I believe there were...more

2002 Uniforms

03/12/02 by Ted Ingraham

The new uniform design, with the prominent logo of our great new sponsor Allied Decals, Inc., can be seen on the Uniform page. Looks great again this year and we again have Brian Shelford to thank...more

Membership Cards

03/06/02 by Angelo Catalano

Beginning Saturday March 9th, current 2002 SFW members can pick-up membership cards at Marty's Bike Shop. The cards will be used to identify Summit Freewheeler members in order to receive shop discounts...more

Sugar Grove Easter Classic Anyone?

3/5/02 by Becky Blice

Hi Everyone! I was just "planning" out this season's races and wondered if anyone was interested in going down to Sugar Grove, Ohio (just south of Columbus) on March 30th for their Easter Classic. For women & Cat.5's is only an 18 mile course, for Cat 3's & 4's it's 27 miles. You can see more about it at Team Columbus' website: http//www.teamcolumbus.org. If you are interested, please let me know and maybe we can carpool! rblice@neo.rr.com

USCF Ohio State Criterium Championship

02/12/02 by Ted Ingraham

Sunday May 26, 2002, in downtown Akron!

After two months of haggling with USCF reps, city officials, Akron police, other race promoters, and potential sponsors over dates, courses, and other details, we finally have a race! The Freewheelers will be sponsoring the race in conjunction with Cuyahoga Valley Velo, who will hold a road race on the Quick Road course on May 27th. Many more details about both races will be coming soon, but meanwhile, mark you calendars for two days of quality racing in your own backyard on Memorial Day weekend!

Uniforms & rides

02/22/02 by Ted Ingraham

Uniforms: The uniform order has encountered some delays and is still going to go in "any day now!" One bump in the road regarding the uniforms is that we will not...more

Race Team

2/11/02 by Ted Ingraham

As many members are aware, the Club is making an effort this year to put together a strong, focused race team. There are questions about...more

Hello and Thanks!

02/11/02 by Becky Blice

Most of you have no idea who I am, but thanks to Ted, you can now...more

The Winter Training Clinic

Ted Ingraham

The Winter Training Clinic on February 2nd was well attended as more than twenty Freewheelers participated. There was lots of sweat and more than enough body odor to confirm...more

Training: Have You Started Yet?

Ted Ingraham

Yes, doughboy, it's time! Wipe the donut cream from your fingers and click here for an article on preparation by Denis Osowski. Also, plan to attend our Winter Training Clinic on Saturday, February 2 at 9:00am. The clinic will be at the Cuyahoga Falls Police Lodge at 3963 Hudson Drive, which is at the corner of Hudson and Springdale, just south of the Hudson Drive–Allen Road–Steels Corners intersection. The clinic will include Racermates for fitness testing and racing; Bryan Huntley will tune up bikes and true wheels; we'll have a bike fit check up, and we are looking to add some type of skill, racing, or training program. Members should bring their bikes and a stand or rollers.

John Paradise carries the Olympic Torch

January 2, 2002, Ted Ingraham

About 40 to 50 of us stood shivering in the mid-twenty degree but sunny and pleasant January weather—waiting for Johnny. The approximate 10:30 starting time for Johnny's leg of the Olympic Torch run was running over 30 minutes late. Finally, a runner with the torch, along with a procession of police cars...more