Club Races 2001
Race 3, May 3, 2001

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Director Bowersox (l) Guard Vandock (r)	The Gallery	More Gallery
Rounding Corner 4	Mid-group	Final Four

32k Criterium at OOIP

Gravel and potholes all over our old crit course made this race tough. Dave Komives had brought out what seemed to be enough patch material only to find himself short by half. Race Director Hall's sweeper got most of the gravel off, and riders' pre-race warmup alerted everyone to hole location - so no crashes. Otherwise, perfect conditions - at least for workers and the gallery. Balmy, humid and warm, riders knew for sure Summer had come. Race-Director-of-the-week Al Bowersox and his workers did a heroic job keeping the race organized and scored. Senior Matt Thourot finished first in the lead pack of four; Master Mark Armstrong was second; Vet Dave Komives was sixth (scary! Are the 45+ folks supposed to come in ahead of the under-35 Seniors?) Treasurer Steve Sams brought a new shipment of club clothing to the race. (He also supplied edible primes and ball caps!)

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