Is anyone heading down to RI for this race on Columbus Day? I have done this race the past couple of years and have really enjoyed it. I'll be doing it again this year and was hoping to see some of you there.

Jack

A steady rain covered this nice little race in our backyard this past Saturday, making it a gritty effort for all participants.  Mark Bissell & I the only reps from ECV for the Cat 4 race - 28 miles via 6 laps over a very nice rolling circuit - nice views & pavement, well-run by CCB, and it was really  nice that the road was closed for us.  About 25-30 starters I think braved the bad weather; Mark and I stayed on or near the front; I wound up on the front more than planned, chasing down some attacks throughout.  The small field & closed ro

 Does anyone know the route of the Topsfield Road Race? Both Bikereg and ccbracing.com don't seem to have a course map.
thanks!

Bizarre day of racing in Plaistow, NH, this past Saturday, 27 June, for the Wayne Elliott Memorial Circuit Race.  Jack Hayden & I in the Masters 35+ and nice to see Mark Bissell in the Masters 45+.  

Just a reminder that the Lake Auburn Road Race will be held in Auburn, ME this Saturday, June 6th. So far we have several EVC riders signed up:

Found this poking around Bikereg, and this looks interesting - it's in our backyard, only has 2 races - Masters 35+ and 45+, has kids races, and the course looks pretty safe/flat- 5.6mi circuit.  I'm interested but not committed yet . . . anyone else to help put me over the edge?

Thoughts from Saturday's Lake Sunapee RR:
- My first Masters race - racing nirvana; finally, a benefit to being older.  Farewell, annoying and dangerous 4 races . . . this was just too good.
- Hills - no particular killers, just enough in succession to slowly take it out of the legs . . . the final one to the finish doesn't look like much until you try it at the end of racing 46 over those other hills . . . my legs crumbled
- Shout-outs for ECV on the last turn into town from a flag-waving race-course volunteer; thanks Karin!!

I plan on trying this one on Saturday; I think I may even try Masters 35+ for this one.  I see Kevin Buckley registered, but I do not know him and would like to get in touch prior - does anyone have email for him?  Thanks.
Any other takers?

Norbert and I have  registered for the Lake Auburn Road Race Cat 5 race.  35 miles and a 10 am start time.  Cat 4's are also 35 miles at roll out 5 min after.  Come join us!

www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp