TrueSport Bicycle Racing and Results

Bio Wheels Ohio Valley Cyclocross #2

Harbin Park, Cincinnati
November 26, 2000

Thanks to Mitch Graham
Photos by Jerome Vieh

Photo by Jerome Vieh
Phil Noble and Todd Shoberg

With only one race held in wet conditions out of the last 15 cross events held in Cincinnati, Ohio, some would say we were about due. Scattered showers held the forecast throughout the Thanksgiving Day weekend, and by race day, we had soggy race conditions. But all considered, we had a fast course once again, with only one or two spots that were boggin’ down the tires. Using the Dave Carr Mud Index (members.aol.com/napavelo/mud.htm), we were seeing some variance between Grade 4 (play dough) to Grade 6 (slime) conditions out in the nature trails. The rest of the course was up high in the grass, and gave us fast conditions.

Photo by Jerome Vieh
Start of the A Race

The A race saw the fastest local racing of the season, with Todd Shoberg (Sobe-Headshok) attempting to put the field away early in the first lap. His aggressive first lap was only matched by local pro Phil Noble (Airborne-Kenda), and stretched the rest of the field thin very early. Mitch Graham (Bio Wheels-Jamis) and Benjamin Sharp (Tonistaner) traded leads a minute behind the leaders, while Dave Peterson (KHS), Charley Miller (Bio Wheels-Jamis), and Mike Kalan (Schwinn) formed a three man pack another minute behind. Noble and Shoberg never let up on the pace, and began lapping riders after 20 minutes of racing. Noble put a late race move on Shoberg and kept his undefeated streak alive in the area. Graham gained some space on Sharp to secure third place, while Miller pulled away from his group late in the race to round out the top five.

Photo by Jerome Vieh
Start of the B Race

The B race was highlighted by the battle to the finish by Thomas Hanley and Andrew Allwein (Trycycles-Motorex). The 50 minute race was settled by a wheel, with Hanley taking the victory. Lisa Matlock (Sobe-Headshok) put on the strongest women’s performance ever in the series, taking third overall in the B race. Rick Toler (Team Dayton) and Harry Wicks (Bluegrass) stayed close the entire race in the 35+ B category, with Toler pulling off the win.

The C’s saw some fast racing, as T.R. Hill (LWRT) and Marcus Bonito (Bike Pedlar) separated themselves early from the field, and traded leads through the first few laps. Bonito pulled out the win, taking the C’s in 35:40. James Whaley took the 35+ class with a third overall. Rose Petrick came down from Cleveland to take the women’s category in 48:58.

On a sad note, photographers and spectators who came out to see the bunny-hopping ace, Matt Bell (Bio Wheels-Jamis) sky over obstacles, were in tears, as their star pinch-flatted in the first lap and was forced out of the race. Twice as many spectators lined the wet course this Sunday than last. Thanks to all who came out to watch and race. Next Sunday is our final race in the series. Let’s make it a great one!

A – Race

  1. Phil Noble (Airborne-Kenda) 1:04:19
  2. Todd Shoberg (Sobe-Headshok) 1:05:03
  3. Mitch Graham (Bio Wheels-Jamis) 1:08:22
  4. Benjamin Sharp (Tonistaner/Lambauwkredeit) 1:10:10
  5. Charley Miller (Bio Wheels-Jamis) 1:12:01
  6. David Peterson (KHS) 1:12:05
  7. Mike Kalan (Schwinn) 1 lap down
  8. Tim Assor (Team Columbus) 1 lap down
  9. Bill Hall (Squadra/U. of Kentucky) 1 lap down
  10. Steven Rider (BG1/Trane) 1 lap down
  11. Scott Spees (Team Dayton 2003) 1 lap down
  12. Matt Bell (Bio Wheels-Jamis) DNF

B – Race (under 35)

  1. Thomas Hanley (unatt.) 50:35
  2. Andrew Allwein (Trycycles/Motorex) 50:35
  3. Lisa Matlock (Sobe/Headshok) 54:11
  4. Greg Maness (unatt.) 54:26
  5. John Huckleberry (unatt.) 55:19
  6. Russ Meyer (Trycycles/Motorex) 57:08
  7. John Adams (Reser) 1 lap down
  8. Michael Lober (John Adams Schwinn) 1 lap down
  9. Ryan Pomajerich (Bike Source) 1 lap down
  10. Justin Becker (Trycycles/Motorex) DNF

B – Race (35+)

  1. Rick Toler (Team Dayton 2003) 54:22
  2. Harry Wicks (Bluegrass) 54:36
  3. Tim Scholefield (QCW) 55:29
  4. John Reidel (IF) 57:12
  5. Fred Steinbrecker (Bluegrass) 59:54
  6. Mike Otting (QCW) 1 lap down

Women

  1. Rose Petrick (Spokejunkies) 48:58

C – Race (under 35)

  1. Marcus Bonito (Bike Pedlar) 35:40
  2. T.R. Hill (LWRT) 37:24
  3. David Nissen (unatt.) 43:44
  4. Andrew Angst (Spokejunkies) 45:33
  5. Jerome Viegh (Bio Wheels) 48:46
  6. Chris Carville (Bio Wheels) DNF

C – Race (35+)

  1. James Whaley (unatt.) 39:06
  2. Richard Arnoldy (Dayton CC) 42:19
  3. Frank Kleier (unatt.) 1 lap down

 

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