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Great Day for Wheels on Willyposted May 23, 2003The Brazen Dropouts, promtoers
of the Wheels on Willie bike reported great turnout for their 16th
Annual Dave Kagy Memorial Race. Wheels on Willy has grown its reputation
and prize list to become one of the top races in the region and
attracts riders from Illinois, Iowa, and Minnesota to downtown Madison.
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Frank Pipp Wins Mens 1/2 Road Race Championship, Megan Monroe and Alison Dwyer Sweep the Women's 1/2, John Van Susteren rolls away with 30+ gold.posted May 12, 2003The rolling course in Palmyra,
Wisconsin brought good turnout for the 2003 State Road Race. The
men's cat 1/2 field was 80 strong and the combination of the "Franks"
(Frank Dierking and Frank Pipp) of ABD Elite Cycling proved too
much for the rest of the field. Dierking reeled in every break that
was a threat which left his teammate in strong position to make
the winning break and then the final sprint for top honors.
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Westby Cycling Tour-Fun for the Familyposted April 30, 2003WESTBY, Wis. (April 14,
2003) - In celebration of its 100th Anniversary, the Westby Cooperative
Creamery invites cyclists May 17 to participate in a bike tour of
the ridges and coulees of Vernon County. Vernon County is characterized
by terrain that was unscathed by glacial flows. (i.e., it's hilly).
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Does USAC Have Your Club Member Roster Correct? Here's How to Check:posted April 23, 2003USAC recommends that each
club have one person who's responsibility it is To check your club roster
for accuracy, go to the USA
cycling website:
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WCA Kicks off the 2003 Season with Great Dane Criteriums and Marshall Road Raceposted April 15, 2003Madison, WI With winds howling and temperatures barely above freezing over 150 riders turned out to warm up the streets of the Research Park course in Madison on April 6. "We had a great turnout, considering how cold it was," said Pat Loney, GDVC member who helped put on the event. The race on April 13 opened with weather that could pass for June and a turnout of over 200 riders. The first Marshall Road Race took place on April 12 and was held near Trek's Waterloo headquarters. Race organizers have asked that riders please park where directed (in the Trek parking lot) for the remaining Marshall and Waterloo races to assure that the organizers can retain the course. 2003 Wisconsin Cup Points are tallied and posted on the website.
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Twelve
Things You Absolutely Have to Know to Race Bicycles: (or, if you
don't read your rule book, read this!)
posted April 15, 2003
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F.A.Q.'s about WCA's Recent Partnership with USACposted April 15, 2003In case you haven't heard--or are new to Wisconsin Cycling Association--here is the latest information on the WCA liaison with USAC. Q: What responsibilities
have been assumed by WCA and what does WCA get for it? Q: How much of these
responsibilities will be assumed by Heidi Mingesz, WCA's new Technical
Director? Q: What do we tell our
members about renewing their license? Q: Who is in charge of
assigning officials? Q: Where can I find updates
or more information on the situation? Q: Where can I send my
upgrade request?
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2003 Wisconsin Cup Series Races UPDATEDposted March 25, 2003Please see race schedule; one of the Marshall Road Race dates has changed. Keep your eyes on this column for news of any other schedule changes. Note: No additional races will be added to the Wisconsin Cup Series calendar now that the calendar has been announced however, WCA will accomodate--with adequate notice--a change in an already scheduled event date at the promoter's request.
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Guidelines for the Wisconsin Cup Seriesposted March 25, 2003Guidelines will be posted in early April. WCA board encourages riders to review the scoring guidelines so riders, especially those who race in mixed categories (i.e., men 4/5) understand how they will earn Wisconsin Cup Points. Questions on race guidelines may be directed to Heidi Mingesz: wcatech@earthlink.net.
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2003 Board Announcedposted March 25, 2003Board elections took place in February by proxy vote with each WCA member club (in good standing) receiving one vote. Board members voted to hold positions in 2003 are noted below. The incoming board would like to acknowledge the work of the 2002 members Phil Godkin and Jeff Littman for their dedication to WCA in 2002. Also, thanks are due to John Fleckenstein, WCAs long time web site coordinator for his work in developing key software programs for WCA. 2003 Board of Directors
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WCA Liaison with USAC Completeposted March 25, 2003In early March WCAs board
announced on this website news of a proposed program of USAC that
would move some of the day-to-day operational duties of USAC onto
state associations such as WCA. In exchange for handling duties
such as officials training, scheduling, upgrades and the like, USAC
will rebate a portion of every USCF license sold in Wisconsin back
to WCA.
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Tradegy Hits in Tucson...Reminder to Ride Sharpposted March 25, 2003Riders in the March Tucson
Classic were stunned to hear of the death of a category 2 rider,
Garrett Lemire from Ojai, California. Lemire was racing in the men's
road race when he crossed the center line on a road that was not
closed, and struck a car head on. He died instantly of his injuries
and several other riders were hospitalized, as was the driver of
the car who experienced trauma from the event. When a promoter announces the yellow line rule, obey it. It's for YOUR safety. If you see someone crossing the line call them back. If you get DQd, don't complain. At least you are alive to say you got DQd. If you are in a group ride and see infractions, speak up and/or warn the rider that their behavior is not welcome. The WCA board has sent its condolences to the family and the promoter. Cards or notes of support can be sent to the Lemire family: 1290 Foothills Drive, Ojai, CA 93023.
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WCA Board's 1st Quarter 2003 Reportposted March 25, 2003Improved communications with board members and among clubs was something that WCA members requested of the board in 2003. As a start, the board has drafted a Quarterly Report which is posted on the website. Note that the report mentions the 2003 WCA Plan, which can be accessed under the board minutes link.
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Recalling the First Race Experience - by WCA Riders Not Embarrassed to Tellposted March 25, 2003Kent
Wenger, Mad City Cycling Jamie Surges, Team America's
Dairyland Erica
Johnson, Team America's Dairyland
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2003 Wisconsin Cup Series Races Announcedposted March 7, 2003The Wisconsin Cup Series schedule has been released! The series of over 12 races begins in April and concludes in August. Questions about individual races can be directed to respective promoters (contact information is being added as we receive it). Only Wisconsin riders are eligible for Wisconsin Cup points and will compete for overall prizes and a sprints series. Last fall the WCA board asked member clubs for feedback and suggestions for improvement on the Cup Series. These comments were used to shape the 2003 scoring guidelines. Changes in 2003 requested by members and now incorporated include the elimination of double points, and scoring that goes 10 deep. The Wisconsin Cup Series Guideline which explains the rules for judging and scoring will be posted on this website in late March, after the promoters meeting on March 22. Questions about the 2003 Wisconsin Cup race series can be directed to board@wicycling.org.
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WCA Liaison with USAC in the Works - Improvements to WCA on the wayposted March 7, 2003At the January open member meeting of WCA, Mike Hanley announced a new program of USAC that would move some of the day-to-day operational duties of USAC onto state associations. In exchange for handling duties such as officials training, scheduling, upgrades and the like, USAC will rebate a portion of every USCF license sold in Wisconsin back to WCA. "This rebate program allows WCA some latitude to manage the duties that are critical to fast, accurate results, proper scoring, and ultimately, better racing," said Rebecca Loney, WCA President. "We see this as a terrific opportunity to strengthen the organization to better serve members." A sub-committee was formed at the January meeting to review the proposal from USAC. Members on the committee included Mike Hanley, Amy Miller, Bill Ochowitz, Gary Achterberg, Jerry Pearce, Rebecca Loney. The committee asked for proposals from interested parties in taking on the duties that formerly were handled by USAC. "We see this as a great way to start building a solid foundation for WCAs future," says Amy Miller, Treasurer. "WCA has had gaps in services over the years due to the volunteer nature of the organization and if we plan appropriately we can use this momentum to make WCA programs consistent." For more information on the program contact board@wicycling.org.
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Team America's Dairyland Debuts in Marchposted March 7, 2003A new, elite women's squad will appear on the midwestern scene in 2003; Team America's Dairyland is based out of Madison, Wisconsin and is backed by the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board. Team Manager Rebecca Loney will introduce the team at a photo shoot in April. Riders include: Alison Dwyer, Erin Syth, Megan Monroe, Erica Johnson, Jamie Surges and Rachel Eichers. The team's mission is to raise awareness of the Wisconsin Dairy Industry and to promote healthy eating as it races in the midwest and National Race Calendar events. Team members will be making outreach trips to grade schools in Wisconsin to demonstrate the value of exercise and proper diet. The team will ride custom Waterford frames with a "bovine" paint job. For more information or to schedule a school visit please check the team website: www.teamamericasdairyland.com.
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New Course for Wisconsin State Road Race and Changes for the Criterium on the Square in Madisonposted March 7, 2003Promoters of the Mad City State Championship Road Race, last year's famously vertical but memorable road race are unable to host the race in 2003 due to sponsor and personnel changes. The UW-Whitewater team is scheduled to host the Wisconsin State Road Race on May 3. Just in case you think you might miss the hills from last year's road race, hold the tears. The new course being drawn up by Matt Miller of UW-Whitewater will provide plenty of vertical challenges. There are changes underway in Madison. CVC, host of the Criterium on the Square has announced that due to sponsor changes the Criterium on the Square will take a hiatus for 2003. According to Rebecca Loney the changes were due to a short time frame CVC had to re-align sponsors for the race. "We had two sponsors interested in the event but they weren't able to work the race into their schedule on our timeframe (for a June race) so we're planning now for 2004," said Loney. She noted that TDS, the sponsor of the last three years is still involved in cycling and has directed their funds to a new women's professional team. "TDS is a terrific supporter of cycling. They want to use their team in promotions to their nationwide audience, so the team is a great fit for what they are trying to accomplish," added Loney. Questions about the race can be directed to rebecca@tds.net.
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Megan Monroe wins U-23 Cyclocross Nationals in Californiaposted March 7, 2003UW-Wisconsin's Megan Monroe won the U-23 Title for Cyclocross Nationals held last December 12th and13th in Napa Valley, California. Monroe started the race on a course that had been altered due to days of steady downpour. "I was disapointed to learn that the long climb had been taken out as well as the barriers! The weather was a warm (for me at least) 50 degress but the rain prevented any hope of a proper warm-up," said Monroe. As far as her race memory goes, "it was a blur" and Monroe commented that her "training took over and my bike knew what to do." Her recollection of the course was that it was made more challenging by the mud and slick conditions. The wheels pits turned into mudbaths and were deemd the "soup bowl" or the "pudding pit" by the announcers. All of this played well for Monroe who had a blast riding in the muck and came across first, earning her U-23 Cyclocross Champion honors. The following day Monroe
went to the line with over 50 women for Elite Cross Nationals. At
the start of the race a crash in mid pack created a gap for the
front riders. From then on it was a painful chase for Monroe who
was caught up by the crash. She was not able to close the gap but
managed to see a few leaders across the course and was amazed by
their fluidness. Needless to say, after the first day racing, I
was not prepared or fresh enough for the elite race but she relished
the experience it gave her. According to Monroe, cyclocross in Wisconsin not only prepared her for the weather conditions at Cross Nationals but the competitive level within the WCA races proved to be just the workout she needed. Monroe looks foward to competeing in some UCI races in 2003 and is excited for the WCA cross series. Her hope is that Wisconsin cycling can continually make a name for the midwest riding scene. The 2003 Wisconsin Cup Cyclocross series schedule will be posted on June 1.
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