Well, we’ve got some good news and some not so good news from this past weekend.
The not so good news first:
It sounded as if Doug and Scott got their signals crossed while warming up on Saturday for the Pinellas Park Circuit Race, and Scott’s derailleur ended up being damaged beyond repair. ‘Ripped off’ is what I heard. So, from what I could gather, Scott raced on Doug’s bike. Unfortunately, Scott was ‘taken down’ again during the race, taking him out of the race, and damaging the front spokes on Doug’s bike.
Doug also ended up racing, but flatted on the third lap.
Justin was also taken down on Saturday during his race. NO, not by Doug!!! J
Justin still got 5th, though!! I don’t know the whole story, so Scott will have to fill in the details.
I guess as they say, “like father, like son”?
With all of that bad luck, you guys should be good for the rest of the year!
Now, the good news!
First, the results from Saturday:
Despite going down, Justin got 5th in his 10-12 race to finish out the season on a great note.
Justin was honored during the finale banquet Saturday night with trophies for 3rd place in the Florida Cup Series, as well as 3rd place in the Florida Points Series!!
A BIG ORANGE AND GREY CONGRATULATIONS TO JUSTIN ON A GREAT YEAR!!
You’re going to spank them next year, for sure.
Now Sunday’s race (results not posted officially yet):
I’ve only heard that Justin took 2nd in his race, but I’ve received very little in detail regarding his podium finish. Congratulations once more to our star player!!
Scott and Doug did not race Sunday.
Ron, James, and Roger showed up for the Cat 4 road race on Sunday. The course was approx. 1 mile longer than the day before, and scheduled as an 8 lap, 24 mile race with CRAZY windy conditions. Josh Servi (Team 19) went off the front from the get go, and Roger followed soon after. James was right behind Roger when he jumped, and thought it best to hold back to see if anyone would chase. Nobody went, so Ron and James positioned themselves on the front to keep the pace at a reasonable speed, and soon found themselves with a virtual third teammate in Kevin Jordan (the lone Team 19 rider in the pack). The three kept most of the pack at bay, letting a few single riders slip through their fingers. Unfortunately, the approx. 6 man breakaway caught Roger and Josh, and it came down to a sprint finish, with Roger finishing 3rd. Ron and James stuck it out and tried their luck in the field sprint with the remaining riders. From what I could see, James got 2nd in the field sprint, with Ron 2 places back.
Congratulations Roger, Ron, and James.
It felt great to race as a team, and to race FOR a team.
Thank you Roger for your donation to the Cycle Logic account.
As a side note, Cycle Logic ended the year in 15th place in the Category 4 Florida Points Series Team Standings (just behind Cycle Science, and just ahead of Team Florida). Not too shabby for a first year team.
I’ve got to congratulate and thank everyone for their help in making this happen, from designing the kits and sponsorship materials to pursuing sponsorships, donations from our own teammates, participation at races and other events, team camaraderie, team support, and feed zone help (from teammates, friends, and family). I can’t express how happy and grateful I am that the year was a great success for all of us.
JP/ CL
