Land Rover News
Session 3 the running of the bulls
Where to begin, I’m still getting deals on what happened last night session.
Lets start with the running of the bulls, or at least that’s what I call the kierin event as you have 200 plus guy going hell fast on carbon everything, then add to the mix Dean Tracy; I think he weights about 160 soaking wet.
First ride, Dean rode a conservative race and paid for it by placing third, top two go through. His second ride was much better, as it was a do or die situation and as luck would have it, he was racing guys that he had beaten before. Stephen Mclaughry got the jump on Dean, but Dean closed the gap and coming out of corner three, Mclaughry threw a little hook, which was enough to slow Dean down and McLaughry beat Dean by half a wheel. DAMN, I thought for sure Dean would make it into the finals so I went back to the hotel to go to bed, but that turned out to be the wrong decision.
Dean Tracy scores first 2 medals at US Nationals
Today was the start of US National Track Champs. Schedule went like this 10:00 am men's pursuits, women's pursuits, scratch race heats (3) and new US National event the 250 standing start. I went for a 1.5 ride before heading over to the track thinking I would just get there in time to watch the scratch races, nope, it took 3.5 hours to finish all the dang pursuits!
US Track Champs Day 1
Sunday October 1, 06 Actually today is day 2 in Carson Ca (just outside of LA). Drove 15 hours to get here, Captain Drew was at the wheel, the man drove 11 out of the 15 hours. One rainstorm and 3 pee stops and we showed up at the hotel at 8pm Sunday night. Dean rode the rollers, me, I went to sleep, my 4 hours of driving wore me out.
LAF Ride ~ Portland
LAF RIDE ~ Portland
This event was held on Sunday 30th of July this year. The day dawned cold and wet but soon would fine up and turn into a beautiful day. Team Rubicon contributed to the success of the event in the best way they know how . . .
• Team Rubicon’s fantastic fundraising event this year allowed usto send a representative to the LAF Ride 2006. Our 2006 team representative was Chris Alling. Chris said he had an awesome time and to cap off his experience . . . .Lance Armstrong rolled up along side him and rode with Chris for a few miles and chatted with him. This is something Chris will never forget, Thank you team for help raising the $$ to give Chris this awesome experience.
LIVESTRONG CHALLENGE update
The 2006 Portland LIVESTRONG Challenge was a huge hit.
More to come later - Please check the photos at
http://web.mac.com/trubicon/iWeb/2006%20Rubicon%20Photos/LIVESTRONG%20CHALLENGE.html
2006 Rubicon Photo Album
Photo by Wheels in Focus
It's been a while, but the 2006 Rubicon Photo Album has been updated. Now you will find additional photos both Wheels in Focus and Greg Descantes Photography
Heather VanValkenburg wins stars and bars for 2006!
Pictured L to R, Heather, Brian and Donna
Story by Steven Beardsley
National Championships in Colorado Springs with some extra hardware and a
DEPARTURES
DEPARTURES
Next week is a sad week. We will be seeing the departure of 3 orange guys as they all head home for the winter / summer.
• August 15th Richard heads home for Auckland
• August 18th Kirk is off to Chicago then home to Denver Colorado
• August 19th Aaron heads home to race worlds and to cause trouble in Christchurch
Race Results This Weekend
Race Results this weekend from the Oregon State track champs
• Steven took 3 gold (Team sprint, Team pursuit, and Madison)
• Heather gained gold in Womens Team Sprint
• Logan and Dean rode fantastic given there last inute entry and partnering and gained a bronze in the Madison
Also general news ; -
