Races

Nice Photo of Emory Creel, Rich Karaz, Peter Martin and Tope. Taken August 13th 2006 at the Canal Classic atop of Bartow Hill, overlooking the Mohawk Valley. (Roughly, a 4 mile climb.)

Photo shot by Pam Karaz. Full Size Photo

Rich finished 10th, Emory 12th and Peter 17th out of about 125 riders. We chased okay...but a few guys in our group after the hill didn't know how to paceline. Next year we go over the top first and take the win!
Peter Martin reporting

ps Take a second and click on the link to the full size photo below the photo above - what a great day!!

Sunday May 11th saw record crowds and great racing for the annual Hollenbeck's Spring Classic. CNYC was well represented in the Master's race. With 4 strong riders in the field things were looking good. After the initial speedy run to the first climb a group of roughly 15 crested the first hill. With a good mix of clubs in the break everyone started to work the move. At times it looked like the chasing pack was about to catch the break but strong tempo riding by CNYC's Rich Karaz in the middle section of the course established a lead that was not to be challenged. Hollenbeck's short but steep wall brought the lead group down to 8 riders.