Event: Pro/1/2
1st Place- Joshua Carling, Michael David Winery Cycling Team

After a break away of 6 riders in the last quarter of the race and no Michael David riders in the break away, Michael Ricks of the Michael David Team took control of the chase group. He closed the gap putting teammate Joshua Caring only second behind the leaders giving him an opportunity to sprint for the win…and that is exactly what happened. Congratulations Josh.

The Cherry Pie Crit went off under excellent Northern California winter weather signaling the start of Michael David Winery racing. The famed P-shaped course had new paving throughout, a full-hairpin turn just after the finish line, a long sweeping left-hand turn, and a chicane that preceded an uphill climb to the finish line.

“…With 6 to go I worked my way toward the front only to be caught up in a crash. I didn’t go down but Sterling Magnell (biggest guy out there) slammed into my bars as he tried to avoid the crash. The force of his hit knocked my foot out and I was sent into the gutter. Trying to clip in with the adrenaline pumping that hard was difficult and I ended up at the back. I was having difficulty moving back up and was not able to get to the front in time. Ended up with a measly 27th placing but I’m safe and there are plenty more races to come…” ~ Nano Christensen P1/2 race

“..The field splinters and it is a mad dash for position. I get caught out a little due some bad cornering by individuals in front of me, but move up hard on the back stretch. Someone brakes going into the chicane and I’m forced back to mid-pack. Most riders at sprinting much too early, so I try to sweep around to the far shoulder and power my way up the hill. I cross the line in 10th, not as good of a final position as I had hoped for, but I’m pleased with the result after a hectic last lap…” ~ Dave Grundman Cat 3 race

Results:
Men – Cat 1/2/3 – Master – 35-99
Doug Hall – 10th

Men – Cat 1/2
Nathanael Christensen – 27th
Doug Hall – 37th

Men – Cat 3
David Grundman – 10th

The Sacramento Cyclocross Series ran its final event for 2011 at Laguna Del Sol.
As usual, Michael David was well represented.

Women A35+
Lauren Liden – 2nd Place
Final Overall Standings – 2nd Place w/ 295 points

Men’s Single Speed
Doug Ryan – 8th Place
Final Overall Standings – 7th Place w/ 202 points

Men A Junior
Robbie Terra – 1st Place
Final Overall Standings – 1st Place w/ 300 points

Jonathan Christensen
Final Overall Standings – 2nd Place w/ 99 points

Robbie Farrens
Final Overall Standings – 4th Place w/ 49 points

Sacramento Cyclocross Series:
5 x 1st place finish
1 x 2nd place finish

Central Coast Cyclocross Series:
1 x 1st place finish
1 x 2nd place finish

Bay Area Super Prestige Cyclocross
2 x 1st place finish
2 x 2nd place finish

Congratulations Robbie on great season.

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Jr. Men 10 – 14
Robbie Farrens – 1st Place
Robbie Terra – 2nd Place

Men A
Nano Christensen 16th place

Women A35+
Lauren Liden 3rd place

Men A Junior
Jonathan Christensen 1st Place
Robbie Terra 2nd Place

Men B
Jonathan Christensen 16th Place

Women A35+
Lauren Liden – 1st Place

Single Speed
Doug Ryan – 2nd Place

Men A Junior
Robbie Terra – 1st Place
Robbie Farrens – 2nd  Place

Women A35+
Lauren Liden 1st Place

Men A Junior
Robbie Terra 1st Place

Single Speed
Doug Ryan 9th Place

Sacramento Cyclocross Series
Lembi Park
Novemenber 5, 2011

Women A35+
Lauren Liden 3rd place

Men A Junior
Robbie Terra 1st Place
Jonathan Christensen 2nd Place

Single Speed
Doug Ryan 13th

...The last lap- this was it. My legs burned, I felt nauseated, I was too close to just give it away...

Women A35+
Lauren Liden – 1st Place