Tonight's Chico Airport Criterium Results.............

Below are the Category Results from tonight's event, followed by the Current Overall Standings in the 2009 Chico Airport Criterium Series. REMEMBER also - the standings are always Preliminary for the first 24 hours after "posting" - so if you see an addition, subtraction, correction, deletion or any other "tions", please let me know! Tonight's Airport Criterium was a bit unusual in that we had a shorter event - 40 minutes PLUS 3 laps - and only offered up 3 Primes per Category...........but each Prime was worth 10 points each. We'll definitely be doing another event like this one in future weeks.

****AND - One Final Note - This Tuesday Night's Airport Criterium - June 2nd - will also have a Category "C" race going off at 7:00PM. The "C" race will be 30 minutes + 3 laps. If you are intimidated by the Criterium and/or the speeds out there, this is the Category to get a feel for what's going on without the crazy speeds. No other Category races will be on the course - just Category "C" - so you can get used to the course, etc. The event MAY be mentored as well, depending upon whether ANY Category "A" or highly-ranked Category "B" riders(basically, any top 10 riders in the Current Standings in the "B" Category) are available to mentor. A mentor basically sits in with your group during the race, giving you basic pointers and helpful advice to keep you safe, skilled and sound during the event - and for future events. Mentors must meet with me prior to the event - so, if you would like to volunteer to be a Criterium Mentor, see me at the race on Tuesday Night or e-mail me prior to the Event - lorrod7@comcast.net .

CATEGORY "A" RESULTS FROM THE MAY 31st CHICO AIRPORT CRITERIUM:
1. David Albrecht (7 points + 30 Prime Points + 1 = 38 points)
2. Maggie Jones (5 points + 1 = 6 points)

CATEGORY "B" RESULTS FROM THE MAY 31st CHICO AIRPORT CRITERIUM:
1. Shawn Hughes (7 points + 30 Prime Points + 1 = 38 points)
2. Matt Itamura (5 points + 1 = 6 points)
3. Samuel Bransky (4 points + 1 = 5 points)
4. Jim Mensching (3 points + 1 = 4 points)
5. Joshua Pasos (2 points + 1 = 3 points)
6. Ray Bransky (1 points + 1 = 2 points)
7. Denny McKenney 1 point
8. Christopher Cook 1 point

2009 CHICO AIRPORT CRITERIUM SERIES CURRENT OVERALL STANDINGS:

CATEGORY "A" OVERALL:
1. Jeff Galland 178 points
2. David Albrecht 158 points
3. Mike Trowbridge 99 points
4. Roy Steves 75 points
5. Mike Smith 73 points
6. Alex Blease 68 points
7. Greg Golet 50 points
8. Mike Cordova 48 points
9. Paul Sajben 39 points
10. Michael Jasinski 33 points
11. James Plummer 29 points
12. Kevin Speacht 28 points
12. Tim Creswell 28 points
14. Steve Vickery 24 points
15. Margaret Jones 23 points (1st Place Woman in Category "A")
15. Anthony Ferretti 23 points
17. Jeff Ochs 22 points
18. Pedro Brown 19 points
19. Mike Painter 17 points
20. Brad Foster 15 points
21. Tyler Honeyman 11 points
21. Michael Dufresne 11 points
23. Ryan Olson 10 points
23. Aren Timmel 10 points
23. Rob Bishop 10 points
26. Charlie Dawson 9 points
26. Kyle Hartelt 9 points
28. Ethan Black 8 points
28. Paul McIntyre 8 points
30. Ben Bryant 7 points
30. Geno Gruber 7 points
30. Josh Bullock 7 points
30. Dave Berman 7 points
34. Evan Carroll 6 points
35. Weston Crumm 5 points
35. Greg Melton 5 points
37. Jason Ziegenhirt 4 points
37. Jesse Rushing 4 points
39. CJ Humphries 3 points
39. Randy Moon 3 points
39. Mike Castaldo 3 points
39. Kenny Price 3 points
43. Janeen Thorpe 2 points
44. David Kyle 1 point
45. Scott Heather 1 point
46. Jim Clark 1 point
47. Morgan Bonar 1 point
48. Dain Melton 1 point
49. Dan Reymann 1 point
50. Kurt Haskins 1 point
51. Tom Embree 1 point

CATEGORY "B" OVERALL:
1. Shawn Hughes 225 points
2. Matt Itamura 124 points
3. Tom Embree 120 points
4. Charlie Pelton 111 points
5. Michael Dufresne 60 points
6. Mike Crumm 46 points
6. Frank Marinello 46 points
8. David Klein 31 points
9. Scott Heather 27 points
10. Joe Schlesinger 23 points
11. Denny McKenney 17 points
12. Mike Rodriguez 16 points
12. Jim Clark 16 points
12. David Weathers 16 points
15. Colin Moakley 15 points
16. Dain Melton 14 points
17. Samuel Bransky 10 points
17. Jim Mensching 10 points
17. Ray Bransky 10 points
20. Tom Murphy 9 points
20. Rob Glatthaar 9 points
22. BJ LaRossa 7 points
22. Matt Carlson 7 points
24. Kareem Speake 6 points
25. Sandy Speake 5 points
25. Adam Tischler 5 points
25. Jeff Ochs 5 points
28. John Wiesinger 4 points
28. David Dura 4 points
28. Clay Johnson 4 points
28. Brian Strukan 4 points
32. Joshua Pasos 3 points
32. Christopher Cook 3 points
32. Derek Moffitt 3 points
32. Gary Fowler 3 points
32. Darrin Reichel 3 points
32. James Gilchrist 3 points
32. Jeff Davis 3 points
39. Jon Kayzer 2 points
39. Steve Kodad 2 points
39. Mark Hendry 2 points
42. James Hefner 1 point
43. Clay Johnson 1 point
44. Skip Lees 1 point
45. Ken Petruzzelli 1 point
46. Shawn Fisher 1 point
47. John D'Ewart 1 point
48. Johnny Jones 1 point
49. Walt Schafer 1 point
50. Greg Melton 1 point
51. Paul Begbie 1 point

WOMEN'S CATEGORY OVERALL:
1. Margaret Jones 49 points
2. Lisa Martens 42 points
3. Tracy Berman 27 points
4. Jenn Gruber 22 points
5. Janine Rood 20 points
6. Morgan Bonar 12 points
7. Caryn Jones 10 points
8. Christa Ritchey 7 points
9. Amy Dawson 1 point
10. Teresa Kludt 1 point
11. Kristen Schonauer 1 point
12. Shirley Huffman 1 point

AIRPORT CRITERIUM SERIES INFORMATION:

After the great turn-out at last year's Tuesday Night Chico Airport Criterium Series, we're going to be doing them again for 2009......but starting up a bit earlier this year. For those curious, the definition of "Criterium" is here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criterium

This Series starts up next Tuesday, March 10th and will go through September 15th, 2009......just before our Chico Downtown Criterium on September 20th! Registration normally starts at 5:40pm - with the event starting at 6:00pm.

How does it work???

Okay, here are a few notes for this year's Airport "Crit" Series:

1. We will be using more than 1 course for the Crits this year......including throwing in some lefty-turn Crits to get a feel for those - and some Weekend Criteriums as well. For the time being, we'll be using our standard Tuesday Night righty-turn course starting/finishing at Convair Avenue - http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Chico-Airport-Tuesday-Night-Crit-Course

2. ALL riders must sign in this year - There will be a small table on the sidewalk at the Start/Finish location on Convair Avenue - just sign in at the table and you are good to go! Sign-ins start at 5:40pm - the racing action starts at 6:00pm. We usually end the event by 7pm, at the latest - many times earlier than that - to get home before it gets too dark outside. RAIN AND WET PAVEMENT WILL ALWAYS CANCEL THE CRITERIUMS! In addition, last year we had some tremendous smoke from the Humboldt Fire in this area......which, in turn, would also cancel the Criteriums due to hazardous air quality.

3. The Category "B" races normally go for 45-50 minutes PLUS 3 laps.........while the Category "A" races go for 50-60 minutes PLUS 3 laps. There can be anywhere from 1 to 15+ Primes in the Airport Criteriums......just depends on the mood of the Dictator.....er......I mean, Director. ;)

4. Helmets are MANDATORY! So, please....please.....wear your helmet! Please!!

5. All are welcome - you don't have to do the Series - just come on out and give this Criterium training/riding a shot! It's amazing what kind of workout you can get in during a 45 to 60 minute practice event.

6. Points are used to calculate the Overall Standings in the Series. The point breakdown is as follows: 7-5-4-3-2-1, with an additional 1 point being given to each participant at each event. So, 7 points goes to the winner, 5 points goes to 2nd place, 4 points goes to 3rd place and so on.........in addition to 1 more point just for doing the event. The rider with the MOST points at the end of the Series wins the Overall Title - and the Chico Airport Series Championship Trophy, plus whatever goodies we can give you. Also, Prime points will be given out during each of the Crits - these are just lap prizes......but in this case, the prizes are points. We will also be having some product Primes out there this year!

7. Last year, we had just two categories during the races - Category A and Category B. However, the Series itself has even more Trophy Categories, including:

Category "A" Men
Women's Category
Women's Masters 40+ Category
Category "B" Men
Men's Masters 40+ Category
Men's Masters 50+ Category

These are the Categories which all qualify for a Series Championship Trophy. If nobody - or very few folks are in one category - we may eliminate it and add an additional category where the numbers allow it. As usual, sandbaggers are strongly discouraged ( A Sandbagger would be a Category "A" rider entering a Category "B" event).

8. Although donations to put on these events are always very appreciated and accepted, this Series is FREE - so come on out and take advantage of some, or all, of these Criteriums in 2009!

9. The Race Director reserves the right to DQ any rider for unsafe riding or unsportsmanlike conduct at ANY time. Also, PLEASE - NO colorful language will be used out there - especially with the little kids around watching the race(we have kids out there from ages 2 to 12 watching the racing action)!! ANY rider breaking these rules can be subject to Disqualification from - not only the race - but from the entire Series. So, please - just do what ya always do and just be cool!!!!

10. Finally, remember - these Criterium events are essentially for practice and exercise - we have fun out there and get a great little workout in, and we get to work on some quality cycling skills. But, overall, they're no big whoop....no World Championship/Olympic medals or million dollar contracts on the line. So, with that in mind, just treat 'em as such - a good training event to try some new things, gain some good fitness.....and maybe even get into a "real" sanctioned Criterium at some point in time. Or not. Just have fun with it!! We'll have trophies and hopefully some prizes for the Series winners - and definitely loads of fun....and pain and suffering. ;) But remember - it's all in good fun!

Hope to see you out there!!

Rodney............
Team Chico & R.A.C.E. - Rodney's Amateur Cycling Events
Chico, CA
www.ChicoBike.com