Last Night's Chico Airport Criterium Results...............

WOW - what a great night of racing last night out at the Chico Airport Criterium - and what a turnout too!!! Thank you ALL for coming out to this one - all the racers and spectators - that was a lot of fun!!! Thank you ALL!!

The racing action was really smooth out there last night - and the NEW Category "C" race at 7:00pm was a total blast!!! It looks like Category "C" will be here to stay, with some good riding out there, and tons of learning about Criterium riding/racing. I would like to give a HUGE Thank You to the following riders for mentoring all the riders in the "C" Category race last night: David Albrecht, Jeff Ochs, Kevin Speacht, Geno Gruber, Tom Embree, Shawn Hughes, Charlie Pelton and Brad Foster. Y'all rock!!!

Below are the Category Results from last night'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!

CATEGORY "A" RESULTS FROM THE JUNE 2nd CHICO AIRPORT CRITERIUM:
1. Tim Creswell (7 points + 4 Prime Points + 1 = 12 points)
2. David Albrecht (5 points + 3 Prime Points + 1 = 9 points)
3. Greg Golet (4 points + 12 Prime Points + 1 = 17 points)
4. Mike Smith (3 points + 1 = 4 points)
5. Kevin Speacht (2 points + 14 Prime Points + 1 = 17 points)
6. Jeff Ochs (1 point + 1 = 2 points)
Pack Finish:
Evan Carroll 1 point
Brad Foster 1 point
Ryan Olson 1 point

CATEGORY "B" RESULTS FROM THE JUNE 2nd CHICO AIRPORT CRITERIUM:
1. Scott Heather (7 points + 5 Prime Points + 1 = 13 points)
2. Matt Itamura (5 points + 1 = 6 points)
3. Joe Schlesinger (4 points + 1 = 5 points)
4. Frank Marinello (3 points + 1 = 4 points)
5. Shawn Hughes (2 points + 8 Prime Points + 1 = 11 points)
6. Tom Embree (1 point + 13 Prime Points + 1 = 15 points)
7. BJ LaRossa 1 point
8. Christopher Cook (3 Prime Points + 1 = 4 points)
9. Clay Johnson (4 Prime Points + 1 = 5 points)
10. Charlie Pelton 1 point
11. Jon Keyzer 1 point
12. Jim Mensching 1 point
13. Dan Spencer 1 point
Pack Finish:
Charlie Geshekter 1 point
Gary Fowler 1 point

WOMEN'S CATEGORY RESULTS FROM THE JUNE 2nd CHICO AIRPORT CRITERIUM:
1. Lisa Martens (7 points + 7 Prime Points + 1 = 15 points)
2. Tracy Berman (5 points + 1 = 6 points)
3. Christa Ritchey (4 points + 2 Prime Points + 1 = 7 points)
4. Jenn Gruber (3 points + 1 Prime Point + 1 = 5 points)
Pack Finish:
Shirley Huffman 1 point
Peggy Selkirk 1 point
Lori Cox 1 point

CATEGORY "C" RESULTS FROM THE JUNE 2nd CHICO AIRPORT CRITERIUM:
1. Brooks Biertempfel
2. Joshua Pasos
3. Jim Mensching
4. David Brewer
5. Amy Dawson
6. Clayton Anderson

JUNIOR CATEGORY RESULTS FROM THE JUNE 2nd CHICO AIRPORT CRITERIUM:
1. Ben Geise
2. Davis Foster

2009 CHICO AIRPORT CRITERIUM SERIES CURRENT OVERALL STANDINGS:

CATEGORY "A" OVERALL:
1. Jeff Galland 178 points
2. David Albrecht 167 points
3. Mike Trowbridge 99 points
4. Mike Smith 77 points
5. Roy Steves 75 points
6. Alex Blease 68 points
7. Greg Golet 67 points
8. Mike Cordova 48 points
9. Kevin Speacht 45 points
10. Tim Creswell 40 points
11. Paul Sajben 39 points
12. Michael Jasinski 33 points
13. James Plummer 29 points
14. Jeff Ochs 24 points
14. Steve Vickery 24 points
16. Margaret Jones 23 points (1st Place Woman in Category "A")
16. Anthony Ferretti 23 points
18. Pedro Brown 19 points
19. Mike Painter 17 points
20. Brad Foster 16 points
21. Ryan Olson 11 points
21. Tyler Honeyman 11 points
21. Michael Dufresne 11 points
24. Aren Timmel 10 points
24. 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. Evan Carroll 7 points
30. Ben Bryant 7 points
30. Geno Gruber 7 points
30. Josh Bullock 7 points
30. Dave Berman 7 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 236 points
2. Tom Embree 135 points
3. Matt Itamura 130 points
4. Charlie Pelton 112 points
5. Michael Dufresne 60 points
6. Frank Marinello 50 points
7. Mike Crumm 46 points
8. Scott Heather 40 points
9. David Klein 31 points
10. Joe Schlesinger 28 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. Jim Mensching 11 points
18. Samuel Bransky 10 points
18. Ray Bransky 10 points
20. Clay Johnson 9 points
20. Tom Murphy 9 points
20. Rob Glatthaar 9 points
23. BJ LaRossa 8 points
24. Christopher Cook 7 points
24. Matt Carlson 7 points
26. Kareem Speake 6 points
27. Sandy Speake 5 points
27. Adam Tischler 5 points
27. Jeff Ochs 5 points
30. Gary Fowler 4 points
30. John Wiesinger 4 points
30. David Dura 4 points
30. Brian Strukan 4 points
34. Joshua Pasos 3 points
34. Derek Moffitt 3 points
34. Darrin Reichel 3 points
34. James Gilchrist 3 points
34. Jeff Davis 3 points
34. Jon Kayzer 3 points
40. Steve Kodad 2 points
40. Mark Hendry 2 points
42. Dan Spencer 1 point
43. Charlie Geshekter 1 point
44. James Hefner 1 point
45. Clay Johnson 1 point
46. Skip Lees 1 point
47. Ken Petruzzelli 1 point
48. Shawn Fisher 1 point
49. John D'Ewart 1 point
50. Johnny Jones 1 point
51. Walt Schafer 1 point
52. Greg Melton 1 point
53. Paul Begbie 1 point

WOMEN'S CATEGORY OVERALL:
1. Lisa Martens 57 points
2. Margaret Jones 49 points
3. Tracy Berman 33 points
4. Jenn Gruber 27 points
5. Janine Rood 20 points
6. Christa Ritchey 14 points
7. Morgan Bonar 12 points
8. Caryn Jones 10 points
9. Amy Dawson 2 points
9. Shirley Huffman 2 points
11. Lori Cox 1 point
12. Peggy Selkirk 1 point
13. Teresa Kludt 1 point
14. Kristen Schonauer 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