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Race Results
Race Held April 8, 2001
| Pro 1/2/3 | Cat 3/4 | Masters | Women | Juniors
| Cat 4 | Cat 5 |
| Finish | Name | Team |
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| A Race (Pro 1/2/3) |
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| 1 | Anthony Allesio | Laurel |
| 2 | Stephen Gray | Les Cyclistes |
| 3 | David Werling | NECSA |
| 4 | John Idone | Remax |
| 5 | William Casey King | Les Cyclistes |
| 6 | John Funk | GMBC |
| 7 | Tim Unkert | Capitol Bicycle |
| B Race (Cat 3/4) |
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| 1 | Bryan Haas | Ridgefield Bank |
| 2 | David Ebeling | WebEvent.com |
| 3 | Angel Santiago | Moneygram |
| 4 | Aki Sato | New Canaan |
| 5 | Ian Mensher | Wesleyan |
| 6 | Matt Zacone | Westwood |
| C Race : Master 40+ |
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| 1 | Morgen Stebbins | CTS |
| 2 | John Funk | GMBC |
| 3 | Charles Mattison | TRC |
| 4 | Greg Pelican | Zephyr |
| 5 | Guy D'Aniello | Laurel |
| 6 | Peter Wiswell | Unattached |
| C Race : Women |
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| 1 | Jolie Goldstein | Sleepy Hollow |
| 2 | Penny Buchar | WebEvent.com |
| 3 | Pam Allessio | Verizon |
| 4 | Kathleen Shaw | Verizon |
| C Race : Juniors |
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| 1 | David Wiswell | NECSA |
| 2 | Conrad Lebas | CCB |
| 3 | Chris Mina | NESCA |
| 4 | Matt Mollo | Unattached |
| 5 | Arnold Rufino | Sleepy Hollow |
| D Race (Cat 4) |
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| 1 | Tyler Johnson | Unattached |
| 2 | Salvatore Abbruzzese | Moneygram |
| 3 | Andrew Oishi | Yale |
| 4 | Richie Hollenbeck | NESCA |
| 5 | Robert Kelley | Unattached |
| 6 | Peter Petrillo | Yale |
| E Race (Cat 5) |
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| 1 | Richard Ralko | Unattached |
| 2 | Travis Turner | Unattached |
| 3 | John Hunson | Unattached |
| Pro 1/2/3 |
Cat 3/4 |
Masters |
Women |
Juniors
Cat 4 |
Cat 5 |
Pro 123 Race Report -
A strong field rode very aggressively, but with the powerful tailwind on the back stretch, the field ended up finishing
together. It seemed at all riders were aggressive, with the Wheelworks riders Curt Davis and Chris Peck making an
unexpected appearance. However, the strung out field never split, despite the strong efforts of all riders involved.
Particularly aggressive were Pat McNamara (Rigdefield Bank), Charles Whalen (Sleepy Hollow), and Stephen Gray (Les
Cyclistes) who seemed to be attacking at the start finish line every few laps. However, when it came down to it, Anthony
Alessio (Laurel) capped off a brilliant ride by trouncing the field in the sprint. Finally scoring points (after 2 near
misses), he demonstrated that he's riding at a much more mature level than his experience would imply. Gray, after
finishing second to Alessio, commented that "the kid is untouchable right now". Coming from a seasoned and respected
racer, those are strong and kind words.
Cat 3/4 Race Report -
The race seemed ripe for a decisive ride by one of the many overall contenders. With the overall leader Vincent Citron
(Moneygram) missing, the opportunity was ripe for his (tied in points) rivals Matt Zacone (Westwood) and Brian Haas
(Ridgefield Bank). David Ebeling (WebEvent.com), laying one point behind, was also eager to make an impression. The
unusual wind, mimicking the first week, blew the riders down the backstretch and slowed them on the slightly
descending first stretch. This made for fast riding, reducing the chances of breaks from working. In fact, with Citron
missing, his Moneygram teammates were desperate to score points so that his rivals would not be able to score. This was
the only thing they could do to keep him in the hunt for the overall victory. Extremely aggressive, they attacked all race
long, with Zaccone's Westwood, Ebeling's WebEvent, and Beilby's Capital Bike squads stringing out the field to bring them
back. Finally, with the race in the last five laps, the screws turned even harder. Leadout riders chased down fast and
desperate last minute attacks. Gaps would crack open, only to be closed by riders at their limits. Then another surge
would wreak havoc. This was by far the fastest closing laps of the 3/4 race. With about 400 meters to go, John Brown
(unsure of team) rocketed out of the field with Ebeling and Aki Sato (New Canaan) in tow. He pulled them a few lengths
clear of the field before pulling off at 200 meters, launching Ebeling into the sprint. Haas, starting the sprint from
deep within the field, finished with a superb kick, cleanly winning the race in the last 3 or 4 meters. Visibly slowing,
Ebeling hung on for second while Angel Santiago (Moneygram), trying to score maximum points, managed a great finish for
third. Sato finished on Ebeling's wheel, edging out Paul Pertinato for fourth. Zaccone salvaged a point and kept himself
high in the hunt for the overall. With winner and overall leader Haas unable to make the last week, the race is wide open,
with 6 riders still able to pass Haas on points.
M40+ Race Report -
Morgan Stebbins (CTS) sewed up the masters race by winning it again. With an unassailable lead, he has won the overall
race. Congratulations! However, this victory did not come easy. The race split wide open under the impetus of riders
like Funk (GMBC), a few juniors, and Stebbins. Stebbins managed to escape Greg Pelican (Zephyr), effectively ending any chances
of Pelican's chances for the overall. Funk fought Stebbins but was unable to beat him in the sprint. A great race by the
strongest and most consistent M40 racer in the field.
Womens Race Report -
Jolie Goldstein (Sleepy Hollow) infiltrated the break in the M40/Jr/Wm race, hanging tough while riders like Stebbins,
Funk, and Wiswell hammered at the front. After an amazing ride, she finished in the break, well in front of the next woman
rider. With her consistent victories, she has extended her overall lead, putting her in good position for the April 22
final race. Penny Buchar (WebEvent.com) finished second to put her into second overall. And Pam Alessio (Verizon) placed
third, enough to tie her for fourth overall.
Junior Race Report -
Unusually, a 7 or 8 rider group went off the front. Not unusual were the protagonists - a couple juniors including David
Wiswell (NECSA) and Conrad Lebas (CCB), both strong and aggressive riders. Wiswell won the race, vaulting him into a
tenuous, one point lead for the overall. With his closest competition his teammate Joshua Gerwitz, the NECSA team only
needs to handle Matt Mollo in order to win the race overall. The team has dominated the Junior series, and looks in strong
position to have at least one or two riders on the podium.
Cats 4 and 5 Race Report -
Due to an early thundershower, the Cat 5's and 4's raced together. Thunder, lightning, and a torrential downpour greeted
the hardy racers eager to register for the first races of the day. Eventually, the 5's and 4's started together. With the
Expert class mountain bikers (Cat 5's on the road) still super aggressive, the race was very fast. A couple crashes marred
the race, but the riders were okay. In the end, Sal Abburzzese (Moneygram) scored second place points to remain in the
lead overall, with only one rider within reach of defeating him. Tyler Johnson (unattached) won the race outright, while
Richard Ralko (unattached, Cat 5) placed second in the field sprint to take the race for the Cat 5's. His victory ties him
on points with Travis Turner (unattached), but because of his higher placing, puts him into the lead overall. The last
week promises to be exciting!
Please note: On March 25th the officials were able to pick a number of places
past the top 6 in the Cat 4's (about 12 places), 3/4's (22 places),
a few more M40, and a few 1/2/3's. Please write if you would like to see if we have you. Include your race number and what place you think you got.
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