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| Monday, September 19, 2005 |
| Univest Grand Prix - UCI 1.2 |
The 2005 edition upheld it's reputation of providing an especially selective race with an elite field of riders from France, Germany, Holland, Italy, Spain, Poland, Uraguay, Dominican Republic, Canada, and the United States. The challenging course is a true test of endurance and strength, and as such it was no suprise that Louis Garneau strongman, Dan Greenfield was one of the last men standing.
http://www.cyclingnews.com/road.php?id=road/2005/sep05/univestGP05
Again, Louis Garneau demonstrated the depth of the team as Alec Donahue raced the first cyclocross race of the season, which took place over the weekend in Northfield, MA. He road to a respectable 4th place.
http://www.bikereg.com/News/Results05/20050918Northfield.asp
In addition, the King brothers road to a 1st and 4th place finish at the Portsmouth Criterium over the weekend.
http://www.bikereg.com/News/Results05/20050918Portsmouth.asp |
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| Monday, September 12, 2005 |
| Topsfield Circuit Race & Bear Mtn Road Race |
The penultimate weekend of '05 racing featured the Topsfield Circuit Race in Massachusetts on Saturday and the Bear Mtn Road Race in Harriman State Park, NY on Sunday. Robbie King, Dan Greenfield, and Damon Parke got it started for Louis Garneau at Topsfield as they put 2 in the top 10 with Robbie leading the team in 2nd place. The following day at Bear Mtn also featured 2 LG's in the top 10 as Dan Greenfield lead the team to a 3rd place top finish.
Topsfield Results:
http://www.bikereg.com/News/Results05/20050910Topsfield.asp
Bear Mtn Results:
http://www.bikereg.com/News/Results05/20050911BearMtn.asp
Univest Grand Prix is the official final event of the season for Louis Garneau Racing, although several riders will continue to represent LG at various mtn bike and cyclocross events through the fall/winter, and it promises to be BIG one. With a strong international field, including the recently crowned German National champion, and a solid representation of American Continental and Elite Amateur teams, LG will certainly have its work cut out for them. But that is exactly what our squad of Jason Baer, Dan Cassidy, Josh Dillon, Dan Greenfield, and Damon Parke are looking for to close out the season on a high note.
Univest Grand Prix Team Start List:
http://www.univestgrandprix.com/univest/press/uni_press05_teams.htm
Press Release #1:
http://www.univestgrandprix.com/univest/press/05UGPTeamsAnnouncement.pdf
Press Release #2:
http://www.univestgrandprix.com/univest/press/CiolekAtUGPRelease.pdf |
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| Tuesday, September 06, 2005 |
| Green Mountain Stage Race |
This past weekend, Louis Garneau enjoyed racing in their home state of VT and looked to capitalize on courses that incorporated many of their favorite training roads and climbs. Before the racing even began LG was going for the win as former Tour de France professional and favorite son, Andy Bishop, came out of retirement to represent the home team. While the prologue's point total doesn't factor significantly into the final GC, the results confirmed LG's depth with Dan Cassidy leading LG to 5 spots in the top 20. Day 2, official Stage 1, was a 72.5 mile circuit race featuring two KOM's and 1 Sprint in addition to the points up for grab at the finish. Louis Garneau dominated the front of the race from the gun, driving the average speed near 30 mph on the day. The Green Train helped deliver Joe Moody and Robbie King to KOM and sprint 2nd place points, respectively, which would position them well for Stage 2 and 3 where more points were up for grab. In addition Damon Parke led 3 into the top 10 on the finish line for LG. (Unfortunately, the flagrant violations of the yellow line rule by the entire field lead to the nullification of the Stage results, and in addition several individual riders were assessed severe point reduction penalties including our top GC rider) Stage 2 was the Mad River Road Race, a 103 mile course with 3 major climbs and a mtn top finish. LG went on the offensive again from the gun, with Robbie King and Jason Baer driving a 7 man breakaway. They stayed clear through the first sprint and KOM, with Robbie taking 2nd and 1st respectively. Upon rejoining with the field, Joe Moody, soloed away in search of the next KOM which he took and continued on gunning for the win. Several teams worked together to pull Joe in by the base of the Appalachain Gap. On the lower slopes of App. Gap Andy Bishop put in several big attacks, that setup Dan Greenfield to counter off solo and build a 1:15 lead with 5k to go. Again several teams had to work together to pull back LG, and were nearly unsuccessful at doing so as Dan was caught with under 500 meters. Another near miss for LG. On the final stage of the weekend, the downtown Burlington Criterium, Louis Garneau pushed the pace from the start to try to setup Josh Dillon and makeup the 3 spots on the General Classification. The plan was nearly successful as he was able to slip away just after halfway mark. Unfortunately he was picked up with just 3k to go, but Robbie King represented LG in the field sprint for their highest place on the stage. At the end of the weekend Louis Garneau was 2nd and 3rd on the KOM, 2nd on the sprint competition, and had 2 in the top ten for overall.
Cyclingnews Articles:
http://www.cyclingnews.com/road.php?id=road/2005/sep05/greenmountain05/greenmountain050
http://www.cyclingnews.com/road.php?id=road/2005/sep05/greenmountain05/greenmountain052
http://www.cyclingnews.com/road.php?id=road/2005/sep05/greenmountain05/greenmountain053
Pics:
P-1-2 Prologue: http://andrewk.smugmug.com/gallery/778137
P-1-2 Stage 2: http://andrewk.smugmug.com/gallery/785927
P-1-2 Stage 3: http://andrewk.smugmug.com/gallery/785941
Cat 3 Prologue: http://andrewk.smugmug.com/gallery/778154
Cat 3 Stage 3: http://andrewk.smugmug.com/gallery/785954 |
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| Monday, August 29, 2005 |
| Mt Snow NORBA update |
| Joe Moody and Josh Dillon traded the racing slicks for nobby tires this past weekend as the NORBA National Mtn Bike Series came to New England. Mt Snow is an annual stop on the tour, and is renowned for its technical terrain and lengthy climbs. Joe Moody led LG at the event taking 2nd place in the Expert Cross-Country Event. |
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| Win at Saco Bay |
Dan Greenfield and Robbie King owned a majority of the spots on the podium at this year's running of the Saco Bay Criterium. Robbie took the top honors of the day off of a strong leadout from Dan Greenfield as the two decimated the remnants of the early 9-man breakaway.
http://www.bikereg.com/News/Results05/20050827Saco.asp
Cyclingnews article:
http://www.cyclingnews.com/road.php?id=road/USA/2005/aug05/aug27sacobay_crit |
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| Monday, August 22, 2005 |
| Tour of the Hilltowns - Dillon 3rd |
Louis Garneau put 3 in the top 10 at the Tour of the Hilltowns this past weekend in Windsor, MA. The challenging course featured a 3 mile climb, at the 60 mile mark of the 95 mile race, that sufficiently split the field up. LG had 3 riders in the front group over the climb, and was able to put Josh Dillon on the podium.
http://www.bikereg.com/News/Results05/20050820Hilltowns.asp |
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| Mt. Washington Hill Climb - Cassidy 8th |
Dan Cassidy rode his way to a respectable top 10 finish in this year's running of the epic ascent of Mt. Washington. Dan had to contend with mtb legend, Ned Overend, as well as Tour de France rider, Tyler Hamilton, among the over 600 contestents.
http://www.cyclingnews.com/road.php?id=road/2005/aug05/washington05 |
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| US Elite Criterium Nationals - King 7th |
Robbie King scored a 7th place finish in the Elite race at Criterium Nationals, held annually in Downer's Grove. Robbie narrowly missed the podium, as the picture below illustrates.
http://www.cyclingnews.com/photos/2005/aug05/USPROcrit05/?id=USPROcrit052/05-CritNatsM_12 |
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| Monday, August 15, 2005 |
| Cassidy wins Albany RR |
Dan Cassidy crushed the competition at the hilly Albany RR, a tough course that set up a 50 mile break away win for him. LG dominated the race with riders in each break, until Dan's stuck for good. In addition, LG put 2 other riders in the top 10 for the finish.
http://www.bikereg.com/News/Results05/20050813Albany.asp |
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| Monday, August 08, 2005 |
| Louis Garneau Classique |
| This past weekend featured a big event on the racing calendar for our team, the 270 kilometer Louis Garneau Classique; a race that took us from the Olympic Center in Montreal to LG headquarters outside Quebec City this past Sunday. To warm up for the big jaunt, Friday night featured a 50 km criterium in Magog, Quebec. Robbie King lead the troops for LG with a 5th place finish. Unfortunately, a couple of key riders were taken out early in the race by a crash caused by a poorly placed barrier. So for the main event on Sunday, there were 220 starters featuring a former Canadian National Champion as well as numerous Pro teams. However, an improbable early breakaway manage to stay clear to the finish leaving the favourites to fight it out for 10th place. Our top finisher was only 14th, but we placed 3 in the top 30 as the best represented team. Also, special mention goes out to Damon Parke who was the super domestique of the day. Often seen carrying as many as 7 bottles to other teammates throughout the race, a critical role with such a long day in the saddle. Damon finished the race as well, respectably in the middle of the pack. |
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| Tuesday, June 01, 2004 |
| Tour of Somerville, another great weekend for the boys in green! |
1st Josh Dillon, Tour of Somerville (John Chiselko Open)
2nd Robbie King, Bound Brook Crit
2nd Damon Parke, U.S. Bicycling Hall Of Fame Criterium
3rd Mat Katz, U.S. Bicycling Hall Of Fame Criterium
4th Robbie King, Hills Of Somerset County Road Race
4th Ted King, Bound Brook Crit
full results | Jason's Report |
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| Monday, May 24, 2004 |
| Tour of Connecticut - Racing with the big boys! |
Stage 2...so this is what Pro sprinting is all about!
Stage 3...fast again with average speed over 30 mph.
Stage 4...so this is what Pro climbing is all about, and we kicked some butt
Stage 5...2/25 finishers flashing LG Green
GC...2 top 40's (top 10 for amateurs)
full results | Jason's Report | TV Coverage |
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| Lake Sunappe and Claremont |
Sunapee: Al Donahue rides away from the field for another Pro/1/2 win! full results
Claremont: Luke wins the cat 3 race in a field sprint! full results
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| Monday, May 10, 2004 |
| Bear Mountain Road Race |
Kevin takes 4th, Damon also strong at 11th
Keith and Dan go 2, 3 in the Cat 3 race
full results |
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| Sterling Road Race |
Keith wins 3's, Dan & Luke also in the top 10
LG puts 2 in top 15 in the P/1/2 race with Andrew and Josh
full results |
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| Monday, May 03, 2004 |
| What a weekend of racing! |
Jiminy Peak: Kevin wins the pro/1/2 race and and Luke wins the Cat 3 race!
Winning Photo | Local Article | Jason's Race Report
Whitcomb Hill: In an amazing team effort, Kevin takes 2nd and Andrew takes 3rd (pro/1/2)!
Raymond NH Cat 3 Crit: Keith and Dan go 2nd and 3rd!
Raymond NH Cat 3 Road Race: Dan wins with Keith coming in 3rd! |
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| Wednesday, April 28, 2004 |
| 2004 Web Site Launch |
| After a great 2003 campaign, LG Racing has really stepped it up in 2004, including a brand new website. Besides a complete redesign, we have also added some new sections to the site this year. You will find Jason, Andrew, and Rich all writing diaries this season that give their own unique views on racing, team management, and everything else that goes on in a racer's life. |
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| Tuesday, April 27, 2004 |
| Kevin Bouchard-Hall on the Podium with Lance Armstrong! |
LG Racing team member Kevin Bouchard-Hall had the unique opportunity to ride this year's Tour de Georgia with the TIAA-CREF team. He had a fantastic race, finishing 29th overall and winning the best young rider competition.
Check out these great photos on cyclingnews.com:
Young Rider Champion
Final Podium |
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| Jason's Diary |
| Looking for an interesting perspective on New England racing? Jason Baer has been tearing up the keyboard with some great race reports. Click here to read Jason's diary. |
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| Saturday, April 10, 2004 |
| Cat 1 Upgrades! |
| Congratulations to Ted, Robbie, and Mukunda for all receiving their cat 1 upgrades. |
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