July 22 - Livermore Hills Road Race
Race info

Results

Photos:Official podium shots by David Hysom

Junior Women 10-12 report by John Atkinson
My daughter did her first road race today - juniors 10-12 at the Livermore Hills Road Race outside of Livermore. The race was 10 miles long, and there were mentors riding with each racer. Her longest ride before this was just about 20 miles, but it was flat and slow. Before the race, I told her she should have two goals for the day. First, to have fun, and second, to finish the whole thing.

It was already in the mid 80's before the race started, and hit 95 by the time she was done. She finished 5th (out of 5), but she finished and had a great time. Here are some pics from the race.

Enough mentors for everyone! Photo by John Atkinson (c) 2006

Cresting a climb out of the saddle Photo by John Atkinson (c) 2006

Post race with medal and a drink. Photo by John Atkinson (c) 2006

Women 35+ 4 report by Denise Ramirez, Velo Bella-Kona Racing Team

The warm'n brown hills of Livermore were the setting for my 35+ race group. The temps were hovering around 105 at our start time and when we finished it was 110 degrees, I was told. Living in Fresno, I am quite acclimated to the higher degrees, but even I, get a little crabby when it is over 106.

Our group was the last one of the day (later start time..yipee!) and our group was small (later start time, more heat). Since I never looked behind me, I didn't know what was going on in the back. Girls were dropping off like flies. The last lap was pretty quiet, we were pooped and hot. Vultures were circling above us; evidently we were emitting the scent of death.

I got 2nd place on the finish. I couldn't get my handlebars ahead of the other girl, as we crossed the finish line. I limped back to my car, loaded my bike and DROVE to take my podium shot. Yes, I was too dang tuckered out to walk or ride that distance.

Huge props go out to the volunteers.

Denise :-)

One, hot, drive up podium Photo by David Hysom (c) 2006

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