Results from Race #10 from July's MOAB Firecracker Series are here and posted with USA Cycling.  Our next race is Wednesday, August 10th!

Another week boasting a heat index nearing 105 degrees was not going to stop area racers from burning rubber at LP Field at the Gateway Tire & Service Criterium Race Series.  Every category had another stacked deck of riders to attack, chase and sprint against for the tenth race of the summer series.  Long lived breakaways took a back seat to attacks and counter-attacks, which usually means faster MPH averages and tired legs tackling the eight turn 1k course.  To top off the night we were treated with a cool fireworks display courtesy of the Tennessee Titans, that is if you stayed around after the Pro123 race.

Speaking of sticking around to watch; less experienced riders would be well served to stay and watch the Pro123 race each week.  The guys competing in our premier event have the racing skills and tactical expertise worth emulating.  Pay close attention to how they negotiate turns at a high rate of speed, move up in the field, attack and counter, and use team tactics to their advantage.  If you are packing up and leaving without watching the best riders then you are missing a golden learning opportunity!

Words Go Here Results of Race #9 - HERE at USA Cycling

Official race photos provided by Anthony Estes Photography

Congratulations to the following Words Go Here podium winners:

Category 5  - 32 starters
1st - Lonnie Puterbaugh of Harpeth Bicycles Racing
2nd - Philip Benavides of unattached
3rd - Billy Wood of Team Biker's Choice

Category 4  - 21 starters
1st - Jordan Taylor of Cumberland University
2nd - William Welborn of Cumberland Transit Cycling
3rd - Joe Grubbs of Team Biker's Choice

Women 1-4  - 13 starters
1st - Kailin Acheson of Team Belladium
2nd - Sandra Talavera of SVMIC Cycling
3rd - Amanda Ragle of Cumberland Transit Cycling

Pro/1/2/3 - 26 starters
1st - Britton Kinnard of Sonic-Treehouse Racing
2nd - Tim Hall of NashvilleCyclist.com
3rd - Tanner Hurst of Team Biker's Choice

We have a two week break before our next race on Wednesday, August 10th for the Smoothie King of Belle Mead Dog Days of Summer!  The start times and race durations for August races have been changed according to the later sunset, so please read the flyer closely to ensure you do not miss your start time.  Racing begins at 5:30 PM, so Be There or Get Slower!  View the flyer HERE.

Please save time by pre-registering online.  If you pre-reg online you will NOT have to fill out a release form because we will have one waiting for you.  Visit this link to register at PreRace.com.