tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26275211.post8950070742944683764..comments2023-10-06T03:24:37.794-06:00Comments on Enjoying the Ride: Bicycle, Blues, and BBQ FestivalTomZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14298069384631638434noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26275211.post-87193050579569189212011-07-14T22:35:14.131-06:002011-07-14T22:35:14.131-06:00wow I can't believe I said 'one' inste...wow I can't believe I said 'one' instead of won, oh well I guess that is what happens when you are still angry about a pro's racing style (not yours).<br /><br />WillWillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10219853183072179127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26275211.post-36657968447864569432011-07-14T22:28:28.383-06:002011-07-14T22:28:28.383-06:00I think if your team mate Nick Frey would have wor...I think if your team mate Nick Frey would have worked with a break vs. saying that the other riders need to take 'bike racing lessons' he could have one the race. I think you raced like a man in an iowa race and motivated everyone in the group. I really appreciate you coming to the race, but next time, maybe, Nick should stay home. I am good friends with Lee Venteicher and I was talking about how exciting it was to be pulling Tom Zirbel back to the group. I am glad you are back in the pro's and good luck in the future. Any time you come to Iowa races I will happily sit on your wheel (maybe you should talk to Frey about his ego).<br /><br />WillWillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10219853183072179127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26275211.post-35809792853278150652011-07-14T21:45:32.517-06:002011-07-14T21:45:32.517-06:00I think it's obvious that a group would do mor...I think it's obvious that a group would do more "reacting" than "racing" with 4 domestic professional racers in the pack. They're strong. Period. Naturally that will happen regardless of the race.<br /><br />I think there was quite a bit of racing going on, to be honest. A group of amateurs holding you at 30 seconds and a few legitimate breaks. That took some serious stepping-up to pull off.<br /><br />Overall, it was a great race despite a few hiccups. Your teammate got 3rd when he could have had the win. He decided not to work in the break. That's racing. <br /><br />I hope you and your team can continue to jump into local Iowa races in the future. It makes things fun and interesting...but I think it's un-fair to request that we act as though you aren't a threat in a road race. Obviously you're strong. That's why we follow this blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26275211.post-28660668389656552072011-07-13T00:06:23.675-06:002011-07-13T00:06:23.675-06:00Thanks for the post Tom. Your description of the r...Thanks for the post Tom. Your description of the road race reminded me of a few years ago when a "local"(notorious for racing his own way and style) got tired of the pack, for similar reasons and took off;ran out of water, and got caught by you. Thanks for coming back to Clear Lake and bringing along a few extra racers with you. <br /> Sometimes, better times collide with now. I know that you will time trial to a win or two yet this season. <br /> From all the locals who support and believe in you.<br /> Nocturnal gravel grinder off to Zirbel slough via a full moonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com