A Long Year...

It has been a long year, but the boyz have gotten some experience. I've spent the morning looking at their results for the year and realized everyone has ridden well over thirty races this year that have been active. Though I know that it has been a frustrating year for all of them, the all have earned their place in Iowa's category I/II peleton. Bryan Moritz has had 10 second place finishes in his first year as a category two cyclist as well as two collegiate wins. Will Greenwood has won a race at State Center in June and contributed to many team finishes... Andrew Fagersten had an extremely frustrating year due to an injury after mountain bike accident which was further aggrevated by his determination to finish the Joe Martin stage race. He is a horse and has come back to form in the last month finishing third in our team Criterium and the Iowa Games road race both the same weekend. Finn Kohlsrud capitalized on his ability to finish fast by finishing third at the Clear Lake road race this year. Last but certainly not least of the riders is Tim Campbell who has not only logged the most races (including his man collegiate events) this year is our tough guy for the year. He is always willing to attack and once he's reeled in he's ready to attack again. One of these days he's going to stick the long solo break and nobody will be able to stop him. He almost did it at Clear Lake Road Race. Keep your eyes open our for these guys next year. They will be the new guard of Iowa Cycling... the forty plus age group riders days are numbered. I for one am grateful to have been able to work with these guys and be their friend. My hope for Iowa Cycling's future is bright and will be driving back to the state frequently next year to watch them continue to grow as riders and men. Thanks guys... you are no longer boyz!

P.S. Craig and I are looking forward to adding more young riders to the team next year!