Bike Stop Pro Team

Alex and Michele at "Tour of Page County" in Luray

“Luray Triathlon” (8/14-15): BSPT took the heat to Luray again for back-to-back international and sprint triathlons, putting more members up on the podium.  Connie Peterson finished 2^nd overall in the sprint; Julia Peck placed 2^nd in her division and 85^th overall in the international then came back to place 3^rd in her division and 46^th overall in the sprint the next day; Cathy Lee finished 2^nd in her division and 68^th overall in the sprint; and Ed Norlander placed 8^th in his division and 137^th overall in the international.  NICE WORK!

“Cycle Fitness Summer Training Series” (8/11): Newly instated female roadie, Alex Forte, stopped off in Bethel, CT for a Tuesday night crit made-up mainly of all male cyclist.  She finished the “A” race (Cat 1/2/3/4) in the back of the men’s chase pack and turned around to finish top 15 in the “B” race (Cat 3/4/5) on the same night.

“Tour of Page County” (8/7-8): BSPT made a showing at the VACA State Championship road race in Luray.  Alex Forte, Michele Scherer, and Connie Peterson competed in the Women’s Cat 4 division, finishing 1^st, 2^nd, and 11^th consecutively.  Additionally, Virginia Tech athlete Mike Breitenbach placed 39^th in the Men’s Cat 4 race.  The next day, the team raced again in the inaugural Luray downtown crit as part of the Tour of Page County Omnium.  Alex and Michele finished 1^st and 3^rd in the Cat 4 race, placing 2^nd and 3^rd overall.  GO LADIES!

“Culpeper Sprint Triathlon” (8/1): BSPT represented with style in Culpeper, placing in podium spots for multiple divisions.  Alex Forte finished 3^rd overall, Connie Peterson placed 1^st in the Master’s division, Dave Jones finished 1^st in his division, Cathy Lee placed 1^st in her division, Ed Norlander finished 7^th in his division, and the collegiate relay team “Three Amigos” (Steven Reynolds, Jacob Aber, and Daniel Austin) took 1^st in the relay division.  Additionally, Charlie Bayne and Patrick Wallach (Eastern View High School athletes) complete their first triathlon, finishing 2^nd and 17^th consecutively in the Novice division.  GO BLUE AND WHITE!

“Charlottesville International Triathlon” (7/25): Ed Norlander placed 2^nd in his division and 25^th overall with a time of 2:42 on the challenging C’ville long course.

“Lake Placid Ironman” (7/25): Coach Trey McKinnon completed his first Ironman competition, finishing in a time of 11:17.  He did the 2.4 mile swim in a time of 1:03, the 115 mile bike in just under 6 hours, and the 26.1 mile run in 3:55.  TREY MCKINNON, YOU ARE AN IRONMAN!

“Blacksburg Cycling Classic” (7/24-25): Superwoman cyclist, Michele Scherer, finished 1^st overall in the omnium: 1^st crit, 3^rd time-trial, and 3^rd road race for Cat 3/4.  Additionally, Mike Breitenbach placed 10^th in the omnium: 13^th crit, 6^th time-trial, and 21^st road race.

“BRATS Sprint & Youth Triathlon #2” (7/18): Xzavier Darensbourgh placed 3^rd in his division and 6^th overall in a time of 26:54 at Warrenton.

“USA Mountain Bike National Championships” (7/17): Brian Marsh traveled across country to Granby, Colorado at Sol Vista park, finishing 14^th in his division.

“Colonial Beach Sprint Triathlon” (7/11): Cathy Lee placed 1^st in her division and 23^rd overall in a total time of 1:36 at Colonial Beach.

“Piedmont Triad Omnium” (7/9-11): Jacob Aber traveled down to Lexington, NC for a two-day competition, finishing 31^st in the crit, 26^th in the time-trial, 40^th in the road race, and 45^th overall for the omnium.

“Wednesdays at Wakefield #3” (7/7): Jacob Aber finished 20^th in the Sport division at Annandale.

BSPT celebrates Independence Day at the "Culpeper Freedom 5k" - Daniel, Jacob, Brian, Joe, Julia, Xavier, Tracy, Trey (back); Miranda and Alex (front)

“Culpeper Freedom 5k” (7/3): BSPT represented both as competitors and volunteers at the annual Independence Day 5k road race in town.  Daniel Austin placed 2nd overall male (1st division), Alex Forte was 2nd overall female (2nd division), Miranda Forte was 5th female (3rd division), Jacob Aber was 9th male (6th division), Julia Peck finished 13th female (1st division), and Ed Norlander was 38th male (5th division).  Additionally, Trey McKinnon, Tracy and Xavier Darensbourgh, Brian Marsh, and Joe White came out to volunteer.  Happy July 4th!

Daniel moving to the front

Miranda and Alex tag-team

Julia in action

Brian and Joe

*(Photos contributed by Bill McCarrick)

“Gravity East Series #3″ (7/3-4): James Boyer took another road trip to Plattekill Bike Park in New York for a downhill stage race, finishing 3rd in his division.

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X starting his bike leg at the "Manassas Mini"

“Wednesdays at Wakefield #2” (6/30): Brian Marsh placed 6^th in the Pro/Expert field at Annandale.

“Charlottesville Sprint Triathlon” (6/27): Tracy Darensbourgh competed on the challenging course at Walnut Creek Park, finishing 6th in his division and 39th overall with a final time of 1:32.

“Camp Hilbert #3″ (6/27): Joe White traveled to Goochland to compete in a “Virginia Off-Road Series” event, finishing 7th in his division with a time of 4:27 (6 laps – 40 miles).  Team supporter, Steve Austin, joined him as well.

“Kazane Working Man’s Classic” (6/22-23): Jacob Aber finished 22^nd and 24^th in back-to-back Cat 1/2/3 races at Richmond.

“RGS Title Reston Town Center Grand Prix” (6/27): Collegiate cyclists, Jacob Aber and Mike Breitenbach, raced Cat 3/4 in the 60-minute criterium, finishing 27th and 41st consecutively.  (Joe Mallis Photography – http://joemallis.smugmug.com/Sports/Bicycle-Racing-2010-Season/RGS-TITLE-RESTON-TOWN-CENTER/12717577_FqLEq#915664489_UEt6Y)

“Tour of Washington County” (6/19-20): Collegiate cyclist, Mike Breitenbach, competed in the 3-day stage event that takes place in Hagerstown-Washington County and consists of multiple stages: Smithsburg road race, Boonsboro time trial, and Williamsport criterium.  Mike finished 43rd, 26th, and 28th consecutively in the stages with a final place of 33rd overall in his division.

“Team Nature Path’s Crit” (6/19): Collegiate cyclist, Jacob Aber, traveled to Richmond for the 3Sports Cycling Club event, finishing 9th in his division.

“Powerade Race Series” (6/18-20): Downhill rider, James Boyer, raced the “Men’s Weekend Warrior III” at Snowshoe Mountain, finishing 2nd in his division with a final time of 5:43.

“Manassas Mini Tri” (6/12): Youth member, Xavier Darensbourgh, competed in his first “adult” level triathlon, finishing 2nd in his division and 27th overall in a time of 28:54.

“Aquavelo” (6/12): Elite triathlete, Connie Peterson, made the trip out to Muncie, IN and placed 1st overall (of all men and women participants)!

Julia and Alex at the XTERRA East Regional Championships

Congratulations to Julia Peck who recently qualified for the 2011 XTERRA Inaugural World “Cross” Championships in Spain!  Julia won her division at the XTERRA Regional Championships in Richmond on June 20 to put her on the list for this newly established event.  Additionally, she has qualified for the 2010 XTERRA National Championships in Utah, the 2010 USAT National Championships in Alabama, and the 2010 XTERRA World Championships in Maui.  You go girl!

UPDATE: Brian Marsh is on his way to the USAC National Mountain Bike Championships in Colorado.  Good luck!

Check it out: 8 BSPT tri members have qualified for the 2010 USA Triathlon National Championships in Alabama (Connie, Julia, Alex, Trey, Rusty, Andrea, Tracy, and Cathy); 2 members have qualified for the 2010 ITU World Triathlon Championships in Budapest, Hungary (Connie and Alex); 1 member has qualified for the 2010 XTERRA World Championships in Maui (Julia) ; and 1 mountain bike member has qualified for the 2010 USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships in Colorado (Brian)!

BSPT finishes top in overall team points!

“Spotsylvania YMCA Sprint Triathlon” (6/6): BSPT was out in full force this weekend!  Trey McKinnon, Rusty and Andrea Fancher, Tracy and Xavier Darensbourg, and Alex Forte all competed in the YMCA-run event.  Trey took 1^st overall male, Alex was 1^st overall female, Rusty 3^rd overall male, Andrea 3^rd overall female, Tracy 1^st in his division, and Xavier 2^nd in his division.  Additionally, team supporter and Darensbourg family member, Kennedy, finished 5^th in her youth race.  Although BSPT did not officially receive the team award (which was given to the team with the most members competing), we scored highest in overall points!

“Shenandoah Valley Sprint Triathlon” (6/5): Cathy Lee competed in the Luray triathlon, finishing 1^st in her division and 40^th overall woman in a time of 2:00.

“Greenbelt Training Series” (6/2): Brian Marsh, Mike Breitenbach, and Jacob Aber competed in yet another road series event.  Mike and Jacob finished 15^th and 18^th in the Cat 3 race, and Brian finished 5^th in Cat 4.

“US Open Downhill Finals” (5/30): James Boyer finished 32^nd out of 143 in his division.

“Mountains of Misery” (5/30): Joe White took on the 103 mile mountain challenge through south-western Virginia, finishing the 10,000+ feet of climbing in a tad over 8 hours.

Joe pushing it to the top of the final climb in MoM

“BRATS Family Triathlon” (5/30): Tracy Darensbourg competed in a family sprint triathlon with his son, Xavier (Junior member) and daughter, Kennedy (team supporter).  Dad finished 3^rd in his division and 9^th overall in a time of 1:10; son finished 2^nd in his division, and daughter finished 4^th.

“Tour of Tucker County” (5/29): Alex Forte and Brian Marsh traveled to West Virginia for what is considered one of the top 10 most challenging cycling races in the country.  The course includes 4000 feet of climbing over 35 miles on 10-20% grades!  Alex finished 4^th in her division and 6^th overall women (for her first, official cycling road race); Brian finished 20^th in his division.

Alex on the podium at "Tour of Tucker County"

“Greenbelt Training Series” (5/26): Brian Marsh and Jacob Aber made the trip to Maryland for yet another series race, finishing 2^nd and 11^th in their respective divisions.

“USA Swimming Open Water 5K” (5/22): Whole Life Fitness coach, Trey McKinnon, competed in the a 5k open water swim at Lake Anna, finishing 1^st overall in the Men’s Masters division.

“Greenbelt Training Series” (5/16): Brian Marsh and Jacob Aber raced in the Greenbelt Training Series (Greenbelt, MD), finishing 1^st and 7^th in their respective divisions.  Brian is currently 1^st in the point standings.

“VA Run Sprint” (5/16) Dave Jones finished 9th overall (3rd in his division) with an overall time of 57:24.  The race consisted of a 250 meter pool swim, 12 mile bike, 5K run.

Rusty Fancher finishing the Florida Ironman

On Sunday, May 16 Andrea and Rusty Fancher made the trip down to Florida for the Rohto Ironman 70.3.  Andrea finished 20^th out of 101 in her division with a total time of 5:44 (her personal PR).  In her race report, she says:

“Florida, as always, was a scorcher! But it was expected, so we sort of knew what we were getting into. My PR to beat was 5:58, so I was VERY happy with my new PR of 5:44! My swim was less than stellar – I was hoping to break 36 minutes, but ended up being 39 min. However, it seemed to pay off because I was super relaxed (apparently a little too relaxed!) in the water and felt great when I got out. My bike was also very relaxed – I stayed in my low/mid zone 2 the whole ride and averaged 19.5 mph with a time of 2:52. So then came the run, which is where I typically DIE and fizzle off….however, I felt great the whole run and just kept trucking along to a total run time of 2:05.  The run in FL sucks overall because it is about 75% off road on uneven dirt and grass along a steamy canal, so I was pleased with my time even though it was a bit longer than expected. Overall time was 5:44.  I was 20/101 in my AG.  This was a great “learning race” for me — I felt really great the whole time, but I was afraid to push it because I wanted to save myself from dying on the run. However, with that being said, I definitely had a lot of steam left at the end so I was slightly bummed that I didn’t pick up my pace on the run…but live and learn – that’s what keeps me out there at the starting line!As I said in the meeting at the start of the season, this is my “prove it to myself/comeback year” after having a baby, so I am very happy that I was able to kill my previous PR and I think I am on the right track to just get better and better from here!”

Miranda Forte after the Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon in Fredericksburg, VA

Sunday, May 16 – Miranda Forte competed in the Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon in Fredericksburg, finishing the 13.1 mile race in an overall time of 1:40:47 as the 30th overall female:

“It was my 3rd half marathon ever and the plan was to better my 2009 time and hit my goal of 1hour42. That morning, the weather was a perfect overcast in the mid 60’s, without much wind, threat of rain or scorching heat, and I felt strong and smooth almost the entire run, until the crippling mile long hill, during the 11th mile, at Mary Washington Boulevard. But with the support of friends and family, most notably cyclists Alex Forte and Brian ‘Stix’ Marsh of the Bike Stop Pro Team riding the course, I stayed motivated and finished with a time of 1:40:47!!  A 4 minute best from last year’s MCHH and a personal best! Overall I was 12th Age group, 30th female (out of 2684 women), and 252nd (5422 finishers).”

Sunday, May 9 – Alex Forte finished 5th overall woman and 2nd in her division in a time of 1:29:57 at the “Kinetic Sprint Triathlon” at Lake Anna State Park.  Julia Peck finished in a time of 1:51:19, followed by Erica Jennejahn (team supporting athlete) in a PR time of 2:07:25.

Saturday, May 8 & Sunday, May 9 – Collegiate cyclist, Jacob Aber, competed in the “New River Valley Omnium” for a 2-day crit, finishing 14th on the first day and 4th on the second in Cat 3/4.

Saturday, May 8 - Cathy Lee placed 2nd in her division at the “Kinetic Half Ironman” triathlon at Lake Anna State Park in a time of 7Hrs 39 minutes.  Additionally, Ed Norlander finished in a time of 6:10:32 for his first attempt at the half ironman distance.

Saturday, May 8 – Bob Eiserman competed in the “Enduro” race of the Camp Hilbert MB Series, finishing 13th in his division with a time of 4:18:19.

Sunday, May 2 – Dave Jones competed in the “Race for Hope” 5k in Washington, DC,finishing 14th overall (out of 750 men) and 2nd in his division (out of 76) in a time of 19:18.