Kim and Sherry Go 2, 3 at Colfax Spring Classic

Big pink congrats to Kim H and Sherry K for finishing second and third, respectively, in the Colfax Spring Classic Gravel race.  They worked together for a muddy, hard 24 miles.   The conditions were windy and gravel slushy creating quite the challenge for these strong ladies.   Add in several long, grinding hills and it makes for a long race.  This one had rich rewards.

Abby started off strong but the cold, damp conditions resulted in leg cramps that shortened her day. 

VeloRosa salutes both ladies on podium finishes and Abby for a brave effort for this first race of the series.

The next race is at The Tap in Cumming this Saturday.  Details at usacycling.org

Your Roving (used to) Race Reporter,

Luann

Sherry, Kim, Abby ready to roll!

MEGAN WINS GRINNELL GRAVEL RACE

Congrats to Megan Kelly for winning the Iowa Spring Classic gravel race at Grinnell! She beat out eight other women over 23 miles and finished in a time of 1:36:40. Megan held on to beat Sheri R to the line. Sheri road a smart race and kept Megan in her sights. However, once Megan could see the finish the sweet taste of victory propelled her there. Ali Y also road a strong race and finished fifth. She had two top five finishes for this race series. Congrats to both ladies for their awesome races! Your Roving Race Reporter, Luann

Early Racing Nets Free Entry to Iowa City RR

Lee got out early again this year and raced the Iowa Classic Series gravel races. By placing second overall in the Women's Cat 4, she earned entry into the Iowa City Road Race in late April,

Congrats to Lee! Right on for Pink Team.

Your Roving Race Reporter,

Luann

Lee Takes Second at Iowa Spring Classic at Hills

The winds were howling just south of Iowa City for the second of the Iowa Spring Classic Series races. A continuous wind of 22 mph with almost constant gusts of 32 mph greeted the racers on Saturday. Not quite as many Pink women made the jaunt to the start line as the previous week for this very hilly race.

Why does it seem that the softest part of the course is always only up hill and against the strongest wind? Maybe it is Mother Nature's cruel sense of humor aimed at bicyclists! But you know it is windy when the cross winds about knock you and the bike over with a sudden chuckle.

Lee hopped aboard her newly customized cross bike and hung on to take second place. Yes, this year she actually beat a few other riders!

Your Roving Race Reporter,

Luann

Loren, Joann Lead Pink Romp at Colfax

The Pink Team made a big splash at the first Iowa Spring Classic Series race in Colfax. The very hilly course was a cruel reminder to many of all of the training that went awry over the winter. But that did not deter our awesome team.

Loren and Joann went 1-2 in the women's Cat 4 race. Janan and Julie G took 5th and 6th respectively. It is always a great race day when Pink takes 4 of the top 6 spots.

Great job to all that braved the brisk weather to tackle some gravel.

Your Roving Race Reporter,

Luann