Cycle Works Twilight Bike Race

Presented by Crown Automotive

Race #5

July 31st, 2003

Low 80's and low winds made for a perfect night of racing. The crescent moon was out and Lance Sulzen was on fire. Lance was seen spinning at 120 rpm's up the short rise where he easily kept his position. John Hackman took the initiative in the nights final Miss-n-out and attacked early in the 7 lap race. It came down to a Lance vs. John sprint and Lance got em by a 1/2 a wheel length. Promoter and racer Jim Whittaker was seen giving a long range sprint no doubt imported from France and Italy.

KCBC's Chris Hess once again dominated the B's race and Team X Cycling's Junior Chris Hall placed 2nd. KCOI's Craig Bissell struggled early but finished strong to place 4th on the night.

The C's race was the stomping ground of Ben Robertson (Team X) who won the night. Joe Schmalz also of Team X placed 2nd. New comer Brad Sullivan placed a strong 3rd. Bikes-n-Board's Jill Thole placed 4th out of all C racers. Jill was interviewed by the local paper so people are taking notice.

The kids are off!

Super Fan club!

A young Champion.

How come the littlest kids have the biggest hearts?

Mike, Phil and Craig at the start.

The relaxed race staff.

Lance Sulzen was a blur of high speed cadence power.

Photo Gallery at bottom of page.