Giro Del Cielo – Augusta NJ – July 7-8

This past weekend, July 7-8 FinKraft Cycling Team competed in the Giro Del Cielo (3 stages race in 2 days/RR/TT and Criterium) – with Roger Aspholm, Robert Lyons and Andreas Runggatscher. It was a well run event and the team scored 2 stage victories in the Road Race and the Time Trial and finished 2nd and 3rd on individual General Classification and won the Overall Team Competition. The nice camaraderie and team spirit were the best part of the weekend.  Thanks to Skylands Cycling and to all those who made this event a success!

Stamford CT Kic IT Olympic Triathlon – June 24th

Something different from the FinKraft road race team.  Robert entered the team relay at the Kic IT Triathlon in Stamford, CT.  He partnered up with John Ross (Swim) and Alejandro Pastén (Run) from Stamford, CT and together they set the fastest overall time for the event.  Alejandro was first across the finish line despite John having to start the swim 3min behind the individuals.

 

  

Bear Mountain Spring Classic • May 12 2018

   Some more podiums for the FinKraft Cycling Teams Masters Men, Women, and Juniors at the local Bear Mountain Spring Classic Road Race. Blustery day with periods of rain and temperatures in the low 50’s. Teamwork paid off which led to some excellent results.

  • Men Masters 45+: 1st Robert Lyons, 2nd Frank O’Reilly (NJ State Champ)
  • Mens Juniors 13-14: 2nd Frank O’Reilly Jr
  • Womens 1/2/3: NY State Championship, 2nd Audrey Friedrichsen-Scott, 3rd Nancy Ford
  • Womens Juniors 11-12: 1st Sierra Vasquez

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Bear Mountain Spring Classic 2017

Cycling has no roof over the courses and even it is  2017 we are still looking for that perfect clothing to protect us from the elements . The Bear Mountain Road Race was a perfect example how mother nature always is and always will be still stronger than anyone of us . Heavy rain and pretty cold temps where on the menu for this year’s edition . No cobble stones, no tight towns to fly through , but still an epic course with the classic 50 mph down hill and a 180 degree turn at the bottom.

 

Our FinKraft troops Roger, Herb and Rob lined up and raced our bikes to our best ability. Small field , but still a race and a few good strong men showed up. Frank O’Reilly was the strongest of the day and rode away for the win. That left us to fight for 2nd or survival , however we look at it . We came , finished and all went home with a smile on our face .

Somerset Circuit TT

Another great day for the FinKraft TT Team in Somerset, NJ

Andreas wins the 35+ race with the 4th fastest time of the day , 21.39. Glenn Babikien takes 2nd in the 45+ and our Women’s Team was represented well by Kate Tormey , 4th in her cat open 4/5 race.

 

 

 

 

Audrey , Nancy and Jenn all raced the CT Masters Race , TT in the morning abd circuit/crit in the afternoon. The girls cleaned up and had a lot of fun racing as a team .

High Point Hill Climb and Quabbin Road Race

Andreas chalks up another TT win @ the High Point Hill climb in the 45+ . Glenn takes 7th and on the women’s side Kate Tormey is 2nd this time . High Point is a very challenging climb with various pitches and a hard climb to find a rhythm on . Next TT will be tomorrow in the NJ TT Cup Series with the Somerset Circuit .

Photo Credit Jan Curran

 

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The now Classic Quabbin Road Race also took place last weekend . Finkraft had 3 riders in the Men’s 40+, with Roger, Rob and Herb . Not a selective course and a somewhat tactical race our team were technically riding for 5th place due to missing the break and not enough man power to chase . 10th and 11th place with Herb’s help leading into the final uphill sprint.  Audrey Friedrichsen and Nacy Ford took part in the Women’s Pro 12 finishing in the group as well . Great race and great weather for once .