FORT COLLINS, CO - February 5, 2010 - Fort Collins native, Skyler Trujillo, recently competed in the Cyclo Cross World Championships in Tabor, Czech Republic. A Junior at Fort Collins High Shool, Trujillo was selected by USA Cycling to compete on behalf of the United States after his 3rd place finish at the U.S. National Cyclo Cross Championship and his impressive showing during a two-week, seven-race tour of Belgium following the National meet.
Unfortunately, an inauspicious start in the Junior World Championship caused Trujillo to lose his momentum at the gun when the rider in front of him slipped out of his pedal.
In cyclo cross racing, because the course is so narrow and in places it can be very difficult (or dangerous) to pass a competitor, the start of the race has profound consequences for every rider. If a rider wants to be in contention for the win, he must be in the top 15 to 20 riders shortly after the start of the race or he risks falling too far behind the leaders to make up the lost ground before the end of the race.
It only took a couple of seconds for Trujillo to regain his momentum, but it was enough time for the entire field of 63 riders to pass him. He would have to race from the back of the pack and battle through each man, one-by-one.
It takes a special competitor to persevere in the face of such insurmountable odds. Nonetheless, Trujillo battled all the way to the finishing line. After taking 53rd place on the day, he proclaimed with the confidence of mature young man that he learned a lot from his first World Championship race and now he was setting his sights clearly on the Mountain Bike World Championships in August.
Skyler's father/mechanic/travel agent/right-hand-man, Jason, made the trip to Tabor to see his son compete on the world stage. He summed up the experience by saying, "Ultimately Skyler got the best opportunity of his racing career traveling with Team USA coaches, riders and crew and exposure to living the sport of cycling at the highest level in the world."
In the Women's Elite race, Fort Collins' own Meredith Miller was the top American as she rode her way into a 12th place finish. Miller started the race in the middle of the pack and steadily moved her way up through the other competitors despite the frozen and slick conditions. Look for Miller to take to the roads this summer and defend her Elite Women's National crown with the Tibco Women's Pro Cycling Team.
Those of you who are in the market for an epic ride this weekend, might want to check out the Cinnamon Roller. The Cinnamon Roller is part of the famed Winter Ralleye Series put on by our local adventure rider Jason Shellman. The ride will depart from the Cyclogist at 9am sharp this Sunday, work its way to Windsor via back roads and hop on the bike path to Greeley where you will break for rolls at Margies Java Joint. Sounds like you'll follow the same path back here to the Fort. This is a C- or B- pace ride, super chill. Come ready for about 90 miles. Single speeds and corduroys are encouraged Call Jason at 970-472-9476 for info.
The Mid Winter Nights Dream Cycling Social Event is coming up this Thursday. Dave Towle will be interviewing Meredith Miller (2009 National Road Champion and 2009 National Cyclocross runner-up). Meredith just finished 12th at the Cyclocross World Championships in Tabor Czech Republic on Sunday. She had the highest finish of any American racer.
The Rio Agave room will be hosting this free event. Bring your lawn chair for the "summer movie" and some coin for the world famous Rio food and drink. It promises to be a great night. The fun starts at 6pm.
Did you know that Caley Fretz has a blog hosted by YGR?
Have I mentioned I love to cook? Probably not. Well, I do. Mostly because I love really good food, but as an athlete I usually prefer to know where my food comes from. I'm far from living on a "paleo diet," but it's safe to say that I don't eat a whole lot of food that I can't picture growing or walking around. I do often wish a Doritos tree existed, but that's beside the point.........
Fort Collins' Meredith Miller takes 12th in her first Cyclocross World Championships. An impressive ride considering the cross roockie has been racing nonstop for nearly year.
Meredith Miller (USA) rode brilliantly to a 12th place finish
Fort Collins' Skyler Trujillo finished 53rd in Tabor and wrapps up his 5 month cyclocross assult. Meredith Miller will be taking on the worlds best next, she goes off at 3am MDT.
Universal Sports will be broadcasting the Cyclo-Cross World Championships from Tabor, Czech Republic on-line January 31. The broadcast will be showing the elite men’s and women’s races at 10am MTN time.
$5 donation for Basil Doc's Pizza, $5 for raffle tickets, FREE BEER, Beverages and FUN!
Raffle Items include an Ipod Touch, Special Edition Rudy Project Watch, and more!
The 2010 Calendar will be released immediately after the raffle.
All BAR/BAT and BCR/BCT awards will be distributed by CLUB/TEAM only so make make sure someone from your club is responsible for pick-up and distribution.
State CX and BCLTT Medals will also be available for pick-up by individuals.
American Cycling Association
Jon Tarkington
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Did you know that Caley Fretz has a blog hosted by YGR?
Subscribe to RSS Feed
