tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881625.post96414915679318999..comments2023-11-02T05:10:10.710-07:00Comments on gone to norcalcyclingnews.com: oy ... let's all take Monday offnorcalcyclingnews.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14663837359225799079noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881625.post-51716746584309187152007-03-15T13:25:00.000-07:002007-03-15T13:25:00.000-07:00I won't 2nd guess this race... yes, I could have d...I won't 2nd guess this race... yes, I could have dropped back to help the chase but there were 5 and 15 bonus seconds to worry about. The honest to God truth is that Dan and Michael suffered very well for win, they maintained a great average speed, they took the 180 faster than most and that their time gain came gradually over the 24 laps that they were out there. It was an amazing ride from my vantage point. LarAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286584976233955725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881625.post-86542681499111120992007-03-12T23:33:00.000-07:002007-03-12T23:33:00.000-07:00Question to Nolan- I wasn't there but it sounds ra...Question to Nolan- I wasn't there but it sounds rather impressive. Good job Mike & Safeway guys for going big... But why of all people put Nolan the locomotive on Hernandez when an AMD guy is leading GC? And why didn't you drop back?<BR/>All this info came from what I read and looking at photos. Just curious.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881625.post-31299582232500854932007-03-12T21:32:00.000-07:002007-03-12T21:32:00.000-07:00Pointed to the bleachers and delivered--way to go!...Pointed to the bleachers and delivered--way to go!russellphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02637840984896311383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881625.post-82664516058613442572007-03-12T20:25:00.000-07:002007-03-12T20:25:00.000-07:00Hey! Congratulations!Hey! Congratulations!AdamBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14625655604759074752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881625.post-68440308004038055362007-03-12T20:13:00.000-07:002007-03-12T20:13:00.000-07:00"As always, a pleasure riding and having you as a ...<B>"As always, a pleasure riding and having you as a teammate OV, rather than a competitor. This weekend reminded me of the Cal Cup 2005 days, where you were not so nice to me."</B><BR/><BR/>Lucky bastard!!!!!!!!<BR/><BR/>Olaf is always nice to me, he's trying to kill me but he's always nice about it.<BR/><BR/>MSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881625.post-53682135782596244502007-03-12T19:22:00.000-07:002007-03-12T19:22:00.000-07:00The blimp was an hour late. Something to do with ...The blimp was an hour late. Something to do with the time change thingy. ;) As always, a pleasure riding and having you as a teammate OV, rather than a competitor. This weekend reminded me of the Cal Cup 2005 days, where you were not so nice to me. Now I know what it means to be a crit specialist (not me, you).Tazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10381415538400695656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881625.post-59034350258903454252007-03-12T19:19:00.000-07:002007-03-12T19:19:00.000-07:00Flat out, the most impressive ride I've ever been ...Flat out, the most impressive ride I've ever been lucky enough to witness. What classy comments from Larry Nolan as well. You guys are what it's all about, I'm so honored to read your opinion of my work. That didn't make my day, it made my year. I gotta say the CVC folks deserve a ton of credit. Proper! I also wanted those who didn't see the days racing to know it was Michaels second sweet win of the day...<BR/><BR/>I look forward to a great season with you all, thanks again.<BR/><BR/>Dave TowleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881625.post-90022606582980592632007-03-12T18:22:00.000-07:002007-03-12T18:22:00.000-07:00Anno.........NO So-Cal crit guy would have made th...Anno.........<BR/><BR/>NO So-Cal crit guy would have made throught the RR to talk about it anyway....<BR/><BR/>:)<BR/><BR/>ThiS is NOR-CAL BABY!<BR/><BR/>msAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881625.post-49027203328036481912007-03-12T17:31:00.000-07:002007-03-12T17:31:00.000-07:00Congrats on your win!!Congrats on your win!!Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16259294028449361360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881625.post-12423571034231279342007-03-12T17:01:00.000-07:002007-03-12T17:01:00.000-07:00YEAH BUT THERE WAS NO REAL CRIT GUYS THERE FROM SO...YEAH BUT THERE WAS NO REAL CRIT GUYS THERE FROM SOCAL..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881625.post-48041498411572143412007-03-12T14:24:00.000-07:002007-03-12T14:24:00.000-07:00got goosebumps just readin' 'bout it.killer.got goosebumps just readin' 'bout it.<BR/><BR/>killer.jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07293754929400222912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881625.post-34512459520739082812007-03-12T13:16:00.000-07:002007-03-12T13:16:00.000-07:00Not to mention the fact that I race in that Catego...Not to mention the fact that I race in that Category and was thinking "I'm so glad I'm not out there!"<BR/><BR/>Pro-Hofuji riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02993903003775059561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881625.post-66048260237509207822007-03-12T13:14:00.000-07:002007-03-12T13:14:00.000-07:00Mike, As one of the Directors of the Bentley's Cen...Mike, <BR/><BR/>As one of the Directors of the Bentley's Central Valley Classic, we watched your epic fight and listened to Dave's awesome commentary, and nobody was moving. <BR/><BR/>Everyone stayed glued where they were to see and be witness to the best racing we've seen in a while. <BR/><BR/>Dan riding like 9 guys working for you on the break, you ripping your legs off after the 10th lap while Larry working for his team as well was what we all hear about but rarely see. <BR/><BR/>You three demonstrated the ultimate teamwork and fight yesterday. It was an honor to host you and have you at our event. Thank you for the outstanding race and we'll see you soon!<BR/><BR/>Mark Purnell (Pro-Ho)<BR/>Raymond Road Race Director<BR/>Bentley's Central Valley Classicfuji riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02993903003775059561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881625.post-43125713759995772982007-03-12T12:56:00.000-07:002007-03-12T12:56:00.000-07:00The 35+ race was a clinic that should be remembere...The 35+ race was a clinic that should be remembered for a long time. Title it: "How to Take on the TT Brutes and Win Stage Races" or "Never Give Up!"<BR/><BR/>Very impressive and inspirational victory OV.Marco Fanellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747163770738442254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881625.post-52333728406810111752007-03-12T12:33:00.000-07:002007-03-12T12:33:00.000-07:00Hernando the Savage...who the hell actually takes ...Hernando the Savage...who the hell actually takes back GC time in a crit? <BR/>http://tinyurl.com/2ll8v5Hooptiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02913256167632056509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881625.post-62103681212870939592007-03-12T12:19:00.000-07:002007-03-12T12:19:00.000-07:00Nolan is giving me warm fuzziesNolan is giving me warm fuzziesVelo Bellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10478413071373565411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881625.post-7802633554033910492007-03-12T12:14:00.000-07:002007-03-12T12:14:00.000-07:00Way to go Hernando!Way to go Hernando!Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16161055545473854008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881625.post-60251633338801819962007-03-12T12:09:00.000-07:002007-03-12T12:09:00.000-07:00Nolan is so class.Nolan is so class.norcalcyclingnews.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14663837359225799079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881625.post-51520535983450269922007-03-12T12:07:00.000-07:002007-03-12T12:07:00.000-07:00i just can't believe how hard Sutherland went for ...i just can't believe how hard Sutherland went for it. <BR/><BR/>true Aussie grit.<BR/><BR/>that 180 really makes the organized chase tough, Ben. Your guys would be at the front and in control, then 'wham' ... the 180 would leave chaos at the front. then a half lap of the green machine moving forward again ... pace on, organized ... 'fwap', 180 in the face and more swarms at the front.<BR/><BR/>And the attacks. From everywhere.<BR/><BR/>But, your boys kept coming forward. Kept it in control. And with 4 laps to go we all started to relax.<BR/><BR/>We were going nutz watching it, though. What a show you guys put on.<BR/><BR/>Huge win. Just huge.<BR/><BR/>- - -norcalcyclingnews.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14663837359225799079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881625.post-15542385585196427372007-03-12T12:02:00.000-07:002007-03-12T12:02:00.000-07:0024 hour transition from smack talk to humbleness.....24 hour transition from smack talk to humbleness... you're killing me!<BR/><BR/>Taking back 69 seconds in a 50 minute crit... go ahead, try this in your next workout!<BR/><BR/>Peeps- as you may know, Hernando was sitting 3rd on GC and down by 69 seconds to my teammate Marco Hellmen. Hutchinson was sitting in 2nd just 18 seconds behind Marco. Less than 30 starters for the 5pm crit. Safeway had 4 starters, and the "disco geezers" had 5. Our team had fun talking out all the possibilities. Unfortunately I was assigned to watch Hernando, and that's exactly what I did. It was my pleasure to witness Mike's win yesterday up close and personal. He went large and is one of the few that can spew smack and back it up. <BR/><BR/>Dan Martin lauched an attack on the 3rd of 25 laps and then your humble blogger jumped across to him. I followed the two sluggers for the remaining laps. Dan and Mike consistently edging up their gap (with excellent play by play provided by Dave) until maybe four to go when Hernando sealed his win and drove towards lappping the field. Dan sacrificed himself well for Mikey but in the end it was Michael Hernandez that made this race very memorable. Congrats.<BR/><BR/>Nollie, Disco GeezersAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286584976233955725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881625.post-59341998805070201442007-03-12T12:01:00.000-07:002007-03-12T12:01:00.000-07:00Great ride from the Bag Boys, which was totally ex...Great ride from the Bag Boys, which was totally expected. I guess need an MD missed the Safeway blimp flying over with the "We is going to attack!" banner. <BR/><BR/>Them boys needs to swap those jerseys for something in a T-Mobile magenta. Win the race, lose the GC, and leave the leader's jersey laying on the pavement...'splain it to me Lucy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881625.post-36062233474676515872007-03-12T11:43:00.000-07:002007-03-12T11:43:00.000-07:00and monday is going WAY off.and monday is going WAY off.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881625.post-42555019925421359172007-03-12T11:42:00.000-07:002007-03-12T11:42:00.000-07:00great job Olaf, sounds like you smashed them one b...great job Olaf, sounds like you smashed them one but good.<BR/><BR/>and Scotty and the rest of team were spectacular, man these guys rode so strong i'm proud to be on their team.<BR/><BR/>when that break with Wohlberg went we were very happy to let it roll, we wanted a break to get 40 or so seconds out and make the other teams ride it back if they wanted to win the stage. looks like toyota made the right call on chasing it back, but i think the hit the wind too early (only 25 seconds!?! c'mon, they could have mowed that down in 4 laps!) and so it was a bit of a brawl in the last 10 as opposed to the last 5 like we wanted. c'est la vie, et la vie, c'est bon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881625.post-28520961340483440092007-03-12T11:29:00.000-07:002007-03-12T11:29:00.000-07:00TV interview too? So Rockstar!TV interview too? So Rockstar!L. Christmashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03201165840593891270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881625.post-74369125167864816432007-03-12T11:03:00.000-07:002007-03-12T11:03:00.000-07:00Sounds like some awesome racin'. You know where e...Sounds like some awesome racin'. You know where else there was some awesome racin'? The W3 and W4/35+ 4 races at Menlo Park. I puffed up like a cotton-candy fed park squirrel watching. There were attacks, a big break, at least one bridge...I didn't even know what a bridge was when I was a cat 4, much less try to do it! So incredible.<BR/><BR/>They must be readin' your blog.EBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15566643998350975289noreply@blogger.com