Mike Postel and Vern Achenback! SWEET good to see you guys are still
involved. Tell them hi for me...! As for Mike impressing you. He
has been around a long time and has lots of experience.


Craig Blanchette
On Jul 14, 2008, at 5:46 AM, highspeedcjb wrote:

> I have to say I am very disappointed with the # of Athletes that
> turned out this year in Louisville. I was very surprised not to see
> several individuals from Michigan and Ohio come out for what was a
> fantastic set of Criterium Races! So much for "just wanting to
> compete" eh? Not to worry, next year I think we may add a Wheelchair
> Division...that should help! :)
>
> I want to Thank Vern, Tom, Mike, Greg, Paul, and Carly for their
> support of the Louisville Metro Police Foundation Crit on Saturday,
> and for taking advantage of the Prize Money that paid 15 places! Not
> to mention the $100 in Prizes that Mike Postel cycled off with!
>
> July 12th, LMPF Crit Results:
> 1st Mike Postel
> 2nd Vern Achenbach
> 3rd Dennis Clark
> 4th Chad Johnson
> 5th Greg Queen
> 6th Thomas Kahler
> 7th Carly W.
> 8th Paul Erway
>
> I might mention that in his first race, Mike Postel really impressed
> me!
>
> This was the first year for the Norton Commons Crit and all I had to
> do was ask if they could add HandCycles....they did. As well as $500
> in Prize money that we very carefully split 4 ways!
> The Norton Commons Crit was the most beautiful Bike course I have ever
> Cycled, aside from the scenery of Colorado. It is a new community of
> homes and shops....with the most freshly paved road I have ever seen,
> and it must have been paved just for this event! Flat, Smooth, Black,
> and FAST!
>
> July 13th, Norton Commons Crit Results:
> 1st Mike Postel
> 2nd Vern Achenbach
> 3rd Chad Johnson
> 4th Greg Queen (even with a wrecked front tire)
>
> To everyone out there that doubts that Cycling events want HandCycles
> or will let us into their events. This again is proof that your
> assumptions are false. The Cyclists and Sponsors want us there!
> CONTACT THEM! It is sooooo easy....
> AND by the way, you guys in Michigan....don't be surprised if a race
> on the 2nd of August comes up with a HandCycle Division.....check
> www.2wheelsports.com I am certain if you contact the 2008 Mosaic
> Properties ADA Criterium. They will Add HandCycles if they can!
>
> Peace
> CJ
>
>
>



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