ABD Sunrise Park
Bartlett, Illinois
Sunday, October 28, 2007

Race Report
By Imelda March with Jim Nowak contributing

Haskell, Lenzi Power through the Chicago Cyclocross Cup #3

Cross like weather arrived in Chicagoland with an early morning frost
and temperatures rising to 50 degrees Fahrenheit late in the day.
Over 170 cross racers competed in the sun-filled day at Sunrise Park
in Bartlett, Illinois.

The new course unveiled by ABD (Athletes by Design) featured open
grass fields, run-ups, multiple sections of pavement and two wooded
sections. The run up was challenging because it forced the racers to
ride through a narrow section then immediately turn right to power up
a small hill. With enough momentum from the small climb a racer could
zip down the hill, turn left to the start/finish then back again
through the technical course.

Women Cat 1/2/3

Can anyone stop Devon Haskell (Team Get A Grip Cycles)? That is the
question the women in the peloton could be asking themselves. June
Upshaw (Verdigris Custom Homes) attempted to mix things up with vigor.
In the end, Devon put on the "after burners" and arrived in the front
once again followed by June Upshaw (Verdigris Custom Homes) in second
and Holly Klug (Killjoy) in third.

Women Cat 4

Lindsay Jones increased her overall series lead with a second win in a
row followed by Heidi Sarna (Mission Bay) in second and Nicole Borem
(HammerHead) in third.

Men Pro. 1, 2

Spectators witnessed excitement build halfway through the Men Pro/1/2
race in which Luca Lenzi (Vision Quest) raced to victory in a sprint
over Alistair Sponsel (Colavita Racing) with Brian Conant (Pony Shop)
arriving third.

Juniors

In the junior race, Michael Truison (Pony Shop) took the win. John
Tomlinson (XXX Racing AthletiCo) rode from the front for the majority
of the race, however, Michael made his move immediately after the last
run up and finished ahead.

Men Category 3

Brian Dougherty (Verdigris Custom Homes) attacked several times,
however, neither Jason Knauff (Team Clif Bar) nor John Firak (Active
Endeavors) could respond to the attacks and Dougherty was victorious.

Master's 30+
The series leader, Brian Conant (Pony Shop) pulled away early to take
a commanding victory and collecting his third consecutive win;
followed by Kevin Klug (Killjoy) in second; and Brian Rheude
(MetLife/Pony Shop) in third.



Master's 40+

Things are heating up in this category because Verdigris Custom Homes
brought out some guns ready to take the field on. Verdigris Custom
Homes scored four of the top six positions with Tim Boundy (Verdigris
Custom Homes) solidifying his lead. Christando Lombardo (Verdigris
Custom Homes) placed 2nd and Chris Henning (Northbrook) placed third.

Racing continues Saturday, November 3 with round four of the Chicago
Cyclocross Cup in Campton Park. The race will be held in the Village
of St Charles. The series will end with race #6 on Sunday, December 9
with the Illinois State Cyclocross Championship.

Further information about our series can be found by visiting
www.chicrosscup.com