March 21, 2015 - The OTF Omnium Ventana Hills Circuit Race

I worked the Ventana Hills Circuit Race again this year.  It was a great day for racing. Sunny.  Temps between 60° & 80°, and a light breeze.  There weren't many racers this year, but those who were there, had a good day.

The following video was taken during the Circuit Race.

For more information about the Omnium, you can check out my post from last year, or check out the Off The Front Omnium website at http://otfrace.com/.

March 22, 2014 - OTF (Off The Front) Omnium Circuit Race and Time Trial

March 22 & 23, 2014 was the OTF Omnium.  The Off The Front (OTF) Omnium is a 3 event / 2 day bicycle race held in the Fresno & Hanford areas. Each race offers a different discipline of cycling, including Time Trialing, Flat Power, and small hill climbs. There are 3 races, Ventana Hills TT and the Granville Homes Circuit Race on Day 1 and the long time running Hanford Criterium on Day 2.  I worked on the Circuit Race as "eyes on course" for the USA Cycling Marshals, following the racers around the 1.9 mile route.  With the exception of one rider who crashed as the result of a wheel touch, there were virtually no mechanical problems.

The Circuit course was held in the Ventana Hills subdivision, west of the Millerton and Auberry Road intersection, in the foothills of east of Clovis, Ca.  The course wasn't closed, but because there are only 4 or 5 homes built in the subdivision, there was virtually no traffic.  The road surface was new, smooth, and debris free.  Describing the Circuit course as "fantastic" is an understatement.

Ventana Hills Subdivision Circuit Course

The day couldn't have been better.  Temps in the mid 50°s early warmed to the low 70°s later in the day.  A great day for a race.

Pre-Race warm-ups.

Tom Daugherty & his wife Babette oversee some of the Marshalling duties.

This is the start of one of the men's races. The women started 1 minute after.

A pre-race wave. (Steve Grusis, Race Promoter, is over Kevin's left shoulder, wearing the hat.)

Staging for the first heat of the day.

One word says it all...

Paul Moore meets John Askew at the top of Kaiser Pass during the 2013 Climb to Kaiser.

...'nuff said.

Climb to Kaiser on KSEE24

Fresno Cycling Club Dennis Ball was interviewed on KSEE24 about the 36th Annual Climb to Kaiser.  The 2013 Climb to Kaiser will take place on June 29, 2013.

Paris Roubaix Support crews

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be on the support crew of a professional bike race? Check out these crew shots from the Paris Roubaix!

2013-05-04 - Kirch Flat Century

The Kirch Flat Century is presented by the Fresno Cycling Club.  It is generally a members only ride, but used as a recruitment ride as well. Anyone who signs up to be a Club member can ride.

The ride starts in the valley but has a number of short, steep climbs peaking to an elevation of just under 2000 feet.

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This year's ride was held in near perfect weather.  There were few issues that required SAG support.  Many riders used it as their first Century ride.

Tutu Archuleta climbs the big hill on Riverbend Road (at McKinley Avenue) while Jessica Jurado waits. View north.

Tutu Archuleta get to the top of the big hill on Riverbend Road (at McKinley Avenue) where Jessica Jurado was waiting. View north.

Tutu Archuleta claims she's lost. Kevin points to her location on the route sheet.

2013 Big Hat Century