Here are the results for the 2002 TP to TA Road Climb. I guess I should
have renamed it TA to TP since that's the direction the A/B races went
this year.
But before getting into that, I'm not sure who all to thank for helping
take care of Karen Woods, who suffered from dehydration. We had a tail
wind on the steeper part of the climb from the east turn-around back to
Hopewell Lake and it was hot! Especially considering the altitude! I'd
especially like to thank Richard Verderame for transporting Karen to the
TA Clinic.
One of the hardest things about promoting the TP to TA race is getting
the volunteers needed to make it happen. It's a long drive for most of
us, which makes it even harder a trip for those that aren't racing.
This year turned out OK. I had just enough volunteers committed before
the race, and then a few more offered on race morning. The registration
table was manned by Mike Hamm, Jim McGirk, and Jason Strauch; and
wo_manned by Paula Higgins. The follow cars were driven by Brenda
Cheaqui, Deborah Coons, Kari ?, Lou Metzger, Amy Sposs, and Tommy
Sewell. And I'd especially like to thank my esposita, Kath, for putting
up signs, driving A Break support, being the medical person on sight,
patrolling the course, taking down signs, and taking care of me during
the hectic week before the race. She must have driven the full course 4
times!
And then there's Jerry Kiuttu, who can single-handedly officiate a race
with 100 riders! We don't call him the Bull Goose Looney for nothing!
--Cliff
A race (21 starters)
1) Ryan Blickem Zia Velo 3:12:33
2) Clay Moseley Velo del Norte @1:22
3) Dan Doornbos Zia Velo @3:37
4) Todd Bauer KHSnm.com @4:09
5) Mike Slattery Bite Me Racing! @4:11
6) Mike Chapman Velo del Norte @4:35
7) Jason Strauch Chick's Harley Davidson @5:48
8) Chandler Spears Hanseatic/Ochsner @5:56
9) John Bernardin Velo del Norte @6:33
10) Dave Wykoff Velo del Norte @7:53
11) Dan Armijo NM Sports & Wellness @8:16
12) Randy Corcoran Aush Technologies @8:57
13) Geoff Smiths KHSnm.com @10:38
14) Josh Reddoch Rock N Roll Lube @?
15) John Armijo Rock N Roll Lube @?
B race (37 starters)
1) James Seaman Chick's Harley Davidson 3:30:45
2) Nathan Kuehl Chick's Harley Davidson @0:45
3) Tre Metzler @0:45
4) Andrew DeGarmo Chick's Harley Davidson @0:50
5) Randy Bradford Chick's Harley Davidson @0:50
6) Darian Founds Aush Technologies @1:30
7) Joe Frank West Elk @1:32
8) Tony Farrar Bike N Sport @3:03
9) TJ Miller Velo del Norte @5:08
10) Scott Effner Redrock Velo @5:51
11) Daryl Dagel Aush Technologies @6:45
12) Anthony Stroup Bike N Sport @7:19
13) Doug Van Geothem Aush Technologies @8:02
14) Mike Clinton Durango Wheel Club @9:07
15) David LePell Zia Velo @10:27
16) Keith King Chick's Harley Davidson @10:37
17) Tim Schoeny NM Sports & Wellness @12:57
18) Larry Coons NM Sports & Wellness @13:38
19) Peter Wilson Velo Del Norte @16:05
20) Brooke Chesuut Pikes Peak Velo @17:59
21) David Schoenwald White Line Cycling @22:11
22) John Parker Aush Technologies @23:39
23) Hans Noordik @24:13
24) Scott Larson Bike N Sport @29:13
C race (16 starters)
1) Cliff Loucks Bite Me Racing! 1:16:00
2) Mike Hamm NM Sports & Wellness @0:16
3) Richard Verderame Aush Technologies @0:38
4) Alex Luce Velo del Norte @1:33
5) Scott Falkner NM Sports N Wellness @2:45
6) Doug Eib Velo del Norte @3:50
7) Tony Pomo Aush Technologies @4:30
8) Jack Groves Aush Technologies @4:44
9) Miriam Hill Velo del Norte @4:49
10) Alex Mora Land of Oz @6:06
11) Todd Smith Taos CC @9:48
12) Chris Caldwell Durango Wheel Club @10:48
13) Tim Gallegos Land of Oz @11:24
14) Matthew Harwood @13:34
15) Jo Ann Burtard Hanseatic/Ochsner @19:17
16) Tony Geller Aush Technologies @26:32
D race (11 starters)
1) Bryson Sewell Velo del Norte 1:23:34
2) Kai Spross Aush Technologies @1:24
3) Paula Higgins Landis /Trek @2:26
4) Tom Spross Aush Technologies @2:52
5) Frank Pabian Roadrunners @3:36
6) Vince Metzger Hanseatic/Ocshner @4:06
7) Mike Dennis Socorro Striders & Riders @9:01
8) Janet Metzger Hanseatic/Oschner @15:01
9) Darla Falkner NM Sports & Wellness @28:55
10) Jim McGirk Aush Technologies st
NOTE: Jim stopped to help another racer suffering from
dehydration.
E race (11 starters)
1) Derek Derkacs 1:23:05
2) Josh Liberles @0:44
3) Will Nixor @1:25
4) William Donnelly @1:27
5) Dwight Smith Aush Technologies @3:21
6) Bob Ayars Roadrunners @4:04
7) Josh Jordan @4:39
8) Stephen Newhall Hanseatic/Oschner @5:35
9) Steve Collins Hanseatic/Oschner @23:15
10) Charles Boehler @29:05
11) Manuel Lucero @34:03
F race (2 starters)
[Jack rode the D race, winning it in a hand in hand tie with Bryson!]
1) Jack Metzger Hanseatic/Ochsner 1:23:34
3) Anthony Pomo Jr. Aush Technologies