Fitchburg Day 3

Wachusett Mountain Road Race
46 miles (4 Laps)

Team Results:
20th - Harrison Harb - 2:05:46
47th - Bob German - 2:07:16
49th - Robert Schmidt - 2:07:23

2007 Fitchburg Classic Overall Standings:
25th - Harrison Harb
44th - Robert Schmidt
46th - Bob German

Tomorrow is the last day of the race, the downtown criterium. Good luck fellas!

Fitchburg Day 2

Fitchburg State College Circuit Race
25 miles (8 Laps)

Team Results:
Bob German: 5th - 54:31
Harrison Harb - 18th - 54:31
Robert Schmidt - 53rd - 54:31

I'm not sure why the race officials posted everyone with the same time?

The message I received is that Anthem rider Ron LaRose, also a CCNS client, suffered a major bone bruise to his patella, 14 stitches in his knee, and a broken thumb...along with a boat load of road rash. We wish Ron the best!

Get Well Ron

I just caught word that Anthem/CCCC rider Ron LaRose, who trains at CCNS, went down hard today and was taken from the race site via ambulance. Its my understanding that Ron was talking and coherent after the fall, so that is good. We wish Ron the best and hope everything ends up ok.

Fitchburg Day 1

Best Western Royal Plaza / Rindge Road Time Trial
6.55 miles

Team Results:
31st: Harrison Harb - 19:07
45th: Robert Schmidt - 19:53
59th: Bob German - 20:58

The guys are looking to work together today during the 25 mile circuit race and gain some ground on the field in the overall points standings.

Team coach Aidan Charles finished 48th in the mens PRO Time Trial field of over 100 riders.

Fitchburg underway!

Today begins the 1st of 4 days of the 48th Annual Fitchburg Longsjo Classic Stage Race. Hopefully the guys got some rest and are ready to ride. The riders will be staying in dorms all 4 nights of the race, which isn't exactly ideal pre-race sleeping conditions. I received a call from Bob German this morning letting me know he hits the time trial course at 10:55. I'm not sure when Harrison and Robert go off. I'll be updating the blog as the results come my way...so bookmark the site and keep checking back as the days progress.

Racer Bib Numbers:
933 - Harrison Harb
937 - Robert Schmidt
967 - Bob German

Exeter

Harrison Harb was the lone rider representing the team at the 25th Annual Exeter Criterium that took place yesterday evening. The only mens race that was held was the Pro 1-2-3 and Harrison hung in their to finish in the middle of the field. Nice to see the team's Junior riders moving up in the ranks and holding their own in the Pro races.

Fitchburg Weekend

This weekend is the 48th Annual Fitchburg Longsjo Classic Stage Race. The CCNS/Pedal Power Team will have a strong presence in the Juniors race. Bob German, Harrison Harb, and Robert Schmidt will all be in the mix. The race schedule for these guys is as follows:

Thurs., June 28th: Best Western Royal Plaza / Rindge Road Time Trial
10:05 AM - Juniors - 6.55 miles @ 30 second Intervals

Fri., June 29: Fitchburg State College Circuit Race
8:30 AM - Junior Men - 25 miles (8 Laps)

Sat., June 30: Wachusett Mountain Road Race
9:10 AM - Junior Men - 46 miles (4 Laps)

Sun., July 1: Workers Credit Union Downtown Criterium
8:15 AM - Junior Men - 15 miles (17 Laps)

GOOD LUCK FELLAS! GIVE 'EM HELL!

Congrats. Bob!

Congratulations to team rider Bob German who graduated from Vinal Technical High School a little over a week ago. Bob will be living it up this Summer as a lifeguard and swim instructor at the YMCA...and training hard on the bike!
Photo ©The Middletown Press. Brad M. Horrigan.

Weekend Results

It was a successful weekend of racing for our Junior/Cat. 3 rider Bob German. Bob finished 3rd on Saturday at the NBX BIKES Ninigret Criterium in Charlestown, RI getting himself a spot on the podium and taking home some prize money. On Sunday at the Cox Charities Cycling Classic in Providence, RI Bob hung strong to finish 16th in the field of 80+ riders. Junior/Cat 3. rider Robert Schmidt came down from upstate New York to race the Cox Crit. Robert rode strong early on, despite battling stomach illness. He jumped off the front of the field to chase down a prime. Nice job guys!

The team now has a Flickr site up chock full of photos by team rider Anthony Vecca. Head over to: CCNS/Pedal Power's Photos

Bob and Robert working together in the pack

Spread the word!

The CCNS/Pedal Power Team is now on MySpace. Add us as your friend and support the team! We're looking to make contacts with cyclists around the globe.

CCNS/Pedal Power MySpace

Weekend Double Dose

Some of the CCNS/Pedal Power boys will be in action this weekend right over the border in neighboring Rhode Island.Saturday is the NBX BIKES Ninigret Criterium in Charlestown, RI. Bob German will be riding in the Cat. 3 and Pro 1-2-3 races. The Cat. 3 race kicks off at 1:00 and the Pro at 3:00. Come on out and show some support for Bob.

Sunday is the Cox Charities Cycling Classic in Providence, RI.
Bob German and Robert Schmidt will be representing the team in the Cat. 3/4 race. This looks to be a good race with a full field of over 75 riders battling for a $500 purse. The riders go off at 12:15 so come out and support the guys! This is always a great race to come watch. The event typically draws hundered of spectators since it is held right in the heart of downtown Providence.

While you're in town stick around to watch CCNS' owner & team coach Aidan Charles in the Pro 1-2 event that kicks off at 6:00. Aidan and his NERAC teammates will be racing for a piece of the $15,000 purse.

Team Kits

The CCNS/Pedal Power Cycling Team kits are in and available to the public. Contact Aidan via Charles Coaching if you are intersted in purchasing a kit.


Short Sleeve Jersey: $60
Bibs: $65
Lightweight Longsleeve Jersey: $75
Fleece-Lined Longsleeve Jersey: $80
Thermal Winter Jacket: $100

Housy Hills!

The Housatonic Hills Road Race took place on Sunday and CCNS/Pedal Power had a few riders out there. Junior Bob German stepped up and rode in the Cat. 3 race. This was Bob's first true road race as a Cat. 3 rider and he hung in there finishing in the middle of the pack. CCNS' Calvin Smythe did well placing 18th out of a field of 67 riders in the Cat. 4/5 race.

Welcome!

Welcome to the newly created CCNS/Pedal Power Cycling Team blog. This site will be updated a few times a week with the latest and greatest information, news and race results that pertain to the CCNS/Pedal Power Team. Thanks for visiting us! Be sure to bookmark the site and check back daily for updates.