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Amateurs and Pros Tackled the Broadmoor Pikes Peak Cycling Hill Climb and Gran Fondo

Colorado Springs, Olympic City, USA, Colorado, August 13th - Over 300 cyclists took on the challenge of the Pikes Peak Cycling Hill Climb, which is the ultimate test for cyclists as the participants compete on the same 12.42 mile course that the automobiles and motorcycles use in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb every summer. The Gran Fondo was held in conjunction with the inaugural USA Cycling Hill Climb National Championships.

Gran Fondo Results

Gran Fondo participants tacked either the Summit Gran Fondo, 12.42 miles and 4,725 ft elevation gain or the Glen Cove Gran Fondo of 5.5 miles and 2,050 ft elevation gain.

Bill Greg was fastest over the full 12.42 mile climb in a time of 1h 28m 4secs and Kelly O'Connor was fastest for the women in a time of 2h 20m and 50 secs. Caleb Schroder was the fastest junior, recording a time of 2h 4m and 48 secs.

Summit Gran Fondo Men’s 19+

1st Bill Greg 1:28:04
2nd Anthony Brown 1:28:46
3rd Carl Legleiter 1:44:01

Summit Gran Fondo Women’s 19+

1st Kelly O’Connor 2:20:50
2nd Julie Batug 2:23:15
3rd Michele Sneath 2:27:35

Summit Gran Fondo Jr. Men

1st Caleb Schroder 2:04:48
2nd Christopher Slana 2:10:30

Glen Cove Gran Fondo Men’s 19+

1st 113 Thomas Warley 1:19:45
2nd 112 Mark Kneckt 1:40:29

Glen Cove Gran Fondo Women’s 19+

1st 107 Carol Newsom 1:43:50
2nd 106 Valerie Clementi 1:44:28

Glen Cove Gran Fondo Jr Men

1st 111 John Conger 1:26:16

Official Gran Fondo Results - http://coloradospringssports.org/files/Gran_Fondo_Results.pdf


U.S. National Hillclimb Championship Results

In the mens Pro Category, Leroy Popowski from Juwi took first place in a time of 1h 10m 13 secs ahead of Rory Kelly, Simple Racing and Johnathan Freter from Astellas Cycling Team. Leroy hold the fastest recorded time of 1h 8m 36 secs.

Johnathan Freter from Astellas Cycling Team said "Yesterday I finished my season at the USA Cycling Hill Climb Championships. Leroy, who has won every modern edition of the Pike's Peak hill climb, proved that Pike's Peak is his climb. Nearly 21 kilometers with a finish above 14,000 ft, it hurts. No really, it hurts!"

"We started at the race with a steady paced that slowly cut the field down one rider at a time. At the half way point there was only 5 of us left when Chris Bulter attacked. I knew he would attack but this early?! First, I freaked out a little when I couldn't match his acceleration, then found my composure. Slowly, I rode my way back into 4th, and could see 3rd in my sights. The unmistakable figure of Butler was just ahead. With 500 meters to go I made the catch and this time it was my turn for an unmatched acceleration. I reached the sunny peak in a time of 1:10:52. Good for 3rd on the day, about 40ish seconds behind Leroy. Thanks to everyone that helped me suffer and have some more fun on my bike!"

"I still have unfinished business in this sport so I'm looking forward to 2017 with another few months of some Colorado altitude in my lungs. See you on all soon!"

In the womens Pro Category, Krista Doebel-Hickok Cylance Pro Cycling Team was fastest in a time of 1h 25m 26 secs ahead of Breanne Nalder Visit Dallas DNA Pro cycling and Margot Clyne Groove Subaru Excel Sports.

The fastest junior was Benjamin Wright from Dire Wolf Racing in a time of 1h 16m 36 secs beating the previous junior record held by Nicholas Bollen.

Official Photos - http://thesportscorp.zenfolio.com/f601928137

USAC National Hillclimb Championships Results - http://my2.raceresult.com/59091/?lang=#0_BEE445

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