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Nebraska Cyclo-cross Series #4
October 27, 2002
Wilhelm Masterful in the Mud
By John Jr Lefler
For the first time in over two years, the Nebraska Cyclo-cross Series had temperatures near freezing, steady rain and lots of mud! The wet conditions combined with a challenging course layout were exactly what LBC/cyclocrossworld rider Tony Wilhem neeeded to claim his first overall victory of the series.
"This course suited those with off-road skills, I felt good in these conditions," explained Wilhelm. "Joe (McWilliams of NHS/UNMC/Kaos) is so strong and I knew I had to attack in the trail sections."
The strategy worked as Wilhelm broke free of a small group early on and built a strong lead traversing the difficult course, which featured two barrier sections, two demanding climbs and some treacherous switchbacks that became more difficult to negotiate as the day wore on.
Last week's winner, Jesse Petersen (NHS/UNMC/Kaos) rode well to finish third behind teammate Paul Chapman who broke his cycle of third place finishes in the Cat. 3 field with an impressive effort. The second place finish puts Petersen second in the "PEDRO'S Points Competiton" with 34, two behind Wilhelm who keeps the Leader's Jersey for another two weeks. Chapman is in third with 26 points.
LBC/cyclocrossworld team leader Jay Thomas, rode well to finish ahead of Joe McWilliams for the second straight week and move closer to possibly taking the "PEDRO'S Points Leader Jersey" in two weeks. Currently, he is ten points behind McWilliams with 24.
The Nebraska Cyclo-cross Series continues next week with Race #5 at Pioneers Park in Lincoln.
News & notes
Once again, Jared Shuttleworth and The Husker Road Club stepped up and designed a fantastic course at Standing Bear Lake. Many thanks to Jared, David Jablonski, Jeff Luedtke and Greg Wollenhaupt for their assistance with set-up, tear down and hosting the event.
A special thank you to the wonderful "Registration Girls" - Kim Shuttleworth, Janette Shaffer and Pamela Karasek.
Nebraska Cyclo-cross Series long-sleeve t-shirts are available for $20. Please contact johnleflerjr@hotmail.com to order.
Results
Cat. 1/2/3 1 Tony Wilhelm (LBC/cyclocrossworld) 2 Paul Chapman (NHS/UNMC/Kaos) 3 Jesse Petersen (NHS/UNMC/Kaos) 4 Jay Thomas (LBC/cyclocrossworld) 5 Joe McWilliams (NHS/UNMC/Kaos) 6 Steve Jarrett (OBCR) 7 Jim Winklepleck (unattached) 8 Jeff Luedtke (Husker Road Club) 9 Sam Rosenau (Cycle Works) 10 Kevin Burke (NHS/UNMS/Kaos) 11 Nate Woodman (SNORT/Amber Bock) 12 Corey Godfrey (NHS/UNMC/Kaos) 13 Chris French (Benson Bike Club) 14 John Lefler, Jr. (NHS/UNMC/Kaos) Cat. 4/5 1 Tyler Carmichael (LBC/cyclocrossworld) 2 Chad Carpenter (Cycle Works) 3 Aaron Pool (Benson Bike Club) 4 Mike McGrath (Benson Bike Club) 5 Jerick Wilson (Benson Bike Club) 6 Chris Van Ooyen (NHS/UNMC/Kaos) 7 Andy Drake 8 Terry Anderson (NHS/UNMC/Kaos) 9 TJ Carmichael 10 Rob Taylor 11 Sean Craig (Runza Cycling) 12 Bob Wieck (Benson Bike Club) 13 Rob Helton (OBCR) 14 Rick Beason Masters 35+ 1 Jared Shuttleworth (Husker Road Club) 2 David Jablonski (Husker Road Club) 3 Paul Williams 4 Tim Carmichael 5 Randall Farmer 6 Bill Gorman (Laramie Bikenet) 7 Mark Forster Women 1 Marie Neville (NHS/UNMC/Kaos) 2 Renee Carter (RCRC)Previous results from the USA
