Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Guttenplan Wins Glencoe GP!

David Guttenplan and Tom Soladay suited up for the 2nd annual Glencoe Grandprix just north of Chicago, IL this past Sunday. It was a flat 75-minute everyman for themselves criterium. After coming close to wins at both races of the Marion Classic the two previous days, the Time riders had only the win on their minds. In the first 15 minutes of the race Soladay found Guttenplan on his wheel and drove the pace, Guttenplan pulled through and did the same. This, forming the winning break of David Guttenplan (TIME), Tom Soladay (TIME), Andy Crater (Wheel & Sprocket), Chad Hartley (Jittery Joes) and two riders from ABD. Soladay immediately attacked for 5 laps to only have Guttenplan join him as the 4 other riders rotated to get back on terms. Before the two Time riders were brought back Soladay attacked again while Guttenplan again sat on the four riders. When Soladay was finally brought back Guttenplan attacked within the next lap, bringing with him last years champion from ABD. Hartley and Crater were tired of chasing as a Time rider sat on. Guttenplan dragged the ABD rider to the field as Soladay sat up from the break to pilot Guttenplan to the line by hitting the front for the last half of the final lap. Into a headwind, Gutt started his sprint from 250 meters to take the win over his break companion in a photo finish.

Friday, August 8, 2008

Barlevav Fourth in U23 Crit Champs

after a big day that saw TIME Pro Cycling make EVERY SINGLE BREAKAWAY, Barlevav finished in 4th place behind winner Justin Williams (Rock Racing), Jake Keogh (Kelly), and Daniel Holloway (Garmin-Chipotle)... BBQ reports that at 150 meters he was passing on the right when the door slammed shut on him and he was forced to touch the brakes and watch as his chance to win was taken away... after you get a big win (Harlem) its frustrating to agiain be so close so many times... USPRO Crit is coming up and TIME is full of darl horse candidated for the jersey... we are looking forward to finishing off a great season!...

Thursday, August 7, 2008

Great Night in Charlotte!

In front of an electric crowd in Charlotte NC, TIME Pro Cycling showed its intentions in one of the USA's most prestigious events. Dan Ramsey and Tom Soladay made the break of nine that battled for first place. The race was taken by Olympian Allejandro Borrajo, followed By Frank Pip and Emile Abraham. Soladay finished an excellent sixth after Ramsey controlled attacks in the finale, ending up 9th. Tom was hopeful that his sprint would carry him onto the podium, but in the end he was slightly outclassed by an A-list group. Tom chalks it up to slightly bad legs and remains MOTIVATED for the future. Tom is a first year pro and has shown that he doesnt lack much in top events. He sees himself bringing in a big win or two by the end of the year. We believe it!