Team Mercedes p/b Thrivent Financial- May27, 2017 Pedal Through the Corners Criterium
The men's 1/2/3 Criterium went off at 1:30 pm. The last race of the day. We caught the tail of the women's race but only a couple of pictures. The turnout was pretty low considering the 3's rode the same race. Whether it was the weekend, or the race, I dont' know. It is a nice race to watch and more supporters should have been out. The race started slightly slow. Chaz went out alone for a few laps. Josh then joined him and they carried the race through in the 1 and 2 spot to the end. The peloton never seemed to bring them back. The race for third came down to the sprint with Rob S taking it with his sprinter ability. Jer led the last lap out to allow the team to take the top spots. I like the course, because it seems less like a crit. It is still dangerous though, a Bob's team member, Mark Yoder went down in a similar type accident that took Jer down a couple years ago. Our thoughts and prayers are with him. so 123 is Josh, Chaz and Rob S. Nice day team. thanks to the sponsors who put on the race.
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