Riders Gear up for China Camp Individual Time Trial

The China Camp Individual Time Trial will be held this Tuesday, August 18th. 1st rider will set off at 6:45PM.

Please arrive at the 7-ll on North San Pedro Road no later than 6:30PM for your start assignment.

Last rider off will be defending champion Dario Frederick, with last year's winning time of 24:05 at 24.34 Avg. MPH. Josh Liwack and Chris Urban also have guaranteed last-off slots as podium finishers last year.

Be Careful Warming Up!

Use extreme caution when warming up, especially if Mike Foley makes an appearance. Mike Foley had a bad fall warming up for the Susian Criterium Sunday afternoon, taking down several other competitors in the process. "That's just racing," explained Foley. editor's note: Actually Mike, that's not exactly racing...

Defending Champ Dario Frederick Confirmed but haunted by April Loss
Defending champ and favorite Dario Frederick has confirmed he will ride the China Camp ITT. Frederick is looking very strong after several high profile victories on the Mountain Bike, including a National Championship victory in Colorado. However, it seems no victory can erase the memory of the crushing 7-second loss the last time he faced Josh Litwack in a Individual Time Trial. As many recall, Litwack avenged a loss at last year's China Camp ITT with a win at the GP Ken Hushvod.

New Juniors Category

As was reported on The Whole Athlete newsletter, the China Camp ITT will again offer a Juniors Category.

Husband Hopes New shoes will improve placing

Ken Husband purchased new Road shoes Friday, replacing a pair of Sidis purchased and ridden during the Clinton Administration. "It will be the first ride on the new shoes, but I know they will shave at least 20 seconds off my time," reported Husband

Mark Christian and Mark Peuschel: Will they show?

It is rumored that veteran Mark Peuschel was the only rider offered an appearance fee for this year's ITT. Peuschel was reportedly offered a Sierra Nevada Pale Ale for starting the ride. Mark Christian, very "stoked" at the start of last year's ITT is on 24 hour baby call and may not ne "hanging loose." His appearance will be evaluated hour by hour.

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