Monday, January 16, 2017

After Bizarre Journey, Jonas Lodewick is back with with Team Snap AV

It has been an eventful year for the always mercurial Jonas Lodewick. After joining and promptly departing 4 teams in 15 months, Lodewick has crawled back to long-time sponsor Snap AV.

When Lodewick opted out of his Snap AV contract in the Spring of 2015, many predicted Loedewick's demise. The cantankerous rider left the safe confines of the familiar and indulgent Snap AV for the splashy new Team Euclid. Lodewick was released just months later. A lack of results coupled with unruly behavior and insubordination were simply too much for the Euclid brass to take.

Formerly excited and energized by his new opportunity, Loedewick became a shadow of his former self. After signing with Team Prezi, a continental team with a small budget, Lodewick complained that his supporting cast was weak. Many, however, claimed that the continental travel schedule was too much for Lodewick to handle. A bizarre, self-inflected wrist fracture ended his contract at Team Prezi. His career seemed finished. Some guessed that the wrist injury was a call for help.

Lodewisk's next stop, the completely unknown outfit known as Team Black Box. It was more like a black hole. This inexplicable move showed how far Lodewick had fallen. The sponsor sold Black Boxes, nothing else. Lampooned on the HBO  sitcom "Silicon Valley," this must have been a low point. Many, citing the wrist injury, as well as reports that Lodewick was seen "jogging" and "hiking" in his home town of Fairfax seemed to confirm his once bright career was indeed over.

Eureka!!
Late in December of 2016, however, whispers of a Snap AV-Lodewick meeting were leaked. Lodewick fans rejoiced! It was soon confirmed that Lodewick would be joining Snap AV in 2017. The Snap AV management, who some claim coddle the talented rider, seems to be the only place Lodewick is welcome.

Ben Standhaus, the veteran star rider from the South commented. "I believe the experience has matured Jonas immeasurably. I doubt he will be the same man on the bike, but he has been humbled and has become a better person."

Lodewick was unavailable for comment, but we do hope to hear from him soon. With the upcoming Marin World Cup now back on the schedule, expect Lodewick to be primed for a comeback.

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Homeless Clijisters Searches For Redemption at Marin World Cup

Looking tired, downtrodden and a bit "thick in-the-middle", past Marin World Cup champion and former San Anselmo resident Marcus Clijisters conducted a rare interview in front of San Rafael's St. Vincent De Paul Kitchen Tuesday night.

Cijisters has fallen on hard times after his bizarre foray in professional drone racing. Reportedly homeless and sleeping somewhere on San Rafael hill, the once proud Cijisters has fallen out of the public limelight. That is, until Tuesday.  

"The Marin World Cup is back and so am I! This is what I need to climb out of the dark and moldy hole I am living in. Drone racing was indeed a challenge. I will be a champion once again!"

When asked about his homeless status, Cijisters claimed his San Anselmo home was being "remodeled."  He claimed reports of being homeless were simply "fake news."

Cijisters hopes the fame and fortune, not the modest prize money of the MWC, will catapult him to the top of the profession again. He seems eager to change his ways and again vie for the top prize.

"I have started to reduce my intake of my nightly 40 ounce beers. Sugar is out of my life!  I will begin to train soon, Very soon! As soon as I fix my commute bike."

Past champion Jonas Lodewick, who was seen out with his family outside a Fairfax Coffee house seemed non-plussed by Cijisters comeback.  "I warned him about the drone racing. He will never be the same." Lodewick had no further comment.

Stay tuned as the more information on Cijisters return unfolds. 

Monday, January 9, 2017

The Return of the Marin World Cup

Marin World Cup
2017
-A Return to Form-

Grand Prix Ken Hushvod
Sunday, March 19
3pm

Marin-Roubaix
Sunday, April 2nd
3pm

Ronde von SanRaflaanderran
Sunday, April 9th
3pm

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