Saturday, April 25, 2009

Jordan Solo's to Victory at Ken Woods

Jordan raced Cat 4's today, which means he is racing with the adults, instead of juniors. He is doing this to gain experience, and learn racing tactics.

He attacked the group on the climb to the finish of the first lap, and shattered the field. Jack Hinkens (Flat City), and Brian Krueger (Great Dane Velo) joined him, and the 3 worked together to establish a gap on the remnants of the field. The chase group was strong, but the front 3 rotated well together, and slowly pulled away.

Heading down into the valley, Jordan and Brian dropped Jack, who was riding a cross bike, and didn't have the gears for the high speed. Jordan and Brian continued working together into the short hill in the middle of the valley. Jordan rode a hard tempo up the rise, which was too much for a cramping Krueger, and soloed to the finish. Krueger held on for 2nd, with Nick Vetter (GP) taking 3rd. Results Posted.

Large group at the start. Jordan was cold at first, but quickly warmed up.

Jordan leading the field through corner #3.

Jordan attacks on the hill.

3 man breakaway (Jordan, Jack Hinkens, Brian Krueger)

Solo victory. Well Done Jordan!

3 comments:

Dan Cleary said...

That is incredible. I know a lot of those Cat 4s and they'll be happy to see Jordo just pass through. Very nice work. Impressive.

Anonymous said...

Mad props to the Kobiyashi, most impressive victory! I am getting quite used to having my can whooped by you.
Peace out Playa,
Cobra

chris alme said...

well done! i was in that chase group and jordan and the others did a fantastic job staying away, hats off to them.