A Report in Racing

Racing has begun and the local Maximum Edge Cycling Team has hit it out big in their first race of the season. The report from the team follows.

The Maximum Edge Cycling Team made its 2009 debut Saturday in race No.1 of the Flying Rhinos spring race series at Waterford Hills Raceway. Dante, Chris and John made their way to Clarkston, Michigan entering the ‘B’ race (50 minutes + 2 laps). In the field of 43 riders the Max Edge riders were aggressive right from the start, with Chris launching an attack early in lap number two. A couple of riders with Dante on their wheels were able to bridge up to Chris. Chris eventually dropped them and was able to stay away solo for a couple of laps before the field joined him leading into the prime lap.

After the prime sprint a couple of riders attacked the field with John scrambling across to join them. Two other riders made an effort to join the group and for a while the group was four. After a couple of laps John found himself alone 500 meters off the front. As John attempted to solo the remaining 25 minutes Dante controlled the front of the peloton keeping a watchful eye on all attempts to bridge the gap. Chris sat in, resting for a possible sprint finish.

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On the final lap of the race John was able to maintain his lead over the peloton and finish in style with a solo win. Dante made an attempt to break away mid way through the final lap to gather up second place but was caught by a hard charging peloton setting up for the final sprint. As the group sped towards the finish Chris slowly moved his way up the inside and exploded to take the bunch sprint for second.

Team Maximum Edge is off to a great start with 2 podiums and winnings totaling a whopping $29.00 USD(which covered lunch @ Rio Wraps and gas money). The team hopes to send more riders to the second race in the series on Saturday April 4 and continue riding the gravy train of bountiful winnings.

Also, a big congratulations to local Junior racer Ben A. of the Maple Leaf Cycling Club who also looked very strong in the race.