Proctor Cycling Racing Team

Road Races 2012

2012-02-14T21:14:00.000-08:00

Road races seem to be a dirty word around the Midwest, where anything that requires a hard effort for more than the last 200 yards is seen as a fool's game. But there are still a few fools out there who know that within road racing the essence of cycling may be found. Here's the list of upcoming road races for the first half of the season. Slim pickings for the second half, so plan your RR fixes

Proctor In The Peloton

2011-12-21T21:37:00.000-08:00

Damotte Boomhanan Sprock Bohm

More Data, More Doubt

2011-12-19T23:02:00.000-08:00

"The beauty of SpinScan is seeing the effect of any changes instantly." Greg Lemond, Taylor Phinney and I have the same problem - long femurs. Very few slack seat tube bikes out there, so we end up running wild setback plus long-railed saddles. I've always been curious about my pedalling dynamics. By nature a masher, but force myself to practice high cadence frequently. Right leg definitely a

Cyclocross Techniques

2011-10-05T20:22:00.000-07:00

I attended US Masters Champion Brandon Dwight's clinics for two years. He taught me a lot of tricks. These Velonews videos are great. Note that he teaches a sightly different dismount from most others. I recommend clipping out early rather than late unless you're very confident. He also uses the step-through a lot. Step-behind is much more common and should be learned first. Dismount Remount

Cross Race Schedules

2011-10-03T19:42:00.000-07:00

All-singing all-dancing integrated schedule, including Bloomington's underground Recyclocross scene and regional events of national interest. THE SKED!! Chicago Wisconsin Iowa STL Close races --------------------- Not a lot within 'close' driving distance of Peoria. Best choices are Sun Oct 15th Perkins Park, Burlington IA (2 hrs) Sun Nov 6th Devils CX, Bettendorf (great course, 100 mins) (

Moving to 5:30 pm

2011-10-03T19:37:00.001-07:00

Weekly CX Practice is moving to 5:30 pm. Wednesdays. Farmdale. We'll keep going until the time change at the end of October.

Practice on Thursday this week

2011-09-19T21:23:00.001-07:00

Heading down to the Gateway Cross Cup on Wednesday to support Jason Rassi and Dan Eiten racing with the big boys CX practice is on Thursday Sept 22nd, this week only. Back to Wednesday next week

Cyclocross Practice!

2011-09-10T21:42:00.000-07:00

CYCLOCROSS CLINIC! What? Weekly Cyclocross Practice How? Learn and work on basic cross skills of dismounting, remounting and porting, plus tricks of the race When? Every Wednesday, 5:45 p.m. Where? Farmdale Reservoir, Washington, IL Why? Cyclocross is the most fun you can have on two wheels Who? Open to everyone Which? Bring MTB, Cross Bike or Unicycle How long? Approx 1 hour Facebook Page

Morton Community Bank Cycling Classic

2011-06-17T22:08:00.001-07:00

Permit Granted! $4k purse plus primes!. Saturday August 20th, Morton, Illinois. Morton Cycling Classic Flyer
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Sage Advice from Dan Hill

2011-06-13T21:06:00.000-07:00

For those neophytes about to start the season, here's advice from someone who's had successful years without having to rely on "talent" or "ability." - The last person I recall winning a road race solo by attacking off the start line was.....well, no one. It just doesn't happen. Even three people in a group have a significant advantage over a solo rider. Attack when you have a chance to win

Leland Kermesse

2011-04-18T16:37:00.000-07:00

Ghost BikeGhost RiderEnvelopeTwitter Feed-Leading masters 4 5. Long line in the gutter. 1 mile in-Break of 3 and 2 bridging. Masters 4 5. #Lelandkermesse-Trio of leaders have good formula. Kill it first 2 gravel sections. Then settle in and cooperate Fireworks next lap #Lelandkermesse-Our 3 leaders now taking on Km 75 thru 100. Lots of brave souls riding alone. #Lelandkermesse-Windy and down to

Road Races 2011

2011-03-23T20:16:00.000-07:00

Morton Cycling Classic

2011-03-05T16:27:00.000-08:00

No official launch yet, but public domain information is that the Morton Cycling Classic (formerly the Peoria Cycling Classic, formerly Proctor Cycling Classic) will take place in Morton, IL (about 15 mins from Peoria) on Saturday August 20th.Some articles from the Peoria Journal Star (worth reading for the comments alone)Morton Board Clears Way for Cycling ClassicPeoria Journal Star, Feb 7th,

Breathing Underwater in Steamboat

2010-09-08T21:46:00.000-07:00

Greetings from Steamboat Springs. A large and expensive ski town lying at nearly 7000 ft in NW Colorado.Steamboat Springs Stage Race (www.bikesteamboat.com)Drinking gallons of water and peeing like a racehorse every hour on the hour to avoid the threat of dehydration.Day 1: Cycling through GlueFriday was a 3 hour drive to Steamboat, then a rush to register and get bike together for the prologue

Ronald Reagan Crit - Dixon, IL

2010-08-29T14:41:00.000-07:00

Nearly killed me, but finally won my first prime.Chris, Rich and Matt were all prominent, taking multiple Primes. Brett and new rider, Todd, worked hard at the front in their races, but got blown away by the one-lap-to-go Cat 4/5 heroes. Rich won Assos Chamois Ceam, which he gave to the Vaseline man. In return, Sprock offered to blow up Rich's tires with his new mini pump. He has now promised to

2010 Mast 30+ Illinois State Crit Champions

2010-07-21T07:54:00.000-07:00

The Peoria Cycling Classic hosted the 2010 Illinois State Criterium Championships. Above are the winners of the Mast 30+ category. (Yes, the guys in 1st and 2nd place are in their 40's...)

Tues Night Ride - Peoria Cycling Classic

2010-06-24T09:39:00.000-07:00

As tradition holds it, every year before the Peoria Cycling Classic we call out to all club members to join in on the Tuesday Night Washington ride. We had 24 riders attend this year. Notice the new team bikes and the new jersey design. Looking good!Peoria Cycling Classic - June 27th, downtown Peoria!

Le Tour de Sainte Genevieve - Missour State Road Race

2010-05-24T13:58:00.000-07:00

Yesterday brought both a tough course and ridiculous heat for the state road race down in Missouri. Maybe not the best choice for my first race of 2010, and maybe my 5th time on the road bike this year =) Dan and Greg conveniently left out any discussion of "hills" in their hyped up discussions aimed at getting me to come race. Water was the biggest issue for me, and Sprock will agree to that.

Tour of St. Louis Update

2010-04-24T16:55:00.000-07:00

Five Proctor racers did this morning's crit at Carondelet Park. Vanessa McKenzie started things off in the Women's Open. Vanessa reeled in a couple of breakaway attempts to finish her race in a pack sprint. A couple of women jumped early and were able to take the win. Not sure where she finished but had to have been top seven.After Vanessa was the Cat 4 race were Andrew Lindner rode an

Tour of Hermann - April 17-18

2010-04-19T09:36:00.001-07:00

Overall Omnium podium finishers for the Tour of Hermann were Dan Damotte, Winner of Cat 3 category and Greg Springborn, 3rd Place in Masters 40+ .Additional Proctor race team members who raced at the Tour of Hermann included Sarah Gray, Colm Flannery, JD Comfort, Rich Crandell and Brett Bohanan who encountered a nasty crash in the Crit race but is recovery well.

Dan Dominant

2010-04-13T21:33:00.000-07:00

Count the bikelengthspic by luke

Hillsboro Roubaix - Winners in Cat 3 and Cat 5 Races!

2010-04-10T18:29:00.000-07:00

Congradulations to Dan Damotte (Cat 3) and Brett Bohanan (Cat 5) for winning their races today at the 9th Annual Hillsboro Raubaix race.

Great Pearl Advertisement!

2010-04-02T06:27:00.001-07:00

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Race Update?

2010-03-28T19:30:00.001-07:00

Any word on the race up in Chicago... Damotte do any damage to the field???

Zink's Last Ride

2010-03-28T07:35:00.000-07:00

It was a somber ride, well off the back it was anyway. Atleast we had beer!

Proctor Clothing Order

2010-03-24T10:01:00.000-07:00

We are ready to take orders for the 2010 clothing design with delivery to members tentatively scheduled for the week of June 19th. Orders must be placed online and will be accepted until 6:00PM, Thursday, April 1st.For more information, please refer to the 3/23/2010 YahooGroups email communicaiton from Steve Daggs, or visit the club's website.Here is the link to the clothing order information and

Tuesday Night Washington Sq Rides

2010-03-01T16:11:00.000-08:00

Tuesday Night Washington Sq rides will begin March 16th!

Pre-Groundhog cross clinic

2010-02-11T20:05:00.000-08:00

Cyclocross Clinic for Tour de Groundhog!What better way to get in the mood for Valentine's day than to attend a romantical cyclocross clinic this Saturday, with a view towards learning the tricks for the Tour de Groundhog on Sunday 21st?We'll see how the weather bears up. Here's the spiel!CYCLOCROSS CLINIC!* What? Pre-Tour de Groundhog Cyclocross clinic* How? Learn basic cross skills of

2010 Belgian Waffle Century

2010-02-11T09:49:00.000-08:00

Mark your calendars! The 2010 Belgian Waffle Century isscheduled for March 6th. Go to PBC's Yahoo Groups for more details.

2009-12-22T07:53:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone -Please know that the Peoria Bicycle Club / Proctor Cycling Team has renewed it's 2010 membership and you can now purchase your 2010 license. Please go to the USA Cycling link below for more details.Remember:Club Name - Peoria Bicycle ClubTeam Name - Proctor Cycling Teamwww.usacycling.org/myusacIf you have any questions, please let me know.Regards,Greg Springborn

No Holds Barred

2009-12-13T20:34:00.001-08:00

Cycling Videos on CyclingDirt Last lap of Collegiate race at CX nationals. Sonntag Vs McDonald. Serious felonies going down. CX racing at its best. Cross dictum: "On the first and last laps everything is allowed - as long as you keep your hands on the bars"

Gearing up for Jingle

2009-11-26T13:36:00.000-08:00

The highlight of Cross Racing in the Midwest. Jingle Cross Rock in Iowa City. Last year was the most fun I've ever had on a 'cross bike. Can't wait. Here's a recap.

More Cross Meanderings

2009-11-25T10:10:00.000-08:00

Devils Cross, Bettendorf. Superb course put on by Dicecycling. A fast, bumpy, twisty, very technical rollercoaster. All about the handling. You missed it.Devils CX - Triple Barriers. Note the different porting and remount styles.Devils CX - Double BarriersOne crosser and his dog Image - Angy SnoopBubba CX#8 - Mt. Pleasant Winery. Haven't raced this series in St. Louis yet. After seeing this video

PBC Annual Donations

2009-11-13T14:01:00.000-08:00

This year the PBC made two notable donations to the community: (1) Hult Health Care and (2) World Bicycle Relief. I have attached the two 'thank you' notes from each organization recognizing the PBC for our support.

Death by Cyclocross

2009-11-10T21:09:00.000-08:00

Estabrook Park, Milwaukee - taking the lead and getting past lapped riders through whirligig.Estabrook Park, Milwaukee - losing the lead through barriers.Estabrook Park, Milwaukee - Cat 4s through barriers.CROSS from Paul Michna on Vimeo.Campton Cross - St CharlesUW Whitewater CX - we had to climb up the retarded hill 3 times per lap, hairpin into the beach and repeat. A lot steeper than it

Indoor Training Week 1

2009-11-03T19:18:00.000-08:00

Well, It's definitely started.....Hours of sitting on a stationary bike, sweat running down your face with nothing but a measly fan to cool you off. Wasn't this a sharp wake-up call to all the fantastic hours we will be sitting in Proctor this winter? Don't you love the Midwestern winters.At least tonight, we got to watch Keanu Reeves in "The Matrix Revolutions." This isn't the best movie on

Iceman Cometh...

2009-11-03T19:13:00.001-08:00

Just over 72 hours until race time... and just over 74 hours until beer & brat time.

It hurts... to ride by yourself

2009-10-31T12:25:00.000-07:00

3 hours today on the bike trying to get ready for the Iceman. Been so long since I rode outside, I forgot I had to take food with me. Amen for Casey's! Last 30 minutes was murder. Bonking sucks. Barely managed to climb my way back on Koerner road. Good news is that my power was good. No test of the LT, but the tempo effort was on track. Barton

Latest CX Shenanigans

2009-10-20T10:23:00.000-07:00

Woof!Pound that meat!Way to move up, Man!Cam-RockCam-RockCam-RockBadger PrairieBadger PrairieBadger Prairie

Mmmmm... Giant

2009-10-16T18:40:00.000-07:00

Guess you'll have to find out more tomorrow.

End-of-Year Payout (2009) for PBC Members

2009-10-16T10:12:00.000-07:00

If you have done 10+ races, please send the following info the g.springborn@comcast.net- Name of Race- Date of Race- Category you raced inThese races must be one of the following:USA Cycling (road, off-road or cyclocross)American Bicycle Racing (ABR)PAMBA (or similar) off-road eventsDeadline: Monday, Nov 2, 2009

Cross Season has begun

2009-10-13T21:56:00.000-07:00

USGP MadisonTrying to catch some air Right side dismount Dropped himVande Cross, Moline (bike-tech-racing.blogspot.com)(www.dicetraining.com)

It's Official...

2009-10-12T13:50:00.000-07:00

It's official. We are a SRAM sponsored racing team! More details to follow soon.

Texas State Road Race

2009-10-12T12:47:00.000-07:00

Interesting sign that was posted along the race course while racing at Ft Hood, Texas the past weekend.

Winter Riding Has Arrived

2009-10-12T08:45:00.000-07:00

Kudos and congrats to all you crazy people who got up and rode 52 miles in sub-40 degree weather. I chose to stay home in my 70 degree condo - Dawn

Lance ties the knot with Michelob Ultra

2009-10-07T11:45:00.000-07:00

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=114987 Sorry Brad, I know you'd hoped he'd endorse Bud Light Lime.

Just saw the new Giant TCR Advanced SL!

2009-10-01T14:34:00.000-07:00

If you get a chance, stop by Russell's and peek at the Giant TCR Advanced SL... very nice. It's hidden down in the basement under lock and key.

Multitasking

2009-09-25T09:59:00.000-07:00

What a great way to get groceries and get a workout

Our very own Ryan Michels

2009-09-25T08:33:00.001-07:00

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2009-09-25T06:59:00.001-07:00

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And You Wondered What Made Greg So Strong In The Saddle...

2009-09-20T19:48:00.000-07:00

That's a Quarter Pounder of speed right there.

Greg Takes 1st In Dixon Crit

2009-09-19T13:39:00.000-07:00

Greg just rode away with first in Dixon. Good setting and good weather. Felt like it wasn't too hard, but averaged 275 watts. Now just chilling with my Pedialyte waiting for the next race to get started.

Ready for Indoor Training 2010?

2009-09-18T08:38:00.000-07:00

Met with Proctor yesterday to discuss preping the facility this year. All looks good, and like it's going to come together for a November 1st start date. New this year will be our location and some really cool audio/video upgrades. The official announcement will be coming soon...

State Road Race

2009-09-15T04:43:00.000-07:00

Recap by Colm Flannery... Saturday was the Illinois State Road Race Champs in Willow Springs. I spent most of the day there. Results aren't available yet and were only partial on the day - official placings may change. Here's a recap - I hope I haven't missed anybody. The short version: 6 Proctor riders: 1 win, 4 top 10s. The longer version: Congratulations to Bev Enslow! The IL 45+ Open

Sprock's Pre-race Preparation in St. Louis

2009-09-14T18:52:00.000-07:00

Love the bumper sticker.

Gateway Cup - Day 3 & 4

2009-09-08T06:46:00.000-07:00

Not getting clipped in at the line sucks. Started at the back, and worked my ass off to slowly climb through the 100+ field. Corners were dreadfully slow, followed by hurculean sprints on the straights. Zink got away with three to go, only to succumb to the uneven, rough corners. Bohm and I thought our positioning was good, but underestimated the size of the field. Sunday was about the same -

Gateway Cup - Day 2

2009-09-05T18:57:00.000-07:00

Beer helps ease the pain of starting a lead-out 1/2 mile from the finish. Just too damn excited to be on the final lap with Zink on my wheel. Usually he's somewhere off the front, and I'm off the back. Only Bohm was in the money... if you can call it that. $5 wouldn't even buy a round at Schlafly's afterwards.Pace was high, positioning being the key. Only had one moment of concern when I was

Gateway Cup

2009-09-04T19:38:00.000-07:00

Experienced my first crash ever in a crit tonight. Did the typical flip over the bars, and lucky for me landed on some other poor bastard. Broke the front brake lever, but then, who needs a front brake?Zink made a couple breakaway attempts, but got reeled in each time. Pace was nutty fast. Average was 27mph and that was with a crash and noodling around to the neutral support. Only way to move

2009-09-04T11:38:00.001-07:00

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