Willow Run TT

Seth Kleinglass, owner of Sweet Bikes in Canton, has an accomplished background in road racing.  This year the Willow Run TT was one on his radar.  Kim Canales enthusiam pushed the Blumericks and ourselves out there as well.  Most of us registered for the classic bike category since we don't own and are not interested in owning really, really expensive aerodynamic super light carbon road bikes. 

I've raced a few road races here and there and I personally enjoyed myself.  I've just noticed one thing about road racing more with the men than the women.  There seems to be a "my bike is better than your bike" fest going on.  When someone pulls up and they're sporting a pimped out Pinarello on their BMW you kind of think somethings to yourself.  Let's just say there was some serious money in TT bikes out there that day. 

 

It was a little cool in the morning so I dressed warmer than I probably should have.  My start was good I just missed the 1st turn and had to slam on the brakes and lost a little time there.  As I went around for what felt like the 10th time I realized how hot I felt and how my heart rate was about 10 beats per minutes higher than it should be.  Wendy eventually passed me and went on to win the race in our category.  I ended up in second.  That was a surprise.  I was getting use to 5th places by this time. 

Jimmie Colflesh ended up in 2nd in his category as well.  He just keeps getting faster.  Seth Kleinglass ended up in 10th and only 2 minutes behind 1st place. 

Jeff Carek showed up via his cross bike to support us while we raced. 

Finish Times:

Todd Blumerick 35:41.39
Kim Canales 35:46.89
Jimmie Colflesh 32:44.16
Melissa Colflesh 38:54.80
John Conlin 38:09.34
Seth Kleinglass 32:31.00
Bradley Williams 36:09.74
Wendy Zamzow-Blumerick 36:06.80

All pictures are from detroit spoke.