A Racing Tribute to 9/11

Three local firefighters, three Hampton Roads Cities, one team.  Mike Tamayo of the Chesapeake Fire Department, John Gray of the Suffolk Fire Department and me, Joshua Goyet of the Virginia Beach Fire Department, all of the Virginia Beach Wheelmen, could not think of a better tribute to 9/11 victims and heroes then to race our bikes.

Also racing for the Virginia Beach Wheelmen on this day was Kevin Horvath, who as a City of Chesapeake mechanic, helps ensure public safety stays on the streets.

Why race our bikes on 9/11?  BECAUSE WE CAN!  The terrorist may have changed a lot 9 years ago, but they did not take our freedom.  On this day, remember what happened, but remember what happened while having fun and exercising your freedoms.

That is what we wanted to do on this beautiful Saturday morning.  I circled this race on the calendar when I saw it being held on September 11th.  I trained for it, prepared for it, and asked my team to support me for the win.

Support is exactly what was given.  Then again, what would you expect from a bunch of firefighters?  So the Virginia Beach Wheelmen arrived in Hampton ready to race and to show mourning and support of 9/11 victims in our own way.

My race number, by special request was 343.  That is number of firefighters that died 9 years ago.

On our calves were written the numbers "911" and "343":

On our thighs were written the words "Never Forget":

Our team logo draped front and back of our jerseys:

In our hearts and on our minds we carried the thoughts of that day.  Where we were, what were we doing, how was this going to change our lives?  Nine years later, there we were racing our bikes, hanging out with friends and enjoying life as an American.  Sure things have changed, but thanks to our brave men and women in the armed forces, we are still free and we can still have a good time, even on September 11th.

Live every day like it is 9/12/01.  Remember how we all came together and how many American Flags flew on that day and the months to follow.

For those that protect our freedom, thank you for letting me race my bike.

Smithfield HAMmer Fest 2-Man TTT Results

Coed
PLACE	BIB	LAST	LAST	TEAM	TIME
1	715	Rutledge	Cook	Vanderkitten Racing	1:01:22
2	712	Russell	Russell	Team Russell	1:05:06
3	710	Netsch	Netsch	GS OBX1	1:06:05
4	711	Holland	Altomare	HoJoe	1:09:58
5	713	McCarthy	Gilmer	tri-power - GM	1:11:06
6	714	Starkey	Starkey	Tri-power - SS	1:11:50
7	703	Simmons	Simmons	Team Simmons	1:12:20
8	709	Snyder	Brauch	G.S. Outer Banks	1:14:17
9	707	Lindquist	Hise	Crazy Train	1:19:14
10	708	Patterson	Maurer	Fat Frogs Racing	1:20:40
11	706	Holden	Guerra	Awesome	1:34:14
Women's
PLACE	BIB	LAST	LAST	TEAM	TIME
1	705	Pope	Macdonald	Fat Frogs Racing - MP	1:07:03
2	704	Ryals	Gonzales	Fat Frogs Racing	1:22:43
Men's
PLACE	BIB	LAST	LAST	TEAM	TIME
1	737	Johnson	Hoy	Vote For Pedro	0:59:15
2	726	Rosen	Pope	Fatlantic Froggelo	0:59:22
3	734	Johnston	Evans	THE BikeWorks Racing p/b 60min IPA	1:00:36
4	740	Carlton	King		1:01:44
5	735	Scales	Hellner	unattached	1:02:44
6	718	Parrott	Youngkin	All about bikes racing	1:02:44
7	721	Whiley	Norair	BikeWorks Racing	1:03:33
8	702	Netzer	Lomogda	Celerity Cycling p/b Yo Mama	1:04:35
9	731	Latyszonek	Crafty	Shake N Bake!	1:04:37
10	724	Williams	Kovach	Fat Frogs Racing	1:05:27
11	728	King	Franklin	hilton cycling club/ walt racing	1:06:36
12	717	Buddenhagen	Bruwelheide	all about bikes racing - BB	1:06:48
13	719	Holwick	Alt	All About Bikes Racing - 91	1:07:26
14	729	Saunders	Cowan	OBX BICYCLE	1:07:27
15	733	Robinson	Garner	Team Richmond Tri Club	1:07:31
16	716	Smith	Dawkins	520	1:08:43
17	727	Santos	Caggiano	Hilton Cycling Club	1:09:17
18	720	Kunz	Everson	BikeBeat	1:11:27
19	730	Voigt	Camper	Outer Banks	1:12:18
20	701	Prendergast	Lascara	Fat Frogs	1:14:08
21	722	Bewick	Beauchamp	disco superfly	1:14:56
22	723	Nippert	Crather	Fat Frogs Chesapeake	1:15:25
23	725	Schock	Hendricks	Fat Frogs Racing#2	1:15:33
24	739	Stanley	Stanley	Wolfpack	1:16:13
25	736	Young	Marshburn	USCG	1:16:27
26	738	Warren	Crossett	WarrenPLC	1:16:36
27	732	Hardison	Bickley	Team Pilmerton	1:25:21
Merckx
PLACE	BIB	LAST	LAST	TEAM	TIME
1	740	Carlton	King		1:01:44
2	731	Crafty	Latyszonek	Shake N Bake!	1:04:37
3	720	Everson	Kunz	BikeBeat	1:11:27
4	703	Simmons	Simmons	Team Simmons	1:12:22
5	722	Beauchamp	Bewick	disco superfly	1:14:56
6	723	Crather	Nippert	Fat Frogs Chesapeake	1:15:25
7	725	Hendricks	Schock	Fat Frogs Racing#2	1:15:33
8	736	Cameron	Young	USCG	1:16:27
9	738	Crossett	Warren	WarrenPLC	1:16:36
10	707	Lindquist	Hise	Crazy Train	1:19:14
11	708	Maurer	Patterson	Fat Frogs Racing	1:20:40
12	732	Bickley	Hardison	Team Pilmerton	1:25:21
Masters
PLACE	BIB	LAST	LAST	TEAM	Age
1	729	Cowan	Saunders	OBX BICYCLE	101
2	727	Caggiano	Santos	Hilton Cycling Club	100
3	730	Camper	Voigt	Outer Banks	107
4	701	Lascara	Prendergast	Fat Frogs	115
Family
PLACE	BIB	LAST	LAST	TEAM	TIME
1	712	Russell	Russell	Team Russell	1:05:06
2	710	Netsch	Netsch	GS OBX1	1:06:05
3	714	Starkey	Starkey	Tri-power	1:11:50
4	703	Simmons	Simmons	Team Simmons	1:12:20
5	739	Stanley	Stanley	Wolfpack	1:16:13
6	732	Bickley	Hardison	Team Pilmerton	1:25:21

2010 Smithfield HAMmer Fest 2-Man TTT

 

Online Registration. Click Here.

 

SMITHFIELD HAMMER FEST 
2-MAN TEAM TIME TRIAL

PRESENTED BY:
Virginia Beach Wheelmen
and
Virginia Beach VanderKittens

 

OVER $1,400.00 IN CASH AND PRIZES

June 26, 2010

LOCATED IN SMITHFIELD, VA

Held under USA Cycling Permit, Pending

DESCRIPTION: A challenging time trial course starting just 2 blocks 
outside of historic Downtown Smithfield during their annual Olden 
Days Festival.  The course travels over country roads through rolling terrain.  
Course is open to traffic.

ALL JERSEYS MUST HAVE SLEEVES.

There will be NO restrictions regarding team make-up. USCF categories 
and teams may mix to form a 2-man team.

Directions: The start will be near the YMCA at 259 James St, Smithfield, VA. 
Use Google Maps or GPS the address. Parking will be available along 
James St near the Riverview Community Park. Please don’t park in the 
YMCA parking lot. They have, however, agreed to let you use their facilities. 
The start of the race will be just a couple of blocks from the Smithfield Olden 
Days Festival.  Arrive early to ensure you can park near the course but feel 
free to stay for the festival. Race held rain or shine.

Entry fee includes a $3.00 USAC Insurance fee.  All entrants must have a current USCF 
license or must purchase a One-day license at registration.  Riders under 18 require a
parent’s signature to race.  All USAC rules apply. Pre-registration is available on 
BikeReg.  Additional fees will apply.  Helmets are required for all races; no sleeveless
jerseys.

Questions? Joshua Goyet:     (757) 515-5940

                                                vbwheelmen@cox.net

CATEGORY	DISTANCE	TIME	PRIZE VALUE*/ PLACES	FEE
2-Man TTT Men’s	27.7 miles	10:01	$300/3	$50/team
2-Man TTT Women’s	27.7 miles	10:01	$300/3	$50/team
2-Man TTT Coed	27.7 miles	10:01	$300/3	$50/team

ADDITIONAL PRIZES GIVEN FOR:

Family Competition ($100): This prize will go to the top team that is comprised of family members. Father/son, siblings, husband/wife, etc…

Masters 100+($100): This prize will go to the top team whose riders have a combined age of 100 or more.

Young Team Competition ($100): This prize will go to the fastest team whose combined age is 40 or less.

Sub 1 hour ($100): This prize will go to the fastest team to break the one-hour barrier. Only one prize will be given. If more than one team breaks the hour then the prize goes to the fastest team. If no team breaks the hour the prize it is not given out. Last years fastest time was 1:00:35.

Merckx ($100):  This prize is given to the fastest team using standard road equipment.  No aero helmets, no aero bars, no disc wheels.  Mass start legal equipment only (both members of the team).

Course Records:  Break the course records and along with the winnings get your entry fee back as well.  Men’s 1:00.35, Women’s 1:30.31, CoEd 1:07.09

*All prizes given are a mix of cash and merchandise total minimum value is listed.