PFSD #3.0 Report & Results

A record low of only 6 riders showed up for the 3.0rd edition of the Polo Field Smack Down (PFSD). It was cold, foggy & windy just like it's been every other time. The course record was safe, but we did see a new winner and junior record from Adam Hodes (on the right in picture). The competition was tight with the top 5 finishing within 35 seconds!

There is now $20 up for grabs from the promoter for beating the course record next time.

So, here are the results: Distance: 15 laps, 10.30 miles
Name | Team | Div | Time | Speed | Aero Equip | Notes

1) Adam Hodes | Tieni Duro | Cat 2 17-18 | 23:32 |26.26 | B | Junior Record!

2) Jason Smith | Dolce Vita | Cat 3 | 23:59 | 25.77 | C,H,S,W | Cat 3 winner

3) Chris Phipps | Morgan Stanley | 35+ | 24:01 | 25.73 | none |

4) Jacob Berkman | Mission Cycling | Cat 4 | 24:02| 25.71 | C | Cat 4 winner

5) Marcel Appelman | Mission Cycling | 35+ CAT 4 | 24:07 | 25.63 | W |

10) Jared Hudson | Mission Cycling| Cat 4 | 25:52 | 23.89 | None |

Notes on aero equipment:

B = TT bike (not incl. aero wheels)

C = Clip-on Aero bars

D = Rear Disc Wheel

H = TT Helmet

S = Skinsuit

W = Aero Wheels

Here's my Strava segment from the TT:

http://www.strava.com/rides/161649

(time was for 15 laps, so I subtracted partial 16th lap)

Hope to see a record turnout for #4.0 on September 1!

PFSD # 3 is tonight

Due to Outside Lands clean-up the Polo Field Smack Down was postponed until tonight, 8/19! Show up around 6PM to warm up, 1st rider off around 6:20.

I'm going back to all Merckx tonight but feel free to show up with whatever aero bits you have.

PFSD #2.0 Report & Results

A new record of 13 riders (6 first timers!) showed up for the 2.0nd edition of the Polo Field Smack Down (PFSD) that saw a record low temp of 54 degrees (Fahrenheit) and higher than norman wind! We're all just loving this San Francisco summer. The course record was lowered yet again, now under 22:00. Will the 21 minute barrier ever go down? There is still $10 up for grabs from the promoter for beating the course record next time.

Mission Cycling took the team award yet again going 3-4-5

So, here are the results: Distance: 15 laps, 10.30 miles
Name | Team | Div | Time | Speed | Aero Equip | Notes

1) Chris Phipps | Morgan Stanley | Cat 1 | 21:45 | 28.41 | B,H,S | Course Record

2) Ken Gallardo | Pen Velo | Cat 2 | 23:00 | 26.87 | B,D,H,S,W | Cat 2 winner

3) Jacob Berkman | Mission Cycling | Cat 4 | 23:36| 26.19| C,H | Cat 4 winner

4) Daniel Vigil | Mission Cycling | 35+ Cat 5 | 24:27 | 25.28 | none | Cat 5 winner

5) Marcel Appelman | Mission Cycling | 35+ CAT 4 | 24:29 | 25.24 | none |

6) Chris Toshok | Mission Cycling | Cat 5 | 24:39 |25.07 | C,H,S |

7) Shawn Oliver | Morgan Stanley | 45+ | 24:40 | 25.05 | None | 45+ Winner

8) John Roberts | Dolce Vita | Cat 4 | 24:47 | 24.94 | None |

9) Justin Ching | Roaring Mouse | Cat 4 | 25:22 | 24.36 | None |

10) Jason Herrick | Mission Cycling| Cat 3 | 25:57 | 23.82 | None | Cat 3 winner

11) Devon Koch | Dolce Vita | ? | 26:24 | 23.41 | None

12) Steve Au | Roaring Mouse | Cat 4 | 26:30 | 23.32| None | I made up his time.

13) Eugene Kim | Mission Cycling | Cat 4 | Wasn't really there

Notes on aero equipment:

B = TT bike (not incl. aero wheels)

C = Clip-on Aero bars

D = Rear Disc Wheel

H = TT Helmet

S = Skinsuit

W = Aero Wheels

Hope to see another record for #3.0 on August 18!