Re: April 11 race report
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Jason Amoriell
Apr 14, 2026, 9:59:34 AMApr 14
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That’s great! Thanks for sending.
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> On Apr 14, 2026, at 6:28 AM, Richard Karaz <rka...@gmail.com> wrote:
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> Trooper Brinkerhoff Memorial Road Race Coxsacki NY lining up Masters 55 TPP members Scott Lawerence, Rich Karaz and same race was Cat 4/5 with Kris Fisher and Nick Gowans. Temps in the low 50's with strong winds. 4 laps, 38 miles.
> It was all systems go for us 4 with a neutral roll out of around 35 riders and when the horn sounded, it was on. Lap 1 started with a bang and Kris and Nick knew to be at the front while Rich knew with the strong wind, a major split could occur and no doubt, riders were getting flicked off right away.
> Fast forward to L3 and the uphill on Union St and Rich sensed Kris and Nick were going to attack. Off they go with 1 other rider and behind, the rest of field was trying hard to reel them back while Rich was just getting the ride on that chasing bus! There were times Rich thought 'nope. They're(Kris and Nick)done. ' A little further? Hey they're gone! Behind, we weren't going easy, so it was a serious effort to stay away for L3 and L4. Fast forward to 5 miles to go, that wind was a major factor. A group of 5 manage to bridge to Kris and Nick. The others and the leading M55 riders were testing each other with attacks and strong pulls in the wind.
> 1k to go with a final turn right into the block headwind. A strong effort for Kris and Nick taking 3rd and 4th while the sprint for determining M55 winner had Rich with 2 others plus 2 C4/5 riders. Fortunately the C4/5 guys were motivated to sprint and Rich was able to use them to time his sprint and edging out the 2 other M55 guys for the top spot.
> It was a good tactical race given the strong winds and some very good riders. There will be Race 2 on the same course May 2nd, let's see how that goes!
>
>
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> On Apr 14, 2026, at 6:28 AM, Richard Karaz <rka...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Trooper Brinkerhoff Memorial Road Race Coxsacki NY lining up Masters 55 TPP members Scott Lawerence, Rich Karaz and same race was Cat 4/5 with Kris Fisher and Nick Gowans. Temps in the low 50's with strong winds. 4 laps, 38 miles.
> It was all systems go for us 4 with a neutral roll out of around 35 riders and when the horn sounded, it was on. Lap 1 started with a bang and Kris and Nick knew to be at the front while Rich knew with the strong wind, a major split could occur and no doubt, riders were getting flicked off right away.
> Fast forward to L3 and the uphill on Union St and Rich sensed Kris and Nick were going to attack. Off they go with 1 other rider and behind, the rest of field was trying hard to reel them back while Rich was just getting the ride on that chasing bus! There were times Rich thought 'nope. They're(Kris and Nick)done. ' A little further? Hey they're gone! Behind, we weren't going easy, so it was a serious effort to stay away for L3 and L4. Fast forward to 5 miles to go, that wind was a major factor. A group of 5 manage to bridge to Kris and Nick. The others and the leading M55 riders were testing each other with attacks and strong pulls in the wind.
> 1k to go with a final turn right into the block headwind. A strong effort for Kris and Nick taking 3rd and 4th while the sprint for determining M55 winner had Rich with 2 others plus 2 C4/5 riders. Fortunately the C4/5 guys were motivated to sprint and Rich was able to use them to time his sprint and edging out the 2 other M55 guys for the top spot.
> It was a good tactical race given the strong winds and some very good riders. There will be Race 2 on the same course May 2nd, let's see how that goes!
>
>
Phil Neisser
Apr 14, 2026, 11:45:51 AMApr 14
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Great racing!
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Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 9:59:18 AM
To: Richard Karaz <rka...@gmail.com>; Jason Amoriell <teamplac...@googlegroups.com>
Subject: TeamPlacidPlanet Re: April 11 race report
Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 9:59:18 AM
To: Richard Karaz <rka...@gmail.com>; Jason Amoriell <teamplac...@googlegroups.com>
Subject: TeamPlacidPlanet Re: April 11 race report
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James Walker
Apr 14, 2026, 1:23:33 PMApr 14
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Yes, excellent report, had my heart racing just reading it! Congrats, guys!
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