Campmor H2H Series Spring Cleaning 5/3

a good day for rubber shoes

Date: May 3, 2009
Location: Wawayanda State Park

Close to 400 racers showed up for the season opener of the Campmor H2H Series Spring Cleaning race. I think I saw some of the largest Cat 3 fields and women's fields that I have seen in quite some time. There was a lot of excitement in the air as the racers got under way. The weather was a bit dismal with some on and off drizzle, but it didn't seem to effect the early racers. As the day went on, the drizzle became more steady, and racers began to wear mud and big grins. It seemed like the more it rained, the louder the cheering sections became during the Cat 2 race. It was great to be at a race and be part of the whole racing community scene once again. People were making the best of the weather and having a good time. Once the Pro race was under way, the rain seemed more steady. The racers seemed to come through the feed zone half down to business and half sombre, as the conditions deteriorated. With a long race, finishing was an effort for many, but Laura, Jeff and Joe came through with a smile every time! - Ellen

Team Results:

Ed Ceccolini - 3rd Pro/open
Laura Winberry - 4th Pro/open
Joe Azze - 10th - Pro/open
Art White - 12th Pro/open

Marianne Santangelo - 2nd Cat 1 40+
Darlene Phillips - 3rd Cat 1 40+
Jeff Coneys - 14th Cat 1 40-49
Jeremy Swift - 20th Cat 1 30-39

Tara Walhart - 7th Cat 2
Tyler Conlon - 8th Cat 2 19-29




More pictures here: http://coog.smugmug.com/gallery/8113648_jmgEj#529142855_UAneu

Team Campmor All Girl Pre-Ride

On April 25 Team Campmor led an All Girl Pre-Ride of the Campmor H2H Series Race course at Wawayanda. The race will take place the following weekend on May 3rd. An amazing 20 women showed up to check out the challenging 9 mile course. Campmor racers Darlene Phillips, Ellen White and Marianne Santangelo, along with Jessica Hoevermann from Team Bulldog organized and led the ride and picnic. It was a fun day of sharing, learning and networking for all. Expect to see some new women coming out to race this year!

Next All Girl Ride and skills practice on May 9th 1:00 at Kittatinny Valley State Park. Open to all levels.

Tucson Spring Training

Marianne, Art and I spent one week mountain biking in the Catalina Mountains just north of Tucson in Arizona. The weather was amazing! Warm sunshine put smiles on our faces every day. Not as many rocks as Ringwood, but cactus thorns and rattlesnakes kept us on our toes. What a nice way to avoid mud season and jump start into spring. - Ellen

Laura In Ecuador

Laura is in Ecuador brushing up her spanish, getting in some spring training and maybe a few early races. Check her blog for pictures and stories: http://humblecoalition.blogspot.com/

Laura in New Jersey Monthly

Laura's article on commuting to work on bike has been published in New Jersey Monthly:

http://njmonthly.com/articles/lifestyle/health_and_wellness/cycling-through-the-seasons.html

Campmor H2H Series Awards

It was a fun night at the Campmor H2H Series awards dinner in Mt Arlington NJ on November 30. 150 racers gathered to celebrate the 2008 race season. Brian Larivere from Team Bulldog hosted the evening of events where top racers were recognized. Sports, Experts and Pro's received winners Jerseys.


Fast Eddy Ceccolini, winning the pro field for 2008. Joining him on the podium is Daughter Evelyn dressed in purple to match his winners jersey, as well as Art White taking second place.


Marianne Santangelo winning the sport 35+, and every race entered, all in her first year racing.


Ben Williams winning the Expert 40-49.


Zach Koop taking 3rd in the Expert 19-29.


Tom Stanowski winning the Expert 50+.


Laura Winberry winning the Expert 12-34.


Darlene Phillips taking 2nd in the Expert 35+, and Ellen White finishing 3rd.

Team Campmor Results
Ed Ceccolini - 1st Pro - 3.5 hours of Paydirt
Art White - 2nd Pro - 101.5 hours of Paydirt
Joe Azze - 13th Pro - 8 hours of Paydirt
Ben Williams - 1st Expert 40-49 - 15 hours of Paydirt
Tom Stanowski - 1st Expert 50+ - 20.5 hours of Paydirt
Laura Winberry - 1st Expert 12-34 - 31.5 hours of Paydirt
Darlene Phillips - 2nd Expert 35+ - 42.5 hours of Paydirt
Zach Koop - 3rd Expert 19-29 - 11.5 hours of Paydirt
Ellen White - 3rd Expert 35+ - 56.5 hours of Paydirt
Jeremy Swift - 4th Expert 30-39 - 8 hours of Paydirt
Joe Baldacci - 8th Expert SS - 16.5 hours of Paydirt
Tahir Thomas - 12th Expert 30-39 - 8 hours of Paydirt
Joe Barros - 13th Expert 40-49 - 9.5 hours of Paydirt
Jeff Coneys - 14th Expert 40-49 - 17.5 hours of Paydirt
Marianne Santangelo - 1st Sport 35+ - 29.5 hours of Paydirt
Tyler Conlon - 3rd Sport 15-18 - 5 hours of Paydirt
Matt Watters - 17th Sport 19-29 - 9.5 hours of Paydirt
*Jeff Sauerman - healing - 5 hours Paydirt
*Tara Walhart - healing ........*and we miss riding with you both!

The team put a total of 399 hours of Paydirt (trail work) in 2008.

Team Campmor would like to thank our very generous sponsors for 2008: Campmor, Titus, Easton, Giro, Sidi and Vredesteine.

SCCX - State Championship

Congratulations to Laura Winberry for winning the SCCX race and also taking the state championship. Great job Laura! I got out on the course as well for my first cross race. Fun stuff!