We had a big CX season this past fall, with several riders in podium spots (thanks to Noir tubulars!). Road season is just getting underway with a few races, and we've seen some top ten finishes already in the Cat 4s and 5s, with some Cat 3s just out of contention. I rode in the Independence Valley Road Race last weekend, a short 38 mile road race with about 1500 feet of climbing. The Magnus performed expertly; easy power for climbs and some great stability in the corners. The Noir wheels rolled fast and true. I got sucked into the
mid-pack of our 80+ rider group, but fought my way up to finish top 1/3.
Last weekend our team made the drive down to Mt. Hood, Oregon for the annual Cherry Blossom Classic - 4 days of racing over hundreds of miles and thousands and thousands of feet of climbing, with two road
races, a crit and a TT. It definitely put us to the test and let us know which of us still need some miles in our legs. Our team had have a half-dozen riders present. I'm counting on my Magnus for all of the road stages.
I do love my Velocite gear -- the Magnus frame is the highlight, but the LICOS bar and the Noir wheels are also top-notch. I love the feeling of confidence in my equipment, and Velocite definitely promotes that feeling of control and power.
Steve is a member of the BlueRooster Cycling Team in Seattle.
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