Colorado State Rams Sweep Home Race Weekend
After the cancellation of Saturday’s races, the Colorado State University Rams were energized for racing first thing Sunday Morning on their home turf. And the results were spectacular!
The criterium course, hosted since 1986, starts in the historic oval, makes a loop around the Military Science Building, then back into the oval.
Riders raced around the course for an extended amount of time + 5 laps. Beginners raced up to 25 minutes and the Experts raced up to 50 minutes. Advanced race about 40 minutes. Ranging from about 8 laps to 18 laps.
The Rams in the Men’s C (beginner) field swept 1st – 5th place.
In similar fashion the Women’s B (beginner) race took 1st, 3rd – 5th place.
The Men’s B (advanced) race, the CSU Rams were able to place in 3rd and 5th places.
In the Men’s A (Expert) race, the Rams were able to place 1st, 4th and 5th.
(results are still pending upon posting)
It was an action packed day for Colorado State Rams Cycling Team. After the results from Sunday’s race they are expected to lead the Rocky Mountain Collegiate Cycling Conference (RMCCC).
The Colorado State Rams Cycling Team is a student run organization managed by the Sports Clubs and Recreation department at Colorado State University. The Colorado State Rams Cycling Team is a Division 1 club and competes in division with other D1 and D2 schools in the RMCCC. The RMCCC comprises of colleges and universities located in Colorado and Wyoming. Rams Cycling is currently ranked 4th overall in the nation.
For complete racing details throughout the season you can check out the following sites:
Colorado State University Rams Cycling Team Homepage:
ramscycling.com
Rocky Mountain Collegiate Cycling Conference Homepage:
RMCCC.org
USA Cycling Homepage:
USACycling.org
VeloNews Collegiate News Tab:
VeloNews.com
Caley Fretz, president of the CSU Rams Cycling Team and journalist for VeloNews, contributes weekly articles to VeloNews with race results and current standings. His article from the CSU Rams Cycling “Need For Speed” Race Weekend can be found here: CSU Reigns during weather-shortened weekend in Colorado
