Tuesday the 26th

July Goes Out with a Bang

Good-sized group out for the ride tonight. A few of the die-hards were up in East Hartford at the 'Rent. 

 

Early on, Dillon P had an early flyer that was not long for the world, but it got things going. Then Little T attacked after the chicane, which broke off a group of 4 or 5, Steve B was in there as well, drilling the pace but it was not enough to go clear by the light on 322. 

 

Little T took the turnaround sprint ahead of Steve B and Ben Bruce. 

On the greenhouse climb, 3 riders went up the road, but Big Red (pissed from not getting any love in last week's poll) kept it close. Steve  B jumped at the traffic light and got a good initial gap to the rest but it was bit too much too early. Ben Bruce then went for it later, but still earlier than most were expecting. LIttle T was there and came around all with some time to spare, with Ben next, then Steve, reversing the order from the turnaround sprint.

 

Little T kep on the gas and was able to hold off the field past the light on route 68/70. He clung to a lead  about half way through that next road before being eventually caught.

 

There were only some small attacks or surges heading back into Hamden. It pretty much stayed together. Little T was able to cruise to the last sprint, making it 3 on the night. He takes a commanding lead in the points, since Hunter P was not at the ride this week. 

 

Great ride everyone! Next week should be doozy, as there is no race up in East Hartford on Tuesday.