Bikers of UST Cycling must pedal good bikes because they sure are off to a fast – very, very fast – start, earning first- and second-place finishes in the team’s first two races.
The UST Cycling team opened is first-ever season at the Panther Invitational April 7 in Cedar Falls, Iowa, and then raced in Wildcat Weekend April 14-15 in Manhattan, Kan.
The racers, James Blaschko, Matt Ghiloni and Tim Savre, competed against collegiate competition in a division that features the best of those who have not ridden in 10 or more mass-start races.
The results:
April 7, Panther Prowl, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Race: 35-mile road race
1. Tim Savre
2. Matt Ghiloni
April 14, Wildcat Weekend, Manhattan, Kan.
Race: 50-mile road race
1. Matt Ghiloni
2. James Blaschko
4. Tim Savre
April 15, Wildcat Weekend, Manhattan, Kan.
Race: 45-minute criterium
2. Matt Ghiloni
4. Tim Savre
5. James Blaschko
The team will race again Saturday and Sunday, April 28-29, in Cannon Falls and St. Paul, respectively.
