Clarendon Cup

This was a great race to see. It was 100 laps in the middle of Clarendon. Here are some pictures from the race.

Clarendon Cup, More Pictures

Below is Chad Gerlach who went out hard and fast and almost lapped the field.














































I really like this shot. It gives a good perspective on how the turns were on the course.

Clarendon Cup, Riding the Streets

There were five turns in this course which is unusual. It was a very short and twisty course. The average speed was over 26 miles an hour. Trying maintaining that for 100 laps.

Clarendon Cup

The guy below is Chad Gerlach. He lead a great deal of the race. But slowly the peloton reeled him back in. But it was incredible to watch him go.

Chad Gerlach

Here are pictures of Chad Gerlach. He didn't win the race but he lead for a great deal of the time. In fact he came within 12 seconds of lapping the other riders. I think he ended up being in 6th but he was in it up until the end. As he said I just wanted to get out and race which is exactly what he did. He won some premium prizes that they offer to riders who win certain laps. He also won most aggressive cyclist. No doubt he deserved that.

He has an amazing story:

After the tragic murder of his best friend and the folding of his team in 2003, Chad fell into a 'homeless, vagabond lifestyle' as he describes it. Thus began a five year period in the Wilderness for Gerlach. It ended with a trip to rehab (following his appearance on the A&E television show, Intervention) and now the opportunity to race for the Amore e Vita team in 2009. PEZ was more than excited at the opportunity to talk to Chad and find out what really happened and what he hopes for this year and beyond.

Follow this link to read more.