Races #2 and #3 of the Tobacco Valley Cyclocross Race Series were held this past weekend and the Expo Wheelmen had six ‘cross riders racing in three different categories.  With our riders on or near the front of these races – including FOUR making the podium over the two days – our sponsors got some great exposure on a beautiful weekend.

At the Saturday race in Monson, MA, EXPO contested the Cat 4 and Masters 35+ races.  Lance Jones won the Cat 4 race, with David Dubos rounding out the podium with a 3rd place finish.  Joe Tindal finished strongly in the top 10 with his 10th place finish.  The Masters 35+ field is always especially tough.  Cliff Kenyon and Dave Hildebrand raced the 35s with Cliff making it into the top 10 with his 7th place finish.  Dave was knocking on the door with his 12th place.

EXPO contested the same races on Sunday in Palmer, MA, and added the Masters 45+ race to the menu.  Continuing his impressive weekend, Lance got on the podium again in the Cat 4 race with his 3rd place finish.  Joe got another ’cross race under his belt, coming in 23rd.  Seeking to do even better the second day running (and jumping and riding), Cliff got onto the podium in the 35+ race with his 3rd place finish.  Dave was also mixing it up with the 35s, coming in 16th place.  Finally, Jon Tarbox, showing the young’uns/young guns that age is just another barrier to jump over, came in the top 5 in the Masters 45+ race, finishing 5th.

But ‘cross racing is at least as much about the relationships as the results.  Not only is it great to be out in the beautiful fall weather with your friends and teammates (though this weekend felt more like the middle of July than the last weekend of August), but it can be a family affair as well.  Maybe he knew he was going to be on the podium two days in a row, or maybe it was just a lucky coincidence, but Lance brought his family out to the races – and his son Zander was right out there racing with dad both days!

All in all a great weekend showcasing what the EXPO Wheelmen are all about.

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