Ontario GP #1
Ontario GP #1
Today marked the second win of the season under my baby blue and white Tiaa-Cref uniform.
In junction with the final stage of Tour of California, non-stage race guys and local pro’s had a chance for there own glory in smoggy Ontario, California. With scattered clouds looming over the 7-corner 1.2-mile circuit and high winds, 140 guys started the 90-minute race. Represented well in the field was Kodakgallery.com/Sierra Nevada pro cycling team, Successful living pro team and numerous local teams. The race started very quickly with the KB Homes Mexican National team taking a flyer on the first lap.
That break was willed in shortly and the attacks were pretty consistent all day long.
With a stiff head wind in on the backside of the course, it would be a great challenge to stay away. One dangerous move went away with 20 minutes to go that held 9 riders. While seating back waiting to see what’s going to happen, I started to lose patience and wanted to take a crazy pull and bring the gap down.
Well, my patience paid off and the break was caught with 3 laps to go. This by far was one of the craziest sprint finishes I have done in such a long time. Guys where yelling, hitting, pushing, slamming on brakes, chopping and everything else you could think about…its happen for 3 laps. After fighting for the wheels for one complete lap and being a nice guy, I had to turn that switch off and turn into the bad guy because I would lose 6-10 spots for being nice. So as I got evil, I stayed in the top 10 with 1 1/2 laps to go. Eric Saunders and his squad had numbers and set up the train with Sierra Nevada tailing right behind and me fighting everyone every one else off Dan Schmatz wheel.
From the last sweeping turn, I was 5 guys back (perfect position) because the sprint was a good 350m. Dan hit with about 200mm to go and gapped me pretty bad, I tried going to a bigger gear to take a run at him and my gear would not change (now I’m doing 1400 watts in a 53x14) so I just put my head down and put the skinny legs to work. It came down to a bike throw, which I won.
It feels good getting a win against some fast guys. So…that’s win number two and many more to come. I can’t wait to do a race with the team and get a killer lead out.
Results
1.Rahsaan Bahati- Tiaa-Cref
2.Dan Schmatz- Kodakgallery.com/Seirra Nevada
3. Jeremiah Wiscovitch - Succsesful Living Pro Cycling Team
4.Justin Williams- Major Motion
Today marked the second win of the season under my baby blue and white Tiaa-Cref uniform.
In junction with the final stage of Tour of California, non-stage race guys and local pro’s had a chance for there own glory in smoggy Ontario, California. With scattered clouds looming over the 7-corner 1.2-mile circuit and high winds, 140 guys started the 90-minute race. Represented well in the field was Kodakgallery.com/Sierra Nevada pro cycling team, Successful living pro team and numerous local teams. The race started very quickly with the KB Homes Mexican National team taking a flyer on the first lap.
That break was willed in shortly and the attacks were pretty consistent all day long.
With a stiff head wind in on the backside of the course, it would be a great challenge to stay away. One dangerous move went away with 20 minutes to go that held 9 riders. While seating back waiting to see what’s going to happen, I started to lose patience and wanted to take a crazy pull and bring the gap down.
Well, my patience paid off and the break was caught with 3 laps to go. This by far was one of the craziest sprint finishes I have done in such a long time. Guys where yelling, hitting, pushing, slamming on brakes, chopping and everything else you could think about…its happen for 3 laps. After fighting for the wheels for one complete lap and being a nice guy, I had to turn that switch off and turn into the bad guy because I would lose 6-10 spots for being nice. So as I got evil, I stayed in the top 10 with 1 1/2 laps to go. Eric Saunders and his squad had numbers and set up the train with Sierra Nevada tailing right behind and me fighting everyone every one else off Dan Schmatz wheel.
From the last sweeping turn, I was 5 guys back (perfect position) because the sprint was a good 350m. Dan hit with about 200mm to go and gapped me pretty bad, I tried going to a bigger gear to take a run at him and my gear would not change (now I’m doing 1400 watts in a 53x14) so I just put my head down and put the skinny legs to work. It came down to a bike throw, which I won.
It feels good getting a win against some fast guys. So…that’s win number two and many more to come. I can’t wait to do a race with the team and get a killer lead out.
Results
1.Rahsaan Bahati- Tiaa-Cref
2.Dan Schmatz- Kodakgallery.com/Seirra Nevada
3. Jeremiah Wiscovitch - Succsesful Living Pro Cycling Team
4.Justin Williams- Major Motion
posted by Rahsaan Bahati @ 9:00 PM
9 Comments:
At 10:10 AM,
Jahluv said…
THAT'S WHAT THE FUCK I'M TALKIN' ABOUT!!!
Congratulations on the win (big up to Justin Williams-Major Motion holdin' it down too).
At 10:32 PM,
SLOVER said…
What fast guys? You won a slowcal crit, so what. You train 35 hours a week. And get paid $100.000 a year. You should just ride away and lap the field. Keep trying.. Win Mclane and then you can write about..
At 11:04 AM,
Rahsaan Bahati said…
slover...you are now the ultimate Hater. ill give you your crown when I see you. Also...let me know when your teeth will get out of jail...lol
At 11:05 AM,
Rahsaan Bahati said…
There ill be more race win reports to come....thanks for the support, you guys really are keeping me going.
At 12:54 PM,
SLOVER said…
Is'nt Justin Williams like 13years old? Were you racing the Jr's or the 1&2
At 2:16 PM,
Rahsaan Bahati said…
Slover---why you gota go there? Justin is almost of age. He got 4th...8 bike behind me. Dude I did 1400watts in a 53x14 what can you do skinny man. and you never told me when your teeth get out of jail.
At 2:17 PM,
Rahsaan Bahati said…
Nad Boy---and why you gota go there? I mean times has changed, now white people drive blacks around...haha, how does it feel? Merced please!!!
At 9:55 PM,
SLOVER said…
Lol, They got 5years for hate'n cuz I is straight out of Compton..Nad-boy And I are going the pimp you out to the Merced Locals. You can move alot of shit around with your 1400watts legs. I hope your racing Pro1 and not the Jrs..
At 2:02 PM,
SLOVER said…
I'm just getting started.Hey Rahsaan, Why are you riding a $150.00 frame set? I thought you were on the "ATeam". You need to step up and get a PREDATOR..It was good to see today.
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