While an unexpected snow squall along the Front Range on Friday night scared away more than 60 pre-registered participants, the 130 who showed up to play on race day were not disappointed.
Beautiful sunny skies, a dry snow-free bike course, and a surprise men's overall winner made the final event in the 2006/07 Chilly Cheeks Duathlon Series one of the best, yet.
Even while the Weather Channel website was forecasting a ZERO PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW on Friday night, the snow was falling hard around the Denver Metro area, and especially in its western suburbs. Boulder and Golden each received 3 inches of the zero percent stuff!
Amazingly, Cherry Creek State Park was spared any measurable snowfall, and the bike course was completely dry and snow-free on race morning.
The high winds that buffeted the area the previous day had also subsided, while scouring the snow from portions of the run course. Still, the winter of heavy snowfall had left a half-mile of the trail portion of the course unrunnable, so the original 4-mile run was shortened to 2.5 miles on race day: 1.5 miles of dry pavement, and 1 mile of snowpacked trail.
The race kicked off with a 10.8 mile bike ride on the roads of Denver's Cherry Creek State Park. Riders went off in groups of 10 or less at 1 minute intervals to eliminate packs of cyclists on the course. In all, 26 waves (A-Z) started the race.
Race #2 winner Andy Palmer (Wave-B) led the way into transition, followed by Mark Dillard (Wave-C) and Steve Pyle (Wave-B). Palmer is known more for his biking strength, while Dillard, a series regular for many years, was closer to the front than he'd ever been. Possibly within striking distance!
Less than twenty minutes later, Palmer ran into view, with Dillard approximately a minute back. Having started 1 minute apart, this gap meant they were essentially tied for first. At the finish, it was Dillard in first by nine one-hundredths of a second for his first series win.
The women's race was much less dramatic, as Jenni Keil raced to a 3-1/2 minute margin of victory.
In a Chilly Cheeks tradition, merchandise prizes from Rudy Project, GoLite, Boulder Running Company, Hammer Nutrition, and Dondero Chiropractic were handed to random finishers as they crossed the line.
Series point standings are available by Clicking Here. Series point winners took home great products from series sponsor Hammer Nutrition, as well as delicious Girl Scout Cookies!!!
The 2007/08 Chilly Cheeks Duathlon Series kicks off in December.
FT=Fat Tire Division (must ride a MTB)
Open=Any Bike is acceptable (choose based on weather)
Ages are calculated based on 01/01/07 for this race and for series standings
Place Name City St Age S Sp Time
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1 Dillard Mark Englewood CO 40 M 45:51
2 Palmer Andy Centennial CO 34 M 45:51
3 peter kyle Boulder CO 22 M 47:09
4 Schrader Silas Aurora CO 27 M 48:05
5 Sandell Tim Colorado Springs CO 41 M 48:49
6 Paradis Richard Denver CO 41 M 48:58
7 Pyle Steve Boulder CO 48 M 49:05
8 Voeller Chris Denver CO 37 M 49:34
9 Noleen Woody Colorado Springs CO 51 M 50:23
10 Craig Neal Louisville CO 29 M 50:50
11 Anderson David Colorado Springs CO 33 M 51:14
12 Wasserman Michael Englewood CO 47 M 51:33
13 Weed Kevin Superior CO 35 M 51:35
14 Versau Rob Colorado Springs CO 18 M 52:00
15 Keil Jenni Louisville CO 28 F 52:19
16 Klink Brian Aurora CO 41 M FT 52:23
17 Mills Bill Aurora CO 50 M 53:02
18 Classen Galen Denver CO 53 M 53:19
19 Oliver Edward Littleton CO 37 M FT 53:53
20 Gilmore Ben Aurora CO 31 M 54:00
21 Cantrell Justin Denver CO 33 M 54:09
22 Siekmeier Stuart Centennial CO 44 M 54:26
23 Louth David Lakewood CO 37 M FT 54:42
24 Rockenbach Randall Colorado Springs CO 45 M 54:43
25 Greene Eric Aurora CO 26 M 55:00
26 Heuck James Lakewood CO 32 M 55:25
27 Sulzen Nicole Littleton CO 29 F 55:50
28 Cameron Eric Lakewood CO 40 M FT 56:27
29 Tracy Tim Superior CO 30 M 56:43
30 Kelly Robert Littleton CO 38 M 56:58
31 Spindler Christine Littleton CO 35 F 57:20
32 Mizener Laurie Boulder CO 37 F 57:36
33 Tolbert James Parker CO 51 M 57:55
34 DAngelo David Boulder CO 27 M 58:04
35 Churgovich Raymond Broomfield CO 41 M FT 58:12
36 Kiefer Kelly Boulder CO 29 F 58:50
37 Damian Greg Centennial CO 44 M 59:04
38 Wieck Sonja Greenwood Village CO 27 F FT 59:06
39 Zieschang Daniel Wheat Ridge CO 23 M FT 59:07
40 Klanjsek Milan Denver CO 44 M 59:15
41 Dickey John Fort Collins` CO 33 M 59:34
42 DesRosiers Marc Denver CO 34 M 59:36
43 Ebhert Mike Woodland Park CO 38 M FT 59:42
44 Robichaud Jon Denver CO 29 M 59:44
45 Rasor Bruce Arvada CO 60 M 1:00:22
46 elliott chris lafayette CO 30 M 1:00:24
47 Keedy Julia Denver CO 24 F 1:00:49
48 Ratner Paul Parker CO 43 M 1:00:51
49 Springer Shaun Aurora CO 37 M FT 1:01:04
50 Lazzeri Michael Denver CO 26 M 1:01:05
Place Name City St Age S Sp Time
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51 Vik Sergeant Denver CO 37 M 1:01:07
52 Dondero Darren Littleton CO 36 M 1:01:11
53 Bird Susan Denver CO 36 F 1:01:18
54 Forbert Tim Bailey CO 50 M 1:01:23
55 Wyatt Jacob Longmont CO 37 M FT 1:01:27
56 Witkin Chase Englewood CO 15 M 1:01:40
57 Hero Nathan Denver CO 28 M 1:01:43
58 Savago Justin Eagle CO 34 M FT 1:01:46
59 Kelble David Golden CO 49 M FT 1:01:59
60 Hugon Emmanuel Englewood CO 21 M 1:02:15
61 Strum Kevin Peabody MA 51 M 1:02:21
62 Trujill Skyler Ft. Collins CO 14 M 1:02:31
63 Campbell Julie Aurora CO 33 F 1:02:49
64 Saalwachter John Boulder CO 29 M 1:03:18
65 Williamson Bryan Westminster CO 30 F 1:03:35
66 Ayers Doug Leadville CO 43 M FT 1:03:53
67 Ridgway Diane Arvada CO 58 F 1:04:02
68 Jeter Lukas Denver CO 33 M 1:04:21
69 Bliven Christine Denver CO 37 F 1:04:27
70 Williams Andrew Littleton CO 27 M FT 1:04:42
71 Wood sam Arvada CO 48 M 1:05:04
72 Swain Kate Salt Lake City UT 26 F 1:05:18
73 Goosmann III Bill Denver CO 50 M 1:05:41
74 Hartman Diane Golden CO 44 F 1:05:46
75 Biggs C. Arthur Englewood CO 37 M 1:06:09
76 gurinsky brian denver CO 34 M 1:06:20
77 Lenane Judith Foxfield CO 48 F 1:06:48
78 Brown Alex Denver CO 39 M FT 1:06:50
79 Argenzio David Englewood CO 38 M 1:06:55
80 Watson Jen Lakewood CO 29 F 1:07:08
81 Gessford Greg Littleton CO 29 M FT 1:07:17
82 BRUNTSCH STEFAN AURORA CO 41 M 1:07:18
83 kiefer steve maryville TN 56 M 1:07:30
84 Thunen John Centennial CO 52 M FT 1:07:47
85 Swain Sara Superior CO 29 F FT 1:08:00
86 Kimmel Wendy Colorado Springs CO 28 F 1:08:06
87 Joga Chuck Aurora CO 42 M FT 1:08:21
88 Peavler JJ Sheridan CO 27 M FT 1:08:28
89 Allen Rodney Parker CO 36 M 1:08:51
90 Myers John Denver CO 26 M 1:08:57
91 Shonstrom Amy Denver CO 57 F 1:08:59
92 Archuleta Lisa Littleton CO 34 F FT 1:09:37
93 Smith Del Arvada CO 31 M 1:10:29
94 Kelble Michelle Golden CO 38 F FT 1:10:34
95 Nguyen Truc Denver CO 32 M 1:10:53
96 Siekmeier Andy Centennial CO 15 M 1:11:04
97 Winkler Dart Denver CO 31 M FT 1:11:20
98 Lammert Jodi Denver CO 34 F FT 1:11:50
99 Shaughnessy Adam Lakewood CO 22 M FT 1:11:59
100 Prebil Kevin Denver CO 33 M FT 1:12:43
Place Name City St Age S Sp Time
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101 Berube Heather Lakewood CO 22 F FT 1:13:05
102 Kauffold Nancy Lafayette CO 36 F FT 1:13:54
103 Monnot Jennifer Littleton CO 28 F 1:14:13
104 McLellan Jennifer Lakewood CO 31 F 1:14:24
105 Moore Bob Louisville CO 61 M FT 1:14:24
106 Evearitt Claire Broomfield CO 33 F 1:14:25
107 Wiser Margit Littleton CO 35 F 1:14:27
108 Wilson Janice Lakewood CO 44 F 1:14:59
109 Gilmore Dana Aurora CO 41 F FT 1:15:04
110 Betschart Bruce Littleton CO 58 M FT 1:15:27
111 Thoman Kimberly Parker CO 42 F FT 1:15:48
112 McDonald Beth Littleton CO 33 F 1:15:54
113 Akers Sue Lakewood CO 40 F 1:15:59
114 Pardoe Tony Longmont CO 44 M 1:17:14
115 Bearss Joseph Dacono CO 36 M FT 1:18:09
116 HUNSINGER DANA DENVER CO 36 F 1:19:56
117 Medlin King Broomfield CO 42 M 1:21:23
118 Langer Anthony Colorado Springs CO 29 M FT 1:21:54
119 Lafferty Heather Denver CO 32 F FT 1:22:20
120 Rodriguez Heather Highlands Ranch CO 37 F FT 1:23:21
121 Stratten Brandi Brighton CO 25 F FT 1:23:41
122 Siekmeier Jim Centennial CO 13 M FT 1:24:06
123 Williamson Colleen Westminster CO 31 F 1:24:16
124 Dempsey Joseph Highlands Ranch CO 57 M FT 1:25:31
125 Kuhnlein Kyla Denver CO 27 F FT 1:25:41
126 Stanley Cassandra Elizabeth CO 33 F 1:28:30
127 Gerhard Michael Centennial CO 24 M FT 1:34:49
Open Division athletes may ride whatever bike the weather dictates
Fat Tire Division Athletes Must Ride a MTB
MALE OPEN DIV. AGE GROUP: 0 - 39
1 2 Palmer Andy 34 Centennial CO 45:51
2 3 peter kyle 22 Boulder CO 47:09
3 4 Schrader Silas 27 Aurora CO 48:05
4 8 Voeller Chris 37 Denver CO 49:34
5 10 Craig Neal 29 Louisville CO 50:50
6 11 Anderson David 33 Colorado Springs CO 51:14
7 13 Weed Kevin 35 Superior CO 51:35
8 14 Versau Rob 18 Colorado Springs CO 52:00
9 20 Gilmore Ben 31 Aurora CO 54:00
10 21 Cantrell Justin 33 Denver CO 54:09
11 25 Greene Eric 26 Aurora CO 55:00
12 26 Heuck James 32 Lakewood CO 55:25
13 29 Tracy Tim 30 Superior CO 56:43
14 30 Kelly Robert 38 Littleton CO 56:58
15 34 DAngelo David 27 Boulder CO 58:04
16 41 Dickey John 33 Fort Collins` CO 59:34
17 42 DesRosiers Marc 34 Denver CO 59:36
18 44 Robichaud Jon 29 Denver CO 59:44
19 46 elliott chris 30 lafayette CO 1:00:24
20 50 Lazzeri Michael 26 Denver CO 1:01:05
21 51 Vik Sergeant 37 Denver CO 1:01:07
22 52 Dondero Darren 36 Littleton CO 1:01:11
23 56 Witkin Chase 15 Englewood CO 1:01:40
24 57 Hero Nathan 28 Denver CO 1:01:43
25 60 Hugon Emmanuel 21 Englewood CO 1:02:15
26 62 Trujill Skyler 14 Ft. Collins CO 1:02:31
27 64 Saalwachter John 29 Boulder CO 1:03:18
28 68 Jeter Lukas 33 Denver CO 1:04:21
29 75 Biggs C. Arthur 37 Englewood CO 1:06:09
30 76 gurinsky brian 34 denver CO 1:06:20
31 79 Argenzio David 38 Englewood CO 1:06:55
32 89 Allen Rodney 36 Parker CO 1:08:51
33 90 Myers John 26 Denver CO 1:08:57
34 93 Smith Del 31 Arvada CO 1:10:29
35 95 Nguyen Truc 32 Denver CO 1:10:53
36 96 Siekmeier Andy 15 Centennial CO 1:11:04
FEMALE OPEN DIV. AGE GROUP: 0 - 39
1 15 Keil Jenni 28 Louisville CO 52:19
2 27 Sulzen Nicole 29 Littleton CO 55:50
3 31 Spindler Christine 35 Littleton CO 57:20
4 32 Mizener Laurie 37 Boulder CO 57:36
5 36 Kiefer Kelly 29 Boulder CO 58:50
6 47 Keedy Julia 24 Denver CO 1:00:49
7 53 Bird Susan 36 Denver CO 1:01:18
8 63 Campbell Julie 33 Aurora CO 1:02:49
9 65 Williamson Bryan 30 Westminster CO 1:03:35
10 69 Bliven Christine 37 Denver CO 1:04:27
11 72 Swain Kate 26 Salt Lake City UT 1:05:18
12 80 Watson Jen 29 Lakewood CO 1:07:08
13 86 Kimmel Wendy 28 Colorado Springs CO 1:08:06
14 103 Monnot Jennifer 28 Littleton CO 1:14:13
15 104 McLellan Jennifer 31 Lakewood CO 1:14:24
16 106 Evearitt Claire 33 Broomfield CO 1:14:25
17 107 Wiser Margit 35 Littleton CO 1:14:27
18 112 McDonald Beth 33 Littleton CO 1:15:54
19 116 HUNSINGER DANA 36 DENVER CO 1:19:56
20 123 Williamson Colleen 31 Westminster CO 1:24:16
21 126 Stanley Cassandra 33 Elizabeth CO 1:28:30
MALE OPEN DIV. AGE GROUP: 40 - 49
1 1 Dillard Mark 40 Englewood CO 45:51
2 5 Sandell Tim 41 Colorado Springs CO 48:49
3 6 Paradis Richard 41 Denver CO 48:58
4 7 Pyle Steve 48 Boulder CO 49:05
5 12 Wasserman Michael 47 Englewood CO 51:33
6 22 Siekmeier Stuart 44 Centennial CO 54:26
7 24 Rockenbach Randall 45 Colorado Springs CO 54:43
8 37 Damian Greg 44 Centennial CO 59:04
9 40 Klanjsek Milan 44 Denver CO 59:15
10 48 Ratner Paul 43 Parker CO 1:00:51
11 71 Wood sam 48 Arvada CO 1:05:04
12 82 BRUNTSCH STEFAN 41 AURORA CO 1:07:18
13 114 Pardoe Tony 44 Longmont CO 1:17:14
14 117 Medlin King 42 Broomfield CO 1:21:23
FEMALE OPEN DIV. AGE GROUP: 40 - 49
1 74 Hartman Diane 44 Golden CO 1:05:46
2 77 Lenane Judith 48 Foxfield CO 1:06:48
3 108 Wilson Janice 44 Lakewood CO 1:14:59
4 113 Akers Sue 40 Lakewood CO 1:15:59
MALE OPEN DIV. AGE GROUP: 50 +
1 9 Noleen Woody 51 Colorado Springs CO 50:23
2 17 Mills Bill 50 Aurora CO 53:02
3 18 Classen Galen 53 Denver CO 53:19
4 33 Tolbert James 51 Parker CO 57:55
5 45 Rasor Bruce 60 Arvada CO 1:00:22
6 54 Forbert Tim 50 Bailey CO 1:01:23
7 61 Strum Kevin 51 Peabody MA 1:02:21
8 73 Goosmann III Bill 50 Denver CO 1:05:41
9 83 kiefer steve 56 maryville TN 1:07:30
FEMALE OPEN DIV. AGE GROUP: 50 +
1 67 Ridgway Diane 58 Arvada CO 1:04:02
2 91 Shonstrom Amy 57 Denver CO 1:08:59
MALE FAT-TIRE AGE GROUP: 0 - 39
1 19 Oliver Edward 37 Littleton CO 53:53
2 23 Louth David 37 Lakewood CO 54:42
3 39 Zieschang Daniel 23 Wheat Ridge CO 59:07
4 43 Ebhert Mike 38 Woodland Park CO 59:42
5 49 Springer Shaun 37 Aurora CO 1:01:04
6 55 Wyatt Jacob 37 Longmont CO 1:01:27
7 58 Savago Justin 34 Eagle CO 1:01:46
8 70 Williams Andrew 27 Littleton CO 1:04:42
9 78 Brown Alex 39 Denver CO 1:06:50
10 81 Gessford Greg 29 Littleton CO 1:07:17
11 88 Peavler JJ 27 Sheridan CO 1:08:28
12 97 Winkler Dart 31 Denver CO 1:11:20
13 99 Shaughnessy Adam 22 Lakewood CO 1:11:59
14 100 Prebil Kevin 33 Denver CO 1:12:43
15 115 Bearss Joseph 36 Dacono CO 1:18:09
16 118 Langer Anthony 29 Colorado Springs CO 1:21:54
17 122 Siekmeier Jim 13 Centennial CO 1:24:06
18 127 Gerhard Michael 24 Centennial CO 1:34:49
FEMALE FAT-TIRE AGE GROUP: 0 - 39
1 38 Wieck Sonja 27 Greenwood Village CO 59:06
2 85 Swain Sara 29 Superior CO 1:08:00
3 92 Archuleta Lisa 34 Littleton CO 1:09:37
4 94 Kelble Michelle 38 Golden CO 1:10:34
5 98 Lammert Jodi 34 Denver CO 1:11:50
6 101 Berube Heather 22 Lakewood CO 1:13:05
7 102 Kauffold Nancy 36 Lafayette CO 1:13:54
8 119 Lafferty Heather 32 Denver CO 1:22:20
9 120 Rodriguez Heather 37 Highlands Ranch CO 1:23:21
10 121 Stratten Brandi 25 Brighton CO 1:23:41
11 125 Kuhnlein Kyla 27 Denver CO 1:25:41
MALE FAT-TIRE AGE GROUP: 40 - 49
1 16 Klink Brian 41 Aurora CO 52:23
2 28 Cameron Eric 40 Lakewood CO 56:27
3 35 Churgovich Raymond 41 Broomfield CO 58:12
4 59 Kelble David 49 Golden CO 1:01:59
5 66 Ayers Doug 43 Leadville CO 1:03:53
6 87 Joga Chuck 42 Aurora CO 1:08:21
FEMALE FAT-TIRE AGE GROUP: 40 - 49
1 109 Gilmore Dana 41 Aurora CO 1:15:04
2 111 Thoman Kimberly 42 Parker CO 1:15:48
MALE FAT-TIRE AGE GROUP: 50 +
1 84 Thunen John 52 Centennial CO 1:07:47
2 105 Moore Bob 61 Louisville CO 1:14:24
3 110 Betschart Bruce 58 Littleton CO 1:15:27
4 124 Dempsey Joseph 57 Highlands Ranch CO 1:25:31