Wednesday, May 16, 2007

complete pre-season power rankings.

Mens 2007 Track PowerRankings
Rider:
Comments:

James Tainter
Hollywood Cycles - He is the National Champion. Until he is beaten he is #1.
Ben Richter
U/A - If it wasn’t for Tainter…Richter is hands down the best all around rider at Blaine. Hopefully he will race this year.
Doug Regester
Tonka -The “old wily one” is legendary at taking laps in longer races.
Brian Crosby
UofM -Some think he should be #1, so does ‘Bing.’
Chris Ferris
Sub-11 -”Captain Midnight” aka “The Dark Knight” aka “Dude with the bike with crazy geometry.”
Luke Winger
Flanders - Luke is easily one of the top riders. He is so good that Flanders signed him.
Joe Hamlin
Hollywood Cycles - Joe is a beast. He no longer looks like a beast either.
Spencer Haugh
Grumpy’s/LGR - Hmmmmm. He isn’t really this good, but he likes to think he is.
Tyler Denniston
Cat 6 Racing - ”Skidsy” is real fast, but he appears to be behind in training. Could it be his job?
Ben Dubay
Loon State - He is fast. Faster than Smithers.
Don SchmeichelLoon State - If Tainter is a 640HP Porsche, then “Donimater” is a Hummer.
Kevin Schaeffer
Loon State - ”Skibby” is a dedicated cyclist. Promotes more races than anyone. Nothing to knock him on, but does he have the time to train?
Tim Hayes
Grumpy’s/LGR - Perhaps Tim should spend more time on training than writing meaningless Power Rankings, and eating Ben & Jerry's.
Chris Smith
Team Urthel 35+ - Not faster than Ben Dubay.
Andy Kruse
Hollywood Cycles - Near the top of the Cat 3 field. Fighting to upgrade to race against his best friend Mike Pederson.

Others to Watch in the Mens Fields:

Pete Hanna (Grand Performance), if he shows up.
Matt Allen (Grumpy’s/LGR), the crowd favorite!
Fred Stephens (U/A), the mystery man.
Tim Mulrooney (Hollywood Cycles), should make a rapid climb thru the catagories.
Derrick Lewis (Cat 6 Racing), too good to be on Cat 6.
Joe Dubay (Loon State), State Champ on skis.
Mike Downs (Loon State), new, and very strong team for Downs this season.
Rob Danneker (Grumpy's/LGR), wants to make the list really bad. Will it be enough?


Womens 2007 Track
PowerRankings
Rider:
Comments:
Elena Dorr
UofM - Elena is tough comp for
anyone, and can always be a
factor in any race.
That's why she's Number #1.
But can she hold on to it?
Gwen Steel
Grumpy's/LGR - Gwen was on the
warpath all last year, and it lead
her all the way to Elite Nationals.
On a new team this season, and an
eye on that #1 spot, Gwen will be a
deciding factor in the women's field.
Amber KoehlerAlan Factory Team - Amber got faster
and faster all last season.
Has she continued the trend
over the winter months?
Jessica Whittwer
Birchwood - A new rider to the velodrome
last year, Jessica was placing well by the
seasons end. The question is, will the
notoriously large Birchwood women's team
actually come out to the track to support her?
Barb Harrick
VeloBella - Barb knows racing. Maybe not
the fastest, but she knows what move to be in.

Others to watch in the Women's Field:

Sarah Stratton (Grumpy's/LGR), if she can make it to the end of the race, she can close the deal.
Meghan Rocker (Velo Bella), becoming a track regular, and thats bound to make her a contender.
Steph Thompson (FCCC), she can't win unless she shows up.
Danielle Barrett (MnJRC), she's got alot to learn... and learning she is! quickly too!
Maria Stewert (UofM), gone are the days of UofM domination... can she win with only one teammate?


10 comments:

SickBoy said...

who says I'm "fighting to upgrade"? I like 3's just fine....

Strats said...

Hey, I always make it to the end of the race...maybe not on the same lap as the leaders, but I make it, damn it.

Props though - much better than Rookie's rankings.

Tuffy said...

Who the fuck is "Rob Danneker"?

Gordon said...

I thought you were going for controversy? You need to assign someone to Tony Stewart ;)

Lunatic Biker said...

oh shit I just saw the 6 cats for Cat 6 and got a real chuckle out of it. You're so goddamn funny.

(dis)pencer said...

thanks ray.

you know, all i'd like is a little recognization for all the things i do for you bastards.

oh, and gordon, tony stewart is riding the track, trust me.

he just hasn't made the list yet!

#48

Strats said...

oh, and gordon, tony stewart is riding the track, trust me.

I predict "Tony Stewart" is going to surprise a few people at the track this season. I think he'll deserve the "break-out performance of the year" award by the time the season is over.

SickBoy said...

I think he'll deserve the "break-out performance of the year" award by the time the season is over.

No way, Colton Barrett has a lock on the "break out" performance of the year... like last year... and probably every year till he finishes puberty...

karla said...

I'm offended that I didn't make the list. it's almost like I don't even live there anymore.

Strats said...

I'm offended that I didn't make the list. it's almost like I don't even live there anymore

You were missed last night!!