Late Summer Seward Session

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Under hazy skies, the 2018 Voler Seward Park Thursday Night Cycling Series is in its waning days.

The 5:30 race is a great place for juniors to test their legs against grownups.
The 5:30 race is a great place for juniors to test their legs against grownups.

There are four events every evening:

5:00 Course Open for Warm-Up, coaches clinics
5:30 First-timers & Cat 4, 5
6:00 Cat 3, 4
7:00 Pro & Cat 1, 2, 3

If you are new to racing, the clinics are a great introduction to bike handling skills and the Seward course.

Images from the 5:30 race

Participation in last week's race seemed lower than usual. Competitors line up for the 6PM race.
Competitors lined up for the 6PM race. Participation in last week’s race seemed lower than usual.
Chris Wilson (Métier) is the current leader of the 6PM series.
Chris Wilson (Métier) is the current leader of the 6PM series.
Riders in a breakaway accelerate into the backstretch.
Riders in a breakaway accelerate into the backstretch.
Track specialist Steve Bleifuhs (Taco Time) was the winner of this week's 6PM event.
Track specialist Steve Bleifuhs (Taco Time) was the winner of this week’s 6PM event.

Images from the 6:00 race

The series runs through August 30.

Current series standings

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