Monday, April 9, 2007

April 8, 2007, NY Spring Series 6th Race - Central Park

Masters 35+ Results:
9th Tom Luzio

Distance: 24 miles

Report: Freaking Cold!! With only JT and Eddie Burlem and Tom Luzio in the field Tom made a decision only to go with only Gerry Martinez, Gary (Global) and Paul Carbo, because counters were not an option. A group of 7-8 got away. JT was awesome keeping the gap close (less than a minute), meaning that anything could happen. Eddie also took a long pulls. On the last hill, JT set a solid pace and Tom went over the top, thinking maybe the lead group would slow up toward the finish. Of course this drewout Carbo, Gerry and Gary and they had a little fun attacking each other. Juan (Global) had already been dropped by the break and Tom passed Global's other guy 200m from thefinish. For what it's worth (nothing), Tom was likely 9th. Tom thought Global had made a bad decision to not bring back the break and told them so during the race. Turns out Tom was right. You can't get dropped from abreak, especially when your team is back in the field killing themselves for you.