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 Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 1:54 pm Post subject: Tour de Francis IV (Stage 3): Tour of 3 Lakes |
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Tour de Francis IV Century Fun Ride (Stage 3)
Tour of 3 Lakes: Castaic, Elizabeth, and Quail
Castaic Lake Park
December 1, 2007
Tour de Francis IV: (Stage 3) Tour of Three Lakes left great impressions and memories for those who braved the freezing morning. The day started with all volunteers showing up on time to get their assignments & official TdF magnetic signs (courtesy of Dennis ‘Alalance’ Evangelista) were placed on SAG vehicles. Castaic Lake Park’s gatekeeper was there on time to accept the onslaught of TdF participants. Cars were lined up several blocks with their headlights still on and waiting for the gate to open. Driving to the designated parking area, they were sampled by the 5th and Final KOM climb (7-12%) to the route finish. The sign-in process worked out as planned, Mr. & Mrs. Mandy Genato, Nicole Morente, David Yoshihara, Allan Messara and the Ignacio kids assisted in passing out waivers and bib numbers. Almost all participants and volunteers were ready at the gun. Shivering and bundled up as they gather around at the start area. But it was Francis’ cowbell that got everyone moving. Mandy and Andrew Tiotuico, our official photographers started taking photos as soon as everyone gathered. Imre Udvardy with his “Look! I’m here” neon jacket as our official pace rider guided the peloton down the hill headed to the 1st mountain section. A long line of daring cyclists started trekking up Lake Hughes Canyon Road for the 1st King Of The Mountain. SAG cars, SUVs, and trucks zoomed one by one with their windows down braving the chill and loudly cheering everyone as they passed by. Raffy ‘The Boss’ Soriano of Mira Mesa Cycling Club San Diego crossed the line first and Keith Brodsky of San Fernando Valley Bicycle Club followed in second! Just 9.8 miles into the ride, everybody was fired up to tackle the next 86+ miles of this epic ride.
Continuing through Lake Hughes Road were gradual inclines pounding each of the riders’ legs through the winding road with quiet sceneries. Volunteer David Yoshihara and SAG coordinator Allan Messara made sure all participants made the right turn to Elizabeth Lake for the 1st Rest Stop (mile 27). The leading group of cyclists just had their numbers tagged and water bottles refilled which was manned by Reggie Ferraz & son. While Manolito Dionisio & Mrs. Rivera directed the peloton toward the lake! Not even a snack break! The rest where wise enough to take a break from the first hard set of miles. It was icy cold at this place just like at Castaic Lake Park. One by one everyone continued back through Elizabeth Lake Rd. tackled the 9.5 mile climb to Three Points Road / Pine Canyon Rd. Junction (mile 40) toward Rest Stop # 2 at Quail Lake for another 10 miles where Arnold Irving and Ricky Herrera were cheering the brave souls that made it to this point and directed them to the 2nd KOM. Another set of hard miles through headwind and rolling hills towards the top of Pine Canyon Road. As I climb through 3 Points Road, I was surprised to ride side by side with Leian Cruz of Fitness First Cycling Team straight from the Philippines and witnessing the lead group heading back with MMCC’s orange jerseys painting the break away group. Another set of food and refreshments were waiting at Rest Stop # 2. Especially for that precious hot and steaming soup that was known to washed the pain away. Here, Jessie "El Prez" Santa Maria, Afausto, Francis Ignacio & kids were making sure all riders are warmed up for the next half of TdF. The volunteers here were great just like the volunteers at Rest Stop # 1. With the guidance of Mrs. Rivera & daughter, Jessie's wife, Mr. & Mrs. Genato and Andrew, participants started heading back to tackle the 3rd KOM at Ridge Route Road (mile 60). Especially with the 12:30 pm cutoff at Three Points Junction, food and refreshments were waiting there for everyone who came from behind! Volunteers here did a great job too as I even saw Volunteer Arnold ‘Kapatid’ Irving sweeping the dirt off that intersection! Wow!
Now, the way back must be easy because it was almost uphills and headwind getting to this point but take into account everyone was getting tired. Those downhills earlier were easily FORGOTTEN! And taking that same road back… they were TOUGHER! Spinning those cranks back through Lake Hughes Road wasn’t that easy too, considering the last big hill for the 4th KOM won by Raffy once AGAIN… plus 3 more small hills called the ‘Three Bitches’ heading back to Castaic Lake Park. The lead group arrived at around 2:00 pm with Keith crossing the finish line first, taking double points for this last and 5th KOM after 6 hours of pedaling. Followed by who else? Raffy in second. Vance of SFVBC came in third; ADOBO Velo’s Deo Asuncion was 4th, then 3 more orange jerseys of MMCC followed. The last few riders that completed the whole course arrived 2 1/2 hours later. Kudos to Louie Rivera, Abe "Kumander Agimat" Borillo, Pid Grape, Rosalie Kneebone, Jessie, and our trackster for hanging in there to finish the entire route.
The finishers were greeted by loud cheers and a whole lot of Pinoy food waiting! What a ‘Welcome Back’ treat!? Raffy Soriano, was awarded the Overall King Of The Mountain Winner and Keith Brodsky, our 1st cyclist to cross the finish line were awarded with trophies. Keith also won the 2nd place KOM medal and Vance McDonald of SFVBC bagging 3rd place KOM medal. The “best female and young cyclist” medals were awarded to Patricia from England at 24 years young. The best senior cyclist was awarded to Clem at age 70+. Participating clubs and VIPs like Manuel ‘Maui’ Reynante of Luzvimin Racing Team, Deograves ‘Deo’ Asuncion of ADOBO Velo FACC, and Leian Cruz received Certificates of Appreciation. We even had a female Ironman finisher in the mix! Souvenir shirts were also sold for a good price! Thanks to all ADOBO Velo FACC members, coordinators, and contributors who made Tour de Francis IV 400x greater than the very first one. Well, maybe just a tab bit exaggerated but its high up in there! Thanks also to Reggie Ferraz of Santa Clarita Velo for taking care of the much awaited Pinoy meal.
To conclude, we received praising words from Frank Gatdula of Luzvimin Racing Team of Stockton, Sammy Eusantos of MMCC San Diego, Liean Cruz of Philippine Executive Cycling Association (PECA) / Fitness First Cycling Team and from other participants. More compliments from SFVBC President Keith Brodsky and friends as posted in BikeForums.net website. Overall, that was 10,200 feet of climbing, about 30 volunteers, about 10 SAG cars, at least 100 participants from at least 10 different clubs to include Newhall Bike Shop cyclists, about 1,100 pictures taken by Mandy and Andrew posted at <http> and <http>. And around 40 degrees COLD the whole day! Not a whole lot of tire flats (Mr. Deo Asuncion unluckily had the 1st two before the start), an unfortunate rear derailleur cable break, a broken chain, and the most important of all, no injuries or crashes. HOW’S THAT FOR STATISTICS! To add, some called it “brutal”, I dared it as a “challenging fun ride”, and ASTIG Francis wanted this as a “memorable century ride”! I think we all got what we wanted!
Congratulations to everyone, this is one hell of an accomplishment! To mygringos.com, cebucycling.com, pinoyroadies.org, MyTropa.com’s Rideboard, and Siclista.Blogspot.com for helping us spread the invitation out as it was viewed at least 750 times all in all since it was just posted last 23rd of October. To all volunteers, thank you for all the help and valuable time you offered. To our sponsor Budget Bikes, our tireless coordinators and kind contributors, TdF4 won’t be a complete success without your precious time, efforts, and generosity. And for those who missed this event and participants who wanted to better their record….. we’ll see you next year!
Maligayang Pasko at Manigong Bagong Taon sa lahat! (That meant Merry X’mas and a Happy New Year to all!)
Sincerely,
Francis-Marlon Ignacio
Tour de Francis Organizer
Arden Arindaeng
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To all here's a video from Scott of MMCC: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NYjQKbsCag
Thanks Scott
Another TdF success for Francis Ignacio, his tdF Staff and the ADOBO Velos! |
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| Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 7:54 pm Post subject: Invitation to Tour de Francis IV: 3 Lakes Century Fun Ride |
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Tour De Francis IV: 3 Lakes Century Fun Ride
Castaic to Quail Lake and BACK!
When: Saturday December 6, 2008 at 7:00 AM
Where: Castaic Lake State Recreational Area
32132 Ridge Route Road
Castaic , CA 91310
Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=628
To our fellow friends'n kababayans,
Here we are again! Another blast of Castaic's winter chill... the much awaited Tour de Francis Stage IV: 3 Lakes is just a few weeks away. All Fil-Am Cycling Clubs are welcome! Luzvimin (USA) Racing Team, Mira Mesa Cycling Club, Fil-Am Cycling Team (F.A.C.T.) from Fresno California , Siklista Kami and MyTropa from San Francisco Bay Area and all other clubs outside California like Siklista Cyling Group of Houston . Please check into lodging if you're traveling from outside LA.
Astig Francis Ignacio as we all know our long distance cyclist is our TdF Director. Volunteers will be helping throughout. That’s also an option if you can’t ride and wanted to be part of the festivities. If you do decide, please bring some needed tools (allen wrenches seems to be requested a lot) and a tire pump just in case its needed, old newspapers, lots of spare jackets with hoods for the riders during their breaks at the SAG stops, some CD music or your MP3s if you can connect them to your car stereo. Have some fun and upbeat music that would make our pedal pushers smile if you know what I mean. Fill up your thermos with coffee or just plain hot water as it will be needed. Bring your cow bells too! Let’s all promptly meet at McDonalds at 5am.... Lastly, volunteering is also a great way to cheer your fellow kababayans!
It will be the same routine as last year, same place at Castaic Park , park opens at 7am, same start time at 7:30am, same places for the SAG stops at 25 and 50 mile mark, few rolling SAG vehicles, pinoy food after the ride. The only difference is no KOMs, trophies, and medals. Yes we know... it takes away the competition but aren’t we here for the fun of it? I bet you, there’s still some competitive spirit and bragging rights that day.
Lastly and very important, we hope that everyone joining is physically fit and already training for this long ride fun ride! Make sure your bicycles are well-maintained! Your safety is always your priority but it’s still everyone’s concern. And that the weather will be more accommodating compared to last year... how we all can forget!
So see you all at Castaic, let’s have some fun and reunite once again!
Register on-line at www.adobovelo.com
Sincerely,
Francis Marlon Ignacio
Tour de Francis Director
Arden Arindaeng
ADOBO Velo Moderator
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