What is a team to do?

So part of our deal with our sponsors was a road team. We've (really Chad has) had some good results lately. The best part is that we haven't hit the races that were to be our primary races. Those being the ones coming up like Peiffer Hill and Mt. Penn. These were to be big races for us. Notice I said "were to be". Yeah, the whole series has been canceled. RedRoseRaces.com as of 6-7 will officially cease to exist. Turns out the guy running has some money issues and is liquidating all his assets. This leaves the riders without races. Here's a copy of the e-mail that probably about 600-700 racers received:


Effective June 1, 2008 the business of Red Rose Races.com, Inc. has been suspended indefinitely and Rich has resigned. As a behind-the-scenes investor in this enterprise I will attempt to liquidate whatever assets Rich turns over (trailer, equipment, etc.) and make restitution to everyone owed money in some proportionate and fair way, but this will take time and Rich’s cooperation. Rich has been a friend and great cycling enthusiast and it’s terribly unfortunate that things snowballed out of control to the point that past debts and current spending overwhelmed the business operations and things simply could not continue. Beginning with the Rapho Road Race™ on Saturday, June 7 all of the 2008 events have been canceled. I am in discussion with Pennsylvania Cycling Association and USA Cycling representatives to find potential answers to the crisis this situation represents for bicycle racing in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Sincerely,
David S. Butterworth
CEO
Red Rose Races.com, Inc.


How's that for crappy?


On the mountain side of things, the team is currently in 9th place. 7 points away from 8th. Not bad considering we are racing in a 10 rider and under category with only 6 registered racers. Four of us have raced all season, one is just starting her season, and one is really on the downhill team. Many of the teams ahead of us have 8-10 riders so we are holding our own.

In the individual standings, Brooke is currently in a three way tie for third. Not bad seeing as she only has two races under her belt so far. Shawn slipped in the standings due to missing Granogue for a wedding and then Sewell to support his wife in her marathon. He currently stands in 14th with 492pts. Thomas the Tank also missed Granogue so he too slipped in the overall. He is a solid 9th with 675pts. Next is me. I'm sitting in 6th with 954pts. Wildman Joel is in 5th with 966pts. Joel is only 81pts out of 4th and 138 behind 3rd. Second place is held by one speedy high school who also happens to be a National Champ in cyclocross. That would be Jeb with 1197pts. First is Kerry. He will be racing in Europe later this summer. We can then breath a sigh of relief when that happens. He has 1380 runaway points.

Next race is Tour de Tykes in Danville. It's a benefit for the Children's Miracle Network. Check it out at www.MASuperSeries.com.