Boise Racing Highlights

Last weekend, Boise was host to two exciting cycling events, the popular Twilight Criterium and the lesser known Idaho State Criterium Championships. The Twilight Criterium was, as always, a thrilling spectacle – perfectly highlighted by a beautiful sunset, which reflected off the downtown buildings and lit up the Boise foothills. Tony and I enjoyed watching our friend Ben Cook, from team Cicada SLC, compete in the Men's 1/2/3 category and then stayed well into the evening watching the Pro's take the city corners at ridiculous speeds.

The following day Ben also competed in the Idaho State Criterium Championships, located at Hidden Valley, with an impressive 4th place finish overall. Equally impressive was Tony's very spontaneous decision to race in the Men's Master's 4/5 category. Riding a brand new saddle (literally put on 20 min before his start time), with no specific prep/training and with 20 + years between him and his last criterium race, Tony signed up and rolled to the line.

Not only did Tony stay with the pack, he also led out a couple riders, picked up a prime (box of Cliff bars), and took home the title of 2nd in the State in his category. I also overheard a fellow rider complementing Tony by saying that he "ripped his legs off" during the race – I'm assuming this is a good thing?

As a spectator it was a fun weekend and I congratulate both Ben and Tony on their success.