"The Kat" is interviewed on thebroadbandracer.com

During the Redlands Bicycle Classic a couple of weeks ago, Mari Holden, former World and National Time Trial Champion, interviewed Aaron's, "The Kat" Carroll.

Check it out and enjoy! http://www.thebroadbandracer.com/fly.aspx?taxid=19&layout=player&videoid=313

We are looking forward to a creative video diary from Kat soon...hint, hint, hint.

Garett Lemire Cycling Classic

Aaron's, Anna Lang, riding solo at the Garett Lemire Cycling Classic in Ojai, CA finished 4th by winning the field sprint. A breakaway of three riders took the top spots on the day. With temps of 102 degrees Anna said it was a battle just to over come the chills she was experiencing.
*correction and due credit should be given to Rachel Tzinberg of the Bicycle Johns Racing team for winning the field sprint.

Way to go Anna!

1 806 Cromwell Tiffany Colavita Racing 1:00:17.1
2 835 Wynter ParkIosna Colavita Racing 1:01:18.1
3 842 Tzinberg Rachel Bicycle Johns 1:01:21.3
4 821 Lang Anna Aaron's Womens Pro Cycling 1:01:21.7
5 834 Wilson Jennifer South Bay Wheelmen 1:01:22.3
6 812 Gauthier Shontell Colavita/Sutter Home 1:01:22.3
7 820 Kroepsch Lara ValueAct Capital Cycling Team 1:01:23.4
8 845 Schuster Pamela Helens/Trek 1:01:23.5
9 817 Kelly Helen Team TIBCO 1:01:23.9
10 833 WangsgardNichole Colavita Racing 1:01:24.2

Redlands Overall Podium

Redlands Bicycle Classic Overall Podium

L to R: Mara Abbott, Alex Wrubleski, "The Kat" Carroll

The Aaron's Women did a fantastic job this year at the Redlands Bicycle Classic. Katharine "The Kat" Carroll got things rolling with her 2nd place finish in the uphill individual prologue on day one. Teammate Meredith Miller also had a very solid riding placing her inside the top ten in 9th place which would be a preview of her strength in the coming days.

On Day 2, the Aaron's Team would not only claim the lead in the Sprint Jersey Competition but would also put together an aggressive race that eventually would allow Kat to claim the stage win at the end of the day. Meredith Miller set the tone of the race the entire day with aggressive riding. First in a strong break of 5 riders that would put Team High Road on the defensive to protect their yellow jersey, second, in a 1 1/2 lap solo breakaway, and third with a finally last effort to contribute to the winning leadout for Kat's stage win...bravo Meredith!!!

Stage 2 Podium Sprint Jersey Leader "The Kat" Carroll

Day 3, the Redlands Downtown Criterium would finish in a bunch sprint with Rebecca Larson and Katharine Carroll finishing in 5th and 6th place respectively.

The Final Sunset Road Race once again saw some "Miller Time" at the front of the race with an early solo 1 min. bridge attempt that would join Aaron's with Cheerwine rider Anne Sampolonius off the front. With only seconds separating the top three in the overall GC and the win still in reach of all three it would be a show down for the time bonus given at the first QOM sprint on lap 1 and at the final finish in downtown Redlands. In the end it would be a trio of young guns standing atop the overall podium with Alex Wrubleski overtaking Mara Abbott with time bonus and Kat Carroll retaining her 3rd palce overall.

The Next Generation

One of the best parts of returning to events year after year are the reunions you get to have with friends that you've made along the way. I first stayed with Andrew and Laurel Haglund way back in 1997 during my 4th Redlands Bicycle Classic and have gotten to see them pretty much every year since. This year I was able to bring their boys Reed, Josh and Ethan their very first jerseys. We hope they too will be proud to be an "Aaron" as our Erica Allar says.

"Women's Night" at Concept Cyclery

This past Friday evening, Felicia Gomez was the guest speaker at a special "Women's Night" and Concept Cyclery in Morgan Hill, CA. As well as one of countries top stage racers, Felicia is also a tenured professor at Fresno State University and holds a PhD. in Exercise Science and Nutrition.

Felicia is a natural when it comes to speaking to large groups and she gave a wonderful presentation on nutrition and how it plays a major role in exercise and recovery.

Saturday, Felicia joined the group in Morgan Hill for a morning ride and was able to help several beginner riders.

Sunday, at the CVC Criterium, one of the women that attended the event came up to thank Felicia once again for all the great information and advice she had given at during the two previous days...Flea, has just added 15 new fans to her fan club!

Central Valley Classic

Felicia Gomez during the Central Valley Criterium

After a long trip down under and some really strong race results Felicia Gomez returned to hometown soil to race in the Central Valley Classic this past Sunday in Fresno, CA.

Against some tough competition from Team High Road, TIBCO, Colavita, and ValueAct, Felicia was able to put herself in the winning break of six riders that would almost lap the field. With world class sprinters like Ina Teutenburg, Brooke Miller, Tait Satto, Iona Wynters all present Felicia would have her hands full but she gave it a good go at the end and finished a strong 5th.

Kat Claims Jersey in New Zealand

Women's Tour New Zealand Overall Jersey Winners

Aaron's/US Team Member Katharine Carroll, Kristin Armstrong, Lorian Graham, Carla Ryan

The Women's Tour of New Zealand completed it's final stage today. Aaron's/USA Team Member, Katharine Carroll finished 7th on the stage and was the Overall Winner of the Sprint Jersey over some tough competition. Felicia Gomez, guest riding for Platteland finished a very strong 12th place overall. Carmen McNellis also riding for the US National Team finished 26th overall. All really solid performances - congrats to each of you!

We are excited for your return to US soil and look forward to you coming back into the Aaron's Team fold. Safe travels!