Womens Bicycle Racing

Congratulations to Carnegie Mellon University and University of Pittsburgh’s Bicycle Racing Teams for coordinating and planning the first combination collegiate and USCF race weekend in Pittsburgh. The turnout for the all collegiate field on Saturday’s road race on the old Murrysville Classic Race course was inspiring. On Sunday mens and women’s collegiate races of all classes were followed by three USCF races for Mens 1/2/3, Mens 4/5 and Women’s Open.

Seven Steel City Endurance Racers made our first team debut in the Women’s Open Race, many for their first criterium race ever. The classic Pittsburgh backdrop for this race was stunning. The .8 mile circuit consisted of a clockwise route over the Andy Warhol and Roberto Clemente bridges, crossing the Allegheny River twice with each lap. The corners were wide and fast with two of them coming off the downhill side of each bridge.

Fans had amazing views of the race with the start/finish/officials stand directly in front of the Pirate’s PNC Park and the Roberto Clemete bigger than life statue. Sunday was cold, but sunny and I can’t imagine a better day for the team’s first race.

Steel City Endurance Team Member Rachel Teodori, in her first criterium ever, finished in 6th place in an open field consisting of the Women’s national Cross Champion, Betsy Shogren and some of Pennsylvania 2006 Cat 4 State Criterium Champ Lee-Ann Beatty.

Great job ladies!