Big Congratulations to Dave Hiott! Dave placed 2nd overall in the series in the "C" Class in this year's Georgia Cyclocross. Those of us from the Cycle Escape Team were cheering for him and we enjoyed his friendship at all the races. 

Dec 4th, the last race in the Georgia Cyclocross Series. Dec 3rd was the state championship and Dec 4th race was the series finale in Monroe GA. Jeff Dorminey was the sole Cycle Escape rider, placing 8th in the Master's 45+ race. On the Sunday series finale Jeff and Carl Viars made the trip. In the series Team Cycle Escape finished 20th out of 49 teams that entered. Jeff completed 7 of the 10 races finishing 8th overall in the master's 45+--well done! Carl Viars completed 6 of the 10 races finishing 14th in the "C" class. Cris Crisler raced in 3 of the series and Ed Hamilton raced in 2 of the series. 

Monroe GA 12/4/05: Jeff Dorminey completing one more lap in the Master's 45+ race. The Masters' class is open to CAT 1-4 and NORBA Expert - Sport...making for very tough competition. 

Monroe GA 12/4/05: Jeff moving down the straight away early in the 45+ minute race. 

Monroe GA 12/4/05: Jeff shouldering his bike as he runs through the playground. 

Monroe GA 12/4/05: Jeff getting ready to dismount and run through the playground. 

Monroe GA 12/4/05: Jeff running across the ditch with bike in hand. 

Monroe GA 12/4/05: Here's Jeff hauling bike... 

Monroe GA 12/4/05: Carl Viars just before the start of the "C" race. That's Diane Hiott fixing my up side-down number--thank you. 

Monroe GA 12/4/05: Carl is head down trying to put distance on the guy in the back with the red jersey. On the last lap I flatted here, which slowed me down. 

Monroe GA 12/4/05: Carl is out of the saddle and trying to keep the effort up. 

Monroe GA 12/4/05: Carl goes on to the pavement and a chance to spin. 

Monroe GA 12/4/05: One more lap...