Sunday, April 26, 2009

Leland Kermesse



Leland Keeremesse demonstrated everything a great bike race should be, a tough course, unpredictable weather, great sportsmanship. 180 brave souls traveled from far and wide to race an unknown race. I may be biased in my opinion, but I will say it was an extraordinary event. We will be posting pictures and writing reviews shortly. If you were part of this spectacle and would like to comment please leave a comment here or email me or any member of the team.

Thank you to all the sponsors, The Town of Leland IL, and all who raced.

(pics by ted)
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16 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 26, 2009 at 5:49 PM

    Awesome, a road race within a 1.5 hour drive from Chicago! Great course, super organization, I'm looking forward to next year...

    Thanks!

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  2. UnknownApril 26, 2009 at 6:13 PM

    I agree with Ansgar! Great race. Great organization. Another spring classic for Chicagoland.

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  3. davidetommasoApril 26, 2009 at 7:03 PM

    Thanks to all at Flatlandia for putting on an event that was truly an experience. I hope this will become an annual event.

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  4. Kevin ButlerApril 27, 2009 at 5:56 AM

    You guys put on a terrific race on Saturday - absolutely a classic in all senses! Thanks to everybody that helped put on such a great event!

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  5. Ryan!April 27, 2009 at 6:09 AM

    What was with the rain wind and gravel?

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  6. Mack DaddyApril 27, 2009 at 6:20 AM

    Great event guys! Nice job.

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  7. StephenApril 27, 2009 at 7:29 AM

    Thank you for putting on a truly epic race. Talk about giving us the true European spring classic experience! Riding the gravel in the pouring rain with the lightning and thunder crashing overhead was terrifying yet oddly exhilarating at the same time. Already looking forward to next year...

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  8. JulieApril 27, 2009 at 8:27 AM

    Thanks for a great race! Do it again! Do it again!

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  9. DougApril 27, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    Thanks for giving us a fantastic road race in our own back yard.Wind,rain,hail,gravel, and did I say wind. I will be back again next year!

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  10. Ben VCApril 27, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    Great work Flatlandia. Please please please make this an annual event!

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  11. Andrew ZensApril 28, 2009 at 6:52 AM

    the only thing that could make it better was if there was some rule about the group not dropping me, but i dont see that happening, thanks for putting this race on as a first time road racer it was an ample feat just finishing this incredible race. Cant wait to ride the gravel and battle the wind again next year.

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  12. JannetteApril 28, 2009 at 8:05 AM

    It was incredible fun! THANKS, Flatlandians!

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  13. doctorpritchettApril 28, 2009 at 1:38 PM

    fantastic race! I'm a mountain biker who occasionally does road races and it was very well run. I would really consider having a spectator viewing area. By default fans were forced to hang out in the road south of the gravel. I attempted to pop up a tent for my wife and three children at the start/finish line, and was asked nicely to take it down. No big deal, but racing is a spectator sport!

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  14. doctorpritchettApril 28, 2009 at 1:39 PM

    are the results posted anywhere?

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  15. Carlos FlandersApril 29, 2009 at 3:56 PM

    Great race. Many THanks FLatlandia.

    Any chance that ABR will post results anytime soon?

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  16. hewhocannotbenamedApril 29, 2009 at 6:54 PM

    We are working with ABR for the complete, correct, results. But rest-assured, you are all winners in my book.

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