Official Race Results

The official race results for the 2013 Cone-Azalia Classic Road Race are now posted on USA Cycling and with full lap time details.

Thanks to all for coming out to race or watch. We had near record numbers at the race this year thanks to all of you!

Quick race results

Beautiful weather for racing and some strong fields showed up to brave the potholes at the 2013 Cone-Azalia Classic. Here's a quick look at the results.

Coffee Anyone?

A big thank you is in order to the good folks at Bearclaw Coffee.  They will be providing a self-contained coffee bar to wake everyone up on race day.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated back to the Ann Arbor Velo Club to be used for the development of junior cyclists in Michigan.

Between the morning coffee from Bearclaw Coffee and the after party at Original Gravity, our day is pretty well covered.

Brad at Original Gravity has arranged for live entertainment during the after party and Cone-Azalia Red is now on tap.

Life is good.

Pre-Race Ride #3

Is this Saturday, the 27th. 

Let's meet at Original Gravity (an event Sponsor) @ 12:30 with a 15 minute rule. The ride will leave OG @ 12:45. We'll try to get 2 or 3 laps in. The weather is supposed to be delightful with temps in the MID 60's and sunny. Winds are supposed to be moderate at 9. But it is spring in the mitten and all bets are off. We'll reconvene at OG for post ride refueling and discussions. 

Don't you wish that Randy Wise could follow us around the course in a Chevy Silverado Crew Cab for pre-rides? 



Original Gravity is located at 440 West County St. in Milan.

The Road Takes It Toll

Riders from The Ann Arbor Velo Club, The University of Michigan Cycling Team, and a couple of 'unattached' riders ventured out onto the course of The Cone-Azalia Classic Road Race for a pre-ride opportunity. While the young collegiate riders decided to ride from the University of Michigan campus, the more mature (read: old) AAVC members met up at Original Gravity Brewing Company in Milan. The group rode through downtown Milan and out onto the fabled course at the corner of Platt and Redman roads. As the race is known to do, riders were soon sidelined by flat tires. Two taken out in the first couple of miles, left to replace tubes and limp on. Multiple flats occurred in the second lap as well, reminding everyone of the importance of equipment choice for the opening road race of the Michigan Racing Series.

Some riders found the experience on the road to be less than satisfying, but the carb-reloading at Original Gravity Brewing was enjoyed by all. Clearly, you can make a poor choice on equipment for The Cone-Azalia Classic Road Race, but there are no poor choices on the menu at Original Gravity!