Fort Dodge Trisport
2010 FDT Roller Race
The
Inaugural FD Roller Race is in the Books
The inaugural Fort Dodge Roller Race was held on Sunday January 24th. Racers from Ames, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids and even Muscatine traveled to Fort Dodge for the event, which was held in the 70 degree comfort of the beautiful Shimkat Motor Co. showroom. Two FD Trisport members rode the rollers. Myself (Ben Acree) had a go at my first roller race as a senior category 4 racer not knowing how much resistance the rollers and flywheel would provide. I am told the resistance is equivalent to riding up a 6% grade. A very tough ride to say the least. The legs and lungs burned something fierce. With plenty of encouragement from fellow team member Travis Jass as well as other racers, I pushed to a time of 6 minutes 56.9 seconds. An average speed of 16.5 mph yielded an average heart rate of 195, max heart rate of 201 and 141 calories burned. I am now addicted to the 2 mile test of truth and completely motivated to race the next roller race on Feb 7th at Bikeworld in Urbandale and shave some serious time off my first time. Fort Dodge Trisport member Travis Jass continued his win streak making it 3 in a row. He took top honors winning the senior category 4 classification with an unbelievable time of 5:16.4. This is only 16 seconds off the state record for all categories. You really had to be there to appreciate this effort, really was inspiring to watch. So, Travis earned a 3rd win for the Fort Dodge Trisport team and is in line to take the state indoor roller race title for senior category 4's. Not bad!!
Thank you to the Fort Dodge spectators who showed up to offer the support and encouragement.
A special thank you to the Shimkat Motor Co. and the Shimkat family who allowed us the use of their beautiful showroom for this event.
FD Trisport Member Travis Jass on his to winning the senior 4 category with the second fastest
time of the day
Our Host for the event, Bruce & Sally Shimkat
Race Results
The inaugural Fort Dodge Roller Race was held on Sunday January 24th. Racers from Ames, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids and even Muscatine traveled to Fort Dodge for the event, which was held in the 70 degree comfort of the beautiful Shimkat Motor Co. showroom. Two FD Trisport members rode the rollers. Myself (Ben Acree) had a go at my first roller race as a senior category 4 racer not knowing how much resistance the rollers and flywheel would provide. I am told the resistance is equivalent to riding up a 6% grade. A very tough ride to say the least. The legs and lungs burned something fierce. With plenty of encouragement from fellow team member Travis Jass as well as other racers, I pushed to a time of 6 minutes 56.9 seconds. An average speed of 16.5 mph yielded an average heart rate of 195, max heart rate of 201 and 141 calories burned. I am now addicted to the 2 mile test of truth and completely motivated to race the next roller race on Feb 7th at Bikeworld in Urbandale and shave some serious time off my first time. Fort Dodge Trisport member Travis Jass continued his win streak making it 3 in a row. He took top honors winning the senior category 4 classification with an unbelievable time of 5:16.4. This is only 16 seconds off the state record for all categories. You really had to be there to appreciate this effort, really was inspiring to watch. So, Travis earned a 3rd win for the Fort Dodge Trisport team and is in line to take the state indoor roller race title for senior category 4's. Not bad!!
Thank you to the Fort Dodge spectators who showed up to offer the support and encouragement.
A special thank you to the Shimkat Motor Co. and the Shimkat family who allowed us the use of their beautiful showroom for this event.
FD Trisport Member Travis Jass on his to winning the senior 4 category with the second fastest
time of the day
Our Host for the event, Bruce & Sally Shimkat
Race Results
Sr. 1/2/3
Shawn Loomis 5:01.9 (wow!)
Sr. 4
Travis Jass 5:16.4
Dave Hammer 5:50.0
Theo Loo 6:02.8
Vance Fletcher 6:04.8
John Sulzberger 6:10.4
Ben Acree 6:56.9
Sr. 5
Kevin Severs 5:59.8 (learned to ride rollers Saturday)
Quinn Merrill 7:00.6
Masters 40+
Shawn Loomis 5:32.8
Steve Lauber 5:42.9
Greg Harper 5:52.6
John Adamson 6:21.8
Randy Catron 6:24.1
Paul Lundgren 8:17.6
Women
Suzanne Ware 7:38.9
Kathleen Porter 7:44.9
Travis Jass winning the senior 4 category
Category 5 Top 2
Women Top 2
Masters 40+ Top 3
Shawn Loomis 5:01.9 (wow!)
Sr. 4
Travis Jass 5:16.4
Dave Hammer 5:50.0
Theo Loo 6:02.8
Vance Fletcher 6:04.8
John Sulzberger 6:10.4
Ben Acree 6:56.9
Sr. 5
Kevin Severs 5:59.8 (learned to ride rollers Saturday)
Quinn Merrill 7:00.6
Masters 40+
Shawn Loomis 5:32.8
Steve Lauber 5:42.9
Greg Harper 5:52.6
John Adamson 6:21.8
Randy Catron 6:24.1
Paul Lundgren 8:17.6
Women
Suzanne Ware 7:38.9
Kathleen Porter 7:44.9
 The race is on |
 Travis Jass warming up with son keeping a close eye on things |
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 Our friends from Twisted Spoke Cycling (check out their site by clicking on the picture) |
 Here Shawn Loomis puts in a ride to come within .6 seconds of his own state roller race record of 5 min 1 sec |
 Ben Acree with Travis Jass pushing him to go harder |
 Travis Jass on his way to a season best time of 5:16, 16 seconds off state record |
 Greg Harper putting in a nice ride. Thanks for coming up from Muscatine
(Click on this pic to check out Muscatine Cycling) Dodger Cyclists Doug & Ron helping out |
Senior Category 1,2,3 winner
Travis Jass winning the senior 4 category
Category 5 Top 2
Women Top 2
Masters 40+ Top 3