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Show Harris, Rasmussen power through national cycle race Xrs -jV'W ' i V I J ''J i ,' 4 Park City cyclists Madonna Harris and Jim Rasmussen turned on the power last weekend at the United States Cycling Federation national championships in Wisconsin. Harris, competing against 75 other women ages 18-34 years old, pedaled her way to 4 th place in the 25-mile time trial. Her time on the rough, hilly course was 1:54. She also competed in a 52-mile road race against 173 other racers and earned sixth place in a photofinish. Rasmussen, who competed with the top two divisions of the corresponding men's age group, finished 19th in a grueling 120-mile road race against 120 of the nation's top USCF cyclists. Harris, who was selected earlier this year to race for the national women's team, Fitness Unlimited, will travel directly from the Wisconsin race to Colorado, where she will compete in the Coors Classic. This year's classic is expected to draw international teams from Europe, China and South America. Harris' recent rise on the cycling circuit has been noted by her competitors, who she said used team Local cyclist was in the lead pack at the USCF National race in Milwaukee, Wise, last weekend. tactics against her in Milwaukee. Between avoiding downed cyclists and blocking by other teams (Harris did not have any team support at the USCF race) she said she was mentally exhausted. Rasmussen, a co-owner of New Park Cyclery in Park City, reported his race was equally challenging. He said the lead pack maintained a consistent fast pace from start to finish. He added that he had to fight for position in a tight 50-rider pack. Rasmussen said he plans to return to Park City in time to compete in Saturday's Bike 'n Tie race. "I |
