Huntsman World Senior Games
Walt Axthelm
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I always use the Huntsman World Senior Games as the end of the season for road cycling. This year was the 8th year that I have competed in this games. It is held in St George UT the 2nd and 3rd weeks of October with the same format.
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Tuesday is a timed hill climb about 5k long, Wednesday is a 20k time trial, Thursday is a 30 min criterium and Friday is a 37k road race that is like a time trial. Weather has always been good with the mornings in the 50s warming into the 80s.
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This year went well for me winning all 4 events and getting the overall points jersey in the 75-79 age Div 1 category. (emphasis mine, scribe)
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This is one of the best-run games and this year total entry for all sports was around 12,000 with road cycling entries at 330. They have 3 divisions for all age groups starting at 50 and going to death. Our oldest rider is Gordy Shields from San Diego at the age of 90. This year he was not there as he just had a hip replacement and will be back in 2009.
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Pictures are: The hill climb is held in Snow Canyon, which is a state park and is closed for the event. The first 3 pics are of the scenery and my start.
The next 2 are of the TT start at the Majestic View Lodge near the entrance to Zion and last are of the dinner/jersey awards for the age groups and my awards.
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Pictures are: The hill climb is held in Snow Canyon, which is a state park and is closed for the event. The first 3 pics are of the scenery and my start.
The next 2 are of the TT start at the Majestic View Lodge near the entrance to Zion and last are of the dinner/jersey awards for the age groups and my awards.
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Walt's Awards and Overall Champion's Jersey
By Walt Axthelm