University of Oregon Cycling

UO Cycling Shreds Legs in Walla Walla!

Posted on the April 12th, 2010 under Uncategorized by Azul

The Northwest Collegiate Cycling Conference didn’t know what hit them this weekend when the Men’s A team doubled up with two big wins in the Whitman College Road Race and Circuit Race.

The Men’s A field knew that the 5 Lap, 75 mile road race was going to be no easy feat.  Strong headwinds and a punchy climb kept everyone on their toes.  Galen Mitterman attacked a breakaway group with 2 laps to go, and was joined by a University of Washington rider.  As Galen slowly turned the screws the Washington rider cracked and Galen found himself alone with 1.5 laps to go.   Using his time trial skills, Galen powered away into 20 mph+ headwinds and the unforgiving rolling hills of Washington and was able to hold off a charging chase group at the line for first.  Nicely done.

Will-Niemann Ross wasted little time making his presence known in the Willamette College Circuit Race.  The course featured a monstrous 20% grade kicker followed by a screaming downhill and a roundabout ascent to link the course together.  The Men’s A were to pedal 8 laps on the 2.5 Mile course.  Will attacked the pack on the second lap and was soon joined by a breakaway of 9 riders.  Will kept a cool head and showing his strength, attacked just before the finishing hill.  He was challenged by a Western Washington Rider, but this was to be a day, indeed a weekend, for University of Oregon cycling.  Will rode home for the second win of the weekend for the Ducks.

The Ducks sit 5th overall in the NWCCC, and 2nd in the D1 conference.  Next stop Madison, Wisconsin for Collegiate Nationals!