Frostbite Festival 2011

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Another successful Frostbite Festival cruised down West Washington on December 4th. The dedicated HardyBreed photographer Tom Kulmacz was out there braving the cold taking photos once again.  Congratulations to all that competed! [Frostbite Festival Run Photos 2011] [Results]   … [Read more...]

Abe’s Amble 2011

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HardyBreed made it out for another great race at the Illinois State Fair.  This time for Abe's Amble.  Close to a thousand participated in this challenging 10k course, with Brian "The Glass-man" Glass taking the victory for the 7th year in a row.  A big thanks to Tom Kulmacz for shooting photos which are free for the taking once again. [Abe's Amble 2011 Photos]  [Abe's Amble 2011 … [Read more...]

New City Time Trial Results for August 17, 2011

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Another super night at New City! There were 32 riders, including 2 returning (Dave Loyd & Amanda Kidd) & 6 new riders: welcome Connor Ramsey, John Zerkle, Henry Janssen, Chris King, Bill Stokes & Elias Hunerdosse! Thanks again for Adam Wallace on the timing Olivia & Mike Vonnahmen’s son, Tyler! There were many, many PR’s tonight-great job everyone! Skies: cloudy, storms in … [Read more...]

State Fair Parade Run

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Another great race from Director Lance Cull.  The Parade Run drew over 500 participants.  HardyBreed photographer Tom Kulmacz was on the back side of the course taking photos once again.  Congratulations to all that competed! [State Fair Parade Run Photos 2011] [Parade Run Overall] [Parade Run Awards] … [Read more...]

New City Time Trial Results for August 3, 2011

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We had another really great night at New City! The temp finally dropped a little, but it was pretty humid. There were 34 riders, including 5 new riders: Welcome Bert Barlow, Brad Schwab, Greg Huntley, Tom Selby & the Para-team of John Nelson & Jeremy Morgan! John & Jeremy raced in the Stone Man sprint triathlon last weekend as their first event-Channel 20 & the State … [Read more...]

Iron Abe and Stoneman Photos and Results

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Thanks to Steve O'Connor  for putting on a great race in Springfield last weekend.  Also a big thanks to our photographer Tom Kulmacz for taking some awesome photos again this year. [Check out all the Iron Abe and Stoneman Photos] [Iron Abe Results] [Stoneman Result] … [Read more...]

New City Time Trial Results for July 20, 2011

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Almost 100 degrees & we STILL had 30 riders! Welcome 6 new riders Josh Billington, Cheryl Held, Kelly Hegele, Matt Bryant, Adam Klunick & Dave Holland! Thanks to Adam Wallace & Keith Buescher for timing tonight, allowing me to ride for the first time this season!! On a personal note, I was shooting for a 23mph average & ended up with 22.7 – I’m pretty happy with that, … [Read more...]

New City Time Trial Results for June 22, 2011

Finishers 1, 2 & 3 were separated by only 8 seconds!

  A new record for the season was set tonight by Jake Buescher, but only by a second! Finishers 1, 2 & 3 were separated by only 8 seconds! Another great night at New City-the temp was 75, a little windy, but there were 34 riders including 7 new people! Welcome Mike Scott, Ted Hamilton, David Carron, TJ Schlouski, Eric Wise, Justin Sawyer & Molly Canum! Thanks a ton to Mitch … [Read more...]

New City Time Trial Results for June 8, 2011

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Wow, what a huge turnout tonight-36 riders-our largest group yet! I thought the 95 degree temp would cut the crowd some! I’m glad everyone came out & I’m sorry for the delay in starting-It was about 6:20 before we got rolling. Thanks to Alyssa for learning my job as timer! There were 4 new riders- welcome Mark Birtch, Emily Scanurra, Craig Timson & Becky Smith! Good to see some … [Read more...]

Capital City Biathlon Photos & Results

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After a week a crappy weather, the sun came out for the 2011 Capital City Biathlon at the Lake Springfield Beach House.  Close to a couple hundred participants did a 5k run and a 15 mile bike with HardyBreed's own Eric Sommer coming home with the WIN in 56:32.  We also had HardyBreed photographer Tom Kulmacz donating his time to take some great photos on the course.  You can check out all the … [Read more...]