Rock Hill, S.C. – The 2023 USA Cycling Masters Track National Championships headed to the 250-meter Rock Hill Velodrome last week for six days of fast and furious track racing. Hot weather and a couple rain delays didn’t stop these masters athletes from bring their A-game to the track. After six intense days of racing, 103 national titles were awarded. The Best All-Around Team and Best All-Around Rider were also awarded.
Day 1:
The first day of competition greeted riders with high temperatures and perfect track conditions. Riders would start the day off with sprint qualifiers and ending with sprint finals in the evening. Ten proud riders took home the Stars and Stripes jersey that evening.
Master Women 55-59 Sprint National Champion:
Diane Percy (Colorado Springs, Colo.; Hammer Racing Team p/b Thorne)
Master Women 60-64 Sprint National Champion:
Diane Sudduth (St. Petersburg, Fla.; Miami Sprint Cycling Program)
Master Women 65-69 Sprint National Champion:
Karen Purtill (Narraganset, R.I.; Stedmans)
Master Women 75-79 Sprint National Champion:
Jo Johnson (Wilmington, Del.)
Master Men 75-79 Sprint National Champion:
Mark Rodamaker (Los Altos, Calif..; Performance Cycle Coaching)
Master Men 90+ Sprint National Champion:
Carl Grove (Elkhart, Ind..; Pista Elite)
Master Men 70-74 Sprint National Champion:
Keith MacBeth (Santa Cruz, Calif.)
Master Men 65-69 Sprint National Champion:
Jim Alvord (King Prussia, Pa.; Edge Cycling)
Master Men 60-64 Sprint National Champion:
Kenneth Todd (Denver, Colo.; Hammer Racing Team p/b Thorne)
Master Men 55-59 Sprint National Champion:
Brian Abers (Colorado Springs, Colo.; Bishop Coaching)
Day 2:
Wednesday started just like Tuesday with perfect weather for the Individual Pursuit to take place. 19 riders received their well-earned gold medals after their strong efforts.
Master Women 75-79 Pursuit National Champion:
Jo Johnson (Wilmington, Del.)
Master Women 65-69 Pursuit National Champion:
Karen Purtill (Narraganset, R.I.; Stedmans)
Master Women 60-64 Pursuit National Champion:
Gail Matherly (Longmont, Colo.; Hammer Racing Team p/b Thorne)
Master Women 50-54 Pursuit National Champion:
Debbie Milne (Greenville, S.C.; Team Suprabars.com)
Master Women 45-49 Pursuit National Champion:
Raja McMahon (San Diego, Calif.; IAMICANIWILLIDO Racing)
Master Women 40-44 Pursuit National Champion:
Heather Nielson (Seattle, Wash.; Kenmore Velo/Center Cycles
Master Women 35-39 Pursuit National Champion:
Lyndze Blosser (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
Master Men 95-99 Pursuit National Champion:
Carl Grove (Elkhart, Ind.; Pista Elite)
Master Men 85-89 Pursuit National Champion:
David Ellefson (Brevard, N.C.; 360 Racing p/b Vandoit)
Master Men 80-84 Pursuit National Champion:
Jerry Powell (Portland, Ore.; Multnomah Athletic Club
Master Men 75-79 Pursuit National Champion:
Thomas Lobdell (Indianapolis, Ind.; Speedway Wheelmen)
Master Men 70-74 Pursuit National Champion:
Kent Bostick (Knoxville, Tenn.; CTS NWN Cycling Team)
Master Men 65-69 Pursuit National Champion:
David Stanton (Newport Beach, Calif.; Canyon Velo)
Master Men 60-64 Pursuit National Champion:
Chris Carlson (Mckinney, Texas.; Bike Mart/Matrix CC)
Master Men 55-59 Pursuit National Champion:
Eric Brown (Boylston, Mass.; Performance Cycle Coaching)
Master Men 50-54 Pursuit National Champion:
Heath Dotson (Asheville, N.C.; Super Squadra p/b Applewood Manor)
Master Men 45-49 Pursuit National Champion:
Martin Szwarc (Emerald Hills, Calif.; Thirstybear Cycling)
Master Men 40-44 Pursuit National Champion:
Matt Herz (Seattle, Wash.; Coefficient of Speed)
Master Men 35-39 Pursuit National Champion:
Thomas Weatherall (Washington, D.C.; RCCDC)
Day 3:
Rain hindered the start of the day’s 500 meter and kilo time trials with start times pushed back into the afternoon. Once the rain cleared and the track was dry, riders took to their speed machines to race against the clock. The day finished with 20 riders earning the fastest times in their age group and the coveted Stars and Stripes jersey.
Master Women 75-79 500M Time Trial National Champion:
Jo Johnson (Wilmington, Del.)
Master Women 65-69 500M Time Trial National Champion:
Karen Purtill (Narraganset, R.I.; Stedmans)
Master Women 60-64 500M Time Trial National Champion:
Gail Matherly (Longmont, Colo.; Hammer Racing Team p/b Thorne)
Master Women 55-59 500M Time Trial National Champion:
Diane Percy (Colorado Springs, Colo.; Hammer Racing Team p/b Thorne)
Master Men 95-99 500M Time Trial National Champion:
Carl Grove (Elkhart, Ind.; Pista Elite)
Master Men 85-89 500M Time Trial National Champion:
David Ellefson (Brevard, N.C.; 360 Racing p/b Vandoit)
Master Men 80-84 500M Time Trial National Champion:
Earl Henry (Pinellas Park, Fla.; Guiness Cycling)
Master Men 75-79 500M Time Trial National Champion:
Mark Rodamaker (Los Altos, Calif..; Performance Cycle Coaching)
Master Men 70-74 500M Time Trial National Champion:
Keith MacBeth (Santa Cruz, Calif.)
Master Men 65-69 500M Time Trial National Champion:
Raymond Gildea (Emerald Hills, Calif.; Hammer Racing Team p/b Thorne)
Master Men 60-64 500M Time Trial National Champion:
Kenneth Todd (Denver, Colo.; Hammer Racing Team p/b Thorne)
Master Men 55-59 500M Time Trial National Champion:
Brian Abers (Colorado Springs, Colo.; Brihop Coaching)
Master Women 50-54 500M Time Trial National Champion:
Dana Walton (Augusta, S.C.; Rise UP)
Master Women 45-49 500M Time Trial National Champion:
Raja McMahon (San Diego, Calif.; IAMICANIWILLIDO Racing)
Master Women 40-44 500M Time Trial National Champion:
Gina Viselli (Colorado Springs, Colo.; Chaney Windows and Doors)
Master Women 35-39 500M Time Trial National Champion:
Lyndze Blosser (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
Master Men 50-54 500M Time Trial National Champion:
Will Wong (Alexandria, Va.)
Master Men 45-49 Kilo National Champion:
Joshua McDonald (Pleasant Hill, Calif.; Performance Cycle Coaching)
Master Men 40-44 Kilo National Champion:
Matt Herz (Seattle, Wash.; Coefficient of Speed)
Master Men 35-39 Kilo National Champion:
Tak Makino (Houston, Texas.; Atomic)
Day 4:
The scratch races and points races were the headline for today’s events. Riders would compete against one another to see who had the best strategy, endurance, and speed. In the end, 36 athletes were awarded a national championship jersey.
Master Women 55-59 Scratch Race National Champion:
Kimberly Pettit (Tusla, Okla.; Chaney Windows and Doors)
Master Women 60-64 Scratch Race National Champion:
Joanne Trimpi (Pennsburg, Pa.; T-Town Masters)
Master Women 65-69 Scratch Race National Champion:
Karen Purtill (Narraganset, R.I.; Stedmans)
Master Women 75-79 Scratch Race National Champion:
Jo Johnson (Wilmington, Del.)
Master Women 35-39 Scratch Race National Champion:
Saskia Hoppe (Atlanta, Ga.; Sorella Cycling)
Master Women 40-44 Scratch Race National Champion:
Brittany O'Neal (Brooklyn, N.Y.; Weis Factory Racing)
Master Women 45-49 Scratch Race National Champion:
Nicole Borem Schickel (Carmel, Ind.; IAMICANIWILLIDO Racing)
Master Women 50-54 Scratch Race National Champion:
Debbie Milne (Greenville, S.C.; Team Suprabars.com)
Master Men 75-79 Scratch Race National Champion:
Mark Rodamaker (Los Altos, Calif.; Performance Cycle Coaching)
Master Men 80-84 Scratch Race National Champion:
Jerry Powell (Portland, Ore.; Multnomah Athletic Club)
Master Men 70-74 Scratch Race National Champion:
Kent Bostick (Knoxville, Tenn.; CTS NWN Cycling Team)
Master Men 65-69 Scratch Race National Champion:
Shannon Fox (Englewood, Colo.; Hammer Racing Team p/b Thorne)
Master Men 60-64 Scratch Race National Champion:
Chris Carlson (Kckinney, Texas.; Bike Mart/Matrix CC)
Master Men 55-59 Scratch Race National Champion:
Andrew Adelman (Portola Valley, Calif.; Coretechs Cycling-TWT)
Master Men 50-54 Scratch Race National Champion:
Heath Dotson (Asheville, N.C.; Super Squadra p/b Applewood Manor)
Master Men 45-49 Scratch Race National Champion:
Charles Moore (Plymouth, Mich.; Mad Track Cycling/Lexus Velodrome Detroit)
Master Men 35-39 Scratch Race National Champion:
Eduardo Colon (Hinesville, Ga.; US Military Endurance Sport)
Master Men 40-44 Scratch Race National Champion:
Michael Lanyon (Chicago, Ill.; 606 Racing)
Master Men 80-84 Points Race National Champion:
Jerry Powell (Portland, Ore.; Multnomah Athletic Club)
Master Men 75-79 Points Race National Champion:
Thomas Lobdell (Indianapolis, Ind.; Speedway Wheelmen)
Master Men 70-74 Points Race National Champion:
Kent Bostick (Knoxville, Tenn.; CTS NWN Cycling Team)
Master Men 65-69 Points Race National Champion:
David Morgan (Santa Fe, N.M.)
Master Men 60-64 Points Race National Champion:
Chris Carlson (Kckinney, Texas.; Bike Mart/Matrix CC)
Master Men 55-59 Points Race National Champion:
Brian Haas (Chicago, Ill.; Pact Cycling Team)
Master Men 50-54 Points Race National Champion:
Alexander Zambrana (Asheville, N.C.; Super Squadra p/b Applewood Manor)
Master Men 45-49 Points Race National Champion:
Mike Mouly (Rock Hill, S.C.; Rock Hill Hit Squad)
Master Men 40-44 Points Race National Champion:
Jon Huges (Detroit, Mich.; Mad Track Cycling/Lexus Velodrome Detroit)
Master Men 35-39 Points Race National Champion:
Grayson Keppler (Mckinney, Texas.; United Cycling)
Master Women 55-59 Points Race National Champion:
Kimberly Pettit (Tulsa, Okal.; Chaney Windows and Doors)
Master Women 60-64 Points Race National Champion:
Joanne Trimpi (Pennsburg, Pa.; T-Town Masters)
Master Women 65-69 Points Race National Champion:
Karen Purtill (Narraganset, R.I.; Stedmans)
Master Women 75-79 Points Race National Champion:
Jo Johnson (Wilmington, Del.)
Master Women 40-44 Points Race National Champion:
Kaitlyn Mittan (Raleigh, N.C.; IAMICANIWILLIDO Racing)
Master Women 45-49 Points Race National Champion:
Nicole Borem Schickel (Carmel, Ind.; IAMICANIWILLIDO Racing)
Master Women 50-54 Points Race National Champion:
Debbie Milne (Greenville, S.C.; Team Suprabars.com)
Master Women 35-39 Points Race National Champion:
Saskia Hoppe (Atlanta, Ga.; Sorella Cycling)
Day 5:
Saturday was another day of sprints with this time 8 riders putting on their well-earned national championship jersey.
Master Women 35-39 Sprint National Champion:
Lyndze Blosser (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
Master Women 40-44 Sprint National Champion:
Gina Viselli (Colorado Springs, Colo.; Chaney Windows and Doors)
Master Women 45-49 Sprint National Champion:
Nicole Borem Schickel (Carmel, Ind.; IAMICANIWILLIDO Racing)
Master Women 50-54 Sprint National Champion:
Dana Walton (Augusta, S.C.; Rise Up)
Master Men 50-54 Sprint National Champion:
Will Wong (Alexandria, Va.)
Master Men 45-49 Sprint National Champion:
Joshua McDonald (Pleasant Hill, Calif.; Performance Cycle Coaching)
Master Men 40-44 Sprint National Champion:
Jacob Bondy (Shelby Township, Mich.; Mitten Velo/Cold Stone)
Master Men 35-39 Sprint National Champion:
Andrew Omara (Austin, Texas)
Day 6:
Riders would work together for today’s Team Sprint and Team Pursuit events. 13 teams came out on top to grab the gold and become national champions.
Master Women 45+ Team Pursuit National Champions:
Dynates Gynaikes -
- Christine D’Ercole
- Diane Percy
- Kimberly Pettit
- Gail Matherly
Master Women 35+ Team Pursuit National Champions:
IAMICANIWILLIDO Too! -
- Brittany O’Neal
- Kaitylyn Mittan
- Raja McMahon
- Nicole Borem Schickel
Master Men 65+ Team Pursuit National Champions:
What’s Left -
- Shannon Fox
- Ed Kissee
- David Stanton
- Kent Bostick
Master Men 55+ Team Pursuit National Champions:
CC Riders -
- Eric Brown
- Kevin Nicol
- John Mansell
- Chris Carlson
Master Men 45+ Team Pursuit National Champions:
Any Team Will Do -
- Ryan Crissey
- Micheal Miller
- Heath Dotson
- Alexander Zambrana
Master Men 35+ Team Pursuit National Champions:
Safe, Fun and Fast –
- Carl Hoefer
- Jeffery Perkins
- Martin Szwarc
- Terrence Chioffi
Master Women 55+ Team Sprint National Champions:
Hammer Girls –
- Diane Percy
- Gwenn Afton
- Gail Matherly
Master Women 45+ Team Sprint National Champions:
Full Send -
- Christine D'Ercole
- Dana Walton
- Kimberly Pettit
Master Women 35+ Team Sprint National Champions:
IAMICANIWILLIDO Sprints -
- Brittany O’Neal
- Kaitlyn Mittan
- Raja McMahon
Master Men 65+ Team Sprint National Champions:
Full Throttle -
- Richard Voss
- Ed Kissee
- Raymond Gildea
Master Men 55+ Team Sprint National Champions:
The Dean's List -
- Kirk Robinson
- Todd Stodolski
- Aram Bayzaee
Master Men 45+ Team Sprint National Champions:
Wong Train -
- Will Wong
- Joel Bertet
- Kenneth Todd
Master Men 35+ Team Sprint National Champions:
Detroit Sprint Club -
- Brandon Karbum
- Jacob Bondy
- Charles Moore
Finally, congratulations to the winners of the best all-around rider and best all-around team awards. Overall results can be found here. The city of Rock Hill, the Rock Hill Velodrome, and USA Cycling would like to thank all participants of the 2023 USA Cycling Masters Track National Championships.
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