Mike Rickey and Eric Finks race in the Instelligentsia

Mike Rickey and Eric Finks raced the Instelligentsia, which is a race in and around the Chicago area.

Eric on the podium after his win Saturday!

Here was the race schedule:

Fri the 18th, Waukegan Crit – 70 min

Sat the 19th, Lake Bluff Crit – 70 min

Sun the 20th, Crystal Lake Crit – 70 min

Wed the 23rd, Willow Springs RR, 4 laps, 40 miles

Fri the 25th, Elmhurst Crit, 70 min

Sat the 26th, Chicago Crit, 70 min

Sun the 27th, Downers Grove, 70 min

In each race, Mike and Eric fought tough odds as they raced against a strong field with teams that outnumbered them. They both prevailed with Eric winning Saturday’s Chicago Criterium and Mike placing well throughout all the races, including winning a preme along the way. Mike and Eric placed in the top of the field in all of the races and secured Mike a 3^rd place overall in the Masters 45+.

Mike on the podium!

The two of them have been putting in some excellent training and racing. Excellent job to the both of you!

PCG Coach: Bill McLaughlin