Cycling

The 2011 Cycling Road Races were held on September 17th at Smyrna Municipal Park, in Smyrna, DE.

View the 2011 Road Race Results.

The Cycling Time Trials were held on October 13th at Dover Motor Sports, Dover Downs in Dover, DE.

View the 2011 Time Trials Results

Race Bible(s)

View the Cycling Time Trials Bible for October 12th 9am (Rain date: 10/13) Dover Motor Sport (Dover Downs), 1131 N. DuPont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901.

The race bible for the road race on September 17th 2011 contains rules, instructions, course map and more. It is the rider's responsibility to read the race bible prior to the race.

Hotel Discount

Delaware Senior Olympics Cycling Road Race Athletes

Best Western Smyrna In, Gateway North Plaza on Route 13 (south Smyrna exit off of Route 1) Just call 302-659-3635 and mention the race.

Discount is especially important to cyclists under 50 who do not already qualify for a senior discount.

Jo Johnson

Jo Johnson: National Championship

I have my second NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP title which I took last week in the 10 k Points Race at Masters National Championships in Trexlertown, PA.

It was a tough 30 lap race, mass start, around the Valley Preferred Cycling Center Velodrome but worth all the hard work.

I also earned silver in the 5 km mass start race, and silver in the 2 km Pursuit (Time Trial). And on Sunday, I was surprised to find out I won the BAR too! (Best All Around)

We are all riding bikes with one gear and no brakes! Actually, the rider resists the forward momentum of the gear and that is how you slow down and stop.

I am falling in love with the track racing! ~Jo

188 Mile Birthday Ride!

Donald Kjelleran

Donald Kjelleran does more than blow out the Candles on his Birthday!

Read the full account of his one day birthday adventure.

Donald Kjelleran

188 Mile Bike Trip in One Day!












Jo Johnson

Coordinator Information

Jo Johnson began riding with the local recreational bicycle club, White Clay Bicycle Club as she needed to burn off energy and challenge myself. After a number of years leading rides, she felt the need for more personal challenges so after watching the women race the Wilmington Criterium, she said, "that is what I wanted to do".  These women inspired her to participate and she has not looked back.

Jo has been part of The Bike Boutique/ Deep Blue team for several years and always looks forward to riding with her teammates and friends.   She has not found training to be boring as there are more challenges to meet in every workout. Being part of this cycling community is a wonderful experience with a wonderful group of people and she is having so much fun.

Jo, as the new Delaware Senior Olympics Cycling Coordinator, follows in the steps of long time coordinator, Suzanne Cavanaugh. Her goal is to take another leap and build these successful competitions into a State Championship for cyclists over age 40 whether they are an USA cycling racer or local recreational racer riding single.  Her hope is that cyclists and tri-athletes will find the competition fun, challenging and very worthwhile.

Cycling events consist of both road races and individual time trials of specific distances. The 20K and 40K road races will be held September 17, 2011, in Smyrna, DE. This is a new location for the cycling road races.  More information will be posted soon.

The time trials will be held on October 12, 2011, at the Dover International Speedway. These races are called the "Race of Truth" because they establish who the fastest individual on a set course is. The apron of the NASCAR track is used and the races are 1 mile, 5K, and 10K distances. Riders are held at the start but that is optional. Each rider has a start time for the first race which establishes the start order for the following 2 races that day. This is a great venue and all who have competed definitely are grateful to the Dover International Speedway for their wonderful facility.

New for 2011, the cycling events will have 3 separate divisions to compete in based on experience and skill level in addition to the 5 year age groups.

  • Division 1 Expert/Extreme, holding USA Cycling and/or USAT annual license and race in 2+ events other than DSO events.
  • Division 2 Experienced/Fast Recreational riders who race perhaps once a year
  • Division 3 Recreational riders/ New to Racing.

Also new this year is the addition of the 40-45 and 45-49 age groups. This new age grouping, 40-49 years, and Division 3 riders will compete at the state level only and will not be qualified for the National Senior Games through NSGA.

For more information on cycling, please contact Jo at jojohn137@mac.com or 302-379-6560.

Training Opportunities:

For those who are just looking for a group to ride with, there are two rides that start in the Dover area. These rides are not part of the Delaware Senior Olympics. You ride at your own risk. There are no fees – just a group of cyclists who ride together. For detailed information, stop by the location and meet the other riders.

1. Usually Every Tuesday – 5 or 5:30pm – meet at the Wyoming Park (Wyoming, DE) parking lot – it is a small park so it should be easy to find the group.

2. Usually Every Saturday – 9am – meet at the Green Tree Shopping Center (Route 8 & Independence Blvd), Dover – around the Hardee’s parking lot.