Lyons, Colorado—2 February 2025. This weekend marked the 10th edition of the Old Man Winter Rally (OMW), and COS Racing delivered several standout performances. Nine riders competed across all three distances—75 miles, 40 miles, and 23 miles. The riders demonstrated skill and determination on a challenging course split evenly between gravel and road. Impressively, all COS Racing participants finished in the top 15% or better.
Among them, Boudewijn Van Werven shone brightly, securing 13th place overall out of 763 riders with an impressive finishing time of 1:51:31 in the 40-mile event, while Seth Hurley and Joe Glass took 18th and 22nd, respectively, from a field of 170 riders in the 75-mile race. In the 40-miler, Bouw wisely positioned himself at the front of the race from the gun leading the peloton into the first of many gravel sectors on this fast and challenging route. Cory 'Tommy' Martin, also a strong contender and first-time gravel racer, finished in a remarkable 32nd place with a highly respectable time of 1:59:50.9.
Among our Masters riders, George York led the team by finishing in 36th place with a time of 2:01:47.3. J. Erik Hartel, another Masters racer, claimed 43rd place overall with a final time of 2:03:35.7 despite experiencing multiple mechanical issues during the race.
Dennis Patton achieved a solid performance, finishing in 64th place and concluding the race in 2:06:39.8. Finally, new talent Tyler Remlinger, age 19, rounded out the team's notable finishes in 77th place with a finish time of 2:09:46.7.
In the 23 mile race and never to be overlooked, teammate Cindi Brothers finished 20th in the 23-mile race, competing against a field of 83 riders. This was her 5th consecutive OMW finish.
These solid performances reflect the dedication and resilience of the COS Racing athletes, who faced heavy winds, mechanicals, and intense competition. Known for its challenging rolling terrain and unpredictable weather, the OMW race pushes each rider to their limits. As the first race of Colorado's cycling calendar, COS Racing set a high bar for upcoming events in 2025.
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| Old Man Winter, 2025 |
