        
Tweet

  Pin It
  
Email

Print

    Favorite
  Saving…
Share

Masters Nats: The guy who we said might win, did

By James Williams

click to enlarge

ALEX CHIU - Phipps won today's road race, despite the gnarly conditions.

Alex Chiu
Phipps won today's road race, despite the gnarly conditions.

Phipps won todays road race, despite the gnarly conditions.

Alex Chiu
Phipps won today's road race, despite the gnarly conditions.

Chris Phipps, a ridiculously fit 43-year-old Bay Area racer who we highlighted in last week's issue, won today's road race, which ended at Mt. Bachelor. The race is part of the five-day USA Cycling Masters Road National Championships.

Reports from the finish line are scary. It sounds like today's storm, and resulting hail, made for painful conditions. One observer noted that racers had welts on their backs from the massive hailstones. Other racers reportedly took cover under guard rails, searching for shelter from the ping pong ball-size hail.

Yesterday, Roger Worthington of Worthy Brewing, and his riding partner Michael Johnson, won the 90+ age group tandem time trial. A hearty congratulations to all Bend podium finishers. Here are available results thus far. The Redmond crits are up next, starting tomorrow.

About The Author

James Williams

        
Tweet

  Pin It
  
Email

Print

    Favorite
  Saving…
Share

Help make local journalism happen

We are committed to providing the Central Oregon community with well-researched news and impactful stories on local events. Your financial contribution ensures our work stays free for all. Contribute today!

More Bent »

Comments

Subscribe to this thread:

By Email

With RSS

Calendar

See All

Today | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed

Live at the Vineyard: Heller Highwater Band - Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards

Thu., June 30, 5-8 p.m.

View All Our Picks

Kids | Food & Drink | Music | Outside

Submit an Event

Submitting an event is free and easy.

Survey

Best of Central Oregon 2022

Vote for your favorite places in the Best of Central Oregon 2022 contest!

Newsletter Signup

Get Central Oregon daily news
directly in your inbox

Get Social

Latest in Bent

Bent »

Five dogs seized in Redmond
- by Chris Miller
- Mar 2, 2018
One pit-bull mix found dead; women ticketed More »
Bent »

Women's Muse Conference provides platform for youth voices
- by Keely Damara
- Mar 2, 2018
Local teens to lead discussion on issues affecting our kids More »
Bent »

Bos Taurus is making me have steak dreams
- by Chris Miller
- Mar 1, 2018
Yes it's expensive, but it's also worth every penny, or hundo More »
More »

More by James Williams

Could Redmond be the Next "It" Town?

Revamped infrastructure and quaint charm add up to an opportunity
- by Phil Busse and James Williams
- Mar 20, 2014
Politics Before Patients?

Deschutes County places one-year ban on medical marijuana dispensaries
- by James Williams
- Mar 20, 2014
High Times at Smith

It's been a busy climbing season, filled with notable ascents
- by James Williams
- Mar 20, 2014
More »