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Smoketown Airport Crit 2010

This years race was another huge success. We had about 380 entries which is about 2.5 times more than the 2009 race. We also gave away more than $3700 in prize money.

We would like to thank all of our sponsors for supporting the race and to all that raced.

This year we partnered with Arbor Place and the Jim Young Fund.
Arbor Place is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization located in Southeast Lancaster City that is dedicated to meeting the academic, recreational, social, and spiritual needs of Lancaster’s inner-city teenagers, ages 13-19. We were able to donate $1000 to them for their work.

They had representatives at the race letting people know about their ministry.

The Jim Young Scholarship Fund is in honor of Penn State University’s outstanding cycling coach, Jim Young, who has been training the University’s cyclists since 1983. Under Coach Young’s leadership, the Penn State cycling team has won several national championships and more than thirty individual titles. The proceeds of this scholarship will be used to pave the way for future cyclists to train while continuing their education at Penn State.

Race Photos and Video

Below are several comments we received:

“just wanted to let you know that your race today was one of the most
enjoyable races that I have done. I am a 52 year old perpetual Cat 5 and I
race for the pure joy of it and todays race was just thrilling ( except
for the headwinds!) It was extremely well organized and everyone was
polite and helpful. The chance to race on an airport runway was just
wonderful.Just wanted to let your know your efforts are appreciated.”

David W., West Chester Cycling Club

“Thanks for putting on a very well staffed and run event. We drove down from Syracuse and the race was a good event to ride in.Good job.”

Cliff S., MaxPowercycling

“I was there as a spectator, not a racer (bike situation had me sidelined
Saturday…but my SO raced two events), but I wanted to say how impressed
I was with the event! Cool venue, great racing, and it was one of the
best organized races I’ve been to. The free breakfast was over the top!
And as the PA Womens Racing coordinator, I really appreciate the addition
of a women’s race this year! A strong, competitive field turned out for a
7:30 start time…that’s pretty impressive.
Hopefully this will become a staple on the PA calendar. I look forward to
participating as a racer, and will be sure to pass the word on to my
teammates.”

Beth F., Sturdy Girl Cycling

“This was my 1st time for this race and I want to thank you for a well organized, safe race. Also thanks for the prompt posting of results.”

Mark W., HUP United

Camp 2009

This year Dave Sanchez challenged us to live with a faith that can really change us.
Here are a few key statements from Dave.

“Our faith opens us up to receive what God wants to give us. Sometimes it’s miraculous and sometimes it may be a cross.”
“We may think we are terrible, rotten, ugly, dirty people; Jesus doesn’t think so. In fact, Jesus’ holiness transforms our uncleanness. He becomes ‘unclean’ so that we might be whole and be worthy to be in the presence of God.”