Tuckahoe Duathlon 2013 Results

April 28, 2013

2 Run  – 9 Bike – 2 Run

Overall Men’s Winners:
1. Brandon Platt
2. Randy Frank
3. Kirk Conover

Overall Women’s Winners:
1. Julie Comeau
2. Molly Minehan
3. Amy Ellis

Male 19-Under
1. Sean Platt

Male 20-29
1. Lee Coyle
2. Kyle Platt
3. Ryan Malone

Female 20-29
1. Emma Elmer

Male 30-39
1. Brian Scheufele
2. Josh Linthicum
3. Dan Richter

Female 30-39
1. Trish Birmingham
2. Carrie Lane

Male 40-49
1. Jason Worchel
2. David Antonelli
3. Pentti Foresman
4. Mike Gardner
5. George Pinaha
6. Gandalf Sollenberger

Female 40-49
1. Mary Jo Armand
2. Beth Ann McNellis

Male 50-59
1. Erik Krikorian
2. Andrew Schafer
3. Mark Gravenstine
4. Paul Rixon
5. Matthew Unsworth
6. Ken Bennett

Male 70-79
1. Ted Mayrhofer

FIRST DOG
1. Tucker

Overall Results:

1. 1.       Brandon Platt                                                   47:13
2. 2.       Randy Frank                                                     48:02
3. 3.       Kirk Conover                                                    49:05
4. 4.       Jason Worchel                                                  52:03
5. 5.       Brian Scheufele                                                52:59
6. 6.       Sean Platt                                                           54:05
7. 7.       David Antonelli                                                  54:42
8. 8.       Julie Comeau (First Female)                           55:14
9. 9.       Pentti Forsman                                                 55:16
10. 10.   Mike Gardner                                                     55:25
11. 11.   Erik Krikorian                                                     56:46
12. 12.   Molly Minehan                                                    56:48
13. 13.   Josh Linthicum                                                  57:16
14. 14.   Amy Ellis                                                             57:52
15. 15.   Lee Coyle                                                           57:53
16. 16.   Mary Jo Armand                                                 58:49
17. 17.   George Pinaha                                                  58:50
18. 18.   Beth Ann McNellis                                            58:56
19. 19.   Trish Birmingham                                             59:59
20. 20.   Dan Richter                                                       1:00:38
21. 21.   Carrie Lane                                                        1:01:06
22. 22.   Andrew Schafer                                                1:01:30
23. 23.   Mark Gravenstine                                            1:01:51
24. 24.   Paul Rixon                                                         1:02:42
25. 25.   Kyle Platt                                                           1:04:07
26. 26.   Emma Elmer                                                      1:04:51
27. 27.   Ryan Malone                                                     1:04:53
28. 28.   Matthew Unsworth                                           1:05:34
29. 29.   Ken Bennett                                                      1:07:43
30. 30.   Gandalf Sollenberger                                       1:13:23
31. 31.   Ted Mayrhofer and Tucker                              1:21:42

The Belleplain Single Track (BST) mountain bike trail was designed to introduce beginners to single track riding as well as offer more technical levels for experienced riders.  The route begins and ends beside the ballfield pavilion just past the Lake Nummy parking area.   204-210 Champion Rd, Woodbine NJ 08270.  The trail is meant to be ridden one way.  Follow the pink-marked stakes which further designate three routes – 1, 2 and 3.  All routes start together, separate along the trail and  rejoin each other as the routes return towards the parking area.

Follow 1 for a 4 mile ride

Follow 2 for a 7 mile ride

Follow 3 for a 10.5 mile ride

Route 1 is designed for beginner riders.  The route follows established fire cuts and dirt trails as well as new route through the woods, but without difficult logs to ride over.  The #1 route separates from #2 and #3 at mile 3.3 and returns to the parking area.  Routes #2 and #3 continue and subsequently become more technical.

Route 2 is the most technical with a challenging segment through a thick canopy of a mountain laurel.  Other features include sections through mature white pine followed by another difficult section through pole-sized white pine.  The ride incorporates numerous logs to either ride over or around.

Routes 2 and 3 divide at mile 4.3 with #3 crossing the wetlands via the East Creek Trail before embarking on 3.5 miles through more open woodlands.  Route 3 returns onto the East Creek Trail to re-cross the wetlands where it rejoins #2.

The course has it’s own unique character.  Special effort was taken to showcase the flora of Belleplain State Forest, especially the mountain laurel.  Make the effort to ride the course around Memorial Day when the mountain laurel is in full bloom.  The trail is intended for mountain biking, hiking or bird watching.

To maintain the trail, the Belleplain Trail Users Group was established.  Days to work on the trail will be scheduled periodically on an as needed basis.  Contact the Belleplain office if you wish to participate in trail maintenance.

Many individuals were involved in efforts to establish the BST, including representatives from Belleplain State Forest, South Jersey Wheelmen, Jersey Off Road Bicycle Association, International Mountain Bicycling Association, interested volunteers and support from Beacon Cycling and Fitness, Northfield; KITnBOB’s, Millville; Mojo Bicycle Shop, Vineland; Randy’s General Store and Bike Shop, Bridgeton; and, Tuckahoe Bike Shop, Tuckahoe.  Please support these local bike shops.

Enjoy the trail!  Helmets are mandatory for children under the age of 17.  Helmets and eye protection are recommended for safety purposes for all riders.

• Please arrive 15 mins prior to start time
• Helmets are required