The 3rd Annual JKC Memorial Hunte Parkway Road Race was hosted yesterday by the Padyak Racing Team (PRT).
The JKC Memorial Hunte Parkway Road Race was held on a 5 kilometer course with fast rolling hills on the outskirts of the master planned community of Eastlake / Otay Ranch, in Chula Vista on Hunte Parkway.
In addition to a fun course, cycling teams and cycling clubs were able to enjoy the great vibe of the racers village where they could set up their team tent to hang out and watch the race from the final turn.
The racers also had access to food and coffee vendors and a mobile mechanic for last minute fixes, in addition to restaurants and breweries to enjoy after the race.
Men’s Race
The Pro Men 1-3 Race came down to a four man breakaway with Juan Enrique Aldapa (Project 149 Development Cycling Team) taking the win. Giovanni Romero (iSpeed-Felt) finished in 2nd followed by Emmanuel Ramirez (Los Angeles Bicycle Academy) in 3rd and Bergen West (SoCalCycling.com Team) in 4th.
Pro Men’s Podium.
Women’s Race
The Pro Women 1/3 Race also saw a field sprint finish that saw Aine Chen (San Diego Bicycle Club) take an impressive win ahead Colleen Gulick (Team Skyline) in 2nd and Susej Esqueda (Padyak Racing Team) in 3rd.
Aine Chen (San Diego Bicycle Club) (left) holds off Colleen Gulick (Team Skyline) for the win.
Results for the 3rd Annual JKC Memorial Hunte Parkway Road Race
Results: Pro Men 1/3
1 Juan Enrique Aldapa (Project 149 Development Cycling Team)
2 Giovanni Romero (iSpeed-Felt)
3 Emmanuel Ramirez (Los Angeles Bicycle Academy)
4 Bergen West (SoCalCycling.com Team)
5 Roberto Rodriguez (CFT)
Results: Pro Women 1/3
1 Aine Chen (San Diego Bicycle Club)
2 Colleen Gulick (Team Skyline)
3 Susej Esqueda (Padyak Racing Team)
4 Heather O’Brien (Team Incycle)
5 Elisa Luo (University of California-San Diego)
Photo by Frank Sarate / SoCalCycling.com