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Flemington hosts the Giro Di Jersey race June 17

Published: May. 31, 2009

On the Evening of June 17, downtown Flemington NJ will host the first stage of the second annual Giro Di Jersey Stage race.
Some of the best in the world will be here to show down for the right to wear the first Rose Jersey of the 2009 edition of the event. The race starts at 6:00pm and will provide spectators a great view of what is called in the cycling world (a criterium). This 1/2 course will provide the back drop to something that resembles a stock car race. The only difference is the the race will contain up to 150 men on state of art, self propelled, racing machines. The with guys to watch for defending champion Mike Margarite (Empire - Mass), 09 runner up Guido Palma (Colavita - Arg), Lisban Quintero (Foundation - NYC), former Philadelphia International Champion Mark Walters (BiKyle -Can) and New Jerseys own Colin Jaskiewicz CCB-Volkswagen and current NCCA Criterium Champion rounding out the field, the battle ground has been set.

The race then goes to Skillman, NJ on June 18th for 130 K of Sourland mountain where the first true shots at the title will begin. Here teams will protect their leaders for the overall and try and put as much time on each other as possible to try take over the rose Jersey. The third stage is a race against the clock in Ringoes, NJ. There is no drafting, no mass start. Just the athlete and his or her ability to push the wattage necessary to put time on each other. Wach out for Jonathan Chodroff (OUCH-Maxxis- PA) as he is the current reigning US amateur Time Trial Champion.

The next stage is the Rocky Hill Cycling Classic,- 130K + of the challege of the Old Georgetown Wall in Franklin Twp. will separate the pretenders from the victors. This is one of the most beautiful stages for people to watch in this small NJ town.

The 1 mile climb put Mike Margarite in the drivers seat last year and put 11 seconds between him and Palma.

The final day is the Corner House Grand Prix in Princeton Township. Although this stage is short, do not let that fool you. It is just plain hard core pain and suffering. Watch for the teams to protect the leader in the rose jersey. Watch teammates help chase down dangerous break attempts to winning the grand prize of the last to earn the rose jersey. Events benefit local charities. Race details can be found at www.girodijersey.com