The Iron Hill Twilight Crit is where I got into photography. It all started with a point and shoot. The pictures were okay, but I wanted more. The next year, I was back with a Canon Rebel T2i, and it continued on from there. It was also the race that got me connected with Colavita.
It also happens to be one of the closest pro races to home, so it is always great to see all my friends, teammates, and local pros come out for some great racing in downtown West Chester, PA.
In the women’s race, it was local favorite Laura Van Gilder taking the win at the line for Mellow Mushroom and Amy Cutler of the Fearless Femmes just behind her by a tire. Tiffany Pezzulo (DNA Cycling pb K4) led the race as the laps ticked down, but as she came to the line for the final time, she celebrated prematurely and Van Gilder and Cutler took advantage of the opportunity fully by stealing the top two steps of the podium from her.
The men’s race was a different story though. Event with local pros like Jake Sitler (Astellas), Ryan DeWald and David Dawson (Skyline), and Mike Chauner (Atomic), they were no match for National Crit Champion, Dan Holloway (Altovelo-SeaSucker). A group of six riders, including Holloway, went up the road and lapped the field. Coming into the final straight, his teammate Aldo Illesic brought Holloway to the line to take the win.
The Philadelphia Naval Yard Criterium is one of my absolute favorite races to shoot. It’s just something about the old naval base that intrigues me. The mix of old warehouses, machine shops, offices, barracks, and other buildings creates an incredible backdrop for great early season racing. I love the challenge of using the setting to give the event the character that it deserves.
For 2015, Tri-State Velo had to alter the course due to construction along the old route. I was disappointed, because there were some great old buildings on the other side of the warehouse where I was able to shoot some of my favorite shots in 2014. Even with the change, there were plenty of old and new buildings to use as a backdrop, along with the Philadelphia skyline and Lincoln Financial Stadium.
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