Race Report: 2025 Dash for Cash - Men’s Master 35+ and 50+ Cat 3/4/5

Race: 2025 Dash for Cash - Men’s Master 35+ and 50+ Cat 3/4/5

Date: May 31, 2025

AVRT Racers: Vasyl Stokolosa, Bernardo Tapia

Best Finish: Vasyl Stokolosa - 4/30, Bernardo Tapia - 6/13

Course Description: A straightforward, flat, 4-corner office park crit. Cash prizes on nearly every lap of the race.

Strava: https://www.strava.com/activities/14654602603 

Nutrition: Half a bottle of cold hydration mix

Recap:

This was my first time racing this course, and I was happy to have Bernardo with me, he gave me some advice, and we tried to work together. We started off pretty chill, but when the official rang the prime bell (on the third lap, I think), the fun really began.

I had a goal to show a good result in this race and also wanted to grab some primes. So I attacked on the first one and got my first-ever prime money! Bernardo also did great, he picked up a few primes and held a strong position at the front of the race.

Up until 8 laps to go, the race went pretty smoothly without any breakaways. Riders mostly fought for primes at the last corner. Then two Dolce Vita riders attacked, and I decided to follow. I managed to grab two more primes before we were caught with 4 laps to go.

With 2 laps remaining, Bernardo helped me close a big gap. On the final lap, we tried to position ourselves closer to the front. The San Jose boys had 4 riders and did a great leadout for their sprinter, who ended up finishing second.

At the last corner, there was a big crash, but I managed to avoid it and sprinted to a 4th place finish.