More than 100 riders join in Aug. 11 Blue Streak Time Trial

Joshua Bozue, 35, of Fairborn participates in the Aug. 11 Blue Streak Time Trial at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Bozue finished first in just 20 minutes and 42.6 seconds for an average speed of 29 mph. Bozue has now won each of the first three 2020 Blue Streak Time Trials. (Contributed photo/Chuck Smith)

Joshua Bozue, 35, of Fairborn participates in the Aug. 11 Blue Streak Time Trial at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Bozue finished first in just 20 minutes and 42.6 seconds for an average speed of 29 mph. Bozue has now won each of the first three 2020 Blue Streak Time Trials. (Contributed photo/Chuck Smith)

There were 107 bicyclists who circled Wright-Patterson Air Force Base’s Area A flightline perimeter roads in the third 2020 Blue Streak Time Trial Aug. 11. The bicyclists participated in each of the three Blue Streak Time Trials so far this year.

Joshua Bozue, 35, of Fairborn finished first in just 20 minutes and 42.6 seconds for an average speed of 29 mph. Bozue has now won each of the first three 2020 Blue Streak Time Trials. He was 16 seconds faster than second-place finisher, Karl Golnik, 60.

Several Wright Patterson military and civilian personnel participated.

Craig Davis and Robert Lamott of the Wright-Patterson Endurance Sports Team (WEST) finished in 26:29 and 28:29, respectively.

WEST is a team of 51 U.S. Air Force active-duty, Guard, reserve, retired and civilian endurance athletes. WEST welcomes athletes of any level, from beginner to advanced. To learn more about the team and to join WEST, visit wpendurancesportsteam.org.

The 22nd Blue Streak season will continue Sept. 8 and conclude on Oct. 13.

Interested riders may go to http://bit.ly/2020BSTT to register for both of the two remaining 2020 Blue Streak Time Trials at least six days before each event. Find more Blue Streak information at www.bluestreaktt.com.

Blue Streak starts on Skeel Avenue across from the Prairie Trace Golf Course clubhouse. Parking is available in the southern portion of the large parking lot, which extends along Skeel from the Tennis Club to the golf driving range. Rest room facilities are available in Dodge Gym up the hill from the Blue Streak starting linA portable restroom is available between the parking lot and the driving range.

Blue Streak riders are released at 30-second intervals starting at 6 p.m. Riders are encouraged to arrive earlier to prepare their bikes and to get their numbers. No numbers will be available after 5:45 p.m. Helmets are required.

Masks are required at check-in, when picking up your bib, and when within six feet of other participants or event officials. Social distancing guidelines must be observed during the entire event. Please do not gather in groups and observe the cones at check-in and the start line.

If you have become sick or do not feel comfortable participating on event day due to COVID-19, please email usaf.marathon@us.af.mil for a full refund.

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