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A Night of Near Records, Dominant Rides, and Rising Stars at the Artie Greenberg Memorial



A Night of Near Records, Dominant Rides, and Rising Stars at the Artie Greenberg Memorial

Trexlertown, PA – August 1, 2025— The 2025 racing season officially kicked into high gear at the Artie Greenberg Memorial under the lights at the Valley Preferred Cycling Center, where top athletes from around the world delivered fast laps, fierce competition, and unforgettable performances. While the coveted Five and Ten Mile track records stood firm, the night belonged to riders who pushed the pace and lit up the boards from start to finish.

Record Attempts Bring the Heat

The evening’s marquee events—the Women’s Five Mile and Men’s Ten Mile Record Attempts—had the crowd on the edge of their seats.

Claudia Marcks (Australia) nearly etched her name into the record books with a blazing 11:00 finish in the Women’s Five Mile, averaging 43.9 km/h. She topped a strong field that included  🥈  Kimberly Zubris (Star Track Cycling, Alburtis, PA) and Danielle Van Niekerk (Bike Works p/b Fred Beans, South Africa).

Marcos Mendez (Argentina) delivered an electric performance in the Men’s Ten Mile Record Attempt, finishing in 19:52 at 48.5 km/h, just shy of the all-time mark. Magnus Jamieson and Liam Ramsey, both of New Zealand, made it a tightly contested international podium.

Flying Miles Kick Things Off in Style

The Flying Mile Finals set the tone early.

  • Women’s Flying Mile
     🥇Claudia Marcks (Australia) – 2:11 (43.9 km/h)
    🥈Reagan Pattishall (Turbo Velo Pickle Juice, PA)
    🥉Kimberly Zubris (Star Track Cycling, Alburtis, PA)
  • Men’s Flying Mile
     🥇Magnus Jamieson (New Zealand)
    🥈Liam Trepte (TeamBSR Mustangs, Trinidad & Tobago)
    🥉Andrew Dudle (Bike Works p/b Fred Beans, Emmaus, PA)

Points & Elimination Races Test Strategy and Grit

  • Women’s Points Race
     🥇Claudia Marcks – 22 pts
    🥈Reagan Pattishall – 20 pts
    🥉Kimberly Zubris – 7 pts
  • Men’s Points Race
     🥇Marcos Mendez – 19 pts
    🥈Magnus Jamieson – 17 pts
    🥉Liam Trepte – 9 pts
  • Women’s Elimination Race
     🥇Claudia Marcks
     🥈Julianna Rutecki (Bike Works p/b Fred Beans, West Chester, PA)
    🥉Reagan Pattishall 
  • Men’s Elimination Race
     🥇Magnus Jamieson
     🥈Liam Ramsey (New Zealand)
     🥉Lance Abshire (Chaney Windows and Doors, Baton Rouge, LA)

Junior Men Showcase the Future of the Sport

The Junior Men’s races delivered three thrilling matchups with consistent talent across all events.

  • Scratch Race (4km)
     🥇Elijah James (TeamBSR Mustangs, Trinidad & Tobago) – 6:07 (39.2 km/h)
    🥈Christiano Jacelon (EDGE Cycling, Breinigsville, PA)
    🥉Ezra Mumaw (TeamBSR Trade Team, Macungie, PA)
  • Point-a-Lap (5km)
     🥇Christiano Jacelon – 12 pts
    🥈Elijah James – 5 pts
    🥉Ezra Mumaw – 3 pts
  • 2km Scratch Race
     🥇Elijah James – 3:33 (33.6 km/h)
    🥈Christiano Jacelon
     🥉Ezra Mumaw

Standouts of the Night

  • Claudia Marcks earned an incredible four gold medals (Flying Mile, Points Race, Elimination Race, and Five Mile), cementing her as a dominant force.
  • Magnus Jamieson left with two golds and two silvers, including wins in the Men’s Flying Mile and Elimination Race.
  • Marcos Mendez emerged as the distance powerhouse, winning both the Points Race and Ten Mile Attempt.

As the summer racing calendar ramps up, the performances at the Artie Greenberg Memorial make one thing clear: the Valley Preferred Cycling Center is once again the proving ground for world-class talent and rising stars alike.

About the Valley Preferred Cycling Center

Known as T-Town, the Valley Preferred Cycling Center is America’s premier velodrome, globally respected for hosting elite competition and nurturing cycling talent from grassroots to Olympic level.

 

Information provided to TVL by:
Jake Burns