Racing in Washington State doesn't even begin for another two weeks, and that's time trials. Road racing is out another week beyond that.

Brian Hitchcock couldn't wait that long to climb onto the podium. At the Cherry Pie Road Race, Hitch made the early move with two other riders in the cat 1-2 field. The three gained momentum with the addition of four more riders all willing to work to ensure a successful break. Hitch crossed the line 3rd, just ahead of fellow Washingtonians Lang Reynold and Sam Johnson from Hagens-Berman.

Great opening for a season that hasn't even started for most of us yet! Write up at Oregon Cycling Action.