{"id":144004,"date":"2025-07-26T11:46:07","date_gmt":"2025-07-26T15:46:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=144004"},"modified":"2025-07-26T11:46:07","modified_gmt":"2025-07-26T15:46:07","slug":"women-shine-at-rain-shortened-nicole-reinhart-memorial-womens-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=144004","title":{"rendered":"Women Shine at Rain-Shortened Nicole Reinhart Memorial Women\u2019s Open"},"content":{"rendered":"

Christine D\u2019Ercole Awards Special Raffle Prize to Kimberly Roots<\/strong><\/p>\n

TREXLERTOWN, PA \u2014 July 26, 2025<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Despite weather delays and a shortened program, the spirit of the\u00a0Nicole Reinhart Memorial Women\u2019s Open<\/strong>\u00a0burned bright Friday night at the Valley Preferred Cycling Center, with powerful performances, community camaraderie, and heartfelt tributes honoring one of Lehigh Valley\u2019s most beloved cycling heroes.<\/p>\n

The evening’s centerpiece, the\u00a0Women\u2019s American Tempo Final<\/strong>, saw an electric performance from\u00a0Reagen Pattishall<\/strong>\u00a0of Turbo Velo Pickle Juice, who captured gold with 34 points in a dominant showing. Pattishall\u2019s consistent speed, smart racing, and fierce sprinting across 20 laps earned her this year\u2019s\u00a0Chairman\u2019s Cup<\/strong>, awarded to the most outstanding woman racer of the night.<\/p>\n

In the\u00a0Women\u2019s Chariot Final<\/strong>,\u00a0Annika Flanigan<\/strong>\u00a0of Edge Cycling powered to victory, showcasing the local team\u2019s continued excellence on the national stage. Flanigan outpaced a competitive field that included silver medalist Pattishall and bronze finisher Kimberly Zubris of Star Track Cycling.<\/p>\n

While rain caused delays and ultimately abbreviated the program, the energy in the velodrome never wavered. Fans, riders, and staff embraced the evening with resilience\u2014fitting for a night honoring\u00a0Nicole Reinhart<\/strong>, the Macungie-born champion whose legacy of grit, grace, and generosity still fuels the cycling community today.<\/p>\n

A highlight of the evening was a special raffle led by\u00a0Christine D\u2019Ercole<\/strong>, author, speaker, Masters Track World Champion and Peloton Instructor. The winner of the heartfelt giveaway\u2014which included a sterling silver mantra pendant, a custom bar pendant, and a personalized journal\u2014was\u00a0Kimberly Roots<\/strong>, hand-picked by Christine in a ceremony to end the evening.<\/p>\n

Race Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n