Whitney Tree Service’s sponsored rider 2010 Masters Cyclocross World Champion Marilyn Ruseckas races double header in Vermont this past weekend
Verge Series race weekend #3 in Northampton, MA
Marilyn and I had a good weekend at the Verge cyclocross double header. I finished 29th Saturday and 23rd on Sunday. I finally reached my goal, finishing in the top 25 in the Masters Elite field!
Marilyn was happy with her results finishing 16th both days.
Whitney Tree Service removes hazardous tree with 75 Ton Crane
We hired Hutch Crane to bring in their 75ton crane for this large cottonwood removal.
The tree was hollow at the base and leaned toward the house. It was 44″ in diameter, 100′ tall, and estimated to be about 130 years old.
If you look closely you can see me dangling from the top of the crane boom.
The crane takes the top.
On my way up to hook another section.
Getting into position to make a cut.
Once in position, I make the cut and the crane takes the piece away.
Lowering the piece down onto the road for the ground crew to work on.
George and I stop for a photo before I go up to make another cut.
I asked Green Mountain Power come in beforehand to install protective covers on the three phase lines.
The customer asked that we leave a high stump for this head stone to lean against.
Making the final cut on the trunk, which weighed 10,500 pounds.
And away it goes!
The Town of Warren let us close Main Street for four hours.
I am standing with my legs down inside of the hollow trunk section.
Here you can see just how hollow the tree was.
We always have a good group of spectators for jobs like this.
Once the tree was down it was only a matter of minutes before the log truck arrived to take the logs away.
From left to right. Crane operator Ray Smith, Adam P., Adam W., the homeowner Mona, and George.
Whitney Tree Service Crew (L-R) Marilyn, Adam W., Adam P., and George
Cyclocross season begins!
We have been all over New England racing ‘cross lately. The first doubleheader was the Green Mt. Cyclocross weekend at Catamount in Williston, VT on 9/18-9/19 . We both finished better than mid-pack both days.
On 9/25 we raced the Nor’Easter at Loon in the White Mountains. Marilyn placed 11th in the Pro race and I was 5th in the Cat 3 race. The following day we rode on the Kancamagus Highway. On 10/3 & 10/4 we were at the Gran Prix of Gloucester. I placed 30th on day 1 in the Master’s 1-2-3 and 41st the second day. Marilyn had solid finishes both days finishing 23rd and 26th in the Pro woman’s race. Our new Stan’s 340 wheels have been working out great. We’re running them tubeless using the Raven tires at low pressure.
At Whitney Tree Service, we are one with nature!
