I don't feel like writing a race report at the moment but know that my reader (Dad) will like the photos. Just a few details.
- I almost didn't race because it was COLD (22 deg with 26 mph wind gusts). After less than 1 lap of a warm-up I retreated to the car and sat there with the heat blasting until 10 min before the start.
- The hole shot on Saturday decided the race for the most part. I was in the lead when we came upon the C-Men on the off-camber climb. I chose a good line and got in front of the ensuing cluster f%#$. I looked back and saw everyone off their bikes and blocked. I got a gap and was able to hold it.
- Thank you Kristin for not chasing me down!
- Thank you Beth for being in the pit for me and giving me time gaps.
- Dinner at Wild Thyme was awesome. Thanks Kim and Kathrin for inviting me.
- I found out later that my teammate Mel won her race down in NC (her first UCI win) and that Michelle had met her sub 4-hour goal in the Rehobeth Beach Marathon. It was a good day for Team CycleLife.
- Results and a write up of the elite races here.
6 comments:
Those men are hurting, but you look so fresh. I guess they tried to ride that hill after they saw you did. If they could, that is. The chicken rocks Long Island! Go Chicken - Go Cyclelife!
Great job!
Looks like the green and black are good luck. ;)
Christina,
It was a pleasure trying (in vain) to close the gap and claw my way closer to you...especially day 2!
Way to go!
Awesome job!
Are you giving the finger in this pic?!!!!! Bad Chicken!
I needed to catch up on my blog reading...good gravy I am so far behind! CONGRATS, so damn proud and happy for you :)
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