Double Feature

I continued my weekend 'cross quest with a great race Sunday at Red Rocks Velo CX #1 race at Bear Creek Reservoir. The temps still hung right around the 40F mark, and a cold freezing fog enveloped the course. Despite the chilly air, the course was in great shape - buttery smooth, tacky singletrack, and no mud - which made for some fast laps.

While I treked out to the race alone, Chris was enjoying watching the Broncos game from his company's corporate box suite! Lucky husband of mine!! While I don't have the usual fantastic photos to document my race day, I still had a great race!

I got out fast and held my own through the first few laps, and then began to work my specialty - picking people off on the corners, descents, and barrier run-ups. Going into the last lap, I was in an adreneline-charged group of 3, and was frantically planning my one last move. I decided to go for it with a massive running sprint up the steep hill after hurdling 2 barriers. I reached the top, mounted the bike and put the hammer down, gapping the 2 girls by 30 meters! I was stoked to finish 6th overall, and 2nd in Cat 3!! Another superb race in the books!

Cyclocross reminds me so much of my college days running cross country, and I am regaining that true competitve fire that fuels my soul and drives me to do even better! After 4 consecutive weekends of racing, I'm definitely feeling stronger, and am loving the lung-searing, gut-wrenching pain even more! I am so addicted, and look forward to each weekend's race, just waiting to get my next endorphin high!!