After the crazy rear tire blowout last week and the subsequent bike switch, I luckily managed to avert potential racing disaster before the race started today. The Boulder Series CX #3 commenced at Boulder Reservoir today, under sunny skies and mild temps. As I warmed-up on the course, I somehow managed to attract and collect both my front and rear tires full of nasty little goatheads.
The course was dry and sandy - a perfect hatchery for goatheads. Since I've been running clinchers all season (and had not yet graduated to the snobbery of acquiring tubulars), my tires were goathead magnets and more flats were to be assured. To my relief though, my teammate Chris Butler stepped in and offered up his tubular wheelset, complete with Stan's and all. I was stoked and ready to go about my race worry-free!
The race went nearly textbook perfect; a solid start, efficient technique over the barriers, a strong run up the big sandy hill, and light handling on the sandy beach stretches (which seemed to encompass nearly half the course). I actively worked to draft off people, and my efforts payed well, as I bridged my way from pack to pack throughout the race.
Not to mention, the Yeti argyle socks were definitely good luck!
I rode a smart and consistent race, taking advantage of my inate running ability and technical keeness, to gap people. Even I surprised myself when I finished 5th overall, and 1st in Cat 3!!! I never imagined I would be doing so well in my first year racing 'cross!
My victories would never come to fruition without the amazing support of my husband Chris! He is always at hand to support me in everyway possible! I also had the awesome support of my friends Stef and Jen, who were cheering the loudest and waving their handmade signs for me! Thanks so much!!
Well tomorrow it's back to the saltmines at school, and I'll being daydreaming all week and planning for another victory in Cat 3 when I race the Boulder Cup next Sunday. After that, my ascention to Cat 2 will be confirmed.
The race went nearly textbook perfect; a solid start, efficient technique over the barriers, a strong run up the big sandy hill, and light handling on the sandy beach stretches (which seemed to encompass nearly half the course). I actively worked to draft off people, and my efforts payed well, as I bridged my way from pack to pack throughout the race.
Not to mention, the Yeti argyle socks were definitely good luck!
I rode a smart and consistent race, taking advantage of my inate running ability and technical keeness, to gap people. Even I surprised myself when I finished 5th overall, and 1st in Cat 3!!! I never imagined I would be doing so well in my first year racing 'cross!
My victories would never come to fruition without the amazing support of my husband Chris! He is always at hand to support me in everyway possible! I also had the awesome support of my friends Stef and Jen, who were cheering the loudest and waving their handmade signs for me! Thanks so much!!
Well tomorrow it's back to the saltmines at school, and I'll being daydreaming all week and planning for another victory in Cat 3 when I race the Boulder Cup next Sunday. After that, my ascention to Cat 2 will be confirmed.
2 comments:
Go Smoggy Go!!!!
Way to take to win for COMotion!! Congrats on your first CX win!
See ya next weekend!
-Ryan
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