Living the CX Dream

Sunday, November 2nd: 75F and beautiful sunshine, all under the majestic backdrop of the flatirons for the 2008 Boulder Cup. While the weather was seasonally atypical, I wasn't complaining. I was solely focused on the task at hand, winning.After my first win in Cat 3 last weekend, my confidence soared, and I was on a high all week, anticipating the Cat 3 showdown at today's Boulder Cup. The race was run under the UCI format and rules, so my race was only Cat 3 women (instead of the usual large Open Women field), and was a mere 30 min in length, compared to the usual 45min. It was gonna be short and intense, no doubt.

Goal #1: Get out fast. With a 100 meter paved straight at the start, it was much easier to judge my competition and my speed. Within 50 meters I was commanding the front.
Goal #2: Open up a gap. I put the power down right away, and after the first set of barriers I opened up a sizable lead.Goal #3: Put the hurt on, and power to victory. I did just that! Even though I was physically hurting, and had gone out much faster than I normally do, I put my heart on permanent redline, not only to win, but to do so while giving my all. I was stoked to come across the line first, arms raised high overhead!!
I got to stand top step on the podium and relish my victory! Chris was there every second snapping photos and congratulating me!
After the race, my bike went up on the stand at the CoMotion trailer as a shrine to my efforts!
Chris got artistic with his photography.
It was great to have the support of the CoMo crew and my friend Stef came out again! Thank you!! From here it only gets harder, but CX has definitely found its niche with me... Bring on the pain and torture!!!