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| photo courtesy of Dave Roth |
Lots of pictures from this race so I'm going to let them do the talking. I will note that this was one of the hardest (and most fun) courses I've ever raced. A lot of promoters describe their course as "dynamic" but this one truly was, probably a little more sand than necessary but this course favored the racer who is strong throughout the entire race, rather than just the fast starters. Perfect for me. Major props to the promoter for this course and I hope it returns for next year.
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the start
photo courtesy of Matt Haughey |
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| photo courtesy of Dave Roth |
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| photo courtesy of Dave Roth |
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| photo courtesy of Dave Roth |
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| photo courtesy of Dave Roth |
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| photo courtesy of Matt Haughey |
And then this happened. Going into the last lap the thought "I really don't want to do one more lap" passed through my head. Turns out you should be careful what you wish for. Right after the finish line is a rutted, off-camber section. I flew into this section just like I had every lap but I hear a snap-crack noise and wound up off the bike, running. Once I picked up the bike the front wheel spun and then immediately stopped. Brakes off-centered? Nope. Rolled tubular? Nope. Oh s***, that's bad. Race over.
After the race I was disappointed but ok with it. I got a good workout in and didn't think my ride would merit a decent result. Then I looked at the results. The guy I was going back and forth with finished 8th and the finish definitely suited my strengths. I'm bummed but I'll get over it. It always sucks breaking equipment but unfortunately that's one of the necessary risks of cyclocross. In the end, it's only broken equipment and not a broken body, I'll take it.
Next up, Ironclad's beer fueled cx race in North Portland followed by the always-killer Battle at Barlow on Sunday.
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