Overall I would say I had a good day. I felt pretty good during the race but there were a few critical moments when I wasn't in the right spot and just didn't have the power to close down the gaps. However, I did win the holeshot and found myself off the front for the first 3/4 of a mile. Probably wasn't the best idea but there were a couple muddy, tricky, corners that I didn't want to follow the roadies through.
The guys that beat me were all good cross racers or Cat 1/2 roadies. I recognized most of their names from previous road/cross race results. It was a perfect course and race for their type of fitness. It was 98% wide open two track with rolling hills. The guy that won
was on a cross bike. Basically it was much of the Iceman course backward. I should have run the bike rigid. I had my fork locked out almost the whole race and even when I used the suspension I didn't need it. It was one of those rare races where other guys were noticeably slower on the descents and corners but I could never capitalize because they had so much power on flats and hills.
The venue was awesome! They had a great start/finish area complete with a huge beer/food tent and good music. The had a great announcer and a big turn out for a first time event. There was even a fly-by from a Coast Guard helicopter. They really did an incredible job for a first time race. It sounded like everyone had a great time, spectators and racer
s alike. There were all different ages and levels of racers there.
Overall, I am happy with my fitness. I think I am improving and should be in good shape for Avalance and Superior Bike Fest.
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