| Course: |
core: 2x180 sec plank, 60 sec to each side, 2x40 clam knee lifts to each side, 40 side leg lifts to each side, 2x50 steam engines, 30 twisters, 70 leg extensions, 40 back extensions (20 straight, 20 twisting) - 25 lb
race: flats, counter-clockwise |
| Results: |
1st prime - pack
2nd prime - pack
finish - 5th
official results |
| Comments: |
Spinning was okay, I am STILL running out of breath and need to stop once or twice each class... I never needed to do that. It seems my strength is not my weak point (as far as spinning goes anyway) but instead it's my stamina? But I was able to get back to business with the plank. That felt good.
Today it was Jim K, Charlie D, a relatively new guy I have never met before named Rowe(sp?) from ByrneInvent and Matt H, Chris G and Darren P from Excel.
Right at the start Matt took it out hard and fast for about half a lap.
ASIDE - I recall the first time someone attacked from the gun in a race. I was totally intimidated and barely able to hang on. Now it seems almost par for the course.
Darren attacked a bunch, so did Matt, I did a couple of times and each time Mat went I covered it and each time I went he chased me down. Finally, right after one of my efforts, Darren countered and I couldn't follow. Nice. A couple of guys went with him and then when I yelled at Rowe to chase Jim jumped hard and bridged up. Way to go Jim.
So the die was cast and I rode a supporting role for the remainder of the race. Somehow Rowe got away from the bunch too and eventually caught the break. So it was Darren, Jim, Rowe and Tom H from Old Town.
The last time down the drag strip I saw Jim pull off and Tom surge. He got away and held on for the win and although Jim got 4th he was super excited to finally be in the break! It's especially cool since he just got back from a week in Hawaii and did not ride while he was there. And way to go Tom - he's been knocking on the door for ages and finally made it work.
As we rounded the last corner I was just about to ask Matt (who wan on my wheel) if he wanted a lead out when I realized there were only four away and the points went five deep... So I kept my eyes open for an opportunity and somehow I got one. The front of the field slowed down (I was in about 3rd place) and as they pulled right Matt kinda drifted that direction with them. I went left and when I saw that I had 10' I went as hard as I could.
Matt started chasing but I think he thought the pack was on his wheel so he slowed for a second before he figured it out. That was enough for me and I soloed in for 5th. :)
It was a great race! It's good to have an attacking Darren back for sure. His accelerations are deceptive, he usually stays in the saddle and just speeds up; you have to watch out. It was also great to have Jim get in the break and to have Rowe (who has not raced in like 15 years) be there as well - go team! |
| Equipment: |
Ti Cycles Hyak, 39/53, 12-25, Zipp 404 wheels |