I had
only ever raced "A" CX races and really had no idea what my I was capable of so
I singed up for the C and B race, which provoked some raised eyebrows and
heckling. As it turned out, it's right where I belong now. I lined up in in the
C race and had to do everything I could to reign it in. Fast starts have always
been my thing and even though I had little to no fitness the speed of a C race
start was far slower than I was used to and I found myself in the front pretty
quickly. Soon after, the climbing began and the fun was over. I was able to make
up ground anytime there was a flat or corner and through the barriers. I went
backwards quite a bit in the middle of the race but somehow found the late race
adrenaline surge and moved up about 4 spots on the last lap, which I felt good
about, and finished 6th in the C's.
After a brief cool down I lined up for the B
race, because I had paid for it in advance, but had nothing left. I was on the
verge of cramping anytime I had to apply any power and my back was pretty well
shot. Suprisingly, I was able to coach myself to finish and avoided getting
lapped. As I approached the finish the front two riders came up behind me to
sprint it out. That close.
The fire was stoked and it began.
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