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Well, you could say I’m in terrible shape, or you could say there is just more of me to love.
I did not treat myself well over winter, so now it is time to pay. Two weeks till Monday weekly races start. One month to Montinore Road Race, two months to Cascade Cycling Classic stage race.
Not to fear, I ate a healthy breakfast! So I am at least 50% there. Right?
Oh, I did race the Echo Red 2 Red cross country mountainbike race. On a single speed. But I also did the super short course.
Occasionally I used to be able to compete in two races in a single day, when the events would line up. I also have had the chance to do a few races in a weekend by participating in an Omnium, often 3 races over three days. Friday night time trial, Saturday Road race, Sunday Criterium.
Next weekend I am heading to Bend Oregon for the High Desert Omnium, three events in two days. Saturday morning Time Trial, Saturday afternoon Criterium, Sunday Road Race.
As a bonus, it looks like I can do two Criteriums on Saturday. And since I am travelling over just for the race and can maximize my race time, I’m in for four events in two days!
Added bonus, because I am taking the Travel Trailer and it’s just a one or two night event, I’m going to be staying on BLM dispersed camping… for free.
Double bonus, Strava says my fitness is approaching the best I have seen in 5 years or more. And doing the four races in two days should further bump that up!
First race of 2018 in the books. The entire field was DQ’d for dangerous riding so can I say I tied with everyone for first place?
I had a lot of fun. I went with my buddy John Guilick and got to say hello to several Team – O friends. It was John’s first road race, and he did outstanding finishing with the lead group.
It wasn’t my strongest race, but I had fun and got a feel for where my fitness is. Weekly races start in just two weeks!
Zone 5 did a great job with the race and I am reminded how grateful I am for volunteers and race promoters. That’s a thankless job!