St. Cloud race report B1
From: Dan Wheeler
Date: Sep 24, 2007 10:37 AM
Here I thought cyclocross season meant the return of long sleeves,
hot coffee and a relaxing race atmosphere… Well, 1 outta 3 was met
yesterday at the Pork Chop CX. Great to see our rodents out in force!
Bill and Lynne looked like consistent forces to be reckoned with in
the C’s. Way to go!
Lined up with Rich and I in the B’s with Sara and Corey (we’ll still
claim her since she WAS wearing our colors) for the lady side - for a
total of 67 riders. Race started out moderately quick with winding in
the grassy flats before the more technical sections (barriers,
run-ups, descents, climbs). I keep leaders in sight and am within the
top 10 into the technical stuff. with Rich close behind. Fly over
barriers and up run-up and pick off riders until I am riding in the
top 3 (lost Rich in this time period somewhere?). Feeling good, but
too hot and early in the season to push harder. Let these 2 go and
ride solo in 3rd for about a lap. Get caught by 2 strong guys and
ride with them for another lap or so. With 2 to go and nobody else
even remotely close, I let go and am ecstatic to roll in for 5th!
Skinnyski.com has some great photos of the GW gang in action (both
C’s and B’s). The C field was big and shows that cx is a growing and
viable cycling discipline. Come find out why everyone is trying it!
GW practice at Minnehaha Falls Park - 6PM (inclement weather
encouraged, but severe weather/lightning cancels).
Thanks for reading! dw