So, I guess the heat was too much for most people this weekend, as it was a pretty small turnout. Still great racing to be had though. This was a two run format, with your times from each run being combined for the overall, energy conservation was the key. Dirttorpedo and Cathy made their rounds this weekend as they made a showing at Fontana, as well as the 24 hour race. Great job to all of you who raced the 24 hours, I had the.....er, pleasure?... of doing my first 24 hour race in April with John, who absolutely kicks butt! Anyway, back to the downhill action where I am definitely more at home.
So in my first run I take off nicely, it was only about 97 degrees out at this time, and decide to take a close up look at the loose soil in the second turn. So I quickly picked myself up, and finished the rest of the run very nicely. After the first run I was in third, only 1.2 seconds off of first, I couldn't believe it! My second run I was super focused, and ready to go. It's about 105 degrees out, no kidding, but I drank lots of water and Cytomax. I took off, and kept telling myself to breath, and not get too wild. I was putting together a run that was really getting my hopes up, maybe second, or dare I say 1st? It was not to be, as I came into a flat, loose corner way too hot, drifted both wheels right into a wall. I didn't crash, but came to a complete stop. I ended up fourth, which I was very happy with for the mistakes that were made. To anyone who didn't make it out, you missed a great course, and really good raffle as well.
So in my first run I take off nicely, it was only about 97 degrees out at this time, and decide to take a close up look at the loose soil in the second turn. So I quickly picked myself up, and finished the rest of the run very nicely. After the first run I was in third, only 1.2 seconds off of first, I couldn't believe it! My second run I was super focused, and ready to go. It's about 105 degrees out, no kidding, but I drank lots of water and Cytomax. I took off, and kept telling myself to breath, and not get too wild. I was putting together a run that was really getting my hopes up, maybe second, or dare I say 1st? It was not to be, as I came into a flat, loose corner way too hot, drifted both wheels right into a wall. I didn't crash, but came to a complete stop. I ended up fourth, which I was very happy with for the mistakes that were made. To anyone who didn't make it out, you missed a great course, and really good raffle as well.
I tried to shove my foot back in the shoe but the toungue got in the way and by the time I got it on, 2 riders behind me had passed me and my race was done. I finished out the run and got a bandage for the nice gash I got from the pedal on my left leg. Since my race was done I didn't bother to do a 2nd run and called it a day.
