I'll keep this short. Mainly because I need to down a Cognac and go to bed to get ready for a busy week.
Today the usual suspects were up at Hardwood Hills for what was for most people their 7th or 8th race, my 4th this year. It seems like a big gap. Perhaps not, but I'm sad I missed those other races.
The race today was better than last year, and I liked last years cours a lot. Varied and quick, some twisty bits, and a couple small hills to shake things up. This year had a sand pit that was awesome!
So, the race.
I got out front off the start, and almost lead the entire field off the course and through the tape. HA!
I kept it steady for the first 500m or so of the prologue lap and came through the start/finish in front and got to hear my name on the PA. I almost pulled over right there.
At that point, on the climb, about 8 guys went by me. Fast.
The rest of the race was fun. I rode the sand pit every time, and made up a couple of spots there. I went by a couple guys on the climbs. I slowed down on the corners and everyone caught up.
But I DIDN'T FALL! That really helped.
On the last lap, a trio of us reeled in third place, who promptly threw himself on the ground.
We wound around the corner to a long shallow decent. Guy tries to pass on the left. I hammer and shut him down just prior to slamming on the brakes and taking a sharp corner like a snail.
Next corner, same thing. Slam the door!
We pull out onto the flat section and I feel someone, who turns out later to be a grey haired gent, pulling up along side.
Hit the gas, go for the big ring, jam my chain, un-jam it, and stomp as hard as I can to take 3rd. My season goal of "A couple of podiums" is complete.
Good times were had by all. Jack Sassville and his team put on a great event as usual, and the other races were loads of fun to watch.
Forgive ME for needing you in my life;
Forgive ME for enjoying the beauty of your body and soul;
Forgive ME for wanting to be with you when I grow old.
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