Yesterday I drove down to Lansing and picked up Chris Gehrs, Kristie's cousin, for his first mtb race. On the way down I saw an antiques store burning...
When we got to the race it was already getting warm and the air was dry. Fort Custer was pretty sandy, which made it almost as slippery as last year's mud fest. I ended up 2nd in the Expert 19-29 but with a time of 1:05 and change there is room for improvement. Good to know what to focus on for the next few weeks until 'cross hits. This TT is a great feeler for 'cross racing because of the mix of slow, technical areas with pitchy climbs followed by fast, flat sections. Seems to mimic 'cross as best as possible except for the whole getting off your bike aspect.
The highlight of my day, getting to lead the kids race around the woods for a mile:
Next race will be Kiss Cross's highland park in September! Before you know it we'll be in the middle of November wondering where the time went. Until then, time to get back on the bike.
jb
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