Monday, December 12, 2011

Limestone Cross MAC 2011

Last year I raced this less then a day after returning from Nepal. This year it was the final MAC event, and I thought my last race of the season. Unfortunately, I missed pre-reg by an hour, so no call-ups for me. I set out to see how far I could move up, but found my technical skills were lacking on the twisty, slippery course. The run-up was great fun though, I managed to ride it twice, with plenty of encouragement from the spectators whom had chosen an optimal location and were heavily "fueled" by some choice beverages.

The narrow bridge section was a bit unnerving. Here is David on the run-up.

Joe had a very good race and came in second to one who is arguably one of the series worst sandbaggers.

This guy has the whole thing on youtube.

Click these links for just the highlights:
Woody section First time down nearly crapped myself.
Into the run-up. It was rideable, but really helped to have a clear shot at it.
Bridge.

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Phelps School 2011

After a fairly poor race at Kutztown, I wanted to better at Phelps, no excuses. The race almost didn't happen, as the start was changed to way down the hill this year, and I booked it down there only getting there with seconds to spare. Ryan wasn't as lucky, he completely missed the start and had to jump in after we were long gone. I ran the Captain CX this time, and they worked well. Most of the course was dry, except for one really deep, thick part that we rode through twice. The mud was something unbelievable, really thick and dense. I'm sure you could build a pretty good house out of it. It layered up on the bike and probably doubled the weight. Removing it was a real challenge.



Plus, it gathered up reeds and grass, which acted like re-bar.

I rode what I felt was a good race until the last 10 minutes, when I pretty much started to fall apart. Willem caught and passed me, then Mike, then Joe at the very end. I was gone. Definitely lacking the fitness for 60 minutes.

But I liked the course, more then last year, I'll be back again.

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