Nittany 9/7-9/8

I had the ingenious idea of doing back to back races, 35+ and the B race because I wouldnt be back for the Sunday race. It turned out the way it should of- Disaster.

For the first race I had a decent start from the 4th row and made some good passes on the straightaways to move up to Norms group. I kept the hammer down past his group, taking turns way to fast. Dialed it back a bit but hit a chunk of a stick and the front end slides out. I go down and when I go to grab my bike a superflying Norm sprawls out over my ride.

We untangle bikes, assess the damage and watch 40 guys fly by. I stop again to straighten my hoods then gas it. Lesson #2- Dont try and get back all your spots in one lap. Spend the rest of the race recovering from that lap but kept it steady and finished 58th. Didnt notice but my front brake was dragging hard since the crash but it was good resistance training. Unhooked brake for the next race

B-race- I knew I had nothing left so I started dead last. Just rode steady till my calves finally seized after the run-up with one to go. Now I know why nobody pulls doubles at these. Forgot the pain that it takes to compete in just one. Silly Fun though. The front of my ankles still hurt
 
Best Nittany weekend I've had ever both days. I thought I registered early but not enough. Started from the back both days and made it half way through the pack to finish with relatively little chaos. I felt strong, smooth and on form so very happy with how I raced. Great weekend hanging with everybody too. 😀

I was stuck in that back 20 to witness the fight. I was basically sprinting down the inside on the straight leading to the 180 degree corner. There was 100 racers going in so I backed off into the race line as not to kill anybody or end my race. As I back into the line to corner that guy flys by me at mach speed on the inside. It was more than obvious that it was going to end bad. I mean there was a big sweeping straight about 100 ft away to pass people? :hmmm:

Looking forward to Town Hall next!
 
It's never too hot. I think it's old downhill racing habits I can't break. I just feel weird without my knees covered. It will be time for skinsuit and leg warmers soon. 😀
 
Caught some of the action yesterday. It was actually the first time I've watched a race. It was awesome to see. Good job racing everybody! I put some of the highlights here:
(I'm glad you don't want me to caption them all, 'cause I wasn't going to anyway.)

https://plus.google.com/photos/1160...ms/5921828942092776945?authkey=CNOos9qBzZjVEA

https://plus.google.com/photos/116023046646698234558/albums/5921828942092776945?authkey=CNOos9qBzZjVEA

(PM me if you would like a full size image or if you'd rather not have your picture in this album. Either way, I'll take care of it for you.)
 
Yeh! Knickers at the 50+ second range. I'm going to start the trend. Everybody will wear them next year. They are good for 5 seconds per lap. 😀
 
It was sooo much fun to heckle many of you at Nittany! 🙂

I had an out of body experience and pulled off 5th place in the Women's Elite race on Saturday. Not really sure how that happened but I'm pretty certain that it's related to our killer Wednesday Worlds practices at Holster Park. There is nothing like getting beat to a pulp by a bunch of fast guys to push you to do the same to the girls on race day.

On Sunday, for some reason I felt it was absolutely necessary to pass a girl as we headed into the treacherous roots. After pulling a wheelie over the roots, I promptly lost control and took both of us out, crashing both of us off the course....OUCH. Turns out that the chick was Ally Stacher, a Pro roadie for Specialized-lululemon and I'm just an idiot. Great way to meet new friends! Thankfully she was super cool!!

Charm City awaits! Looking forward to seeing everyone!
SB
 
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