Ok, I can either list a bunch of lame excuses or just say "close, but no cigar"
I got there early and caught up on all the gossip; was able to chat with Bill & Tony along with Dick....was able to get caught up on the Velodrome with John B on the warm up laps.
Smaller groups both A & B fields....just Tom & I in the As and JV, Jason, Michael & David K in the Bs. Big showing from Bike Authority, with RGF and Spin in the As.
The pace was hard but not as hard as the Zipp night (nine of the laps avg'd at mid 26 mph)...I actually took a short (real short) pull and was able to move around in the field. I wasn't having much fun, but felt OK. With 4 to go I'm think positive thoughts and then after the first turn I stand up to do the "every corner" sprint and both thighs cramp up or should I say seize up. I got out of everyone's way and started to spin to get rid of the cramps. I floated to the back and by the time I was somewhat OK....I was off the back by 50 meters. Three stand up sprints later I couldn't close the gap and each time the effort brought more cramps so it looked like TT time for me. Good news was that I was able to keep from getting lapped and was able to finish on the same lap as the field.
Tom finished in the money; thanks for the offer of sharing the winnings Tom but only if I finish in the field or help you out more next time. Jason won the B group; Jason and JV are looking pretty good (top 3 OA), along with Michael (top 10)...actually the whole SBR B squad has done well.
my avg was 24 mph with the last 4 laps being 20ish avg....max was 33.3 mph
avg watts - 249
big fun.....oh, Gary, you owe Jason the entry fee.
:-)
ciao,
Rick
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