frostbike 2011

Awesome day on the bike for me. I was able to defend my Frostbike title for at least another year, holding off a hard chasing JC Roberge.

Team Liberty had great results with Sara defending the woman's title, and Alex coming in 3rd overall while winning the under 30 cat. Justin suffered from an unfortunate flat on lap 1, but like a true hardman he fought through the muddy afternoon course to try and get on the podium. Managed 4th, which was still great considering that 1-3rd set their times when the course was several minutes faster.

I went out for a second lap with JC and Alex, but we bailed after the second piece of singletrack after finding it to be completely thawed out.

In the morning the conditions were near perfect. Some ice patches, but they were avoidable and really just added to the technical factor. Chose to go studless, because I don't own studs anyway, and think it would be ridiculous to buy studded tires for one race.

So may race went like this.
Fast start, with >100m to singletrack. Got moving fast, but JC took the inside line. held his wheel till the first solid place to pass. Hammered up the biggest climb (3million watts) to open a gap, then rode smooth and steady to hold onto it. Lungs burned from the cold air, and legs hurt from the first race effort of the year. It felt good though, and I am happy with where I'm at.

Drank some beers after and enjoyed some chili and a chicken Slovakia pita.
Won a gym membership @ Energy Fitness Studio and Liberty gift card for 50bucks. Sweet!

Huge thanks to the SHCC for working so hard to make this race happen, and everyone who had anything to do with me being able to race. Thank You!!


So this week will be a big on in terms of training time. 16 hrs at least. Then I have reading week where I will do over 20hrs. rest for a week, then the OCA camp.

Too bad its supposed to snow a lot tonight, making the possibility of a tomorrows circle route lap questionable. Might still go down. Snowshoes are always there, and it may be the last chance to get out on them. Either way Ill be out there enjoying a day off school.

Get out and have fun!!