Anxiously awaiting the next race!

Having to keep myself occupied with some sweet riding in the meantime.  Gorgeous mountain bike riding in WY this weekend.  Yes, we carried bear spray...  

First Mountain Bike Race!

I raced in my first mountain bike race last night in Park City...and it was awesome!  Why did it take me this long??? 

 

I put the hammer down for the first bit of the race because 1. it was mostly uphill 2. it was fairly smooth 3. I figured it was as good a time as any to get a good gap...

Worked out great until I hit the first down hill...which was rocky... and dusty... and a little scary for this newbie.  I know all these real mountain bikers keep telling me to get off my brakes and it will feel safer...but really?  I don't know....

Needless to say I lost a some ground on the downhills and there were some close calls!  Finished 4th for SKINourishment p/b Paceline Projects and had an absolute blast!!!

Glencoe Grand Prix Recap

Quick trip to Chicago this past weekend for the Glencoe Grand Prix.  It was a blast despite an unremarkable performance on my end in the windy, rainy, 40 degree conditions.  (Or maybe it was remarkable that I finished the 50 KM race in those conditions?  There's something about not being able to feel your hands and feet, and consequently your bike, that's a little freaky.) 

Anyway, the weekend was awesome because I got to visit with the Chiangs and I just adore them.  One neat thing about this bike racing business is having the opportunity to meet people all over the country, and these friends become part of your family.  I just love visiting with Regina, Michael, Elise and Amelia.  Amelia represented SKINourishment p/b Paceline Projects in her first crit, and she did awesome!  I had so much fun watching her and she crushed it.  Top step of the podium!