The Race: Peak 2 Peak

So I got to the start line in time this year. There was light rain this year for the entire race. We started and I felt good from the start. Once over the initial climb it is very fast and I was spinning out and unable to keep up. This put me a little back in the pack, but not to bad. About 2.5 miles in several of us got stuck behind three slower riders in the single track. When we finally got in an area we could pass it put us a ways behind the leaders. I pushed hard and definitely made the right tire choice. Things got hard in the last 1.5 miles as you come up the back of Crystal Mountain. I had to dismount several times on the climbs. I finally got in the last stretch and flew down the downhill. I made the bend for the grass climb to the finish. I passed three riders in this section. Michelle was there at the end cheering me on!

It is over.

I really enjoyed the race and was glad I rode the single speed. I really like the set up and am pleased with the steel frame. I will never get rid of this bike. So we went inside and and I checked the computer for my time. I finished 8th in Beginner Men 40-49. Very happy with a top 10 finish.

Next and last race of the season will be Iceman.

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