My first sort-of-cyclocross race was yesterday. Krugers Kremesse Farm Crit is a cyclocross race without any of the barriers on a mostly flat course.
I was fairly nervous, but I've been thinking about my bicycle related nervousness this week and have come to realize that I just need to suck it up and start diving in. Enough of this pansy-ass bullshit. I used to be competitive in sports. Ok, yes, that was a looong time ago in high school. And I'm not in the greatest shape these days. Plus my brother would contest the use of the word "sports" since I competed in running events and not basketball or soccer or some other athletic event that he would deem a "sport." (I'd like to see him run 6 miles, much less 26.2 miles.) But I digress.
The race was AWESOME and such a great way to ease myself into cyclocross. It was a temperate day, no mud, and lots of beginners. At the start, I ran into at least two other buddies from my training practice who were also racing for the first time. One in particular really helped switch my tense face into a smile before the start! And I even had a little banter with one of my buddies as we passed each other on the course. I haven't found out how I placed yet, but it really doesn't matter because it felt great! And it made me want to get out and TRAIN so that I can do even better on the next race.
After my race, I watched my man race and also ran into a couple of awesome A racers. We stuck around to watch the A racers in the afternoon. The two winners were the oh so fabulous MC who helped me purchase and get fitted with a cross bike and my oh so helpful instructor from the training class - what a great way to end the day: getting to give back a little and cheer on everyone who is helping me transition into crazy cyclocross!!
Kruger's Farm Market with lots of fresh and local fruits and veggies was also a treat.
Anyone want to sprint up some hills with me tomorrow? GIDDYUP!!
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