We got some much needed rain before and during CCCX Super D #4. The trails were in great condition and this course had a little bit of everything. Except competition. I finished both in first place and DFL in Cat 2. On the upside, my time was slower than all the Cat 1 women and faster than all the Cat 3 women so I at least know I was in the right category.
Once again, Rick Rasmusen came out and took some great photos. I learn so much from them. Like this shot from practice:
I look at that and I think: butt back, butt down, chest to handlebars! I should be ripping through that corner aggressively.
Like this. (Pro men’s winner.) Or this. (Cat 1 women’s winner.)
You weren’t even holding an EXTREME energy drink while proclaiming how your [insert voluminous sponsor list here] bike was going to crush your competition.
Hah, I’m more likely to be found munching on organic granola (actually, organic cheesy poofs, which made it into this weekend’s podium picture) than an energy drink.
I AM actually going to get a sponsored (discounted not free) bike actually. Gonna order it today! :-D
Box of Wheaties (organic, free range, square trade, conflict free, dolphin safe Wheaties, of course) here you come! :-D
[...] been working hard on getting into a more aggressive stance since looking at pictures of myself from race #4. Does it make a difference? I hope so! At the very least, it makes it look like I really really [...]