cleveland cross series finale

cold temps with no snow was the weather for today - the last of the cleveland cross race series. with three points between nate and myself, it was going to be a battle to the end.



begining of the race went really well - the new wheels were super fast, but my legs were not. and nate was hot on my tail.



by the second lap, i was just turning the legs over. felt good, but just couldn't seem to push the big gears that were needed on this course. additionally, a spill on a training ride earlier this week left my left hand pretty banged up, so braking and holding onto the bars were sometimes an issue.

hmm.... braking and holding onto your handlebars. is that needed in a bike race?

no excuses though - nate was the stronger rider these past few races. hats off to him and congrats on the series win.



by the end, ice was over evrerything. shifting was still ok, though i must of had 5 pounds of ice on the bike.

finished up 6th on the day, which is pretty consistant with my placings there the last few years. seem to have a very difficult time with the course because of it being so flat, coupled with the fact that it comes so late in the year and i feeling pretty beat down.

3 more hours of racing to go - not expecting miracles, but expecting a good time as these last 3 races were events that i have always really wanted to get to, talked about doing, but just never went.

next weekend, ohio state championships. two weeks out - two events. the masters 35-40 on friday (which is rumored to have over 180 guys in it!) and then the elites on saturday.

that's it - sologoat out.