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Ok, so all that stuff I said last week about 4 lap races! What was I thinking?! Next time I start b**ching about lap count just punch me in the face. But seriously: awesome course, true Flandersesque mud and muck, new wooded segment a nice addition. I was middle of the pack and finished in 32 minutes flat. Perfect. Bring on Northbrook.
Yes, great course, well-organized. Big props to Rob Kelly and crew.
Thank you to everyone who encouraged me during this race. I really appreciate all the comments, they certainly added to the experience and fun. Today I managed only 2 laps of 4 and I look forward to reaching the goal of completing an event before the end of the season.
P
You will get there soon. Just Stick it out.
Petra
WOW!
I wanted to jump for joy when I saw you on the starting line today!
You have great determination!
You should be just as famous as the “Guy in blue” and “Flannel Man.”
I hope to see you next week in Northbrook!
Dee Dee
That was an awesome fun ride- way to go Petra! Hang in there, you’ll do it.
Moved from 4B last week to masters 30+ to get that extra 15 mins of racing in. Started towards the rear of the group and made my way to about 15-18 by the 2nd to last lap when disaster happened. What I thought was just my chain off out of the woods ended up being a snapped rear derailleur. It took a few seconds of fumbling through the goop to see the root cause. Catastrophe failure of the RD. Chain stay got chipped (glad I do not have a carbon frame). Still, this was the first DNF of the season but I can still honestly say, today was the most fun I have had yet. Hopefully I can get a replacment on this week so I can race Sunday. Just a blast. Thanks.
Kevin,
I know a few shops that would be willing to help you out.
—–>>>
Nice work Petra! We were in the same race today…keep working hard and you will reach your goal for sure!
Yeah, my 45 minute race somehow turned into a 54 minute mudfest. Bargain.
Thanks to anyone who came out to race today, and made it a success.
So…I managed to lose the softbox for my camera flash somewhere between the finish and the muddy trenches. It’s rectangular, whitish, plastic, about 1″ wide x 2.5″ long x 1″ deep.
If anyone found it, can you comment here or e-mail me directly? (liz.farina@gmail.com) I’ll be at Northbrook and can get it from you then.
Great job today everyone!!!! That course kicked ass.
Had fun in the mud http://www.beverlybike-veepak.com/
http://carbonfibertesticles.blogspot.com/2009/11/my-4a-into-mud-ccc-6-of-10-st-charles.html
Doin it in the mud, favorite course yet !!
or maybe i just have so much fun every week, I forget about the sunday before
Many thanks to the lady yelling out coaching advice by the barriers near the rivers during 4B. I have no idea who it was because of the racing induced stupor. Its a nice change from “YOU’RE ON A MOUNTAIN BIKE WHAT ARE YOU DOING”.
http://www.psimet.com/blog/2009/11/cyclocross/dirty-dirty/
I found a white Defeet short sleve base layer near s/f. I am holding it for ransom.
what’s a base layer?
Another great race weekend. Quick write up here: http://iridecourage.blogspot.com/2009/11/yes-sir.html
The Geisha Course Destroyer was amazing and my favorite halloween costume…
http://taticycles.com/p/337
I’m glad you appreciated my bacon/dollar combo. : )