ILLINOIS: DeKalb - Hopkins Park CX - The women get good press over on Chicago Women's Bike Racing, Gina Kenny writes: " The race started and going around the first set of trees went better than the 30+ race, when I got stuck behind a crash, but still did not go great. I was behind Bev Enslow (Proctor Cycling) for the beginning of the race. I felt like I could go faster than her in the twisty sections but she is way faster than me. I was able to get around her and hold her off for almost two laps, I think. However, she got past me on one of the power sections and kept getting farther and farther in front of me. Still, the fact that I actually passed her and held her off for more than a lap is definitely a personal victory.
Devon Gorry (Rambuski Law) took first place, which was no big surprise to anyone. Marne Smiley (Bob’s Red Mill pb Seven Cycles) took second and Jessica Hill (Pony Shop) took third. Mia Moore (ROBOTS <3) took fourth and was the first Cat 3, earning her an awesome $250 spending spree at Johnny Sprockets. June Upshaw (Village-Verdigris) rounded out the top 5."
Da Domes (Photo: Jay Labecki)
WISCONSIN: Kewaskum - Someone over on Team Velotrocadero shared his weekend experiences: "First lap of domes hurt alot, I had totally forgotten the pain of cross races; the typical burning lungs and feeling like puking. I fell off the lead guys on the 2nd lap but handling felt pretty good; I'm more comfortable on technical courses vs. speed courses, this one is a little of both. On the last lap I thought I'd try pulling a wheelie into the sand pits in hopes of smoothly landing half way through the pit- at least thats the visulization that went through my oxygen depleted brain-yah right! what the hell was I thinking! I tried this while half dismounted standing on one pedal- it didn't work. I face planted immediately. Its a good course though and I had a good time.
As I hit the venue at Kewaskum I felt almost sick to my stomach (nerves probably), no energy and wondered if I wasted the drive and entry fee. Feeling like that I positioned myself at the start further back than usual-not smart. I don't understand the body sometimes cause as soon as the Ref said "Go" I felt like I was primed to race and everything went smooth & I felt strong. I worked my way up to forth which felt pretty good to do. I started off much slower then on Sat which helped alot. The course is very technical-I was loving the tubulars with all the off-camber; with low pressure they grab well. I couldn't ride the big hill, just too steep for me. All in all it was actually a great race for me.
So I guess feeling like shit at the start of a cross race is a good thing.
Kudos to Luker who said he road that 90 degree hill 7/10 times, holy shit that takes some power!"
The race started and going around the first set of trees went better than the 30+ race, when I got stuck behind a crash, but still did not go great. I was behind Bev Enslow (Proctor Cycling) for the beginning of the race. I felt like I could go faster than her in the twisty sections but she is way faster than me. I was able to get around her and hold her off for almost two laps, I think. However, she got past me on one of the power sections and kept getting farther and farther in front of me. Still, the fact that I actually passed her and held her off for more than a lap is definitely a personal victory.
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