Last month I did the Memorial Day Weekend Masters Criterium sponsored by ABD. I wasn't in very good shape heading into the race so my performance was a little disappointing.
The start of the race saw a few guys attack immediately. Team MACK went to the front and blocked while I sat back thinking there would be a chase. This was my first 40+ race ever and I was amazed that the break got away so easily.
The Start
I made an attempt to reach the break later on with Dr. Mike Jones from MetCycling/Pony Shop and a couple other guys. I didn't quite have the power for a quick bridge and when we did get close the field was right behind.
Bridge Attempt
It was raining during the race but the video camera held up well. I had it mounted directly on my handlebar tape and it kept slipping around, though. Later I secured it with a piece of inner tube under the mount for more grip (thanks to Chris at Pony Shop for the suggestion).
I finished 16th overall. I think there were about 6 guys in the break that stayed away. Results are here...
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
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That's intense, man. How fast were you going on the bridge attempt? Did those other guys grab your wheel immediately? Was everyone working together?
Our speed during the bridge attempt was "not fast enough". A few guys were serious about it and a whole bunch more were more interested in slowing things down because they had teammates in the break.
I was just talking to another Master about how breaks are the norm, not the exception as in cat3/4. Put in some threshold intervals to prepare yourself!
On it like a second date.
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