Velotek Grand Prix

Sorry I've been absent for a bit, it's been an interesting month. Just finished the Velotek Grand Prix stage race and boy am I tired! It was the most difficult and demanding race I have ever competed in. I finished 8th over the three stages which consisted of a 2.5km time trial, a 7k criterium and a 17k road race over two days. I managed to shave an amazing 10 seconds off my previous time trial time! I'm taking a break for a week and then I hit it again.

Good show!

Well, Tuesday didn't work out with daughter #2 sick so I skipped it and rode solo Wednesday instead. The wife and I rode briefly Friday night as part of our date and come Saturday, I came through...I took second place in the final sprint at SF #6! I am very happy with that though I am still feeling somewhat apprehensive about being in a tight pack, I'm sure it will take time to recover mentally from the wipeout.

Spring Fling #5

Had a disappointing day. I am suffering from some lingering back pain from last week's wreck and a little apprehension riding tightly in a pack. The Tuesday nighter returns again with a chance to brush up on my pack skills before Spring Fling #6, my last chance to score points. More importantly, my chance to prove to myself that I can improve.
The VeloTek Grand Prix is at the end of the month. I have a hard road of training laid in front of me. Luckily, my wonderful family is very supportive.

Ciao for now.

The Equipment

This is my ride:

Trek 1500 SLR

• Shimano 105 double crankset (53/39)
• Shimano 105 9 speed STI shifter
• Shimano 105 front/rear ders
• Cane Creek Brakes
• Bontrager carbon fork w/ aluminum steerer
• Bontrager Select stem and oversized bars
• Bontrager carbon seatpost
• Bontrager Race Select wheels
• Vittoria Rubino 23c tires
• Wellgo SPD pedals
• Velo saddle
  

Ticket to Ride

Got my bike back today. Everything seems to be in working order. The weather is looking good for tomorrow. I am now in 9th place overall in points for this series. With two weeks left to go I have to give it everything I have.

Crash!!!

Well, the cheering section worked until...CRASH! The guy in front of me was bumped and downed so I did what anybody else would have done, I ran over him. Didn't have much choice. I have some cuts, scrapes and bruises but I am mostly ok. My helmet, of course, is not. And my bike is still a question mark. I'll take it today and see what the doc thinks.

Spring Fling #4 Results

I took 6th place in the Prologue TT and 10th in the crit. Not so happy with the results of the series so far. I have just two more dates in the series to earn some points. Getting ready for the Tuesday night crit later on. My girls will be present...maybe I just need a cheering section?