TTT the aftermath.

Well, the race is over, and I had alot of fun. I was really pleased with the new bikes performance. It just seems so darn fast. I finished 9 th (I could have passed a guy right at the end, but there was not a good place to pass.) Rob finishing just behind me at 10 th. Rg crashed which caused a mechanical problem on his bike, but he showed tenacity, and finished the race anyway. good job guys!!
I think my second lap was faster than the first, When I crossed the start finish line after lap one I wasnt pleased with my time ( kind of P.O. d in fact). So I turned it it up on the second lap, and finished by a time of 55 minutes on my odometer. Which isnt my best time, but there is always next time.
My sister finished third in her first race. She could have taken second, but she thought she was way ahead and slowed down near the end . Well as luck would have it, the girl was right behind her, and passed her. She was bummed, but I told her its all part of racing, and she learned something today and to remember it during your next race. never let up!! My neice had fun in the kids race she did really well. She rode over the log that was on the kids loop for the first time that day.
What about you guys, what did you think.

'HOT LUNCH' Lap @ Tranq tomorrow!

Meet at the ice rink @ noon. Ride two laps with the Sausage King and me. I'll be trying to keep up. He won't let me ride the beginner loop!

Towel off in the lot and head back to the office to finish the work day. This will be my last ride there prior to the Psycowpath Event!

Here's some Race Information and Map link:

you gotta plan?

Tranq Sunday

I'm going to try (read again TRY) to get out this afternoon during nap time. I plan to ride 2 laps. I am going to ride the beginners loop as this will be the only time to ride them prior to the race on Saturday.

I'm shooting to start @ 2p.m.

I rode at 2 p.m., and all though I rode by myself I was not alone.

The Goal: Ride the beginner loop twice and see the time/distance. Being as I now know both time and distance I will not be posting them here! You will have to go out and ride the course for yourself! I'll give you a hint, two laps of the beginner loop is > 9 miles.

These guys were hanging out in the nursery on my first lap. I didn't see them in the same spot on the second lap. They were further down the trail and up in the trees. One actually startled me as it flew down from its perch (which was located directly above the trail). I actually ducted my head - although I'm not sure that it would have hit me.


I leave you with this last picture. It is a picture of the second hill climb that we beginners won't be climbing. I have to say, I'm not that bummed about that!