"Little Mountain Goat Wins Cat4 Race"Saturday, April 24th. Steady rain. Got to the start line, feeling cold and wet but that didn't matter. Big puddles of water formed on the course, but I wasn't concerned about that either. I heard the others complaining. I kept my focus on one thing. " Racing with what's inside my heart" Meaning? I know I've got what it takes to compete so have fun and believe in my abilities and strenghts. So often I forget, and need to reflect before races on why I race. It reminds me of why I'm out there on these kinds of days too.
About 15 women lined up. A really strong Junior women rider from IS corp was racing with us too. I had talked with her mother for a while. Race started. I shot out right away in front. I wanted this to be a faster pace race. I picked up the pace on the climbs. For the most part, I was up front for most of the time. There where 2 other pretty good climbers that came up front with me during the last 15 mins. However, I could tell they where tiring, with 2 laps to go. I decided to conserve a little. I knew I could sprint to win this race. Last lap, I did great on the descents. I picked up speed and hit the climb.
The others where tiring!! Ding, Ding, Ding!!.... time to hit it. I got up the hill, then a false flat then up another climb. I was up front taking full lead ahead with a very small gap. I saw the Junior rider coming up. Good climber she was! I sprinted and 1st place finish!! .....and the little mountain goat wins the race!
Pictures and Full results coming soon.....
Nice win for you! You earned it!
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