Okay, it's been quiet for a while around here. The good news is that nothing I did in the last 3 months was at all noteworthy, and I've saved it all for now!
(okay, since you insist, there's been a few races, lots of yardwork, and employing the skills to pay the bike billz. All of that left me rather lazy for a while, so no blog.)
So... that brings us to the present - and for the best because it's summer, and it's race time. Stage race time.
I've tried to take in one stage race of some form per year, and it's been 2009 since I came to BC Bike Race. This year I was drawn back for a few reasons: the trails are by far among the best, the extra 7th day cannot be underestimated, but most importantly - there is something about hanging around small town BC, sleeping in tents, laying in the grass post-race, and chatting worry free that eases the mind & soul. When your biggest daily decision is what socks to wear and cell coverage is optional - it's good.
So today we kicked off on the North Shore in Vancouver. After two days of the Thompson family hospitality, I was slightly concerned of going soft from over-consumption. Since racing here in 2009, new trails and trailbuilders have improved on the experience of the 'Shore to something really well built and enjoyable for cross country.
We started with the knob turned to 11, I remember the first 20 minutes feeling like a cross race, and struggled to find drafts on the gravel paths. Then it sorted itself out as the lead group formed and I rode in a follow group of 6 or 7. Felt a good groove mid-race and broight a few back on the downhills, which is nice. Finished 15-ish I think.
Erik, Cindy, Jon, and Chambers all had good races, a few falls from all of us but none too severe. Smiles and enjoyment are already evident. Looking forward to Cumberland and some less-traveled trails tomorrow.
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