Brownie Crit 6/18

Brownie Crit - n - an event which involves racing multiple mtb laps prior to talking trash and eating brownies. Best held at Teventrails.

This week's Brownie Crit was 6pm at Teventrails. I rushed from work to make it to the farm in time for the race. Typically, I can save a few minutes by changing into cycling clothing at red lights (I do not advise readers to try this at home). My legs were still a little sore from this weekend, not to mention morning runs... but I had built up sufficient angst during the day that needed to be released.

The course was fast, 1.8 mi. Goal = 3 laps. After a pre-ride, nearly 10 of us hit to the field in a mass start. Closing in on the first corner, I saw a friend endo into brush. I avoided this maneuver and pressed on, way behind Shawn, Dave and a few of the normal fast mtb-ers and/or sprinters. Luckily, there were a few guys I was able to keep pace with. The first lap was fine, I managed to keep my peer group behind me. By second lap, two of the guys pulled ahead. Third lap, I closed the gap and was able to catch up to one of those guys... but not enough to pass him before the climbing finish.

All in all... a nice ride.... good brownies & a fantastic Chipotle dinner warm-down. Tomorrow morning, 6am run group. Gee, I can't wait for the weekend to rest. Wait, we a have a duathlon to race... Rest... well, there is always next week.