Bike 42:18 [3] 11.83 km (16.8 kph) +139m
ahr:156 max:163
Resolution Cup CX. My first time ever doing CX. I guess this is a pretty big event in non-Covid times but today there were probably about 70 riders spread out over the 4 races.
The weather was predicted to be cold and raining, tradition Belgian CX weather. However, I was not really looking forward to such crap conditions for my first time out. Lucky for me the reports were way off and we had cool, windy but DRY 50s. Perfect for me.
I got there early for open course time and did two laps. That was useful as I was prepared for the 2 climbs I would have to run up. When I went to check in I ran into Chris Peasley who encouraged me to ride the morning Cat 4/5 race. Hadn't thought to do that but what the heck. So I rushed back to the car and got myself ready. Ended up forgetting my timing chip though.
I guess there were around 20 in this race. I think I finished around 15th. I finished 5 laps to the winner's 6 but at least I didn't get lapped.
Followed CliffShot guy for 3 laps and by watching him learned how to dismount efficiently. I think I got pretty good at it by the end of the day. I'm not so quick and hopping back on and getting clipped in again. I felt decent carrying my bike up too.
The grass was energy sucking! I had to spin it and didn't feel like I had a lot of power. I had enough to hang with the guys I was with but not enough to make a pass.
Took one slow speed spill on a turn in the woods. Got a little dirty and my left elbow is bruised.
I eventually passed CliffShot guy.