Bike 1:17:28 [5] 10.73 mi (8.3 mph) +1305ft
shoes: Niner RKT RDO
Race! Comp women.
2 CCW laps at Spirit - lower trails, out to Kingsbury, back to Puker and up, then down All-Weather.
slow start but I felt like I built the effort throughout the race. 1st lap I followed Melane until the top of Puker and then pulled ahead in the downhill switchbacks. back and forth w a DEVO rider there as well. 2nd lap a bit more careful thru the lower singletrack, caught the DEVO rider on the Puker and tried to stay away - she almost caught me at the finish!
I think it's so cool to be racing against high schoolers. there were also several in the "A" race for women (Comp = B) and they are shredding. just so neat. it is motivating for me to try and improve my "short-track" speed. of course I would feel more confident about my chances in a hundo but...gotta work on your weaknesses!!!