Kissena Cycling Club

1. The courses were some of my favorite CX courses, with really good flow including a nice slingshot-y grass stretch that felt like a banked velodrome, steep ups/downs and the railroad tracks, something for everyone. Caught some fun air over the railroad tracks a couple times.
2. Too bad it was dry.
3. I seem to have a chokehold on almost-exactly-midpack finishes in 3/4 races this fall. Both days.
4. Legs felt a lot better second day, but stymied by a 10-person crash right off the line.
5. I realized after both races were over that, unlike crits, where I am getting pretty good at tucking in behind other riders, you should never ever sit behind a wheel. Especially not mid-pack in the women's B, because everyone's line sucks.
6. If you ever want a heckler, call Mattio.
7. Riding with Al and William is like riding with 8 Energizer bunnies and the Blues Brothers on an octuple date.
8. Some photos, not a lot: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mishmosh/sets/72157622780541224/

I'll be at Mercer Saturday.

Michelle