I managed to get to the final round of the Sizzling Summer Series having missed rounds 2 and 3 due to other races. The field I raced in consisted of 82 riders which some may say is a lot but for mine if everyone in the bunch rides within their abilities there is no reason why the race can't be safe. Having said that, I was witness to some at times fairly ordinary bike handling for no real reason.
The race itself was enjoyable as I managed to get in a couple of breaks, which were pulled back and generally just mucked around chatting to mates. It was pretty clear it was going to come down to a bunch sprint as there were a couple of riders from different teams close on points and they both wanted the win. A small group got away with a few laps to go so as my team also has a sprinter I was pushed to the front to do my best. The group was pulled back with a lap and a half to go and in the bunch sprint my team mate grabbed fifth, he had also grabbed the prime earlier so it was a reasonably successful day all round.
I must congratulate the Logan Cycling Club as they ran a brilliant series. I know not everyone enjoys racing crits all the time but at least it is a solid series run on closed roads which we normally wouldn't get to race on.
The womens race was after ours and a good friend Nikki was racing. Nikki has recently returned from NZ and did her best to shake up the race and managed a solo breakaway for quite a few laps. Unfortunately, she was caught with half a lap or so to go but it was still awesome to watch her hurting herself so much doing her very best to stay away. Sometimes it is better to try and fail than finish safely in the bunch.....
Nikki chewing the bar tape
The race itself was enjoyable as I managed to get in a couple of breaks, which were pulled back and generally just mucked around chatting to mates. It was pretty clear it was going to come down to a bunch sprint as there were a couple of riders from different teams close on points and they both wanted the win. A small group got away with a few laps to go so as my team also has a sprinter I was pushed to the front to do my best. The group was pulled back with a lap and a half to go and in the bunch sprint my team mate grabbed fifth, he had also grabbed the prime earlier so it was a reasonably successful day all round.
I must congratulate the Logan Cycling Club as they ran a brilliant series. I know not everyone enjoys racing crits all the time but at least it is a solid series run on closed roads which we normally wouldn't get to race on.
The womens race was after ours and a good friend Nikki was racing. Nikki has recently returned from NZ and did her best to shake up the race and managed a solo breakaway for quite a few laps. Unfortunately, she was caught with half a lap or so to go but it was still awesome to watch her hurting herself so much doing her very best to stay away. Sometimes it is better to try and fail than finish safely in the bunch.....
Nikki chewing the bar tape
The Elite A mens race was the highlight of the afternoon for me with continual attacks throughout the race. The previous rounds had ended in bunch sprints, however, a breakaway finally managed to stay away. The breakaway was particularly strong as they managed to put time in to the field throughout the race. It started as initially 8 and then was down to 4 after one of the primes. The winner was Deon Locke who to me sitting on the sidelines appeared to be the strongest rider and certainly deserved his win. Deon must have been up for it as he turned up wearing his skin suit.
2 comments:
Glad to hear your having fun on your bike Bubble. Logan series was heaps of fun. Want to see you out there on some solo breakaways as well!!!
Your blog is so....ummm....
current!
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