Sam and I raced in the first of two SC state championship mtb races this past Sunday. It took place in Harbison State Forest, which is pretty much in the city limits of Columbia. It was an awesome day, weather wise (no dehydration repeat of last weekend). Points will be tallied from this race and from Stumpjump (which takes place the Sunday of the team camp) to determine who will be "State Champ".
We had decided, before the start, to set a really hard pace into the woods (about a mile or so), and then back off a bit and see what happened. After a little friendly chit-chat (see above), we took off down the gravel road start. When we got to the singletrack, it was just the two of us. Our fast start pace had caused us to catch some of the men that had started earlier. We picked them off, one by one........but guys don't like to get passed by chicks, so they try to race you for as long as they can. During this guy vs. girl battle, Sam and I got separated. I put myself in solo race mode and settled in for another 2 hrs. of racing.
This course suits my riding style (twisty, a little technical in spots, with short power climbs), so I had a blast. Sam enjoyed herself as well, and we plan to go back for a more mellow ride one weekend (anyone is welcome to come along). We ended up taking 1st and 2nd, and got a little cash for our efforts.
Stay tuned as Sam and I head off to Spartanburg for the "Stumpjump", and do battle for the much sought after state champ medal :)
10 comments:
you guys rock! i want to be a mountain biker when i grow up.
Way to take a calculated risk at the start and push the pace! You both did so awesome! Not only did you win money, but more importantly you passed some men, which is always fun.....
heck yeah! :) HEADSTRONG!
You guys are world serious!! I am just glad you are on my 12 Hours at Tsali Team!!
You guys are great!
I love the money sticking out of the jerseys! Was that from the race or did you put on a show after?
They paid us our winnings in dollar bills. It was pretty funny!
Congratulations on a great race....
as Jens Voigt says "if you try, you might just win, if you do not then you will surely lose"
way to take a chance and go for it!
I like the earings...nice touch of nonchalance and stlye.
Mel, the earings are a statement. You can be a MTB racer. You can be a girl. You can be a girl MTB racer!
Great job ladies!!! I, for one, don't mind getting "chick'd" in a race. It can be quite inspirational...
Well done girls! You all ROCK!! Please teach me one day how to ride a mountain bike (without going over the handle bars!!)
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