Bend - Day 6 - We got kicked

This pic tells it all as Teenie was 'off the back', early, in a field moving 24mph on a course with 7 turns. Much to her credit, she caught back on with a chase group that lapped her and was able to finish a lap down.  She was 16th out of 19 finishers.

I was pulled after 35 minutes, despite the greatest physical effort I have ever put out.  From lap one, David Leduc attacked and he continued to do so until he won the race, even putting 50X National and World Champion Kenny Fuller on the defensive.  Officially, I was 26th out of 35 finishers.

After our results last year, we were dashed.   We came here miles ahead of where we were last year as racers.  This was a bitter pill to swallow.   The fields, here in the west, are simply in another league.

Having the TEAM here was a life saver.  Their hugs and cheers were the best.  This support is certainly more vital in defeat than victory.

Steve has already helped me set midstep goals for next year to help bring me back.  These guys were better but not out of sight.  I think Teenie feels the same.

Tomorrow, we move downtown to a much less technical course (four corner 1.2K).  Linz races at 8AM, Stratton and Sam at 9:30AM, and Joe at 1:00PM.

We are organized and ready to rock!