The day was full of ups and downs. Linz killed it in a very animated race. Attack after attack by Sara Tussey, of Hincapie Green, NC, was reeled back. In the photo, you can see here launching a counter attack of her own. In the end, it was a field sprint and Linz was 6th in group separated by about 2 bike lengths. She was awesome.
Sam and Stratton came next in a race less animated, yet full of powerful riders. Sam took 5th at the line for our 2nd trip to the podium. It was by about 6 inches! Stratton secured 8th and got a point for us in the team standings.
I am not sure you can understand what it takes to reach the podium out here until you come? Most teams, out here, are still just dreaming of a medal. We are very proud of Sam. Her whole fam damily was here and that was a real kick.
Joe faced overwhelming force in a field of about 70 riders. We quickly found that there are about 20-30 guys, over 50 in the US, that can ride like Eric Christophersen! The pack moved at 27+ mph and Joe could not stand the accelerations out of the corner. Like the rest of us who have met diversity, Joe took it like a champ. He is already re-setting expectations of himself for what he must accomplish to play here. Joe has gotten a lot better this year but lookout! He is coming.
Again, the fields today were way beyond last year's in quality. The venue continues to be wonderful and the organization is fantastic.
Two more days are coming with the RR's and all seven of us will be at the line. Teenie, Em and I race tomorrow and the rest of us on Sunday.
More to come.
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