Spring Fling #1

The first spring fling was a success. Thanks goes out to Jim Whittaker for again continuing this great series of early season races! We had a bunch of the KU Team out with our banner posted up on the team tent. It was a sunny day and the racing started off right. The 3/4 race was fast, but everyone was racing well, especially for the first race of the season. Several guys early in the race tried their legs out and attempted to get some distance on the field, but it wasn't happening today. Too many fast guys were in the pack, and no one was going to let a group go. I stayed towards the front of the pack for 90% of the race and took several 1/2 lap

pulls up front to feel the wind (No way I was launching, not today at least). With a lap and a half to go, good buddy and KU alumni Christian Beer laid down the law a set a really strong pace. I was sitting second wheel and suffering. Up until that point I was relatively comfortable, but right then I blew. It was like my blood turned to molasses and my legs felt as though they were stuck in 3 feet of mud. I pulled off of his wheel and attempted to keep the pace with a little more wind block. Towards the end of the final lap I was completely blown and pushing the pedals as hard as I could was getting me no where. Good. That kind of feeling is something that is hard to achieve while training, so this race served its purpose well. It was a perfect way to kick off my first build week. Also, this week looks to be nice (no absurd precipitation), so I'll get to take my bikes outside!

Congrats to Matt for taking 1st in the first and second primes, 2nd in the third prime, and 5th in the final sprint. He has the overall points lead at this point. Also Congrats to Spencer Martin for a 1st place Cat 4 finish, and to Amber Markey for a 2nd place Cat 4 finish.

Next weekend is the Spring Fling #2 and the first Dam race. I'm going to be tired.