Ontario, March 23

Ontario was warm and windy on Sunday morning.  There were only 16 starters in the W1/2/3 field but strong girls nonetheless.  I knew I did not want to wait for a field sprint and had an idea of where I might be able to get away if the field was unorganized.  After turn one we had a tough cross wind but then hit a strong headwind after turn two.  About 15 minutes into the race countered a preme and pushed hard into the wind.  I wasn't sure about how much progress I was making away from the field but just kept pushing.  After turn 3 an SCVelo rider pulled through and went hard into the next section of wind.  Coming around to the finishing straightaway we realized we had a gap and a break of four riders.  We took equal pulls through the course.  There were many South Bay riders cheering for me and SBW which was great!  I really appreciated the support.  I had an intense week of training but I was feeling really strong still.  Coming into the final straight away, Sandra (Bike John's) started her LONG sprint.  I thought I might be able to stay on her, conserve and then pass her.  Unfortunately...my final plan didn't work.  I did not make it around Sandra and the other two riders finished ahead of me.  I was happy to make the break and work hard throughout the race.  The finish was a test of strength and the game that is cycling!  I'm looking forward to the next one.