When I first thought about heading down to Del Mar for a parking lot crit, I had limited expectations, but being that Chris Evertson is a passionate supporter of Women's professional cycling I ventured down to support the race. I was super suprised at the professional venue Chris Evertson and the Swami's cycling club put together. Directions were super easy, easy parking, real flush toliets, an on site food vendor, music and big crowds. As far as the course, AWESOME! Long straight aways with a schicane into the finish, wide corners and a challenging head winds down the back stretch made for exciting racing. The venue was a crowd pleaser as there was an "infield" for spectators with seating. After a 2.5 hour warm up and a delayed start, I worked the pack, attacking for primes, which I won 5, and got in a break with Ana Lang (Aaron's) which pleased the crowd. South Bay's name was announced several times throughout the race. Ana and I were caught with 3 laps to go, my final placing was 11th.
