The downtown course made for sweet and risky racing. The longest straightaway was maybe 250 meters?? So moving within the field intense. As soon as I moved up to the front there was a big crash in the field. JennW had to chase back on and JennX was caught up in the craziness. I was able to stay clear with a group of about 12. The majority of the field then rejoined and my eyes were peeled for JW and X. They were OK. JW did an awesome job of STAYING up front and attacking at one point into the final turn. I was there as support for sprinter JW and moved up with the action to keep her in the best position. X and I were able to work together on the backside at one point and move up through the field.
In the final laps of the race X had a technical and got a new bike. I had no idea she was in the pit and thought that she was rocking the new Seigler frame! But after the race I uh....READ the frame. I think the new Seiglers will be cooler anyways;) (race brain)
Five laps to go everyone was fighting for positions. Aaron's was drilling the front and TIBCO and Cheerwine were organizing. The pace was fast and steady. Three laps to go, drilling. Final lap JW was in great position up front and X and I were midfield but clear on the left. Final turn, bikes and bodies start building up. I was able to scoot and maneuver around around it, X was able to clear the side of me and JW kept her positioning in front. In the final sprint JW put it down and finished 11th amongst the chaos. X and I crossed together, 19th and 20th.
-Morgan
