Finals (25 km/100 laps) - October 5
Becky (2007 National Champion), Christen, JennX, and I took to the boards in the points race on October 5 to close out the 2008 Elite Track Nationals. SBW had a great presence with four riders out of 22 in the field. All four of us were very active from the beginning, attacking and trying to establish breaks. Becky looked to have gotten into a promising break, but it wasn't long until the field decided that was a dangerous move and reeled them back in. Christen got into a great break and managed to lap the field to earn 20 points.
Unfortunately, I was sent crashing to the boards on lap 50. However, once the doctors and paramedics checked me out, and Shimano got my front wheel changed out, I was able to get back into the race when they restarted. It was a bit difficult getting moving after going down hard and having several minutes of inactivity, and I ended up losing a lap on the field.
Becky (2007 National Champion), Christen, JennX, and I took to the boards in the points race on October 5 to close out the 2008 Elite Track Nationals. SBW had a great presence with four riders out of 22 in the field. All four of us were very active from the beginning, attacking and trying to establish breaks. Becky looked to have gotten into a promising break, but it wasn't long until the field decided that was a dangerous move and reeled them back in. Christen got into a great break and managed to lap the field to earn 20 points.
Unfortunately, I was sent crashing to the boards on lap 50. However, once the doctors and paramedics checked me out, and Shimano got my front wheel changed out, I was able to get back into the race when they restarted. It was a bit difficult getting moving after going down hard and having several minutes of inactivity, and I ended up losing a lap on the field.
With about 27 laps to go I went off the front of the field and was joined by Kacey Manderfield, Megan Guarnier, and Julia Manley. (PictureWe worked together really well, and with about 5 laps to go, Kacey, Megan, and Julia jumped to lap the field, but I just didn't have any sprint in me to go with them. Once they had rejoined the field, I ended up alone to take the final sprint.Christen's efforts in lapping the field earlier in the race earned her a 4th place finish, and once again SBW was present on the podium.
With that, the season came to a close for most of us. Becky will be out there on the World Cup circuit, hopefully laden with medals on her return flights!
