Here is a picture of Nate at NORBA Nationals coming up the start hill. The hill goes up for about a mile and is a good grade that zaps the legs and lungs for a while. Nate sat on the wheel and the kid popped about 20 yards from this area. Nate was then in the lead for the next 6 miles and then Hillzilla and the heat got him and 2 kids passed him and he couldn't respond and ended up 3rd. It was a great race and finish and we are very proud of Nate and his racing. He is now out on a ride pulling Cece and Maddie around down by the lake front. His goal is to win his age group this year and be the NORBA state champ also. If he keeps his training and focus I think he can do both.
This morning I picked up Fast Girl and Russell and we headed to the Kettles to meet Dan and his Brother Jeff and his kid Luke. After getting my paperwork all done and paying my few as it was the first ride there since I busted my fingers so none of that was done yet this year. We got going about 9 and it was hot already and I was sweating like randy by the first mile. We did the connector and back and it was nice to ride the new re routes that all the guys have been working so hard at. Great job to those who have had a hand in those. By the time we got done I drank 5 bottles and my shoes and socks were soaked with sweat. I think I lost 10 lbs of sweat today. Sammy was looking real good today and her bike handling skills are getting better each ride. Not bad for a fast 14 year old girl that races with the pro women on the road and Mtn bike. Russell, Dan and myself rode our SS bikes and by the time I was done the hand and fingers were sore and had enough.
Still up int air about the ride tomorrow but all I know is that I want to ride early to try to beat the heat. going to have to hit a few 2 a day rides to get the body back to race shape after the trip out west. Also have to race on Tuesday at the track and Wed at the time trials as there are 2 races that night. Also have to hit the beat down so that should whip the body back into shape. Well time to eat some chips and have a beer and plan on getting some dinner ready. Later..
2 comments:
I heard that NORBA course was just terrible and an embarassment to mountain biking. Is that a little exaggerated at all?
It was the worst course I have ever been on in my 18 plus years of racing. They really pick bad courses every year. Hopefully they come to the east or the midwest to find some real good race courses.
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