Gate time

Well last night we went to the track and hit the gates. Nate was riding the track before anyone got there and has trying to get a few more pedal strokes in coming out of turn 2 and hit a pedal on the top of a rhythm and it threw his ass right to the ground. Brian had to untangle him from his bike as he was twisted up in the frame and front wheel. He has a few scrapes on the legs, elbow and hands. The crash didn't slow him down any in the practice though which was good to see, but this morning he was a stiff (not Russell stiff) walking down the stairs. We did keep him grounded as Ronsta is leaving the country and we didn't want to trash a wheel before he left. Maddie is doing better each week and last night she looked like a totally different rider. I think all this is beginning to click and she is riding great. She was passing kids and riding into the turns like she wanted to win. I think maybe we can get her to race a few times this summer at the track in Franklin. I felt pretty good since I have a cold and all. We got home and my parents called and my Dad tripped up north and put his hands out and in the process ripped his rotator cuff and is having an operation today to fix that. Now he has to keep his arm in a sling for 6 weeks and they are going to Florida for a month so that will be fun for them.