So the results were finally posted and I was pleasantly surprised. I placed 10th out of 28 and was just one second away from 9th!
I feel really accomplished and validated that I did the right thing by trying bike racing.
I'm looking forward to the Icebreaker TT next week!
2.23.2009
2.22.2009
Frostbite Time Trial 2009 - First Bike Race Ever
So, I haven't really had anything eventful to say ... except for maybe that I picked up a really sweet new bike.
But then today I did my first legit bike race, the Frostbite Time Trial in Everett, WA.
And they, weren't kidding! It was raining and cold. I was so wet by the end of the race and muddy, I thought I'd finished a cyclocross race.
The race is 9 miles of flat out-and-back. The results haven't been posted yet so I don't have any official standings to report, but I do know that I didn't finish last! I don't know why I'm so terrified of finishing last, but I am. I passed one lady who started about 3 minutes before me. I got passed plenty by a bunch of guys myself, but I knew if I could pass just one girl, I'd be golden. Turns out the woman I passed was the slowest finisher from last year ... doesn't matter!
My other teammates were there to lend support which was great. It's nice to hear your name and some encouraging words when your legs are starting to ache and turn into jelly. The course out was harder than the ride back in. I really appreciated that and it helped my avg. mph stay above 20.
Now, I'm just anxiously awaiting the results. That is kind of the odd thing about racing the clock, there is no instant feedback on how you did against your peers. Well, maybe I'll update this post or make a new one once the results are posted.
But then today I did my first legit bike race, the Frostbite Time Trial in Everett, WA.
And they, weren't kidding! It was raining and cold. I was so wet by the end of the race and muddy, I thought I'd finished a cyclocross race.
The race is 9 miles of flat out-and-back. The results haven't been posted yet so I don't have any official standings to report, but I do know that I didn't finish last! I don't know why I'm so terrified of finishing last, but I am. I passed one lady who started about 3 minutes before me. I got passed plenty by a bunch of guys myself, but I knew if I could pass just one girl, I'd be golden. Turns out the woman I passed was the slowest finisher from last year ... doesn't matter!
My other teammates were there to lend support which was great. It's nice to hear your name and some encouraging words when your legs are starting to ache and turn into jelly. The course out was harder than the ride back in. I really appreciated that and it helped my avg. mph stay above 20.
Now, I'm just anxiously awaiting the results. That is kind of the odd thing about racing the clock, there is no instant feedback on how you did against your peers. Well, maybe I'll update this post or make a new one once the results are posted.
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