I went down in a blaze of...

Chris the leader for a day, or 3 laps

This is a classic course and today did not dissapoint

Hollie rocked it today for 2nd

I did my best today, but it was not enough

Dave and I rode pegged all day chasing a 15-5 second gap the last 1/2 of the race

Looking for another gear?

Today was a bitter sweet day for me. This course suited me well. Bumpy power flats, sharp steep loose climbs, fast descent, sand...everything I could want. I just lacked 1%. that being said, Josh Snead absolutely smashed it today. I had to beat Josh to keep the lead in the series. He won, I got 3rd...I ended up 2nd over all. The Bay Area Super Prestige was not a goal of mine at the beginning of the season, but after the first race I started to gravitate towards it. Next year I will put it higher on my list of goals. Great series. Great competition.

Sacramento CX is so fun.

Hollie ripping off the start line

Great start by Hollie, but the grassy course and mudder tires slowed her down a bit.

Rip Rip through the woods

Trying to shake Fergi. Unfortunately he had some bad luck and did not finish the race. Sorry bro, next time.

The "W"

this was a great course for me, power, power, power. The attack lasted a bit longer than I had anticipated, about 55min. but you have to react to the race. With the help of my team mate, Josh Snead, the attack stuck

I really found a rhythm

Power to the pedals!

4x4x4

BASP#2 Photo by cxmagazine.com

4x4x4 it seems to be what is going on with me for the last few races. I have been 4th. every situation has been different, but the outcome has been the same. Strange. perhaps some 4 x 4min in zone 4 will help me get back up on the winning step of the Podium

surf city cx #2

surf city cx #2

surf city cx #3

Ouch!

I am in the Pain Cave

I went racing down in San Mateo this weekend in Round #2 of the Bay Area Super Prestige cyclocross series. I thought was going to be a stellar day in which I would take the lead of the series...it turned out to be a rough go.
The course: It was my first time racing in this part of the park, and I loved the course. I thought it was very challenging...too much front tire pressure made even more so. You had to be super smooth and strong on this course. one bobble or a dab cost you dearly. I think it would take about a 1/4 of a lap to get things going after a mistake. My team rocked this race. Tactically we raced against Don Myrah. That guy is so strong it took 4 of us to butter him up enough to get Josh Snead off the front. Ideally I should have tried to slip in there between Don and the front of the race for the overall lead, but I was gassed, hanging on for dear life! I tried twice to go away from the front...the first time I felt good about it. I was accelerating hard out of every turn and I felt like I was doing some damage and getting a gap, but I washed out the front end and went down pretty good. The front of the race caught my while I was down and Josh smartly countered. From here Josh Maintained a 20 sec gap and Dave Wyandt drug me around following Don Myrah. Once Josh had the gap I tried to go again, If I finished in front of Don, I would have taken the lead. My last ditch effort did not work out and I blew up with 1.5 laps to go and limped in for 4th. I have not felt that Knackered in awhile!

another weekend of racing

Livermore #4

this race has held on Saturday in this big ol park. Lots of grass and a little dirt. there was so much course tape I was getting dizzy. I rode strong and consistent with pressure on the pedals...rode in for the win pretty easily. I noticed when i wen to leave that my back was not happy...Sunday I raced at the Sacramento series on one of the coolest courses I have ever raced...second to Granogue. But I was feeling my back and my legs did not recover well from the day before

Props to the camera man...that is a sweet pic

There was some BMXin going on too with this course.

The Bmx portion of the course led to another problem for me...is sucked at it for the first lap...how could this be? I used to race BMX!!!!!
My hat is off to Jeremy Ferguson for getting the win. he was on the throttle from the gun. I was not as snappy and made a mistake here and there...considering how I was feeling, I will take the 2nd. Jeremy and I are now tied for the overall lead in the series.
good times. up next is the Lion of Fairfax and CCCX#3
shout out to Specialized for supporting the Sacramento Series and letting me test out some cool new 2010 optics...

Bay Area Super Prestige #1

Leading with 2 to go

well I wish I was writing this race report telling you all about another win. But I ended up 2nd. It was a hard fought battle but i couldnt close the deal when it mattered. I guess I am going to have to sharpen my last lap attitude....I was glad to get around the course without too much problem. it was bumpy and sketch. My Rock Lobster has totally upped my game for sure.
Next week I will race a double. Reno and Sac.

good times

Sacramento CX#1

After the race having a laugh with Jeremy

It was hot and fast

Lots of Grass and 2 sets of barriers.

The Win

Hollie missed out on this weekend of racing, I actually raced in Reno on Saturday and won there too. But Hollie has a foot injury right now and just letting things heal.