Mason Lake Road Race
This weekend was the first full weekend of racing, and we
have some news to report. Troy, Charlie, and I ventured
out to the first of three Mason Lake Road Races. This race
can be a bit scary and intimidating at times due to early
season form (or lack there of), and peleton jitters. Saturday
was a bit different, the sun was out, everyone was friendly
and we all rode a good race. The ride of the day has to go to
Troy who rode a very smart tactical race at the front.
Unfortunately he flatted with about 3 to 4 km to go, he'll
be back in force next Saturday. Charlie also rode a great race.
After a couple laps he was able to make his way toward the
front, but didn't have great position for the sprint. He still
finished in the 20's in a group of about 50. It's pretty hard
contesting the sprint at Mason Lake, you have to have a bit
of luck going in to the final kilometer. As for me I had a great
race by my standards riding in the front of the group even
taking a couple pulls. I was there at the end, but as most of
you know I'm not a sprinter. We all had a lot of fun and most
importantly proved we have the ability to hang with the west
side masters just fine.
Ice Breaker Time Trial
As usual the ice breaker brought out a group from Chinook to
test themselves against the clock. Troy and Charlie decided to
sit this one out, but Mark, Erin, and Larry joined me for the
suffer fest that is time trialing. This was Larry's first time
trial race, and as you can see above he jumped in like any
dedicated time trialist with full aero helmet and all. At the
finish when I asked him how it was he replied "very painful"
and to that I say great job Larry you must have done it right.
Larry finished 41st in the same group. His results say
unattached, what's up with that Larry you can't hide from us.
Erin finished 15th in the master women group, but hadn't ridden
in a couple weeks. More importantly she made it to the race
and helped introduce Larry to the joy of road racing. I ended
up finishing 21st out of 54 in the 4/5 group. I was very happy
with my time and feel like I'm getting back to my form of 5 or
6 years ago.
As usual the ice breaker brought out a group from Chinook to
test themselves against the clock. Troy and Charlie decided to
sit this one out, but Mark, Erin, and Larry joined me for the
suffer fest that is time trialing. This was Larry's first time
trial race, and as you can see above he jumped in like any
dedicated time trialist with full aero helmet and all. At the
finish when I asked him how it was he replied "very painful"
and to that I say great job Larry you must have done it right.
As for results Mark finished 10th in the Master c/d group,
Larry finished 41st in the same group. His results say
unattached, what's up with that Larry you can't hide from us.
Erin finished 15th in the master women group, but hadn't ridden
in a couple weeks. More importantly she made it to the race
and helped introduce Larry to the joy of road racing. I ended
up finishing 21st out of 54 in the 4/5 group. I was very happy
with my time and feel like I'm getting back to my form of 5 or
6 years ago.
Next week is Mason Lake #2, Troy, myself, Charlie, and possibly
Mark Cleaver are headed over. If you are interested in going just
let me know. Troy and I are going to hit the bike expo in Seattle
following the race Saturday. Until next week enjoy the warm
weather and daylight savings just around the corner.
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