Got up at 5am to make the trek. Mireille and Lucas were also going to race. 3 bikes, a dog and our stuff… our Honda Civic was full. Got up there and snagged a good parking spot. We all had to park on the road because of the wet conditions. Mireille’s Cat 3 race went off without a hitch. I noticed my car had a flat! Lucas’ kid race was next. I had to miss his start because I was on the phone calling AAA. They are on their way! Lucas race finished, he took a wrong turn! Just like his dad! Mireille snagged 4 out of 6! I couldn’t believe how clean she came out. My race, SS open only had 4 pre entries.
At the start there was still only 4 of us. Seems that most of the SSpeeders are in Southern New England? I got off without a hitch, finally! A couple miles in passed a fellow SSer with a flat. Now if I could prevent a mechanical I’d have at least 3rd! I know I’m off my game and I don’t deserve it… but I’ll take it!!!Sweet. I decided to play it safe and just relax and ride. Conditions were slick and my bike set up felt really bad on these trails. I was running a 26er fork and the small block 8 tires so it was kind of hard to say the least. Second lap was easier then the first. Highlights were seeing 2 different people wiping out on the same root on different laps. Glad it wasn’t me. I managed to keep the bike up right and finish which was my goal. Bike was making funny noises and I’ll tell you why! The day before was a crazy day and I was interrupted many times while working on my bike. I left the fun bolts loose on my rear wheel. Just hand tight! Oh my ! Glad the wheel didn’t fall off! All is well now and I went back to a 29r fork and I’ll be running beefier rubber for Domnarski’s Farm.
I love those guaranteed podium rides! Next time you should try ‘kitting up’ for the podium. Crossley does it…very classy.
“I was running a 26er fork and the small block 8 tires so it was kind of hard to say the least.”
Wut?
It worked pretty good at Massasoit and SSappalooza but not at Coyote. Gearing was off too. I must make notes for next year.
I sense a great disturbance in the force.
All is right now, I put the 29er fork and the big tires back on.
I know! I might have to get a Nemba T. It was so hot I had to get the “kit” off. Where can I see how Crossley does it?