The day started very early for myself and the beautiful Mrs K. A mad dash for donuts and coffee, then to Cliff Cave for the first edition of Dirt and Donuts. D&D is a mountain bike group ride with a healthy bent towards beginners and brand new riders. Nothing like passing on skills and wisdom learned over 40+ years of riding in the dirt. It was a success, and we can't wait to do it again. We will be there at 8am every Sunday morning in October.
After a quick trip home to change clothes, we were off to Sylvan Springs for the first race in the Bubba Cyclocross Series. Deanna and Eli took a lap of the course too, just to make sure it wasn't too hard for me. A couple of showers before the A race made the course a bit unpredictable, but it was still FAST. The demons booted me in the ass and I started as fast as humanly possible, which is just what I do. Taylor Carrington, whom I hadn't raced in 20 years, grabbed onto me and made sure I didn't get anywhere.
I didn't really get anywhere. After a comfortable first lap lead, I started getting passed, which is just what I do. Mrs K kept up the cheering section, as she has done for 15 years.
But I pressed on. The course was much to my liking. I felt like I was very solid, and was battling it out for 5th place in a nicely talented field. I also felt marvelous in my red St. Louis Trek gear. God, I love red.
Did I say it was fast? Our race averaged 13.4mph. Doesn't sound like much to roadies, but wet grass and 807ft of elevation in 12.5 miles gives you a good idea of that speed. I did hold on to that 5th place, and even picked up some money at the pay table.
A bit soggy and absolutely exhausted, I felt great about my post-race indulgence. Can't wait to do it again.
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