OK so wouldn't you know it. Last weekend 2 cross races in Dallas. This weekend 2 cross races in Ft. Worth. All part of the Texas cyclocross race series that has stops in Austin and Huston. So it would make sense that I would get sick last weekend and not be able to race and now on Friday I am starting to feel better but after two weeks of not riding my registration fee would simply be a nice donation to the cause. While I don't mind not winning a race I at least like to go into a race knowing that I have a chance to not finish last. Given my lack of a true cyclocross bike (have to use my hardtail mountain bike for now) and the probable lack of legs it looks like I will be leaving the cross racing for me to just some weekday training races that I can catch once classes are over in a week or so. That and the good Belgium beer I have waiting in the fridge. MMMM Delirium Nocturnum......MMMMMM.
Maybe next cross season will be better. Now accepting cyclocross bike sponsorship (ie. bike donations). :)
It is nice to have my wife back in town after a long 10 days of being out of town for work. We all missed her (me and the four legged crew).
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Sorry to read of your not competing. I have not tried cyclocross and since you are way north of me I suspect the cold would have sidelined me. Anything below 60 degrees is a challenge to my road riding.
Rick Ankrum
www.texbiker.net
Rick- Having started riding in North Carolina I am used to cold weather so down to the 30's and I am fine. My only problem here is the wind! Holy Cow it is strong.
You should give cyclocross a try. It is a blast. Short all out efforts similar to short crits without the danger of crashing in the corners. Plus you have all of the cool Belgium traditions to go with it like Beer and Waffles.
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