I've been a busy boy, starting a month ago in NJ, I went to a Mid Atlantic Super Series race (MASS.) MASS races are super well run, have good turnouts, and best of all, great payout!
The first race back was a super wake up call, and i placed 8th, not more than 6 minutes off the win, but it wasn't a super long race and i knew i was out of shape. Twisty twisty.
A week later i found myself in Maryland somewhere near Delaware for another go. It was a one lap MASS race, and it was good. Another twisty race without much climbing, but i felt my legs were coming back, and even though i was back in 11th, the field was super strong and i felt good about the day.
Week 3! Went up to PA to the Michaux state forest for what was promised to be a rocky race. 4o miles through rocky, steep terrain. After 4 hours, a broken chain, some serious heat, and running out of water twice, i rolled into 5th place overall. My best result of the summer yet, and about 7 minutes off the win, and not far off some serious east coast heat.
The course was AWESOME. A real mountain bike course, which would be worth racing just for the trails. I will most definitely be at the race in the fall!
August will be full of racing for a good lead up to the Shenandoah 100, where i am hoping to better on my result from last year!
MASS race this weekend in PA!
