Wednesday, November 17

Race Day Decision

We'll I've registered for the Master 35+ today, but I'm still feeling that I have some unfinished business in the B's.  I only have 5 of the allowed 6 races for the series and I'm currently 3rd with 2 races left. 4th place could easily catch me if I don't earn any more points and if I finish 5th or better at Bloomer I think I could clinch 2nd.  Brian has first clinched if I don't race, and do well, at both remaining races.  Most have told me to stay the coarse and finish the season in B's.  A small few have supported my idea of moving to Masters 35+.  So the question is, do I race a double on Sunday or not? The 3 options are as follows-

Option 1- Race B's and sit on for a good finish, trying to conserve energy for the Masters Race.  This will give me 6 races and possibly a top 3 for the series.  I may also have something left for Masters, but won't be 100% and now how I stack up for States.

Option 2- Race B's all out and see what happens.  I won't be competitive in Masters and shouldn't race it.

Option 3- Don't race B's and skip the glory of a possible series podium.  Focus all my energy on the Masters race and get a good idea of where I stand and what needs to be done before States.

As the title says, this will be a race day decision.  I will give a big hint though, as to how I'm leaning.  Unless you've been racing since the late 90's you probably never heard of me.  You don't now my history or were I came from.  You still might not now who I am and you might not care.  Guess what? That's how I like it.  I ride for me!  I race because I like the challenge.  I like to suffer and learn something about myself.  I love what cycling can be and what it has done for me.  I love watching others race and cheering them on, when it seems everyone else has left because their race is over.  I want to do more to help others succeed in ALL areas of cycling.  Sorry for that last part, sometimes I get off topic.  See you Sunday (slight chance of rain, SWEET!)

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