My first time racing the Ithaca GP and I will remember it for a long time. The venue was great and everything ran smooth. The field for the Masters 35+ was stacked and my goal for the day was to finish. It's still early for my 'fitness' and not having raced since Barry Roubaix I knew the day was going to be very tough.
I registered early so was lined up on the front row. I was in good spirits and feeling loose, just waiting for the whistle. Off we go and from the gun I'm going backwards. Guys quickly getting by, my legs not doing what I want. I complete the first 2-3 laps and try to settle in and salvage something. It's not working. The tank is already drained and all I can hope for now is to not blow ski high and to just finish.
I keep it going, get lapped, see Osgood walking and have a chat. Two more laps left and I'm done. Not much of a race for me. Instead it was a character builder and motivator. Hopefully the worst is behind me and I'm more prepared for the 2 days at Waterford.
Great seeing everyone. Thanks to all who cheered me every lap. Congratulations to all the winners, finishers and first timers.
See you in 2 weeks.
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