We really know that it is fall up here in The County. The weather has taken a drastic turn for the cold and rainy side. Last week we were complaining about the 90 degree heat and the scorching sun, this week we did not even see the sun as it rained on us almost all week with highs around low 50’s to high 40’s with lows around mid 30’s.
Before the training really got serious this week (which it did) we traveled up to watch Mountain Bike World Champs in Quebec. I got to watch a majority of the cross country races, including the men’s U-23 race which my friend which I raced against in high school was competing. It was fun to see him race even though he got pulled from the race with a lap to go. I also saw the Women’s elite race which included a very exciting finish from Willow Koerber of the United States. Willow battled it out with a Russian and a Canadian for 2nd. The Russian ended up getting away but she held out for 3rd which was a hugely exciting result.
While there, Raleigh and I volunteered to help out at the 4 cross race where we clipped off the transponders for the electronic timing. It was cool to get a close up of the action and see the athletes right after they were finished. I feel confident in saying that I was the first to congratulate the women’s World Champion. All in all, it was a great event.
For now it’s all about the training in the County. I will shortly post any results of time trials or anything else that is interesting.