It was colder then I thought it would be, but only had to drop my jacket and hat mid race. I think the booties where a good choice. The vibe was a good one I suppose it always helps racing in your backyard, a lot of the big boys showed up every bike and every set up you could think of (Cyclocross I think was the wise choice).
I raced the beginner race feeling I could only handle the 19 miles at this point in my 09 season, a lot of gravel, few miles on paved and a few on two track, and one hill after another and another (one I think even measured 9/10 of a mile toward the end). The race started out as usual trying to figure out who I needed to concern myself with (a little concerned about looking like a sand bagger, its seemed like most just picked a millage they were comfortable with).
