Had a blast at Alpenrose today in Portland. The Cross Crusade series is huge! The results haven't been posted yet, but I started at the back of the pack and didn't make up a ton of ground. The course necked down to single file about half a mile into the course, and spread out the field considerable. It's frustrating being fresh at the beginning of a race and not being able to go anywhere because there is nowhere to go.
I had a blast regardless. Here is a shot of me with a smile on my face:
Here's another action shot during the same run up. I think I got a two-for-one on BF member photos.