Originally Posted by
caloso
Turlock Lake RR:
I knew within the first 10 miles that I'd left my good legs at home. Luckily, a teammate got in a breakaway so I was able sit in. Still the heavy wind and constant rollers took a lot out of me; I actually got dropped 15 miles from the finish, but luckily everyone sat up and I was able to fight my way back on. Pack finish. Knackered.
First race. Recon'd route on Saturday and was aware of the nasty rollers on Hawkins, what I didn't expect were 18mph and above sustained winds on Sunday. Took a big pull to hurt the small group, I got hurt. Ended up in no mans land twice while catching and working with other OTB riders. Ultimately rolled in with 3 others but that wind was nightmarish. Also discovered I can't ride with 1 bottle cage, was very thirsty for the last 12 miles and watching the water slosh inside someone's clear bottle didn't help any.
I'm hooked.