I was one of the three that got involved in that bullsh*t in the cat 5 race. This happened approximately 20 minutes into the race. I could MAYBE see this happening in lap 1, maybe 2, possibly 3, but 20 minutes into it???? AMAZING.

All I heard was "that's not a turn", then I see the rider in front of me cut right in front of me to the left. WAM...t-boned him AND got my front wheel stuck somewhere in his frame as he dragged me 15-20 ft. I knock him loose and fall to my left side. Broken buckle on my right shoe, minor sprain, messed up cleat, a few more "battle scars" on my beloved Serotta as well.

The MORON (and if you are reading this be happy my family was there as I used what little restraint I had left not to introduce your head to the pavement repeatedly) that caused this initially had the balls to turn around (from the middle road) and ask "You ok? Sorry dude...you ok?" Good lord, it wasn't like I was in the first pack between the 5's and 10's getting my final place ready or something..oh yeah I was of course!.

I guess the worst part about all of this is the fact that people with NO business in a bike race think that just because its cat 5, its "OK". May I please be the first to inform said wannabe's that some of us put TONS of time, money, and effort into this sport only to have it minimized to squat when stupid sh*t like this happens.

Its so bad right now (the endless cat 5 ***********) that I'm seriously thinking of just doing masters races for the rest of the season just to cat up (yeah I know winning will NOT happen if I go that route, but at least I stand a greater chance of surviving my cat up period).

Anyone else agree? I was so pissed Saturday I can't even vocalize or write it down fully. Told the wife I should sell the bike and go back to drag racing (can only blame myself in that damn "sport"). I think I'm over that irrationality, but it sure does make a guy wonder "What MORE do I need to put up with???".