2010 Bethel Spring Series - Tour de Kirche - Cat 4

[cannons231]

I see mostly teams racing. Are there any solo riders in the races?

[slowroadie]

@cannons231 I think you're asking if you have to be on a team to race. The answer is definitely not. There are plenty of riders that race 'unattached' with no team affiliation. I think people typically get into racing by word of mouth, after they join a cycling group or club. Around here (New England), teams are usually tied to a cycling club, and they're always glad to welcome new riders.

[mybodymechanics]

Nice job on the video and your finish. I was surprised the break got away. I think masters also had a break that held

[slowroadie]

Thanks. I have to be honest, I know how strong Muz is, and I still wasn't sure the break would succeed - mostly because it started with 13 laps to go. I think other teams thought the same thing, which was a mistake. But the second place finisher from Bikeway (#206 in front of me at 0:40 of video) is also very strong, so he and Muz were able to make it stick.

[mybodymechanics]

You're right. I think everyone thought that a break so early would never stick. Thanks for the nice comment about Danny's. I'm #235. Couldn't hook up with our sprinter. See you next week

[super6cycing]

What was the average speed?

[slowroadie]

I had 24.1 mph.  We were lollygagging for a while there. Last lap, base of the hill before the sprint was 33.1 mph.