Jeez. Russ, bruce Michael and the boys set out a long 3.5 mile course this evening that with its various twists and turns ended up going up the slope
4 times per lap pretty much, two off road straight up the Hoggenburg. Some good technical tight turns, roots and a log rolls which neutralised the 29er advantage that they have over the stutter bumps and rolling terrain.
I enjoyed myself so much I was even managing some "rad" airtime over the
uphill jump on the far side opposite the centre!
Brilliant fun (when finished anyway), I didn't see Jason or Doug so I think I was the sole Pheonix. A good ride for me this week, a decent sprint from the start (up the Hoggenburg!) into the first bend, and then consistent pace & strength in the more tech sections saw me pass a few on the 3rd and 4th lap. Some were really suffering - I passed two skinny whippet looking riders previously out of sight in front of me who were heads down struggling to keep going on what turned out to be a 1h:20 crit. I've fingers crossed for what I think is within the top 15 in class.
Definitely have sore lungs and legs now. Bring on Rd 6 next week, thank to this weeks volunteers!