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Michael Bartlett
Mountain Biking, United States

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First Cyclocross Race: Crossin for Canines

It was a 90 degree day in the middle of September, the perfect way to start my cross career.  I had gotten my cross bike on Saturday, rode it once or twice, and it was now a week later and I was lined up to race the Category 3-4 cyclocross race for a herd of dogs (all proceeds benefited a local dog shelter hence the Crossin for Canines).  So needless to say I could have used a little more practice time, but sometimes you have to jump right in.
The gun went off and the group surged forward, I made a few quick passes before the first corner, and was sitting in  about 3rd place.  I kept this up, and when the first hill came I jumped ahead and was leading the race.  We started entering some barriers and corners, and at this point a few guys started coming around me.  I watched them flow through corners and glide over barriers, and then I tried to follow suit, however I sort of made it through corners, forgot which way to swing my legs over barriers, but either way I was racing!
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This continued for 45 minutes, with me trying my best to get through corners and over barriers and during this time I was baked in the heat, but I crossed the line in 4th place.
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It was a great first experience, and since the race I have gotten more practice, and feel much better on the bike, I am looking forward to future races!

Posted By:Michael Bartlett On 25 Sep 2010 AT 18:11 | 0 COMMENTS
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Mountain Biking, Athletes/Active Lifestyle

ABOUT ME

I hold a professional mountain bike license and enjoy racing throughout the New England ar…MORE