The coolest thing about today's Cyclocross race was that Jackson won his first ever race...the "Lil Belgian Race", which was 3 laps around a mini course at Lilipons. He started out in about 5th place and quickly fell into 3rd and then worked his way into first place at the bunny hop obstacle. He is VERY proud of his medal. He was in the 7-8 year old race and won as a 7 year old. I suppose we'll have to wait 3 years until he can compete in the junior races in the 10-12 year junior categories. Thanks to Darren for taking the video and posting it on youtube, Dawn for providing audio race commentary, Curtis for giving us a sweet deal on the bike & Jared for shooting me the link this video!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOtXNDF5Bo4
His father, on the other hand, true to form for this year's racing season did an end-over on the end-over obstacle. I suppose that's why they call it an "end over" obstacle. If you try to ride over it you do one...which I proved today. In the process, I bent my rear derailler into a shape that wouldn't allow me to finish the race. I suppose that is what I should expect for my first cross race of the season (4th ever) with absolutely NO bike handling practise this year. I'll try to be better prepared for the next race. I will also be a bit more conservative on the obstacles...
Darren Bernard had the best day for Haymarket today, placing 7th in the masters B race.
2 comments:
congrats to jackson...maybe he'll be a national champ someday soon...
That was a great video.
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