Whhhoooohooooooo!!! Way to go, Pink! You truly rock!!
Me thinks the student has graduated......!!! :D :D
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Whhhoooohooooooo!!! Way to go, Pink! You truly rock!!
Me thinks the student has graduated......!!! :D :D
Here are a couple of links to some photos - there's more on the website - but these were the highlights...
http://wheelsinfocus.com/IMG_9400ww.JPG
break off the front - winning two premes total
http://wheelsinfocus.com/IMG_9441ww.JPG
Sprinting at the end...
http://wheelsinfocus.com/IMG_9450ww.JPG
talking with the announcer...
Thanks for the congrats!
Well done Pink! Well done!
And how did I miss that Starbucks sponsors a team...
spazzdog (beaming like a proud puppy)
Pink Kona your public profile is a hoot. :p
V.
Lookin' all pro & stuff! hehe I'm lovin' it, Pink -- great pics! I'm truly enjoying hearing about your race weekends. Awesome! :p :p
So apparently Walla Walla was just a precursor to this Saturday's road race. My wildest dreams are coming true - someone please pinch me!
We raced in Elma, Washington - near Olympia. The course is a 12.8 mile loop with a couple rollers, two hills right after one another, a nuclear plant and then a fast descent to flat farmland, repeat. We did 2 1/2 laps - and the finish is at the top of the hill. It's a grinder. The 200m mark is the steepest section and then it flattens out just enough before the finish line.
I must say my team has come a long way. We launched some attacks and played some eloquent defensive tactics. I smiled the whole race at how everything came together. Our General Manager told each person a task - and I was the lucky person to bring home the gold. It was thrilling.
During the last lap - I was able to place myself in a perfect position for the final uphill sprint - in the third seat. I didn't know if I would have the juice to complete the climb and then sprint the remaining 50m of flats... but apparently my wheaties worked today! My sister and mom were both there to witness and take photos. The following link is some of her work.
www.sportsshooter.com/marcysutton
Thank you all for your support. All of the positive feedback and encouragement fuels my fire and makes me sprint that much faster at the end. :)
WOW!!! Not much else to say. You did good. :)
FAN-TAB-ulous!!
spazz :cool:
Rock on Pink!.....you da racin bomb hun!!!
Congrats!
Fabulous!! I'm soooo happy for you!! :D :D
(So, when are you movin' up in Cat, hmmmmm??? lol) :cool:
Wonderful! Congrats to you for the ride, and to your sister too for her great photos.
--- Denise
Hey, Pink Kona....
Spazz's awesome new threat "Race Results" in General Discussion made me think of you. :)
Are you still out there tearing up the racing circuit?
Anyone know how to move Pink's thread over to the Race Results topic? We'll be able to find it easier that way.
Moving the thread requires the super powers of our resident super heroes.
I'll shine the Bat light into the heavens and you watch the phone booth for the costume change :D
So what are we, the Wonder-women of TE? :D :DQuote:
Originally Posted by spazzdog
I'll circle overhead in my invisible airplane and use my super telepathy powers to send "move thread" brain waves to those who can assist us. And if that doesn't work, I'll use my golden lasso to round 'em up.
heehee :D :D
p.s. I dig your "hot" new avatar. Smokin'!!
Hey Ladies! Hope all is going well in your neck of the woods. It's been a while since I posted so I'll keep it short but sweet.....Quote:
Originally Posted by BikeMomma
I upgraded! I took the plunge last week and have already raced my first crit with the 1/2/3s. It went really well until I pulled the "Lance Armstrong" - my nerves were out of control and I thought I was invincible - pulling 3 laps on a 50 minute crit in downtown Kent, Wa. Next thing I knew, I was shot out the back of the pack and sucking air to finish the crit. It's funny - I knew better but I just couldn't help myself. I went up to the leader after ward and told her congrats - she's a Cat 1 rider - and she said, "thanks Jennifer." Whoa - she knew my name! Apparently my efforts are not going unnoticed. Crazy!
Then there's the track scene.... we have a local Velodrome up here and if you have one near by I HIGHLY recommend going. After one introduction class, I promptly went to my local shop and bought a fixed gear. I am racing on Friday nights now and have my eyes on an upcoming National Qualifier.... I'll let you know how it goes! It's been an amazing season so far - thank you all for your encouragement.
Oh and on a side note - I had my first crash. This other rider pulled a bad move just before a corner during a crit a few weeks ago, down she went and down I went right on top of her. I now boast scared racing elbows and I cracked my Carbon Fiber handlebars! I was more worried about the bike than my own health. However, I called Easton the next day and they replaced them free of charge! How cool is that?!?! So - if you ever break something - call the manufacturer and try returning it - you never know what could happen!
I look forward to hearing from all of you! Jen
I just put in a request (via PM) to admin to move this thread to the TE Race Results Forum.
The bulb in my Bat light went out... had to resort to "mortal" moves.
Our fabulous admin moved it (it case you didn't notice).
All hail Ceasar, er-uhm, Administrator!
spazz - bowing and backing out of the throne room :D
Spazz!! Any news about the Gay Games? Did you ride in it this year?Quote:
Originally Posted by spazzdog