Velogirls at the Early Bird crit?

[Melody]

I get to respond to my own post

Lorri, it was great to finally meet you

Mel

[velogirl]

you too, mel! did neal make it through the race in one piece?

[Melody]

He did. Though he mentioned it was slower than he expected. Normally he's so winded he's coughing, but this time there was nothing. He said he stayed in the pack and was able to conserve energy.

Mel

[velogirl]

Maybe the race wasn't slower. Maybe he's getting stronger.