California racing plans...

[BikeMomma]

Need some input from you guys.... I'm pasting the link to the course map and topo map of the Wente road race, which is the day before the crit:
Wente RR course map
Wente RR topo map

Can someone tell me about these roads? Hate to admit, but I'm a complete novice at topo maps...don't really know how to read one!! I know Cross Rd pretty clearly in the ol' noggin from the Cindy (looks like the RR goes the opposite direction??), but I can't recall if I've been on the other roads (I've thrown away my Cindy map...figures). I'm sorta thinking of perhaps doing the road race too...trying my legs at a road race for a change.

Any input is appreciated! Thanks mucho.
~BikeMomma

[BikeMomma]

Hey galz....raced the Wente Crit today & did well. I'll write up somethin' on the race results thread.

V - didn't see ya out there if you went! I don't blame you if you didn't go -- it was a bit chilly.

cya
~BikeMomma (still on a slight adrenaline high....)

[roguedog]

Hey.. glad to hear you did well!

(belated cheer for ya!!)

[tprevost]

Hey galz....raced the Wente Crit today & did well. I'll write up somethin' on the race results thread.

V - didn't see ya out there if you went! I don't blame you if you didn't go -- it was a bit chilly.

cya
~BikeMomma (still on a slight adrenaline high....)

Where is your report??? I'm excited to read all about it, shoulds like you had a great day!

[BikeMomma]

Where is your report??? I'm excited to read all about it, shoulds like you had a great day!

Report posted FINALLY!
~Kim

[BikeMomma]

....in Salinas! Here's the link to the race info: Steinbeck Country Oldtown Criterium .

Haven't done this one before, so it should be interesting. My race is nice & early at 8:45am. Gives me time to race, grab some grub & a latte, perhaps dip my toes in the surf, and then make the drive back home to be pampered by my kids for Mom's Day. I'll have the best there is: bikes, coffee, the ocean, & my kids.

Cya!
~BikeMomma

[BikeMomma]

Racing Monday on Memorial Day! My race is at 9am (yawn).
Trek Bicycle Store Memorial Day Criterium

I'll probably stick around to watch the Wm 1/2/3 race at 11:30, then it's back home to the family for the rest of the holiday.

Take care & have a great weekend!
Kim

[Veronica]

Go Kim Go!

V.

[BikeMomma]

Hey, if you don't have any plans Monday morning, come on out! I'll introduce you to my 'racer chick' friend Charlotte.

Cya!
Kim

[Veronica]

Monday is my last day of hard riding before I take it easy for my next double on June 2. I'll be wishing I could go as fast as you.

V.

[slinkedog]

Hey Kim... I was at the race today, but I probably just missed you! We showed up around 11:30 or so and Jonathan and Elizabeth did the kids race! I wish I had checked ahead of time to see if you were racing or not.

We watched the women's 1/2/Pro race and the Master's race and then the kids rode. Then we took off. How did you do? My friend, Kim Taylor, rode in your race (I think). She rides for San Jose BC and she said she did okay... finished in the middle of the pack and she was the oldest one there, so she was happy. She said it was COLD!

[BikeMomma]

Hiya Slinke!

I was there! I stayed for the W1/2/3 race because my friend Charlotte just upgraded to a Cat 2 and was racing. We travel to the races together most of the time, and I'm usually the designated driver because my roof rack fits two bikes. Her husband Eugene races, but only occasionally.

Darn! I didn't see you either! At the start of her race, I grabbed a water bottle and walked the course. This was one of Char's first races as a Cat 2, so I figured I'd be a cheering voice where she least expected it...on the back nines of the course. She said at one point, she heard voices cheering for her everywhere on the course from various people, which was a huge moral boost for her. Must have worked, because she came screamin' home in 8th place. I swear that girl is a freakin' animal! Brooke Miller was in the race, but she raced hard yesterday in the Mt. Hamilton RR (1st, of course), so she didn't do much in today's crit.

How did your kids like the race? It's so cool to see kids out there rippin' it up.

As for me, I placed 12th in the 3/4's race. Not too bad out of a field of 31. Had decent position around the final corner and then moved up a few spots. The finishing straight is perfect for my sprint. Fun course, smooth pavement. I remember a San Jose rider....does she have dark brown hair, longish? It WAS cold! Right after my race, the sun came out and then it started to get warm.

Sorry I missed ya, but glad you made it out with the kids. Start 'em young, I say!

Tailwinds...
~Kim

[BikeMomma]

Forgot to tell you guys I was racing today, so I owe yet another race report (I'm falling behind!! Bad me!). But -- I'm also racing tomorrow (Sunday 6/3): EMC2/Vellum Crit. Race is in Pleasanton and the Wm Cat 4 race starts at 10:30am.

Hope to see a fellow TE'er or two out there!! My DH & kids are coming to this one, since it's not as early as the last few races.

Tailwinds...
~Kim

P.S. Anyone else racing? MTB, track, etc.?