Brownstown Road Race

[NJBikeGal]

Thanks, girls!

The whole crash situation was really upsetting! I was sitting there while we were neutralized trying to figure out who was missing, and I finally turned to Naomi and said, "It was TRACY!" It was a shock because she is so strong and such a veteran rider. Just goes to show you that every time we come home from a ride without a scratch, we should be really thankful!

As far as I know, she is feeling better, but with 8 broken ribs, she's going to be in quite a bit of pain and in for a long recovery.

What's next for you, Kristy? I was looking forward to the Dutch Country Stage Race, but the Women's fields were canceled. Looks like I'll have to do the Tour de Toona at the end of the month to get in my stage race for the season!

[Eden]

One stage race! You gals ought to move out west. We have about 8 (from April to August) within a days drive of Seattle to choose from.

[NJBikeGal]

One stage race! You gals ought to move out west. We have about 8 (from April to August) within a days drive of Seattle to choose from.

There are others, but as a newbie rider, I have been a bit hesitant to try one. I finally got up the guts and then the darn thing got canceled! So, now, I have to do one of the hardest stage races in the state! At least I'll get to watch the pro gals race, too...so I guess I shouldn't complain!

[Eden]

Tour de Toona should be fun! I'm not sure if there are any going this year, but we've had some of our higher cat women out there in the past. Don't sweat it - its not as bad as it might sound. Just make sure you have a lot of food around, because I can almost guarantee you'll be hungry all of the time, hydrate, hydrate, hydrate and get plenty of sleep.

[ohmyspokes]

What's next for you, Kristy? I was looking forward to the Dutch Country Stage Race, but the Women's fields were canceled. Looks like I'll have to do the Tour de Toona at the end of the month to get in my stage race for the season!

I was looking forward to the Dutch Country, too...but in all honesty, I'm not yet back into the swing of things after getting hit by an SUV two weeks ago. Giro de Cielo is next for me. I'll have my bike (and hopefully legs) back by then.

Are you really going to do the Tour de Toona?

[NJBikeGal]

I'm sorry (cleaning out my ears)...Did you say, "hit by an SUV"?!?!?!

What happened?!

I am going to do the Tour. Sally, Naomi, Dana and I are headed out there with our coach to attempt to ride the PA mountains! I'm looking forward to getting my butt handed to me on a platter! It's be GREAT!

[ohmyspokes]

I'm sorry (cleaning out my ears)...Did you say, "hit by an SUV"?!?!?!

What happened?!

I am going to do the Tour. Sally, Naomi, Dana and I are headed out there with our coach to attempt to ride the PA mountains! I'm looking forward to getting my butt handed to me on a platter! It's be GREAT!

It happened at a 4-way stop. Low speed, driver's fault. I was banged up, but nothing serious. It's funny - as it happened, I thought "My glasses! My bike!".

That is so freaking cool about Toona. I was thinking about trying to hook up with a team next year. Did you upgrade to a Cat 3?

[equus123]

Sarah - if you're a 4 OR a 3 - you should do the Giro up here in Sussex County (I work ~25 min away from the giro site). There's a rough uphill TT and crazy crit on Saturday then longer circuit race on Sun. Prize list and amenities are fantastic this year...they've done a great job. It's July 14th and 15th.

[NJBikeGal]

I'm a Cat 4 at the moment, but from the looks of things, I'll be upgrading before the end of the season. Dana has been saying this since the NJ State Race!

I thought about doing the Giro, but decided on Toona because I'll have some teammates there with me. Strength in numbers is always good! Plus, that part of PA is soooo pretty! Maybe I'll hit the Giro next year. Good luck to both of you up there! I'm sure you'll have a blast.

Kristy - sorry to hear about your accident...happy to hear that you are ok! Mushed bikes can always be fixed...mushed people...not so much! Glad to hear that you are in a non-mushed state!