NJBikeGrrrrl ---- Altoonah

[ohmyspokes]

That's some fast racing!

Top Ten in the GC!!! Rock on.

Are there photos anywhere online?

[NJBikeGal]

Not yet, that I know of! There was a guy shooting all weekend long during our races, so I'm hoping that they show up somewhere soon. For now, I've just been keeping an eye on the Tour de Toona webpage for a weekend wrap-up. One of the guys interviewed Dana, so we're going to end up in the wrap-up. It was so funny...I guess because of our pink jerseys, we were getting a lot of attention from the locals. We had a whole crew of guys who came over while we were warming up for the crit and they were on the side of the road rooting for us during the entire race! Being in pink pays off, I guess!

It was also REALLY cool to watch the pros race. Plus, we were staying at the same place as Aaron's women's team, Colavita, and Sierra Nevada, and we know the girls from Ultralink, so we had a lot of interaction with the teams while we were there.

Can't wait to do it again next year as a Cat 3!!!

[ohmyspokes]

That's awesome. How did the rest of the girls do?

So, now that you've got this stage race thing down...going to Christiana?

[NJBikeGal]

I'm not sure about Christiana yet... I am thinking about taking you and Betty on this weekend at Doylestown! It will be a sufferfest with you two ladies there! But, it sounds great nonetheless!

We all had a great weekend, finishing 8th and 12th in the Cat 4 GC and 14th and 15th in the Cat 3 GC. I was just so excited to be out there and racing against some really talents women. You'll have to put it on your calendar for next year...we're already planning a return trip with at least 3 Cat 3s!

Some photos for y'all to enjoy!

[ohmyspokes]

Great photos.

I don't know why anyone would say clowns are creepy.

Yes- Doylestown! Betty has a new bike. Watch out!

[equus123]

Congratulations to BOTH of you on these past few weeks and what a great writeup about Altoona.

Good luck at Christiana. I believe we have 2 girls going.

I just upgraded to a 3 yesterday! dun dun duuuuuun next year should be interesting.

[RoadRaven]

Aewsome race report, NJ.
Those hills (the ones with the down-hill lead-in) are my favourite kind of hills )

I wonder if the pack stayed together in the Martinsburg race because with the fast downhills everyone was ready for the uphills and thus no clear opportunity for a break away?...

As for Altoona, I'm still stuck on the words
We managed to hit nearly 50 mph on the back side of the hill.

I feel good if I can brave reaching nearly the top 60s... 67-70kph, which is only about 44miles...

And crits... well, anyone who has read my posts on crits before can probably guess what I am about to say... I am in awe of you gals who not only ride crits, but race them to win. I have not ridden one, they scare me, and I really don't see me actively chooseing to ride one ever...

To ride with the TT champ would have been a great experience too... did you get a chance to chat with her, or just watch her style/form?

Congrats on a super performance, top ten GC and having fun along the way.
Way to go

[ohmyspokes]

Congrats on your upgrade, Anne!