Well, as I was sick for much of the first part of February (didn't do anything for about 2.5 weeks), I wasn't in race shape to start with. So, my goal was to just hang on as long as I could. I did so for 24 of the 25 scheduled laps and then my lungs refused to work after that -- I'm not totally sure what happened, perhaps the pollen in the air, but I started wheezing and having problems getting enough oxygen. So, I went from being with the field across the line with 1 to go to about 24 seconds behind in a matter of one lap. But I lasted probably twice as long as I predicted I would, so it was a successful day, anyway.

Later, my kids rode in the PeeWee race and my 7-yr-old was first across the line in his heat. The Nutt family redeemed itself.

Fun -- I love the Merco course. Technical around the Old Courthouse chicane, and somewhat safe, as long as everyone holds their line. No crashes in the Wm4 race again this year (2nd year running), which is excellent. Can't say as much for the other cat's. Some nasty ones this year.

Maybe you can make it down next year for the century. Lots of positive comments from participants.
~BikeMomma