1. Picture of that bike:
2. I think your attitude of learning from the results of each race is great. If you don't you'll burn out from being so upset because you didn't come in first or second or whatever.
3. I like reading your race reports, Cathy, because I have been to all of these races at least once and I like picturing what you are saying with what I remember. Of course, going as someone's parent is not that much fun! Cycling dads are just as evil as soccer moms.