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A little road update, the season ended on a great note both on a personal level and for the TT1. Moises (not Moses, Mr. ToM announcer) took the KoM jersey at the Tour of Missouri and the team spent a couple of days in the most aggressive rider jersey. I fought hard all week to integrate into a breakaway. I finally got my wish on stage 7 spending some time off the front with 5 pro tour pedalers. Thankfully it was a short stage!
I am happy to say that for 2010 I have signed on for a 3rd season with TT1. The boys run a great program and have an inspiring message to spread about diabetes. I will miss my man Gord though.
Now the cross season has opened up. I have been racking up the travel, 6 flights, 5 races, and 4 different states over the last 8 days. Oh and I crashed more times in my first cross race than I did during the entire road season!
I have scored a few results during this first trip, my biggest of which was my 2nd at cross vegas. This race, like vegas in general, is over the top out of control. Everyones’ sponsors are at the race and want the bragging rights that come with a win at our ‘largest cross race.’ Unfortunately, I fell just shy of the W and was the first loser. The crowd was crazy, and besides the guy who spit beer on Jamey and I, kept us motivated to do the unthinkable and hold the elite group of chasers off.
This cross season and the results that are upcoming would not be possible without all of my sponsors. Thanks to Champion System, Focus, Williams Wheels, fizik, Crank Brothers, Thomson, Smith Optics, Mavic, & Action Wipes.
Here’s a picture to help motivate you to go out and buy their products. Look at this beauty!
Up next: New England Worlds aka. Gloucester GP. I have some unfinished business at this race after flatting out of the lead on the final lap the last time I raced here.
That is a pretty bike. I’ll take two.