Sunday proved to be the start of a wonderful and then crazy 2 days of cycling.

Finished 11th in a pro critirium and first place in cat3

(cat 3 = slow elites who can just sit on the pros’ wheels). Again what makes these races challenging is keeping speed up and knowing when to use your power.

Doing intervals using Powertraining method is the EXACT same Rhythm that exists in the race. Ended up being in a chase break, getting yelled at for not pulling which is always nice but I pulled through enough by the end.

Actually won some money, $65 to be exact. The best part of winning that money was getting to hang around for the organizers to pay because the best (Pros) riders were there while everyone else left.

Some people told me I was strong bla bla bla, and I went home feeling like I had watermelons between my legs.

On Monday it was reported that a guy I race against returned a positive test for EPO. Its really sad that an amateur feels the need to dope.

All Cyclists believe they are pros and with easy access to drugs I guess some tell themselves its ok. Maybe local races were just too hard for him… In the end he has to live with himself, although I am not sure that’s a problem. He Is already convinced himself that doping is ok

Avarege Speed For Winners – 46 KmH~~

Avarege Speed For 10-11 places – 44.5 KmH~~