Sunday's CCCX race was really good, as it rained the night before and turned my sweet course into one that was awesome. Lots of mud and action to be had for the racers! I raced bad, lacked energy, and after the race realized my wheel was broken. Which definitely did not help my performance.
Most of all I race for myself and race to challenge myself. Now I am looking to the future for my next race.
Tonight I did some hard efforts during the uphills on the Tues. night ride. I must really dig deep up climbs, and fight so hard that it takes me to another level of fitness and form. I must be calm and use my aggression and ability together. I must really spin the legs confidently up hills. And I must fight with everything I have to be my best.
The course was really sweet for the CCCX DH #3. One of the best, as it had tricky turns, lose sections, and fast sections. I won 3 of my 4 divisions. I know I can race better and perform better, and improve! I tried to ride smart and hit all my lines. Each race I learn more, and each race I want to improve. This gets me to 45 WINS on the year.
The course is set and it will be a good test of DH ability. I must make each turn and be under control in each section to post my time. I must hit the pedal sections with all my effort, and the turns with controlled aggression.