Wow, that was fast. First lap I looked down and we were going 33mph. I lasted about what the guys projected for your first kermis, 15 minutes. I learned quite a bit though. You CANNOT let gaps go. They are really hard to close. Plus the other racers get really pissed, luckily I didn’t do [...]
Entries from July 2005
Inglemunster Kermis.
July 31st, 2005 · 2 Comments
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An Example.
July 30th, 2005 · 1 Comment
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This is one of the better backyards in Hertsberg. This is an average house on an average street. Mind you Hertsberg probably has a population of no more than 1500. We aren’t talking the burbs or the Ritz here. Maybe I am easily amused. But, [...]
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Warm Up.
July 30th, 2005 · 3 Comments
Just got back from a warm up ride for tomorrows race. The legs feel good but not really sharp. After a couple weeks of racing I’m sure a bit of that sharpness Tosh and I built motor pacing will come back. I learned a few things on the ride today from fellow CC racer Josh [...]
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First Race.
July 29th, 2005 · 2 Comments
I found out today my first race will be Sunday. It is a 120k kermis in Inglemunster. The race isn’t too far away so we will be riding there.
So far so good, I am still getting used to it over here. My jet lag is still making me tired and wide awake at strange [...]
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Dusk.
July 28th, 2005 · No Comments
It is 10pm and it is still light out. It makes me think it’s earlier in the day and I should be doing something. That is all. Goodbye.
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