For those who have attended Superweek; yesterday marked the prestigious Lake Front Road Race (long course). The women's race started 45 minutes late; but was comprised of a much larger field than what we've seen all week (which lifted the spirits of both Jenna and myself). A seven lap race, with two significant climbs per lap, a bike path portion, a windy desent and a mile long straight drag race to the finish. The uneventfull race saw one rider go off the front and out of sight early; then a very lazy peleton didn't do much chasing. Inside one to go I gave it my all up the last climb; trying to get some separation from the field. A Kiwi rider attacked at the very top taking two with her and getting the separation I was looking for. The field sprinted for 5th and I yoyo from the front to the back to the front during the mile long straight leading into the finish. In the end Jenna came up next to me; but got caught in the gutter and the two of us conveniently found ourselves behind a rider soft pedeling into the line.
Today it is pouring rain.
Julia
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