... was also shortened due to snow up high, a 50 km lollipop loop.
There was no neutral start right out of the gates the pace was set pretty high. Jon seemed strong and after a while riding with both the second and third place team we created a small gap that they did nkt seem to be able to close. After a bit of double track and enough mud to make it interesting we started climbing, it would be about 20 km off loop before going back the same way. We rode some great single track up but with the snow and mud up higher we ended up walking some as well. Going back down again was great fun, not as congested as before. We rode for a while with the womens leaders, then left them as conditions was probably to our benefit. When we finished the loop we still had not seen the second and third team. Jon pulled hard on the double track back to the finish and I hung on. Great day and good to end the race this way.
Bummer of the day was the "loss" of my bag with my three jackets; as well as Jons jacket. We trustingly left it at tge start and not to be found after. Someone will enjoy a couple of Ridleys jackets, my fav winter ride jacket and my old worn wind breaker :(
Overall a very different experience this year with the weather but still great. Little less riding and dont feel as worn out as last year but to be able to race in Feb is always a bonus. Would not be saying no to next year.
Thanks to Jon for being a great partner!
Home Sunday and up north Monday, next ride Friday :)
Happy Riding!
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