Cycle-Smart International Day 1 - Northampton, MA

35+ Men

Joe, Tim, and Larry lined up for the super fast 35+ race. Tim and Larry were late in getting to call-ups so they had to start at the back. That didnt stop Tim from tearing thru the field eatrly on and getting right up to about 10 seconds behind the main chase group that was gunning for the 2 leaders. Tim held tough for hte final half of the race and picked off a couple more to finish a season high 8th place. Larry also had a good race considering where he started and made his way up to a season best 19th place. Joe started in decent shape but then lost control in corner, hitting the deck hard and fast. He recovered a bit and rolled in for 32nd place.
Larry on the stair run-up

Joe getting thru the sand pit


UCI Elite Men

Hunter drew number 61 for a start spot which put him 7 riders from the very back. He got thru the initial first corners quicker then most and was up a few spots by the end of the run-up. He continued to make progress thru the field but then dropped his chain near the halfway point. 20-25 seconds or so he was going again but it kicked him out of the group gunning for top 30. He rolled in at 41st instead.

Hunter, deep in the pain cave.

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