Cross Season... here again!

Sunday was Psycho Cross down in Costa Mesa. The entire gang was there and I mean everyone! It was like a SoCal MTB reunion. I dusted off my ole racing legs which ultimately uncovered some kinks. Was great to see the boys from Bear Valley Bikes (Derek, Steve, Jason, Dan, etc) who are officially part of our CICLE cross team this fall. Thanks to Derek for dialing in my Redline.

Look at this whole gang of girls (see below)! From left to right: Heidi K, Tonya, Cpop, Kendall, Alexis, Joy, Sarah, Dot and somewhere in the back there.. me, Lisa and others!


What a terrible shot of me (see below)... I am cringing probably because I had a sciatic nerve spasm earlier during the race on the run up.. was laid out in a fetal position hopeing no one would run over me. Shout out to Amy & Dave who asked if i was ok! At least someone thought it didn't look normal for someone to be laid up on the side of the trail! hahaha... I managed to get up a few minutes later and tried to just do what I could.. As seen in this pic, running over the barriers and getting back on the bike was a major undertaking...

In a nutshell it was far from my best performance (for various reasons), but i still had fun seeing everyone and getting out there and racing. Big props to first timers Joy (rocking the white Coach G skinsuit) and Sarah (both kicked butt!). Also huge congrats for Cpop on her 2nd place finish in a large field coming off a tough season of illness.

Biggest thanks goes to Steve who helped me get through a subsequent sciatica spasm after cooling down. Between Steve, Sarah and Cpop it took a team to get me from unable to move at all, to seated and stretched.

Next stop might be Urban CX #1 in Palos Verdes this Sunday. I had a great time at this one last year. Very cool course, nice venue, ocean views.

Guess I better get out there and train a little bit.. :)

I had better give a shout out to Matt too! I was too busy laid up with my back to really get over and watch his race!