Jimmie contemplated going to Midland for the Sweat Shaker rather than Bloomer due to the week long rain we had. I woke up Saturday morning expecting to go watch him race, but he opted to get some sleep instead.
We rode the trainers indoors Saturday morning. Jimmie fixed his front break issue in preparation for Bloomer.
On Sunday Jimmie and I got to Bloomer earlier than I expected. The Mom & Pop Racing/ sweet Bikes team mates were already there getting prepped for their race. They had a tent set up with some chairs and other needs for an expected day long stay at Bloomer. Everyone was racing but me even the kids. :(
I've never ridden at Bloomer and never heard anyone say anything good about it either. I think the added wet conditions would have changed my mind about racing even if I could.
Jimmie raced the 40 to 49 expert group and finished 4th. Todd was 4th in the SS expert group. Wendy was 3rd in the women's pro category. Seth hated the course. Emily decided not to race it after Seth's experience was sub par.
Talked to Kati Krikke after her race. She didn't like the course. She said Sue Stephens told her she went of course a tad. I heard a lot of that. The course was not well marked according to the racers. As the elite/expert men came around for their 1st lap there was quite a bit of mumbling about the course. Still the rain stayed away for Sunday and eventually the sun came out and gave way to a very nice day.
Next up is Brighton XC...see you there!
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