Tour of Granite City

The other weekend I competed in a 3 stage Cat 4,5 points race (RR, TT, Circuit Race).  The legs felt good, but I am still not executing on strategy.  I am not sure if it makes it better or worse that after the race is over I have multiple teammates tell me that I am plenty strong, but need to race smarter.

The RR was 54 miles that included 4 laps.  I missed getting in the break, but then expended too much energy trying to bridge up to it.  I was spent at the end and crossed the line 12th, of 40+.  One of my teammates (Cobra) finished 5th, which was great to see.  After the race I had to hurry home as my wife wanted to take the girls to a pool party.

The next morning started with an 8 mile TT, where I placed 8th.  The circuit race started at 12:30 so Cobra and I grabbed some Subway quick after the TT.  The circuit race went fairly well as I tried to race smarter.  I was not in the ideal position for the final sprint, but was able to pull off a 4th place finish.

Overall I ended up 7th on the weekend.  My legs felt good so I am hopeful for the last few races of the season.  I still think I could place well enough to upgrade for next year as long as I race smart.

Jeff