Upgrades and Cross

Upgrade:
In the end I did achieve one of my goals for the road season, which was an upgrade to Cat 3.  I could have stayed in Cat 4 for a little longer, but I feel that I will progress quicker if I move up.  Plus the guys on the team have stated that I would be able to hold my own as a 3.  This will be good motivation for the winter.

Cross!!!!
I did my first cross race last weekend and it was AWESOME!!!!!!  I am hooked it was such a painfully great time.  I ended up 8th out of the 30 Cat 4's, with plenty of opportunity for improvement.  I fell on the first lap in a corner that transitioned from gravel to grass and could not clip my right shoe in for the rest of the race.  Unfortunately when I fell I lost contact with the lead group and pushed solo for the rest of the race not able to close on the lead group.  I can definitely improve my start and dismount/mounting technique.  I think I am going to be able to get in a few more races before the end of the year, which I am very excited about.

More to come soon....

Jeff