Shelia cruised on her single speed, which she claimed was the first time this year, and had
a great race, finishing, I believe, second in her class. I started with a huge group of men
over 40. We more or less came to a stop at the second turn, and then at the beginning of the single track I had to wait in line for a minute or so to take my turn. I guess I have to start at the front and sprint, but even then, I doubt I could get away. I was in a train of riders pretty much
the whole time. On the second lap I began cheating by taking turns on the grass instead of the
dirt single track, and by doing this I managed to pass some riders. Some of the guys were
not good at turns, overbraking, skidding, wobbling, etc. The single speeders were good riders.
In fact, I think the fastest time was posted by a SSer. I went over the rock on the first lap, but
after that I went around, having proved to myself that I could do it. Bob Meuller was behind
me for awhile, complaining as usual, and after he hit my back tire, I surged. Later he said
he lost his chain, took a fall, etc. The weather was great--warm and not too windy.
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