Gorrick Spring Series Rnd 2 - Crowthorne
I think we should create a new rule: Team mates shouldn’t line up next to each other on the grid.
Alex and I were side by side ready for the start of the Super Masters race. The hooter sounded, muscles tensed, power was applied to pedals, chains took the strain. Shoulder to shoulder, elbows entwined we were off. To my right there was the unmistakable sound of a chain snapping, followed by a rider wobbling into the pack. Suddenly we were all squeezed, I was pushed and fell towards Alex. Obviously I never want to crash, but my worst fear would be taking out a team mate at the same time and ruining two races. Using all my Jedi powers of levitation I somehow managed to stay upright, Alex actually supporting me as I wrestled myself back into the saddle. We were sliding back through the field but we were both still in the race.
A technicoloured ribbon of riders streamed through the long flat singletrack section and into the infamous corkscrew. Having dealt with the challenging swoops and dips I emerged onto the fireroad. The front wheel skidded on the loose gravel and slipped out from under me. The “Force” was no longer with me and I hit the ground hard. I was quickly back up, but the bars were at about 30 degrees, so I was off again for a realignment. Pushing to catch up I repeated the same trick only 200 yards down the path at the next turn – I was panicking!
Despite my adventures Alex and I had a fun race long tussle finishing 17th and 18th in Super Masters. Mr D and Mr P had a similar ding dong battle in the Grand Vets to come home 4th and 6th. Like a fortnight ago, Will came powering past me like a train on his new Stumpjumper HT. Unfortunately he was just pipped to the win right on the line. Hard luck Will - next time! Oli was 27th behind Will in the Sport and James was 7th up against some quick riders in the Youth race.
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