It was the Ed Sanders Memorial Cyclocross Race, and despite more summer than fall weather it was great. It was painful but really fun, I felt silly running with a perfectly good bike.
I thought it would be low-key, but there were almost 400 riders in the race! The announcers were stoked I was there and gave me a lot more attention than I deserved. I almost didn't know what to do when I arrived at the barriers for the first time. I quickly remembered and gave 'em a good show. I had a battle with a cross guy from PA named Wess who was way strong. With two laps to go I attacked and finally got a good sized gap with just over one to go, but then I flatted and had to ride it in. I got a wheel change to pull in for a solid second.
Seems like cross is taking off in the US, it's good to be back.
See ya out there,
Jeremiah
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