Up in Bromont, Canada, the rain came in sheets and the mud was even worse than expected. My last World Cup of the season wrapped up in style (17th place) though it started about as well as bull running through a china shop with a wet floor!
Right after the first climb, we did a short descent and I tried not to get caught behind a wreck, but as I corrected my course my front wheel slid and I crashed!
At first I thought I had surely broken my ring and pinky fingers. Last time I checked, fingers aren't supposed to bend backwards at the joint like that! OUCH.
I did what I always do if I'm not unconscious and got back on the bike and assessed the situation while riding. The good thing was that I could still hold onto the bars and came on strong at the end of the race. I battled it out with a surging Carl Decker, and just caught Karl Markt from Germany on the last section of trail. Mud is fun to ride in sometimes, but it always makes for exciting racing!
Now I am just chilling at home with Erin and catching up with some busy stuff.
Next on the radar for me is an appearance at the Tour de Skyline this Saturday. If you are a man who's over 40 years old - or who wants to live past 40, check out this link www.ProstateCancerAwarenessProject.org
The event has filled up, but if you show up randomly to ride Skyline Drive this Saturday morning at 8:30 I may see you there. We're riding halfway, staying at Skyland Lodge and then finishing up on Sunday.
Also congrads to Leah who bagged her first top 10 finish in Bromont. NICE!
Cheers,
JB
Labels: Industry News and Events, World Cups
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