British NPS 2009 Round 4 Crow Hill

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Last year at Crow Hill, I blew, had the worst race of the year and didn;t really like it. It's odd cos its similar to Sherwood, which I normally do well on.

Well, this time, I blew, my head was boiling and I was riding around at a speed I go faster than on my recovery rides. I had zero power. Only 31 of us entered it. I thought before maybe my 1st top 10. No chance.

To make it worse Brit Cycling made it the longest race of the year, taking Killeen over 2hours 15. They normally take him 1 hour 40. So there we go. I died, and to be honest thought Liam was going to lap me. But it turned out that it wasn't just me. I got 14th, but only 16 of us got around without being lapped or quitting. Making it a pretty good result. So despite riding slower than I have in years, I grinded out some good points. Goes to show - don't quit, cos it's hurting everyone else too.

Begining to think I'm better suited to Cyclo cross - in the mud, rain, cold and for an hour, instead of beasting myself in 30 degree heat for 2 and a half hours. I can't deal with the heat! Matt Barrett won the Masters again. He looks good for the overall now!