A Soaked Venture Into 2014

What a start to 2014. Excuse me, what a WET start to 2014. Last weekend, I left the sunny skies of Fresno and followed the dark, disquieted clouds to race the Cherry Pie Criterium in Napa. Good thing my dad and I made an investment in storm venture water proof jackets, or we might have been sopping from the long walk to sign in. I was the lone ranger, standing out in sparkling blue. My plan was to ride, follow the right wheels, and try not to get worked over. It took me a few laps to really get comfortable at taking the water-logged corners at speed. The race was hard, and fast. Many getting worked over in the first twenty minutes. I stayed unruffled and let the race sort itself out. I ended up getting in a group of ten behind the break of two off the front, after a grueling forty minutes. The wind was punishing, and continuously strong, making any advance a struggle. I ended up seventh place behind an array of Mikes Bikes and Hagens Berman. I ended up placing seventh. I was content with my result, and I was happy to be representing my team colors. I am looking forward to the many races to come, wet, or dry, I can not wait for the upcoming weekends.