Pretty tough course. Worked off the front the whole race. Me and Pete put in several attacks, but nothing would stick. They shortened the course to 4.6 mile loops 7 times, with a nasty little climb on each lap. Wasn't conducive to my riding style. It was either up or down with tight corners with a little gravel, a little horse manure, and some rough sections. Randy Brown put in an attack on the last steep climb. then a second dig at the top, that no one took serious. He was getting a nice gap, while we conserving for the sprint. I said guys if we don't chase him down now its going to stick. So we took a couple rotations, and reeled him in half mile before the line. Thought I was sitting pretty, but sprint went early with a lead out from the inside. I was on the outside caught me by surprise . I passed a couple people on the long up hill sprint for 3rd, but couldn't close the young studs. It was a fun, and challenging race. In which I would do again.
