The RFK crit is traditionally like racing on the surface of the sun, but this year it was definitely a bearable temperature, just very windy and this ended up having quite an impact on the outcome of the race.
Only four of us raced – Kate V, Kristy and I in the Cat 1/2 race and Anna Kelso in the Cat 3 race. There were a few big teams racing in the Cat 1/2 race so it was going to be hard to cover every break away attempt, but we were definitely out to give it our best shot and were determined we weren’t letting the race ride away from us.
I think we rode really well during the race – we covered most potential break away attempts, rode aggressively and in good position. No breaks were able to stay away as the wind made it too difficult. Things just didn’t go our way in the end and we were swamped in the bunch sprint and didn’t come away with the top finish we would’ve liked.
It was frustrating, but that is bike racing and I have a rule – you take yourself away and give yourself 5 minutes to feel really annoyed, angry, whatever negative emotions you are feeling, then you move on and don’t dwell on what can’t be changed….take on board what you have learnt from whatever mistakes you made and look ahead to the next race!! So that is what we are doing – bring on Somerville!!
Anna Kelso was so strong in her race, but it is tough out there with no team mates and she was also swamped in the sprint at the end with the wind meaning no breaks stayed away.
Till tommorrow
D.T
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