Racing Strips

Well, it is halfway through track nationals and so far things have been as tough as anyone could have predicted. I am happy to report that I was able to qualify 2nd in the pursuit and got the opportunity to race Alex Cloutier in the final. I am also happy to report that despite sickness and other challenges of late I was really able to pull it together and race a very good final and defend my Canadian title. This one feels good because I was able to do it from the underdog position...I felt like it was a very mature ride on my part, planned and carried out the way it needed to be when I was not on the best legs.

After that, and a winning ride with Team Alberta in the team pursuit, I had to turn my eyes to the points race, this is one I really wanted this year...but it was not to be...Quebec rode the team strategy to the T. They new they had to control me and a few others in the race and they did it...it was real quality on their part...Martain Gilbert took the crown...one I know he really wanted and he earned it with a great ride, and I would like to congratulate him on a great ride and well earned win.

Tomorrow is a new day, with only the scratch race to worry about. With fresh legs I hope my sprint will come back and hopefully, make a race of it.

Wish me luck...