The place to be

Had two fun days of racing Green Acres CX this past weekend. Saturday the course was a little slick with some muddy spots here and there. The field was pretty strong and I found myself blown off the back of the leaders by about the halfway point, rode the rest of the race alone in 7th. Day two was a slightly modified course that included a steep muddy grass climb, some good off camber slopes, and a dark piney forest trail. On top of that it rained most of the day so the course was almost all mud. The wistle blew and we were off sprinting up the dirt road climb, and once we got onto the top corn field area there were a couple crashes in front of me with everyone trying to find the best line in the 4 inch deep mud ruts. As I was trying to find my rhythem in the mud, a fast wheel came by, it was Tonkin, so I jumped on and we started passing people. I stayed with him for about a lap or more, but got shed off as he was riding the mud and the corners much smoother with a little rear tire flick that I need to learn! Tonkin actually battled up to the leaders and ended 2nd on the day behind that one guy ET who has been undefeated in the MNCX scene this year, I ended up in 6th behind the same guys as day 1. Overall it was a great weekend of cross with friends and family. Can't wait for next weekend!