As it has been all year, I need to work on my starts. Lined up one row back at the start line for the MN State Championship. By the first turn I was in about 6^th place. By the 3^rd lap I was in 3^rd place.

With 3 laps to go (or maybe 4) my front tire rolled off as we traversed along the hill climb. I managed to mash it back onto the rim but as I didn’t want to crash on the fast descents, took it very easy until I got to my pit bike. By this time I was in a solid 7^th place. Those Challenge tires had been on for almost two seasons and about 14 races, couldn’t ask for much more. Maybe by September the rest of the glue will have given up and I can get them re-glued on for some pre-season practice!

That’s it for my Cross season – it’s been blast and I am lucky to ride with such a great bunch of racers.

Next:  I spent time over the last few nights fussing with my 29er MTB’s for my next season and while the temps are above 28 degrees I can always ride to work and back trying to fend off those extra pounds.

Good luck to all. Cheers.