Boone CX today. Going into the race I was tied for the series lead with Jason. We have been sprinting it out all season. I got him yesterday and today he was on fire. The course was technical and suited a true crosser. Run-up, sand sections, high-speed barrier section and fast technical downhill. You needed skills today. The gun went off and I took the hole-shot and the selection happened early. There were 4 of us at one point, but one guy popped off and the race was on. Jason, Jeff and I made the race and the selection. Jason would go to the front and put the hurt on us and at one point he opened a gap and I was worried that I was racing for 2nd. He messed up a little going into the barriers and Jeff and I caught him. Jason would keep attacking and then with less then 3 to go Jason went into the barriers super hot and caught his foot or something and went down hard. His bike hit my leg and I almost went down and stumbled a little, but got through and immediately attacked with Jeff. We both drove the pace to get some room on Jason. At this point all I cared about was finishing in front of Jason to break the tie in points. Jeff was riding super strong and smart today and I made a tactical error going into the finish and he got me… so I rolled in 2nd and Jason got it together and finished 3rd.

So now I lead the series with one race to go and it’s double points, so basically whoever comes in front next week between Jason and I takes the series.

At this point I’m just happy with the results and the season that I have been able to put together with the move and work and baby coming. The legs don’t have the snap like they did at the 1st of the season and I’m sucking a lot of wheels so….such is life.

Wah