fishnabowl

So I was leaving work today and they were setting up a race again. Saw them there two weeks ago at the end of it. Just thought it was part of a bike event they were having at the stadium that weekend. It was an Oregon Bicycle Racing Association event. Checked the website and apparently they've been having a crit there. Next week is the last event this year. Might race it for the hell of it since I'm getting ready for a Half-Ironman Team relay in just over a week now. 56 mile bike ride. Two other guys from work asked me to do that portion. They are doing the swim and run. Sure, whatever, I'll do it. It's always good to be on the bike.

Been wanting to do a race again. Only did one once. Many, many years ago on my first road bike. Pretty miserable performance. Had just gotten new shoes. I think only Look clipless pedals existed at the time. Right after the start, we are crossing railroad tracks and I try to hop over. Hadn't strapped in well and my shoes come out of the clips. Couldn't get back in and just got dropped by the pack. Never recovered. Eventually rode the sag wagon back after riding around by myself for awhile.