Sat July 1 Elm Grove Crit

With clouds overhead and the threat of thunderstorms in the forcast Andy R and I set out for the race. Another day of points racing was the order of the day. It has been a drag the last couple races. Always have to hold something back for the sprint finish and not willing to risk a break away attempt.

A decent warm up though still fatigued from the cold I was just getting over.

There were many guys trying to stay at the front. On lap two I totally missed turn one, I think I was just not mentally in the game. Ended up back about 10 spots. I continued moving forward and finally found a spot to hang most of the race at 2nd or 3rd wheel. As usual the race came down to the final sprint.

In turn 3 Ryan F came along on my inside. It was a risky move and had it been any one else I would have taken him to the grass. Unfortunately I had to back off to let him have the spot and lost some momentum. Turn four another guy pinched my off and he and I were inches from each other at the traction limits of our tires at 30 mph.

I came out of turn four in a full sprint. My rear derailer did not let me get into my 11 and I spun out the 12 at 38.5 mph trying to pass Ryan. I took fourth which was fine, I would have liked to have gained on Ryan in the points but oh well. I did finish ahead of 38 others and everyone behind me in points.

Scott P had another fine day, Bob H was at the front of the peloton for a lap. Andy R is riding strong and the four of us were well representing Team Wisconsin.