Mills. HUGE race. HUGE. I can't express that enough. Remember how at the beginning of the year we sat there and I talked about how if you put in the hard work, our program would have you ready to race come spring. And look... here you are in what amounts to your first races kicking ass and taking names.
That said, you've been a pretty strong rider all along. Just remember how it all went so when new guys show up, you can tell them and they'll believe it!
That said, I'm not in any way shape or form trying to steal your thunder. It sounds like you went out and did exactly what the team expected you to do.
If that other guy upgrades... thats his call. In terms of you upgrading, thats up to your teammates. Personally... having been away since December obviously, I would advise against it unless you're simply off the front in every single race. The D-Races have such a revolving door of competition because so many riders only show up when they feel like it. So you may find some late season guys that can pace you. If not... I'd say ride in or at the front of the pack, go after every break away that you have the legs and the lungs to chase, and get them before the line. This way, you'll learn how to ride in a dynamic pack, hopefully you'll have Jordan to work with as a teammate and learn how to work together and communicate, and you won't just bump up to C and cause a crash.
Remember, D isn't about winning as much as it's about learning and building confidence.
So proud of you though.
Logan and Sanders... also proud of you guys. But I also know what you guys are capable of. Just don't think that I forgot about you chaps upping to B's and being able to hang.
This teams growth has just been incredible.
Topic: KU Race News (April 9-10 2011) (Read 6122 times)
