On the Rivet: October 2011

This weekend I did my first cross races of the year. My dad and I drove up to Domtar Park in Kingsport. I lined up and and had a good start position thanks to Dirk Pohlmann. I was second off the line behind Will Black. I almost crashed when me foot popped out of the pedal coming down the first straightaway but held it up. I rode in second for a while before I bobbled and Will Black rode away. Eric Meuhl rode by me and I rode for a few laps by myself before I was caught by a chase group. Eric Wondergem laid the hammer down and rode away. After that everyone pretty much stayed in the same position. Justin, Thatcher, and I sprinted for fourth and I timed the sprint right this year on what I believe was my fifth time finishing on that particular finish.
Sunday. I was really hoping to go for the win on Sunday. I was riding with Noah Niwinski and reeling in Will Black after 2 laps, but then I slid out and my chain fell off the ring and the cassette. I put it back on but my focus was broken. I chased for a few laps then just rode around. I was disappointed in myself but there are a lot more races left.