Saturday morning and I’m pointing the saab southward for a days racing in Hyde Park, yes its monsters of the midway time.
I’m out the door early for the Masters 1-4 race, but as I hit the express lanes, a black sky looms ahead and a bolt of lightnng strikes (I swear) right on the University of Chicago. Shit.
I HATE racing in the rain.
By the time I arrive a full scale pissing it down thunderstorm is in progress and a few miserable looking juniors are huddling under tents. The thunder passes but its still soaking rain as I ‘warm up’.
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— Bevan Brookfield
Sunday May 13, 2012
HAC MTBer Regina Campbell, scoring her second W in her second race this season, repping at the WEMS Northern Kettle 30 mile race. Congrats!
Monday May 7, 2012 Rides
Mark your calendars for Saturday May 12th: the next women’s trail day! We will once again be meeting at the Palos Forest Preserve, where we will have great samples from Honey Stinger. After the ride, stick around for Trek Demo Days! From 10 to 3 Chicago area Trek dealers will be out and have plenty of demo bikes to try. If you have been wanting to check out a 29er, compare full-suspension with your hardtail, or talk to someone about bike geometry, this is your chance.
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Later in the day, don’t forget to head down to Hyde Park for the Monsters of the Midway Criterium—Women’s open is at 12:25 and W4 is at 2:50.
Monday May 7, 2012
A name says a lot about a race, this one was full of Madness. Two weeks ago the team decided to do a group ride out on the course. I rode 34:18 and it felt good, but towards the end of the day my legs were getting tired and the great debate of what gear to run. The week leading up to the race was full of rain storms and it lead me to my decision to run 34:19.
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— R.Campbell
