This is the same race as Xterra Snow Mtn Ranch, with a new name. I had won the previous two years, so I was hoping to make it 3 for 3. It was delayed two weeks due to unsafe conditions, but last weekend was perfect. Instead of camping the night before, I decided to drive since Tina had friends in town and would not be attending. I managed to get Matt, (one of Tina's friends) to drive with me... thank goodness.
The race started out normally, with a good lead out of the water, and nobody near me on the bike for the beginning. As in the last two years, another pro snuck up on me without warning. I raced with him (Thomas Spannring) for a bit before we got to the final of the long climb. I raced down after him on the descent and just when the trail opened up... I heard a crunch and my face hit the dirt. The next thing I knew, I was on my back with my bike flying over me.... and it HURT! I looked around and saw no trees near me so I knew I was not injured badly, and the paramedics were on my quickly. I took some minutes to compose myself and tried to finish. It hurt too much. I HATE not finishing races, but I would do more harm than good with this. Thanks to Matt, I was able to keep ice on my knee the rest of the day and hopefully speeded my recovery.
This weekend is Xterra Buffalo Creek. I'll be doing a relay, (I still can't run or bike) with Tina and my friend, Ben Madden. It should be fun!
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