The CCCX XC #1 turned into a super hard slug-fest of a MTB race. Constant rain made for some very technical racing on one of the most demanding courses ever for a CCCX XC race. I had a good lead early in the race, in my division, but was set back by a Pro rider who crashed right in front of me half way thru lap #1 taking me down with him in the mud! After the other rider took me out I lost some wind out of my sails, and could only dig in a try and make it to the finish as best as possible! This was 1 hour and 50 minutes more of suffering!! I ended up finishing 2nd in my division, and I was pleased to keep fighting during all the bad weather and my first lap flip.
