First 1st

What can I say but the race at John Muir went great. Sam and I left Cross Plains Saturday with the fog and rain clearing at about 9:30am. We got to the trails a little after 11 and it just stopped raining there, it rained most of the morning and the 12 hour guys were coated with thick greasy mud. I was not happy since all of the races I have done this year were wet or muddy.

Suited up and we were told to seed ourselves so I lined up in the front row with the super cool Seagal guys. I got to the front and just rode a steady pace letting the breathing fall into place. First part of the trail was fairly dry but a few minutes later it got greasy. I went down and Marc and James went pass and then James went down. So Marc and I rode away. It took me a few minutes to compose myself after the crash and Marc was kind of gapping me. I got it together and reeled him in about half way through the first lap. He asked if I wanted to lead so I went to the front and just slowly started pulling away. After that it was just ride hard and keep it upright. I ended up with 6 laps in 5:37 for my first mtb win. I didn't feel reel good after the race due to not being able to eat very much during the race, I got most of my calories from liquids. Had a few beers to celebrate and ended the night with Mexican in Whitewater with my folks and Sam. Super stoked about the day.