I did a lap at my Whitnall Crit course today in the wind, just to check out the course where the WCA racers will be doing battle a week from this Saturday.

My bud 'recursive' who posts here from time to time, will be racing Cat 3 on that day and I'll be there cheering him and the Endeavour team on.

I did a little recon today...you know that sharp right-hander that I was practicing on last season...right and then up a steep little hill to another right-hander....well...at the top of that hill you are gonna want to stay RIGHT. If you drift into the left lane on that turn you will find a minefield of potholes! Maybe they'll try to patch that in the next week, but maybe not.

As for me today, the wind, at 15-20-25 is pretty much a factor. I felt OK, but was real glad that I grabbed a wind jacket on the way out. I wasn't going to but changed my mind at the last second. The wind was cold...temp 50 when I left.

My legs were screaming out as I went into the wind on the last four blocks of the ride. Oh well, that's what getting in shape is all about now. No pain no gain.

Hey Phil,

Yea same here, been doing some reps on the Whitnall Park Crit route as well. I am riding for Endeavour as well this season (my first season). I am riding Cat5 of course. I raced in Madison this past Sunday, Cat5/Citizen and Cat4/5 respectively. I think I finished last in both races. No crashes, or mechanicals, but the cold and the wind were hard to overcome. Once the peloton pulled ahead and the attacks started - it was all over for me.

Have a few more races before the Whitnall crit, maybe I can learn and apply the few tactics I’ve learned.

Cordially,

Randy King ~ ‘Specialized’ Endeavour
........

RANDY...I GUES I DIDN'T REALIZE THAT YOU WERE RIDING ON THAT TEAM TOO THIS SEASON. CONGRATS. THAT'S GREAT. WHAT TIME DOES YOUR CAT ROLL OFF SO THAT I CAN BE THERE IF POSSIBLE TO WATCH YA BUD!

PAIN!! You and I both bro!!!

Hello Phil,

Who do you know on the Endeavour squad?

My races are Masters 30+ 4/5 @ 10:05AM & Cat 4/5 12:40PM, and your Cat 3 friend is at 2:35PM.

Thanks Phil!
Randy King ~ ‘Specialized’ Endeavour

recursive is Tom Theisen, cat 3 for Endeavour.

Thanks for the heads up on the pot holes. I'll make sure not to shift chainrings during the race this year.

I think Psimet may be racing the 4/5 too. No word from cromulent.

See you there, all.

And the following day, I've got both a BFNIC ride and a Sheboygan race lined up. What's up with the BFNIC hip?
..............

NOT SURE MY FRIEND. I AM OUT OF THE LOOP AND JUST TRYING TO GET MY FAT ARSE BACK IN SHAPE OUT ON THE ROAD ON MY OWN FOR ABOUT A MONTH OR SO BEFORE I DO ANY GROUP RIDES.