Foxtrot-Echelon Racing had 6 members line up and take on the Louisville Rec Center “Bowl of Death.” A second long run-up was added to make sure the course was extra painful.
Results
8th SM3: Brad Sims
8th SM4: Dave Vogel
9th 45+: Tim James
34th SM3: JD Whitney
35th SM4: Jon Maule
52nd SM4: Paul Shumate
Dave Vogel’s Race Report:
“Sunday’s race was at the Louisville Rec Center and was also race #3 of
a 4 race series. I have raced this race before and did quite poorly in
the 4′s so I was bound and determined to do well and try for a top 10.
There were about 75 guys in the category for the 4′s. I registered
early which gave a sweet 3rd row starting position and I knew that
already there was a slight advantage in not having to pass riders,
etc.
The course was super bumpy and catered to MTB riders. Bike handling
skills would be a small factor today… At the start of the race I
went off and held position in about 7th or so and simply carried the
speed where and when needed while trying to not blow up. The run ups
in the 4′s are a real deciding factor and a great place to be
aggressive and pass…. so I did.
Overall the loopy course had some great run ups, some really bumpy
singletrack, and good power spots to open things up. Keep in mind the
rest of the pack was ALWAYS within striking distance and I just had to
be as tough as I could and hold on. The last lap or two were getting
tough on my lower back (no surprise) and starting to take its toll,
but I could also see the other guys starting to fatigue as well so I
knew that I had to keep rolling. After a beer feed from my buddy
Hutch, I was good for one final lap. Just kidding, he gave me the
option and I took water.
Towards the final lap 3 guys passed me in some power sections (the
long back stretch), I then passed them back in a techinal switchback/
run up with the last guy getting caught by me on a sweet little climb
right before the finish with a sprint finish to capture 8th place on
the day of 68 finishers.
Thanks to Kirk for being cool and yelling at me and the team!! That’s
such a good motivator. Good seeing Ciro, Brad, and JD out there
rocking the 3′s, and a special thanks to my teammates Paul and John
for racing out there.”
