2007 NVDC Race Reports

Doug Rea * Patrick Meyer * Matt Leonard

Peter Sterlacci's race report:

My result was not what I expected 34/35, but a pretty bad mechanical early in the race kept me on the side of the trail for a good 20+ minutes. I virtually called it a day when all the other race categories whizzed on by as I sat there cursing my bike. I finally got the bike working again and took off. I figured at least I would finish this damn thing.

I wound up passing a lot of people, but then again these were all the beginner classes. I can honestly say that even with 3 years of not racing I am clearly not a beginner. There is a HUGE difference between the beginner class and sport. I was just cruising past people on the climbs, downhills, etc. It was kind of a nice feeling as in my typical Sport races I generally wind up settling into the position I most likely finish in. In any case, I was hoping to eventually catch up with Doug Rea, but alas he wound up crossing the line 2 minutes before me. (Thanks Doug for at least asking if I was OK when you saw me on the side of the trail.).
I was super surprised to see that I actually did not finish last so I must of passed 1 guy in my category. Before the mechanical I was feeling really good and even had Matt Leonard in sight -- about 5 or so bikes up ahead of me. Assuming all else had gone well I may have actually finished in just under 2 hours (my goal for the day) -- but, hey, that's racing!! See you at the next CCCX race on 5/19.

Peter

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2007 Sea Otter Classic Race Reports

Matt Leonard * Kathleen Meyer * Mike Urbina

Peter Sterlacci * Matt Cerkel * Loren Thomas

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Super-D Sea Otter Classic: Scott Schlachter

I managed 8th/37 in Mens Open 40-49 in the Super-D. I'm happy with
that since I know our field included Keith DeFeibre (whos just damn
fast, at one time raced Semi-Pro DH, and currently Expert XC - he
took 2nd), and other Expert XCers. The course was very peddly and
not too technical - very suited to those in good shape primarily, as

long as they had half-way decent skillz (Expert XCers were perfectly
suited - and I'm guessing that many of the podium folks will be from
that background). We hit close to (and maybe over) 50 mph on some
of the fireroad sections. In practice, my buddy Eric, who was going
somewhat slow, registered 46mph on his Garmin.

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CCCX#5 - Toro Park - Isaias Job

CCCX#5 - Toro Park
TWW Fox XC Cup Series - Race#1
March 31st, 2007
Expert 19-34
Results 3/7

Ok, so I've been a roadie all year. I've got 6 road races\crits under my belt. I've been trying to ride my mtb at least once a week to keep my mtb skills honed. Well the proof is in the pudding as they say and wow I proved that although I have some roadie fitness, it doesn't necessarily transfer to mountain biking fitness.



Cause I gots my own blizog...check out my report here.

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