Race Report by Brandon Andrews- Cam-Rock CX Classic- It was fun. :) End of report. Just kidding. So I had never been to Cam-Rock, it really isnt that far from Madison. I should go more often. The course had some great single track mountain bike trails, one set of barriers, one set of logs (which I should have hopped) and some rolling terrain. The weather was chilly but still not that bad. I pulled my arm warmers down on my second lap. My race with the CX4 men was a hectic start. I didn't realize that the group had already staged for the start. I pulled up late and was the last guy in the group. Another friend Brian was also with me. We traded spots since he had a better chance of moving on the outside, still both of us were dead last. As I was moving into my spot, with out warning or a count down the whistle blew. I hadn't clipped in or anything. I tried to sprint up to the mid pack, but had two crashes right in front of me with in the first part of the race. Riders kept passing around me as I had to dismount and run around fallen riders. I really loved the course but couldn't make up time on riders due to the lack of passing. I ended up where I normally do, 38th of 51. Oh well. I need to figure out a plan that next year I can move up in my standings. Laura raced next for AMR, although as she was getting ready for the race she realized that the jersey she put in her bag was my other AMR jersey. My Large mens didn't fit her very well. She ended up wearing a Gore jacket with the arms zipped off. Laura raced hard and ended up 5th in her CX3 women's group. Joe King was the last AMR racer to race. Wearing his new AMR Kit he rocked the old guys class in open Masters. I am not sure what place he ended up but he looked very strong out there. It is great to have another AMR member up here in Madison. Slowly building this chapter of the team up. Oh and Shimano looks great in a AMR Vest. :) -Race Report by Brandon Andrews |
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