USGP Portland
http://www.usgpcyclocross.com/Portland Grand Prix #2
Mud bunnys we were today in a downpour at the Portland Raceway for day 2 of cyclocross fun. This was true cyclocross and these guys really know how to put on a race. Not only were the spectators out in full force in the windy sloppy wet conditions, I also saw the following: A tent selling $3 waffles made to order with nutella and all, a wood burning hot tub ready for people to jump in - and make muddy human gravy I guess, 3 big fire pits beneath tents, and several BBQs. CLIF BAR was there with hot cider and chocolate electrolyte drinks- so freaking cool.
We raced at 9 am and 10 am again and both chose to run our warm up as we did not have tents or trainers. After seeing a racers tire rip right off in the mud, (yes I have never seen anything like that before) I wanted to keep my bike as fresh as possible before my race. I got to the line right in time with 30 other ladies. They mixed the course up from yesterday, we even rode over a BMX bike jump- sketchy and fun at the same time. I started off in about 4th but quickly took the lead as these conditions are in my favor- the tougher the better. With 2 laps to go a gal passed me but she went off course and was held back shortly after by an official to make up for what she cut. We had one barrier that as you can see by the pics was enough. The gal that passed me caught up again but she thought we were done and sprinted past me only to be told by me we had one more lap to go- she then proceeded to blow up. So I was able to win and so was Chris. Although one could call him a sandbagger for doing the Bs, we werent willing to shell out $150 for a UCI license to get him to the As. He also won the overall getting major swag.
Although I placed 1st and 4th like he did, I was one point off the overall as the gal who won yesterday got 3rd today. We still got 1K worth of pretty sweet stuff, paying for our trip out here which is always a bonus. Next week is Pilarcitos 2, hope to have as much fun as we have had here. Enjoy the pics!!
-Sarah P.
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| - CCCX @ Fort Ord | 2004-10-03 |
| - Documentum Crit | 2004-09-26 |
| - Giro di San Fransisco | 2004-09-06 |
| - Return of the Jedi | 2004-09-04 |
| - Winters RR | 2004-08-28 |
| - 12 Hours of Humboldt | 2004-08-28 |
| - US Pro Criterium Championships | 2004-08-22 |
| - Corral Hollow RR | 2004-08-21 |
| - TransAlp Challenge | 2004-07-17 - 2004-07-27 |
| - Superweek | 2004-07-09 - 2004-07-25 |
| - Wine Country Criterium | 2004-06-13 |
| - Fremont Criterium | 2004-06-12 |
| - ICCC Dash for Cash | 2004-06-05 |
| - California Outdoor Sports Championships | 2004-05-14 - 2004-05-16 |
| - Sea Otter | 2004-04-14 - 2004-04-17 |
| - Pilarcitos Stage Race | 2004-03-27 - 2004-03-28 |
| - McLane Pacific Foothills Road Race | 2004-03-14 |
| - McLane Pacific Downtown Grand Prix | 2004-03-13 |
| - Land Park Criterium | 2004-03-06 |
| - Apple Pie Criterium | 2004-02-07 |