Sunday was the Vernon Hills crit, 60min race not very technical but with some steady cross winds. The plan was to get Sachs or I into a break, or if that didn't work, set Heagney up for the sprint. After some bad pre race luck* we started the race pretty aggressive. Dave and I took turns attacking with other riders, and Dave got in a break that stuck. I just chased stuff down near the front and was feeling OK, till about 10 laps to go. I don't know why my stomach hates me so much but I managed to lose my lunch across the start/finish line. I felt fine after that at least, but getting sick during a race is not ideal. 2 laps to go Heagney goes off the front with one other guy and they stayed away. I put myself in the third wheel position for the sprint. I played it a bit safe by not trying to shift into my 12 since it didn't work at all, but it was a good drag race to the line which I barely lost. I think I was 2nd in the field sprint for 10th overall. Rode home afterwards for a solid 2 days of training.
Next up is Joe Martin, but I am currently sitting in a Starbucks in Bloomington IL watching Kim study for finals and not missing schoolwork at all. I am going to finish the drive down to Arkansas tomorrow morning.
*String of bad luck pre-race
- Flat rear tire 15 min prior to race, no 80mm tube to use for my brand new race wheel
- Riding on rear flat I somehow endo myself over a curb going 1mph and bend my derailleur hanger about 2cm while scuffing up my palms
- Switch nice race rear wheel to crappy old Powertap wheel
- Can't shift into my 12 cog due to bent hanger
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