After a three year hiatus from collegiate racing , I stepped back into the ring this past Saturday...except this time donning the colors of the hideous IUPUI Jag kit (and by kit, I mean a team jersey and old Little 5 bibs). Having traveled to the Depauw University Road Race once before, I was fairly familiar with the 8-mile loop around Heritage Lake. With only a few small undulations throughout the course, it was easy to sit in and get the legs warmed-up for the approaching season. The most challenging section of the course came in the form of crosswinds just past the start/finish line. Naturally, the pace tended to rev-up each lap as we approached this area...I mean, who doesn't want a little bit of face time in front of the finish line spectators? Or maybe it was because some brosefs wanted to flex their muscle in the crosswinds. Either way, it provided some much-needed entertainment during a relatively straightforward and predictable race.
All in all, it was nice start to the season. The total length was just shy of 48 miles and we finished in just under two hours.
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omg how did you do omg omg?
ReplyDeleteGeraint, you're right, "disgrace" is probably the best way to characterize the jersey. I mean, when will IUPUI create it's own identity instead of pouring the Hoosier and Boilermaker colors into a bubbling cauldron of hot shite?
ReplyDeleteDan, oh you know me...pack finish. The final sprint got a bit dicey as I don't think anyone was exactly clear when the yellow-line rule was no longer in effect. OMG, it was super-duper fun to play on the new road bike though...laterally stiff and vertically compliant.