Just a quick update on cyclocross.

Wow, what fun!  I haven't raced in a long  time and I forgot
how much I enjoy it. The  people there were all friendly and
supportive. I really love communities like that.

I was slow, as to be expected,  but no worries! I made it to
the finish line, which was my  goal. My heart rate was above
95%  on average  and  I  had to  really  manage myself  from
getting too  deep into the  red zone. Also, a  new discovery
that my  max HR was  higher than  I had estimated.  New high
score! By the  end, I was getting  pretty lackadaisical with
my dismounts and remounts so I'll need to pay more attention
in that  area. Also: get  better. That  way I'll be  able to
enjoy the  experience instead  of just  being along  for the
ride.

Unfortunately I woke up that  morning with the beginnings of
a cold,  and the race did  not help in that  department. The
sore throat and coughing have  mostly subsided so I'm really
hoping I'll recover before next weekend's race.

Aside from that, the bike handled well, and there was plenty
of grip with the tires. I might  even be able to drop down a
little more pressure for even more grip.

My  friend also  raced for  the first  time, which  makes me
happy. I don't think the  experience scared him away so even
better!

The local rodeocross isn't  happening this Wednesday so I'll
have  to wait  a  week  for that  event.  I  also heard  the
Halloween race  is a ton of  fun, so I'm looking  forward to
that provided the weather cooperates.

Ok, time to get some sleep. I'll talk about other stuff next
time, hopefully phones and radios!