first race of the year for me, ran two races last year finishing mid pack both times.
this year ended up on the podium first time out this year(2nd place), got to meet utah for a bit on the ride to the registration tent. Decided to sign up for this race last minute (i signed up friday around lunch time), and went out for a light ride friday night and ended up feeling like crap. took saturday off woke up early on sunday to get there on time, ended up having a nightmare of a drive up there (i wont go into it and its not related to biking). Got there later than expected, signed up warmed up hung out and then lined up to start. started out and was beat off the line (anyone have pictures of the cat3 19-29 group starting????) ended up in 2nd, made a pass on the first slight uphill section and took the lead, had to work very hard to burn out too soon, and managed to hold a nice lead through the first half of the course, somewhere just after that i dropped a chain going up a hill and was passed by a group of 4 one of which was in my age group. couldnt get back together in time to catch him, but finished the race uneventfully from there.
Final lap time 34:26
place 2nd
cat3 19-29