Burlingame Crit

We had a good representation in the masters race with Craig, Dean, Dylan, Steve and myself. The field was either full or within 1 or 2 of it's 100 rider limit.

Craig was aggressive early. I attacked for a prime, got pimped (of course) and stayed away for a lap. I got caught just in time for them to ring another bell. Thanks! By the time I got myself back to the front Craig was in a small group up the road. Then Dean bridged across and we went into defense mode.

A few laps later we came around the library turn to see Dean and another guy getting up after crashing.



Didn't Dean crash on Saturday in Stockton???

On the same hip? Ouch! But they were okay and quickly rejoined the break after their free lap.

Towards the end the gap started getting smaller. Several riders like Nathan Parks and Clint Gaver made big efforts to close the gap. I was poised to jump across the gap when Clint's huge pull started to fade. I set myself up to jump on the left coming towards turn one as Clint started to slow.... Just in time to box myself in like a dumbass because that is the direction Clint pulled off on. Okay, back to blocking.

Over the last few laps it seemed touch and go as to whether the break would stick or not. Dylan was doing a fabulous job of patrolling the front and discouraging others from chasing. Letting riders get small gaps alone only to fade back, etc. He was really putting on a clinic.

At the end Craig gave it everything he had and Dean took the win! Craig finished 9th and Scott was 10th.

It was a good team effort with Dean picking himself up after the crash to win (gotta pay for those new shorts somehow!). Craig slayed himself in the break for Dean. Dylan and to a lesser extent myself and Steve patrolled the pack to help the break stay away.

Also, Penn Velo as usual did a great job putting the race on.

Thanks!