This last weekend my Mom and I ventured out toward Wente, then to Auburn. Auburn was the best, everything turned out just right for my teammates and I. The junior race was a team trial for Andrew, Torey, Matt and I, but definetely a good thing to get used to the course and test your abilities in the swooping turns. We started the 3s which contained Chris Laberge, Matt, and I. It was pretty fast the first 2 laps, with weak attacks. There was an attack on the backside which I followed and countered. I was off solo, soo early in the race. I asked myself, "Can I do this?". I went all out, no guts, no glory; I went as hard as possible really drilling the backside knowing I would be rewarded with a descent. Every lap I tested my abilities through the turn and gained time every lap. 12 grusome laps alone, it was now one to go. I went even harder on both climbs of the race, and completed my last downhill to coast into the finish, arms raised giving glory to God. I had no enthusiam after I did my victory salute and jumped off my bike, my energy was gone. Nothing left. I couldn't have done it without my teammates Chris and Matt. Larry always states, "Solo'ing to a win is glorious!". I felt the glory going into the finishing straight away, Larry does not lie it feels great! Larry's words of encouragement on the last lap made me laugh, even though I barely could. Great weekend for the Specialized crew, Auburn is definetely a race to return to, the course fits many of our riders. Maybe it was my early birthday present, and brand new, bright red SL3 always gets you in race mode, thank you Specialized. The bike handled very well, I couldn't ask for more. Congrats to everyone else who raced well this weekend. I owe all of it to my teammates.Jack Maddux
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