Racing a summer 06/17/2011
It feels like we have been racing not only on our bikes lately but in our lives. Working, training, racing on weekends and in the mean time working on some little house projects and try to keep our social life entertaining...it's like a race; we still enjoy it.
CANADA CUP
Couple of weeks ago we went to Mont-Saint-Paul Canada Cup. I was very excited to race there, especially because I had some bad luck the weekend before and I needed to make it up. After the last year's race there, I consider Mont-Saint-Paul one of my favorite courses-races even though the course this year was completely different. We didn't have the best of the luck this year with the weather. After a month of the rainy weather in NY we had welcomed some sunshine, but I guess the rainy weather chased us to Canada. As far as racing in the rain and mud - I truly enjoy it but I am a big fun of staying on my bike during the race , instead of running with the bike...I guess it was a little bit to much rain and it seemed like we were running with the bike about 75% of the race. Also It was cold, challenging to run in the deep mud and I was thinking that anybody who finished the race should be proud and happy to of finished. I ended up 6th and Mike got 22nd, Bryna finished 8th and my teammate Linnea finished 11th. I have to say though the I'm so impressed with the Canadian race organization and I will happily go back to Mont-Saint-Paul.
Couple of weeks ago we went to Mont-Saint-Paul Canada Cup. I was very excited to race there, especially because I had some bad luck the weekend before and I needed to make it up. After the last year's race there, I consider Mont-Saint-Paul one of my favorite courses-races even though the course this year was completely different. We didn't have the best of the luck this year with the weather. After a month of the rainy weather in NY we had welcomed some sunshine, but I guess the rainy weather chased us to Canada. As far as racing in the rain and mud - I truly enjoy it but I am a big fun of staying on my bike during the race , instead of running with the bike...I guess it was a little bit to much rain and it seemed like we were running with the bike about 75% of the race. Also It was cold, challenging to run in the deep mud and I was thinking that anybody who finished the race should be proud and happy to of finished. I ended up 6th and Mike got 22nd, Bryna finished 8th and my teammate Linnea finished 11th. I have to say though the I'm so impressed with the Canadian race organization and I will happily go back to Mont-Saint-Paul.
DOMARSKI FARM ROOT 66 RACE
We had the best weekend over at the Domarski Family Farm. We both had good legs, good spirits and good luck which earned us both top podium spots. Apart from the great racing the atmosphere is unbeatable. It was a nice surprise to discover that Matt Domarski who organized the race has some strong polish roots and some of his family was visiting. We got some of the best in the world recovery drink- Polish beer from Matt's family and not to mention the best prize list in the country. That's our favorite race and we can't wait for the next year.
We had the best weekend over at the Domarski Family Farm. We both had good legs, good spirits and good luck which earned us both top podium spots. Apart from the great racing the atmosphere is unbeatable. It was a nice surprise to discover that Matt Domarski who organized the race has some strong polish roots and some of his family was visiting. We got some of the best in the world recovery drink- Polish beer from Matt's family and not to mention the best prize list in the country. That's our favorite race and we can't wait for the next year.
ENJOYING THE SUMMER
Last weekend we decided to take a little break from racing and stay home, enjoy and relax. We had an outstanding weekend with good rides on our local trails. Our family came for dinner and my good friend Renee brought the Genuine Innovations's (one of our generous sponsors for 2011) rep Jim over as well. Good times and plenty of wine over on East Ave. Saturday our SMBA club had a demo bike day and it was a pleasure to meet everyone out on the trails. I can't believe how many members came to ride even with our pretty rough rainy weather. We rode some cool trek bikes and met some new people. I believe we have the greatest cycling community in the universe. We joined all our cycling friends at Julie and Mark Bettinger's house for a disco party and it is always kind of strange to see everyone without helmets afterwards :)
Last weekend we decided to take a little break from racing and stay home, enjoy and relax. We had an outstanding weekend with good rides on our local trails. Our family came for dinner and my good friend Renee brought the Genuine Innovations's (one of our generous sponsors for 2011) rep Jim over as well. Good times and plenty of wine over on East Ave. Saturday our SMBA club had a demo bike day and it was a pleasure to meet everyone out on the trails. I can't believe how many members came to ride even with our pretty rough rainy weather. We rode some cool trek bikes and met some new people. I believe we have the greatest cycling community in the universe. We joined all our cycling friends at Julie and Mark Bettinger's house for a disco party and it is always kind of strange to see everyone without helmets afterwards :)
RIDING WITH THE LADIES
I had the pleasure on wednesday to ride with my Saratoga Super Cycling group. I was planning a nice relaxing ride with the coolest group of girls but I have to admit it, that really kicked my butt. Everyone was riding very strong and I'm super excited about it. I look forward to ride with those guys again!
Enjoy the summer riding and have fun,
Aleksandra
I had the pleasure on wednesday to ride with my Saratoga Super Cycling group. I was planning a nice relaxing ride with the coolest group of girls but I have to admit it, that really kicked my butt. Everyone was riding very strong and I'm super excited about it. I look forward to ride with those guys again!
Enjoy the summer riding and have fun,
Aleksandra
Comments
terry
06/18/2011 3:48pm
actually, looks like bryna and linnea were up one spot further, 7th and 10th at Baie St Paul http://www.cyclingnews.com/races/canada-cup-baie-saint-paul-1-1/results
sounds like it was a mud run fest :(
good luck Mike at Wilmington-Whiteface 100k!
Cheers-
t
terry
12/28/2011 5:17pm
Wow, no news for the past half-year? No motivational thoughts about the racing season to come? Miss you guys, I presume all's well and life's good up the Northway.
Cheers-
t
