So far, every cyclocross race I've done has been on a bright and sunny day, and the CO State Championships in Lyons (Dec 9) were no exception - the differences were the 15-degF temperatures and the 6-8 inches of snow on the ground. I had another stellar last-place finish, but only crashed once (into a nice soft snowdrift), and didn't get any flat tires this time.
I stayed surprisingly warm, except for the soles of my feet where the cleats meet the pedals. I was was wearing 5 layers on my upper body, 2 on the legs, neoprene socks and gloves with liners and chemical handwarmers.
This was my last race in the 45+ category - next season, it's on to the 55+ group, which is almost as fast but smaller (they're either dying off or taking up golf).
No pictures of me today, since my photographer didn't want to get up early to stand around in the cold, but here's a shot of one of my 'cross mentors, Mr. MudAndCowbells, coming over the barriers.
I stayed surprisingly warm, except for the soles of my feet where the cleats meet the pedals. I was was wearing 5 layers on my upper body, 2 on the legs, neoprene socks and gloves with liners and chemical handwarmers.
This was my last race in the 45+ category - next season, it's on to the 55+ group, which is almost as fast but smaller (they're either dying off or taking up golf).
No pictures of me today, since my photographer didn't want to get up early to stand around in the cold, but here's a shot of one of my 'cross mentors, Mr. MudAndCowbells, coming over the barriers.
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