The first round of the Southern XC Series was finally here.
I was really looking forward to it.
The weather was sunny and warm which made the course quite dry; although in some places there were a few wet sections.
As this was going to be a venue for the British Mountain Bike Series Round 2, it was a great opportunity to race on the grounds.
I was a bit nervous for this race but tried not to let it get the better of me.
I had the race bottles ready in order and a few gels to take with me. I started my warm up at a reasonable time so that my legs were limbered up ready to race.
I took deep breaths on the start line and stayed focussed. The gun went off and we all shot off together. I had a good start, accelerating as much as possible. My legs didn’t feel 100% as I got round part of the course. I didn’t let this get to me and tried to concentrate on my riding.
After a while my mind started to wonder and slipped out of race mode. This was hard to tackle with and I really tried to get back into it but it was a bit too late.
By the time I got on to my last lap I was psychologically tired but made sure I finished the race. I was disappointed with my performance but I still managed to get 3rd and I was pleased that I finished the race.
I am looking forward to Round 2 at Pippingford Estate 23rd May.
I was really looking forward to it.
The weather was sunny and warm which made the course quite dry; although in some places there were a few wet sections.
As this was going to be a venue for the British Mountain Bike Series Round 2, it was a great opportunity to race on the grounds.
I was a bit nervous for this race but tried not to let it get the better of me.
I had the race bottles ready in order and a few gels to take with me. I started my warm up at a reasonable time so that my legs were limbered up ready to race.
I took deep breaths on the start line and stayed focussed. The gun went off and we all shot off together. I had a good start, accelerating as much as possible. My legs didn’t feel 100% as I got round part of the course. I didn’t let this get to me and tried to concentrate on my riding.
After a while my mind started to wonder and slipped out of race mode. This was hard to tackle with and I really tried to get back into it but it was a bit too late.
By the time I got on to my last lap I was psychologically tired but made sure I finished the race. I was disappointed with my performance but I still managed to get 3rd and I was pleased that I finished the race.
I am looking forward to Round 2 at Pippingford Estate 23rd May.
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