Diegem, Super Prestige was off the hook!
That was by far the most insane race I have ever done in my life. Imagine racing through a mid evil town with castles, old churches, cobblestone roads, steep technical singletrack sections, icy corners, ducking through alley ways, deep sand pits and frozen icy mud ruts. Now do this race with 60 of the best riders in the world, with 20,000 drunk and stoned Belgians and at night with a discotech raging in the infield! So sweet!
I had an absolute ball tonight! Unfortunately the form just isn’t that good right now at the moment, but I think it’s coming around.
The races are insane over here. We got totally hosed by the Belgian Mafioso officials and they called all of us up in the last row. Bullshit! They just kind of do what ever they want I guess and throw all UCI points out the window. I am learning this the hard way. My start was descent start, but a bunch of shitmen got in front of me and I just couldn’t make the fast group. Got gapped off and was in no man’s land for most of the race. I am just not there yet here in Europe and getting the feel for the race.
I am hoping that the next race will be better and that I will finally have a race here that will show I deserve a spot at Worlds. I am pleased so far with the races, but not with my results. It’s coming though, I can feel it.
Sorry for no pictures but I had no time today to take photos at the race. We got there late and had no chance. I think I ended up 3rd American today and 31st on the day, finished down a bit from the leaders. It was so sweet though. I can’t even really describe the vibe. It was Awesome!
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shriverracing December 29th, 2008 at 1:34 am
Kevin,
Thanks for the support. I think it’s coming in the next race tomorrow. I will try to find a link, but I think it will be playing live. Diegem was on the internet live. Didn’t see much of me, but you get to see what we are racing in. It was so cool. I am psyched to be here and chasing the goals and dream. Thanks for making it happen.