FLCC> Binghamton Circuit Race - A Day in the Wheels

[Steve Edgar]

I did 2 races last Sunday, at TVC's Binghamton Circuit Race at  
Kirkwood Industrial Park.  With the 4 race being 24 miles and the  
2/3/35+ race being 30 miles, I was looking at a total of 54 miles of  
racing.  Since I ran out of endurance last Sunday at 37 miles, I knew  
I would have to spend the day "in the wheels" (out of the wind) to  
have a good chance at finishing both events with the field.

This would be easier riding than last week, with larger fields, more  
shelter, and time to rest between races.  I rode conservatively in  
the 4 race, making only 2 hard efforts:  a short appearance at the  
front (up the hill) with 3 laps to go, and lending a hand to Charles  
and Matt in the final, to deliver them in good position with 250  
meters to go.

Fortunately for me, the 2/3/35+ race did not have any crunch points  
until the very end.  My legs felt soft the whole way, but were not  
squeezed until 4 laps to go, when I was hitting my endurance limit.   
With 1 mile to go, the field split into 4 groups.  I gave it  
everything I had left, and ended up in the 3rd group.

I was happy to go the distance.  My body continues to respond.  If  
the weather is good next Sunday, I'll try for 2 laps at Hollenbecks.

-- Steve.