tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032407315425429714.post6678987692179738476..comments2024-03-23T02:46:06.516-07:00Comments on Of Dogs and Bike Racing: Kern Reports (Stage 2)-my first victory!Kimberly (aka. DrKim)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10045683251151687060noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032407315425429714.post-49408036693433094552007-05-22T09:03:00.000-07:002007-05-22T09:03:00.000-07:00Good stuff. And the racing will only get better as...Good stuff. And the racing will only get better as you move up the ranks. More intense, more tactical, more painful. <BR/><BR/>Careful with that OV character, though. I mean he gave up the opportunity to sweat it out with the old guys so he can hang around with the gals, giving out invites to random women racers to stay at his place. Wait...<BR/><BR/>But again, good stuff.dr-nitrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17046521540356798995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032407315425429714.post-12570438626862104882007-05-21T19:13:00.000-07:002007-05-21T19:13:00.000-07:00thanks so much. And you don't have to worry--im r...thanks so much. And you don't have to worry--im relishing it all. <BR/><BR/>This one all came together for me SO much better than at sea otter (bike function had a lot to do about it, but still I was pretty hard on myself after that) ! <BR/><BR/> I had so much fun racing with the NorCal folks this time..I'll definitely be up! I actually get to the bay area a lot because I collaborate with folks from both Berkeley and Stanford. I've done a few solo training rides up there when I've been up for work. I'm definitely thinking of doing races up there, too, so I'll keep you posted! I wish I could do mt. hamilton this weekend, but alas I have a work commitment on Saturday...so it won't happen. Instead its going to be the barry wolf crit in woodland hills... I'll let you know when I'm coming north.<BR/><BR/>and don't be jealous...my next big decision is going to be whether to race as a 3 or a 35+ next year (when I turn 35...even though i still feel 20). Amazingly, I'm getting close to upgrade! <BR/><BR/>I will NEVER miss a Kern if i can help it. Even my teammate who I had to twist her arm to come with me, had a fabulous time and is super pumped about racing! Kern has that effect I guess!<BR/><BR/>-k.Kimberly (aka. DrKim)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10045683251151687060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032407315425429714.post-14602328135400969472007-05-21T18:20:00.000-07:002007-05-21T18:20:00.000-07:00i'm a little bit jealous of all the new and exciti...i'm a little bit jealous of all the new and exciting things you get to experience as a "young" racer.<BR/><BR/>relish it, i'm tellin' ya.<BR/><BR/><BR/>and man, you rode great this weekend. just frickin' great.<BR/><BR/>Kern is, without doubt, one of the hardest events in the country. it's a combination of courses + logistics + travel ... all adding up to an experience you get nowhere else.<BR/><BR/>and you rocked it on your first try. now, next year it might be 100+ on the thermo ... which changes EVERYTHING!<BR/><BR/>but, i hope we'll see you again.<BR/><BR/><BR/>come up and do a couple NorCal races when the bug bites you. you'll have a place to stay with Sabine and i, if interested.<BR/><BR/>~mnorcalcyclingnews.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14663837359225799079noreply@blogger.com