Thanks to Kim, Joe and all the volunteers for putting on an excellent race and ordering perfect weather. It was most enjoyable to ride in a jersey and bibs even with the hills. My race went pretty well although I could learn to bury myself and jump on a wheel more often. Still, I found one for a total of about a lap and a half which really helped me finish in 25 minutes less time than last year (27.6 km/hr v. 22.8 km/hr last year) when I raced after only a month of group riding. Shows what a year of group riding with Triple Shot can do for a new rider's fitness level. I could win next year if I just pick up another 25 minutes. Too bad that improvement isn't linear. At least my heart seems to be working regularly again.
I'll second that Marcus - Kim, Joe and all the volunteers put on an excellent race - thank you all.
I'd like to complement Greg Miller and Mat Baker for excellent performances in the 30's group. Mat won the 30's group with his strong climbing and overall great riding, and Greg was second in the 35-39 (3rd overall in the 30s) despite having to stop and fix a flat! Its been a pleasure riding with you guys on Saturday mornings and I hope some of your fitness rubs off on me!
After being dropped by the strong 40's beasts on the climbs, I rode with the fast-moving 30s group for a lap, then held a steady pace and picked off some of the older (than me) riders. Ended up 32nd out of 46 riders overall and 7th out of 8 in the 40s group This course is awesome - the hills are extremely challenging, then you are rewarded with a beautiful descent with sweeping turns. Everytime I felt like I couldn't possibly climb Lindholm hill one more time, I just thought about that descent that I would get to enjoy once I made it over.
At least my heart seems to be working regularly again. 
