Palmer Cross - Women's Report
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Conditions:
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Sunny and icy, low 20’s.
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The Course:
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The course was very icy with slippery 6 inch deep ice ruts made by 4 wheelers. Three big up hills, 4 barriers, and a broken bridge made of wooden pallets challenged the riders.
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Results:
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Juniors
- Victoria Gates – 4th
Women’s Open
- Julie Lockhart – 18th
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Report:
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[Victoria Gates]
I felt great in this race. I had a pretty good start and wasn’t the last one onto the grass. On the second lap I fell and my chain popped off. I thought I put it back on right but I didn’t. I heard a sharp scrapping sound when I started to peddle, so I got off and ran with my bike to the pit. I handled it well and kept my spot. The last run up hurt so bad. But when I heard some one tell me it was the last time I had to go up it I got on and sprinted like crazy. That is what I call a race!
[Julie Lockhart]
I was planning on Palmer for the good workout and I got one. I was pleased with the weekend weather because we still do not know exactly what KC will be like. This race had three run ups, 2 were pretty long. ATV’s had chewed up the course in places, so there were sections of 12” wide ‘single track’ between 18 inch ruts, some of which I rode well, until I slipped into the rut once (found out that it was not too bad, rubber still down, feet on ground). Rubber down and good skills, strong on the run ups and getting stronger! I explored different approaches to difficult patches and had a great time.