Ken Spencer's PG&E crit (Livermore) Race Report
May 7th 2011
Place: 4th (from the end)
Against my better judgment I entered a crit. I met two-thirds of my goals: 1) don't crash (succeeded), 2) entertain my 4 yr old and 2 yr old (succeeded, sort of), 3) be part of a successful break. I met #1 by riding far off the last wheel until 5 laps to go. This also allowed me to safely waive at my kids every time around. I think they liked that. I jumped to the front with 5 laps to go, pulled 2 laps (but left a lot in the tank for that break that was sure to come). Wife and 2 year old missed my moment on the front bc she was changing a 'poopy diaper'. Critical error for me was not initiating a break. I kept waiting and with 2 laps left got cut off by one guy and before I knew it I went from front to back again. Group finish and I had no where to go. What a waste. Recurring key learning for me is - don't be scared, just go for it. Next up: Mt Hamilton.
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