Monday 25 February 2008

XMTB Winter Leagues R3 & 4

Ahhh the first league of the year is now finished and I got 5Th overall! Pleased with that as I seemed to get stronger as the races went on!

Round 3 was a variation of the first two courses but was probably the best course layout for Castle Park, it was fast and flowing singletrack wit some good length straights and of course the BMX track.

Grahme won again at this round despite our best efforts! myself and paul took up the early running for 2laps and thought we where the ones to beat! not so as Grahme outclassed us, Paul managed to stick with Grahme and finished 2nd, I got 4Th after being passed by Neil. Best result of the league so was happy with that!

Round 4, the final round was the final time that the Bangor course will hold a race as there is a new Olympic swimming pool being built there!

The race never really got going for me as I had the beginnings of a flu (which I'm riddled with now) and I had already been out the day before for 5hours on the mtb so the legs could have been described as heavy!

Grahme won this race again and now looks set to become a great elite, best of luck for the upcoming season! He beat Neil in a sprint for the line, both guys where pushing today!well done both of use! Paul got 4th and I got 5th after battling with Simon Curry and Ross for most of the race.

there are some photos on Andy's website http://www.mitzelphoto.fotopic.net/ checkout the bangor posts.

Cheers

Micko