I had a great start (I've been struggling to get clipped in fast enough) - so I was right with everyone headed out onto the course. I pedaled hard and stuck with everyone, and somehow found myself in the lead at the end of the first lap! Eep!
I decided I better do my best to stay there - so I really buried myself and rode harder than I have in a long time - Thor might say ever! ;)
Laura caught me at one point and we were riding together for a bit, but then she took a wrong turn and I was able to regain a gap. On the second to last lap I could tell another fast woman, Julie, was going to catch me, so I eased up a bit to let her catch up and come by and then I hopped right on her wheel and 'rested' a bit through the twisty, tree section.
Once we got to the last real straight section I knew I needed to make my move to get around her, and I was able to power up, pull around her, and get back in the lead before hitting the next section of gravel single-track.
After that I just needed to sustain my lead and not mess up in the motorcx portion of the infield coming into the finish. I almost couldn't believe it when I came across the line first! I was pretty excited, and proud of myself for pushing myself so hard.
The best part was William, Thor and my Mom cheering like crazy from the sidelines (I even heard Adele at one point who was in my race, but we passed each other going opposite ways in one spot).. I could hear them every lap and it was great to have their support and then see them after the race. I love having family in PDX!
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