FSC #4 Race Alafia State Park

October 25, 2008

Practice Day:

We arrived at Alafia (my favorite place to ride) late in the afternoon. I went out for a practice run with my Dad and found the course to be very difficult. There were 2 uphill rooty sections that I had a hard time climbing. After practicing the course 11 times, I knew that it would be faster on some of the hills to get off my bike and run up them. So, that was the plan for race day. Then, it was time to set up camp.

October 26, 2008

Race Day:

BURRRRRR..... it was freezing outside. I finally got out of my sleeping bag and put on some extra layers, had a little cocoa and was ready to ride. I raced 10 girls this time. I was a little nervous, I had an older girl on a big bike next to me lining up. Dave blew the whistle. I had a slow start but managed to get into the woods first and held the position for 2 laps. I ended up in 1st place.

FSC #3 Tallahassee

October 11, 2008

Practice Day:

We arrived at Tom Brown Park late in the afternoon. My Dad and I practiced my course a couple times. It was a pretty easy course and included the BMX track...same as last year. After practicing I headed over to the BMX track for a little fun. I think I actually caught some air!

October 12, 2008

FSC #3 Tallahassee

I raced 10 girls this time. For my warm up my Dad and I practiced the start going into the woods. It was downhill and very fast. After my first time down, my Dad showed me a faster way where I could avoid some roots. It was a great plan... I was able to fly past the other girls. I ended up in 1st place for my 3rd win of the season.

FSC #2 Fort Clinch State Park

practice day

After a (4) hour drive we finally arrived at ft. clinch state park. The park was really cool it was on the beach,but no time to look for shells it was time to get down to business. My Dad and I checked out the course, we were told it was the first 2 1/2 miles of the adult course. After the first practice I found the trails to be very flowie(is that a word???) and had a couple challenging hills.

Sept.28, 2008

Race day

Well, there was no time to practice today. I was a little confused on the whole going slow thing until we got to the woods. My dad thought maybe we were being paced by an adult because of safety issues. I also didn't know where the finish line was.... more last minute changes to the race. My dad just told me to pedal until someone stopped me. Dave had the boys and girls start at the same time. Rough start.... I.B. and I crashed while going into the woods. We got back on our bikes and continued with the race. I tried to follow close behind I.B. on the trail(I bumped into her tires a couple of times). Finally, I was able to pass her on a big hill with roots. Very close race..... but I was first girl , fourth overall , to cross the finish line.

P.s Pua I love the new grips.....Thank you!!!!!!