There was a decent crowd at the park checking out the course. We headed out through the parking lots leading to the single track...time for a warm-up jump. I hit it at an angle and my rear wheel slides out on the landing. So I left some flesh behind to the dirt gods and continue to check out the course. It's a great course. The "equalizer" seemed much easier this year; not sure if this was the improved skills or last year's washout near the top being filled in. Either way, I was excited to climb it for the first time, and during the race I was able to grab my $5 at the top for a successful climb. As I tucked the $5 in my shorts my energy gel fell out and I thought I heard someone say "your rear tire is flat". Nah, must have been "you dropped your gel pack" or something. So I continue on to the quarry where I proceed to jump down a series of ledges; each drop seemed more dampened than then next until I heard rim. Flat. Damn. So, I toss the bike on my shoulder and walk to the finish line to claim my DNF for 1 point. No podium for me. Season over.
It was an interesting end to an interesting season. Makes me contemplate whether or not I move up next year. Either way, I look forward to an off season of riding for fun and just keeping off a bit of the winter insulation. Maybe take a crack at MUni.
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