Summer '18

As we roll into the dog days of summer I have been busy getting back to the 100% health in my right leg, since suffering a broken leg in March. After many hours on the saddle trying to make up for lost time, I finally felt strong enough to race. Since missing most the cross country season I was itching for a start line when I felt strong enough. I lined up in the Cat 2, 19-24 age group, at the Wisconsin Off Road Series in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Previously the Colectivo Coffee Classic is one of my favorite WORS race of the season. Before this race rolled around on Sunday I had an amazing opportunity to start the race weekend off strong. On Saturday I participated in the Scenic Shore 150-mile charity ride to support an amazing cause, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Riding 75 miles north from Mequon to Manitowoc along the shore of Lake Michigan in Wisconsin. This 75 mile ride along the lake was a great way to start the weekend off. 

Post finish riding with the PPCCC!

Sunday came and my legs felt surprisingly strong. I got the whole shot in a field of 50 or so riders and held onto the spot for the first mile, then the chase group caught up to me. I rode with this lead group the next two laps. The final lap came fast and I was ready to make a move. I ended up making a quick attack and held on till the last two miles of the finish line. I ended up attacking a bit to early and did not have enough in the tank to hold the few second gap I created. Ended up crossing the finish line 2nd in the U23 age group and 9th overall. I was happy with the results but realized I did not race my best or have the legs I needed to race at the usual level I do. That's racing for you, and there is always room to improve. 

A huge thank you to my sponsors that have supported me this season even undergoing a major injury. Most importantly I would like to thank my newest sponsor Detour, voted the #1 Protein Bar. The people at Detour have their recipes dialed and are my go to whey-protein bar while out riding or recovering. Besides recovering from the the leg injury, my hands felt great due to the best grips in the bike industry, ESI Grips. If you are in market for new grips check them out they will not disappoint!