Chili and I went out to the Osterling Farm yesterday in Marysville (VisitPA 12-Hour Relay) for our second attempt at doing a race together. (The first race since the Maximus for Chili)
We had previously done the 12 hours of Lodi together as a duo team and it worked beautifully with us capturing 1st place.
This time our goal was to go out and have fun and just go for a ride. We both were a little apprehensive about this race. For Jill it was her second attempt at finishing a race this year and she wasn't sure how she would feel. I was worried about the tendinitis in my elbow acting up with all the logs that are known to be at the farm and to be honest, I never liked riding there in the past. (Plus both of us had our "female friends" with us---or "Aunt Flo"---whatever you want to call it!)
We got lucky with a gorgeous day and both went in with great attitudes.
I have to say, I had a great time! The course was much more fun than I remember it and maybe the 29 inch wheels helped me, but I was able to ride 90% of the logs and various boardwalk log and creek crossings!
Jill completed 3 laps and I went for an extra lap, making 7 laps for our team. There was another women duo team who where cyclocross racers who were turning in sub 1 hour laps. We'll take a second place!
What a great day and it wouldn't have been that way with anyone else.
Thanks, Chili!
