Before reading my entry below, I must note that Nick Boswell helped me a great deal at the Marian race. I learned what team work is all about. I did not realize it during the race, but I found out that Nick stayed at the front of the pack and chased down other racers trying to pick up the pace or sprint up to me. He responded to attack after attack and used energy he could have saved for the sprint finish. I could not have ridden the way I did without him.
The Michigan B squad used a similar team tactic at our home circuit race two weekends ago. Mattison Brady attacked a number of times and eventually got away up one hill. Nick, Mike Bartlett and I stayed back and made sure no one sprinted up to him. I have a feeling he would have won with or without our help; he is as strong as an ox.
It turns out bike racing does involve the team.
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I am glad to see that I made an appearance in your blog. Have fun at Leelanau this weekend
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