San Rafael Crit

Rocko and Stormy got their first bike helmets now that they are old enough to hold their heads up for a ride in the trailer behind the bike. I took a test ride with them and they loved it. Pulling them back up the hill is no joke. I hope I maintain some level of fitness until they can ride their own bikes.

Meanwhile, we took them to their first bike race, the Carrera San Rafael. This is one of the biggest pro bike races in the US, offering one of the biggest purses, so racers from all over come to try to win some money. A lot of heavy hitters are here: racers who are National Champions, Grand Tour Riders- OK, you get it. It is a big deal. Well, last year I missed the race and my ex girlfriend won the women's Pro Race. This year, our friend Helena Drumm, Fairfax fire fighter, won in convincing fashion, and my good friend and Tuesday night riding buddy, Mike Foley, hung in there to finish in the top 30 in the men's Pro Race. These guys go fast. Try going 35 mph on a bike.  Now try averaging 35 mph for an hour and a half with over a hundred other guys inches away from your wheel on a dangerously tight mile long circuit of right hand turns. At night. Strong work, Mike.