As soon as the race started a wave of cold water splashed all over me. It was like I just jumped into a pool. I can see Yozell's wheel, and Kiwi Mark right in front of me. These are good wheels. By the first corner I can't feel my hands, but I feel good.

First lap feels long, but I'm in a good group with some guys from my group at home, Kelly and Todd (BTW TODD EMAIL ME), some guys who usually eat my lunch, mainly Hebe and Piccalo. Ransom flys by. Conditions have started out bad, and start to diminish. Dudes are crashing all over the place, but I ride smooth I finish the lap in a good spot.