My name is fatmarc vanderbacon. It would appear that since we have added Logan to our family, sleep has become even more of a thing of the past for me. At 5:15am this morning, I was super stoked as Logan jumped up, and I was abruptly awoken as Monkey let everyone know,"Logan's up" Potter and Layla jumped to attention too, as I commented, "don't worry I got 'em" and I charged down stairs with the thundering herd in tow. I got them all out safely, and an hour or so later Monkey came down and said, "sorry buddy I thought it was 6:30..eer I could have taken them down.." Ah, life with a puppy. Good thing they're cute, otherwise, I might eat them.
Saturday, I raced the FSVS cross at Fairhill. There are some awesome benefits to having a cross race less than 5 minutes from your house. These include doing a couple laps on the course the night before, and, in theory, a little more leisure time around the house before heading out to the race. I can't forget the getting kitted up in the warmth of your home, instead of the abrupt coolness of being wrapped up in a towel in a field, on the cool November day.
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| Rad Picture from my buddy Saul.. |
The Fairhill Course this year was my favorite version of the course yet at this venue. The lap was a little shorter than the previous years, and had a great flow. My one complaint, and I get that it's a selfish one that benefits my skillset, there was only one dismount a lap, (the barriers) and just that one place to force folks off the bike, or to make a choice about riding a section. As I told the promoter, and my buddy Mike CZ, the course was wicked fun to race, and I really liked it, it just needs a couple of more tricky bits.
As a side note, my father told me years ago, don't complain about something unless you are willing to contribute to make it better. This advise is how I ended up on the MAC board, and promoting races by the way- THANKS DAD. So I gave my feedback to CZ, but also committed to CZ that next year, with Grad School in the rear view, to be more help, and you know slip in a tricky bit or too. Honest to god truth, the course is rad, it just needs another set of planks or a run up to be one of the best courses in the region. It was SO MUCH FUN. I vow in 2014 Fairhill will be my home course.
My race went well, I had a ton of fun, suffered a lot, bled out my eyes-got a good start, settled into a nice group, and waged a pretty epic battle with Werner the entire race which ultimately, I would lose on the last lap. It was fun. I wasn't great today, but on this fast course, and I get fast isn't my strong suit, I left it all out there, and I was happy with that...
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| Finally dispatched by Werner, I make a final ride up the finishing straight- Photo By buddy KITA |
Monk and I were happy to host Eric and Brett Friday night. It was great to see those guys, and frankly, they may have moved into the top spot as easiest guests at the house. Super Good Times.
Thanks for reading.
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