Cross on the Rocks

Hello Everyone! The cross season is building momentum! This is a brief update from the First Cross on the Rocks race in Nanaimo held last Sunday - September 13th. The day was warm and sunny so the ferry ride over was very pleasant as I had a chance to catch some more zzzz's before starting - the open women's race at 2:00pm. Former National team member was on the start line so I knew this was going to be a fast race and long! We raced for about an hour and I was happy not to be too far back from the top three riders - finishing in fifth place. The race started fast with a hard left which lead us through a tight and twisty section in the trees to the BMX section - which was fun. You had to be careful not to get too much air! We then climbed up and had a run up some stairs and a tight and twisty section in the sand on which I did bail on one of the laps - at least it was soft. Must get used to riding skinny tires! The next cross race will be BC Cup Number Two and Three in Vancouver - October 3 and 4th. I will aim to bring the tent so anyone wishing to try the event or hang in the tent is more than welcome!