The afternoon races, were on a by now well worn course and the mud was deep and sticky.
Thankfully the rain and hail let up for the start of my race. The start was fast as everyone wanted to get to the single track section first. As soon as we came of the track and on the off-camber grass section riders were going down like bowling pins. I managed to stay upright and avoid the falling riders.
The entire course was full of slippery grass and mud, and it was only a matter of time before going down or losing traction and sliding out of control.
My race however ended early because of another reason, my seat came loose and the nose tilted up by 45’…
I rode one lap like this… but as I passed the finish line for the second time, I pulled out; the prospect of another 6 laps in this position wasn’t too appealing. It was frustrating to have to pull out with a mechanical like that, clearly avoidable if I had just been more careful adjusting the seat that morning.
Maybe next time.
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