California Bicycle Racing (CBR)

First, I gotta lotta love from all the racers who attended, more than a few wondered why this has never been done before in So Cal since the weather permits it. In most states & countries, there is an off-season because there's snow on the ground, so it's physically impossible to train on the road.

Second, while we were a bit short-staffed, I am EXTREMELY THANKFUL for those people who stepped up to assist us in our staffage shortfalls! Every little bit helps, Bill, Marco, John, Steve, Brett, Jim, Julio, & the entire crew that helped me set up the platform stands were critically needed.

Third, it is very cool, even as a dink race promoter, to see almost the entire Bosco family come out to support Andrew. His team nailed it in the P/1/2/3. SC Velo did everything right, even the teammate/clown that had goldfish crackers in his pocket. To all of the racers that came out from Vegas---thank you. I know the drive sux, and I really do appreciate the sacrifices made to support these races. It's good to see people at my races having a fun time. Sometimes people, me included, lose sight of that-even with a hobby. Everyone was in a good mood, and no one showed up to the line all-serious. It was good to see Christopher Bennett drive from San Diego cuz he rode well in both of his races, and Kal showed up to race the Elite Men's category; he was another one ya had to watch! Chris Daggs loved it, and thinks it's a great place & time to bring his team to work on everything teams need to sharpen. SC Velo did it with 4 racers.

People rode hard, and I know I did. I cramped 53 miles into it with 7 miles to remain: that doesn't happen when I race half-ass & sit in...or maybe it does and I'm just hella outta shape! Velo Allegro racer Ricardo just upgraded to a Cat. III and he beat me at the line for 6th in the Masters race, so he's already looking to upgrade to Cat. II! Billy Harris & Steve Gregorios had great rides, even though Billy burnt some matches chasing down my breakaway! that punk, who does he think he is It also appears that Scotty Woods has been doing double secret training, and it is all in good fun. This is the sport that we love.

Eric Smith, Greg Aden & Bill Mock were the USCF officials and they ran a flawless race. I called out the wrong racer on a prime and Eric corrected me via the video! All in all, I couldn't ask for anything more, except for more racers! :) If the weather holds up and racers want to race, then they'll come out. The bike whores will stay away cuz there ain't no prize money, so the people who do attend are the ones who just wanna race!