Sussex Crit

Up at the crack of dawn again for another race on Sunday. The race was in Sussex, just outside Milwaukee in a business park. Wide open course, like Opus, with a similar finishing hill. They even scored KOM laps which was kind of cool.

Turnout was a bit light due to a MTB race in Wausau. Jordan's main competition was the same as at the State TT. Everyone stayed together for a lap, until Pete Davis attacked and drew Jordan, Lionel Rocheleau away. Those 3 stayed together, and Jordan won the first KOM sprint. Jordan also won the 2nd KOM sprint, and in the process, they dropped Rocheleau. The 2 stayed together, and sprinted it out for the finish. Jordan rode a really smart race, and was able to score the win. Congrats Jordo.

Immediately following the younger juniors, Jordan, Davis, and Rocheleau raced with the older juniors. I warned Jordan at the start that they would probably go hard right away, but to just dig deep and hang on, and they will back off soon enough. The field was stacked with Baraboo Sharks and IS Corp who are mostly Cat 3's, and strong ones at that. Sure enough, Jordan said they were going over 30mph on the backside of the course most of the time. He was able to stay with the pack, and finish. Nicely done.

I myself decided to skip racing, in favor of rest, and getting home early.

Jordan and I owe Gordy and Diane big time. Not only did they put us up for 2 nights, but they even made us dinner Saturday night. They had their granddaughter all weekend, and she was a hoot. Thanks so much for the hospitality guys.