Today was an extremely proud day. Only a little over a year after my first venture into the muddy world of cross I pulled on the North East jersey for the first time. The venue was Prissick, home to a new cycle circuit used for racing all through the year. I didn't expect much due to a cold, that had clung to me for the last week and a half, but I was willing to give it my all for the NE team.
The race had a different dynamic; teamwork came into play and immediately from the gun, the Yorkshire team who were the pre-race favorites took to the front. They formed a 4 rider chain occupying the first 4 places, which I clung to the back of. But, they were to be too strong, my lungs were screaming and I was coughing like crazy, I dropped off the back and was resigned to chasing on my own. In the end Yorkshire was by far the best team and they thoroughly deserved their win, taking
places 1-4 which left me in 5th. However, some fab performances by Bev, Michelle and Karen for the NE earned us the silver medal!
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| Proud to stand on the podium for the NE with Bev and Karen |
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