Feb. 7, 2010
Fontana
, CA
The hills of Fontana being mostly made up of sandstone just soaked up the heavy rains of just the day before to offer up some awesome racing conditions. Although I was not really prepared for this race due to having the stomach flu the week before there was no way I was going to pass up these epic Fontana conditions!
I for once showed up the day before for some extra practice and riding time. I actually intended to race the Super D which I was really looking forward to but due to other family priorities (Kaileys Ballet class) I didn't get to the course in time to practice or let alone see the course, but I went to the top anyways to check it out. So just as I arrive to the top Donny the race organizer sees me and starts yelling at me as to where I have been. He says get in line. Before I can start whinning about not knowing the course he gives me 10 second countdown....so what the heck I am here, might as well do it. So I go sprinitng off and manage to stay on the course and actually keep a good pace till the course turned ugly. All I could focus on was the rock garden I was suddenly in and completely missed the arrow telling me to turn right. I realize I am no longer on course and attept to veer in the right directiononly to end up tagging a nice size Fontana rock that stops me in my tracks. I jump off and grab the bike and run it onto the course to find my front wheel totally bent and my chain off. Damm... I go ahead and put the chain on and limp my bike to the finish. Never bothered checking my time, but will assume I was at least 20-25 seconds off the leaders times. Next time no ballet class for me and I am doing at least one practice run! Worth mentioning that Eric Carter has been laying some sweet courses that are true Super D's. If you have been thinking about trying one I highly reccomend the Super D at Fontana.
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