Three Bears TT #1 Race Report (JJ)

by JJ Schmidt

I was looking forward to this time trial, because three of my teammates were
also doing it. We all started within a few minutes of each other.  I started out quickly trying to get my speed up, then tried to settle in where my HR was about 175.  I was able to pass two people in front of me but got passed myself at the 5K mark.  I was able to keep my concentration up and only spaced out for a couple of seconds.  I slowed down too soon for the turn, but hit it hard to get my speed back up.  Two more riders passed me after the turn, but I didn't mind because it was Gary and then Jimmy.  I passed a couple more riders before getting passed once again myself.  At the 1K mark I started to give it everything I had left which got me third place, 1 point in the TT series and a new max heart rate of 197.  I was only 4 second behind the second place finisher.  I analyzed that one all day.  I was pretty happy with my finish and proud of my team! Jimmy and Gary both took first and Ken was right behind me in fourth.  I would also like to thank Robert for coming out and supporting us.