back in black

When it says on the collar of our jersey that we are exactly what we are, what that means is that we are really just not very good. And yet we don't let details like that get in the way. Dr. last place it is. But a most enjoyable last place finish, if that's possible. First mtb race in almost two years, first race in expert, and first mtb race on the ss rig. Lots of room for improvement. The course at Bur Oak, especially the enchanted forest bit, just doesn't seem to like me very much. But at least it didn't take me down today. I crashed elsewhere instead. Good times. Can't wait for the next one. And by the end of the season, I won't finish last.

Photos courtesy of little m.:

the poosher was working

he loves it

still too fast for the camera

got back before dark . . . barely

OTT: Wendy Bucklew, Buckets of Rain