Triangle Adventure Racing Team

I had decided a couple weeks out to race this one Singlespeed but apparently didn’t remember how hilly the Garner rec trail was the last time I rode it. Well it was definitely hilly and by lap 7 I was forced to dismount and push up two of the more significant climbs. Overall I had a good race and hung out in the top three single speed racers all afternoon until getting passed by a good buddy of mine Mac Dodge on lap 5. The top three for the race was pretty much set after lap 1 with, Mac Dodge, John Myles and me trading 1st, 2nd and 3rd off and on…on lap 5 I dropped from 1st place to 2nd and then after a horrible lap 6 was passed by John Myles into 3rd.

By lap 7 and 8 I was in survival mode trying to keep in contact and hoping for a mechanical miracle by one of the top two racers. Of course I got no break and couldn’t create one myself and rolled in to finish lap 8. Upon completing lap 8, I was informed I could push on for lap 9 as the 1st place singlespeed rider had….I looked over and saw my buddy Mac who was 2nd putting his bike up…it was all I needed to declare I was done as well! I was very pleased to find out my lap count and time placed me fourth overall among all the SOLO male racers, which stood at nearly 30 racers. Overall a good race, though the rigid front fork took it’s toll on my arms and hands…..

Pictures here Garner 4

Bruce Dale