by
Kit
Mon Apr 02, 2007 7:14 pm
Bridlington road race - very windy, particularly the strong headwind all the way up the mile long drag to the finish.
The break that finally got away at just over half distance (after an earlier break, without me, had been unjustly stopped by the commissaire for crossing the white line) seemed promising but cooperation ceased with over a lap to go and we were caught before the final climb. Numerous small attacks failed on the run in to the finish, mainly due to the wind, and I managed to position myself well enough that I didn't hit the front until about 50m to go. I was always behind the winner, but held on for 2nd. More down to luck and positioning than sprinting prowess but pleasing nonetheless.
Don't know what happened to Paul and Matt, though Matt was showing some strength on the first few laps with several attacks.