Unicorn style tree hugging

This weekend the Unicorn 5000 was the season opener for me and I have to say it was a killer first race in an already unbelievable season. The conditions started out loamy and tacky but quickely progressed to good old Kamloops dust, which suited me fine. I got my order of tires in 2 days before and threw on a pair of Maxxis 2.5" 3C front Minions, which were a huge improvement and allowed me to hold corners like never before on the new bike. Much delightful drifting was had and the only thing to slow the pace was the occasional tree, which left my knuckles and my Dainese with a few additional scars. I had a few good slams in training too which left the old body achy, but overall the lungs and the legs sought the greatest recovery. What a burner! With times in the mid to high 5 minute range and a few extended sprinting sections the body was feeling it! Somehow I managed to engage a second wind near the bottom and hammer down the flat finish section, but after I came through timing I was dizzy as hell and having trouble standing. It's always good to have a burner first race to give you a picture of where you are at and what you need to work on, and this race was perfect in that way. I ended up 6th in open men which I was not all that happy with, but the race afforded me a good picture of what I did well and where improvements are due, so the season continues in a positive fashion. All things considered the weekend was an amazing time with a super fun and flawlessly run event, great weather, lots of riding and good friends coming together from all over for the first time this year. Many thanks to Cheryl, Taylor and all the volunteers for all their good planning and hard work. Much love, see you on the trail!
J