Bear build-up

So just sitting in PoCo, watching some race vids after finishing prep for the race tomorrow. I am super well fueled after a delicious dinner a la Jen McMillan, my bike is dialed, I know every bump on the course and I am feeling strong. The course is super fun and playful with lots of jumps, but it is a little bit simple after coming from Arduum. This means that to be competitive you have to dial in the course to an even higher level since everyone can ride it fairly quickly. My bike is so perfect and easy to ride that I have a smile on my face the instant I am on it. It makes it so much more simple to push it when you have complete confidence in your equipment. I feel that I have the potential to be extremely competitive on the technical parts and with line choice. My biggest challenge will be with pacing, as their is quite a bit of pedalling and it is easy to go out to hard. As well I need to make sure that I reign in my aggression in the race run so I stay upright, as I have not had the best track record so far this season... If I can sort out my mental game and ride a measured run I feel that I can come away with a good result. I cannot wait to arrive at the race tomorrow, surrounded by the best of friends in the atmosphere I love facing an inspiring challenge.

Hope tomorrow is as fun and exciting for everyone else as it will be for me!

J