Giro

'Last race' of the season was yesterday. My first time doing the p1/2 version of this and it was interesting. Seemed apparent that no one was going to get away, all attacks would get about 10 to 15 seconds out and just stall in the headwind. With the fast downhill too it's pretty hard, cause the field can go pretty damn fast down that thing.

Fun to watch Jerod getting marked everywhere, everyone's eyes seem to be on him. Alot of excited yells from the crowd for him as well. Good to see this kid has such talent and seems to be grounded at the same time. He actually acknowledges everyone even though he's bashing the peloton on a regular basis.

Myself, had some good position with 5 to go, but the spear head stalled out before the CalGiant train started up and I lost my position at that point. Need to get better during those last three, hairy laps. Lot's of jostling, some elbows, minor punches. Too much for me at this point.

Master's race: huge thanks to Brian for making it a fun race. Was able to hold his wheel for the last three laps and hold on for 2nd behind a charging LeBerge. I guess that makes one of the better field sprint finishes for me.

Lots of delays yesterday after a spectator had a heart attack right next to me at turn one. That was crazy. Hope the guy's OK, he did come to after a couple of minutes. Guess it was a pretty exciting race...