3vT Road Race

Drove up to Baltic, Conn today to take part in the Three Village Road Race. Wow...what an awesome course. Every inch of the 10 mile loop was freshly paved...with some nice undulating hills and two steeper "climbs" which suited me perfectly. Beautiful scenery, leaves changing, so inspiring. Plus, it took an hour less than expected to drive up...which ruled.

Legs felt great. Field was about 50 riders which was minimized to about 13 of us after the first climb. We stayed together until the second time up the climb and then there were about 10. I tried to position myself as best possible before the finish (at the top of a climb). Did almost everything right and I was ready to attack when we rounded the corner. Two guys went on the slightly flat section leading to the first hairpin. I chased...but I wasn't able to close the gap to 2nd up the hill. Oh well...next time! Anyway, 3rd was acceptable, hehe.

Coming across the line. Photography thanks to litte bro Paolo: