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Arlington, Virginia
United States
Arlington Sports
70F / 21C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 23m 4s
Overall Rank = 876/1336
Age Group = M40-49
Age Group Rank = 212/241
Pre-race routine:

Got up at the hotel. Had a peanut butter sandwich and a water. Got the boy dressed and ready. Out the door by 6:45.
Event warmup:

Standing in the back of the corral waiting for the start.
Bike
  • 2h 23m 4s
  • 27.96 miles
  • 11.73 mile/hr
Comments:

I got the boy through safe, sound and happy. The climbs up to the Air Force Memorial were tough but doable. Just a wonderfully fun event.
Post race
Warm down:

Waited around to go on stage as the 'Republican Captain.' Hilarious. Then back to the hotel for a shower and some food.

Event comments:

This is a neat event. Over 1300 riders on a 9 mile course of varying abilities. It was great for the boy. Couldn't be happier. Maybe next year ... silver.


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Last updated: 2014-02-09 12:00 AM
Biking
02:23:04 | 27.96 miles | 11.73 mile/hr
Age Group: 212/241
Overall: 241/1336
Performance: Good
Three laps around the course in 45:11, 50:09, 47:43.
Wind: None
Course: Crystal City to Rosslyn up to the Air Force Memorial back down to 110 then back into Crystal City.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Below average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? No
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? No
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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