Erika Tarte said:

Also, a shout out to Skillz & Drillz! Tonya Miller from Major Taylor hit a pothole on an early lap and her only water bottle went flying into the field. No crashes, everyone remained calm, and the field slowed down for a moment. Kayt, in an act of extreme largesse, gave Tonya her extra bottle. Classy lady, that Kayt. But upon seeing this exchange, my only thought was "but Kayt needs water too!" so I offered her my extra bottle. She declined, but took me up on the offer later in the race, when increased speeds and fatigue made for a slightly more treacherous exchange. But no sweat. Skillz & Drillz prepared us for a smooth and nerve-free hand-off. Thanks Skillz & Drillz!

Kayt that is without a doubt the classiest thing going.  Every Kissena will be riding a little taller knowing what kind of a reputation you've earned us.  Thank you, and congratulations - now get that #leadersjerseyselfie already!

Keep at it Gwynna, it'll come.  Great job to all the ladies for throwing down when it counted this weekend.

Gwynna, what a huge jump. So psyched for you! You've made the leap. You're in the pack, you're racing. You've crossed over to the other side. There is no turning back. Don't fight it. It will make you a better MTB and crosser (and vice versa).

If I put together your two reports, it sounds like your hardest moments were when Erika was shredding at the front. Which made me chuckle, because that ALWAYS happens to me. When I'm really suffering really badly in the park, I look up and see orange helmets at the front. Always.

Keep it up KCC women. Kayt, you're next! Can't wait to read your report.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

twoyacks said:

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

My feeling exactly. I've been sick for the last week so couldn't make it on Saturday. Haven't raced in three weeks and I'm getting antsy now. 

Construction:

They also still have to do the popup lakes - the one that we regularly drain will definitely shut the park down for some time.  Still no idea when that will be.

Nooooooo!!!!!!!!........nooooooooooooooooo.....noooo

If there's a silver lining, Kayt stays in the black and pink another couple weeks!

Peak-a-boo!

This pic reminds me somewhat of yesterday's Tour stage where Nibali appeared to be giving Contador the creepiest "Is that all you've got?" stare-down while they were battling to the top.

I would be remiss if I did not say that Ragot's absence made it hard for me...he's been drilling it for me in this silly little series.  Hoping I can pay him  back in a race...rather than just at Konditori.

Tomorrow morning brings The Hotness

Scroll to the end for the "Days of Thunder" esque blowout.

And the first time down the hill you can see @Yaks giving me a little "peekaboo surprise" with the pothole he dodged... =8o

Anyone up for a little R&A Action this Saturday?

I foolishly signed up each lap I complete will be seen as a victory

Riding to Montauk instead

I will be riding in the Catskills.

I'm in on that action, though I'm really in it for the coffee afterwards.

Leaning towards the race, rather than Cunningham. Looks like it will be a fairly large field.

I'm in.