Asheville Grand Prix • Sept. 13, 2008

This race had a large purse for a small, but strong field. Lauren Franges and Laura Bowles showed up for this tough race. I knew it wouldn't be easy, but I had no idea there would be such a tough hill and I didn't notice until I showed up at the start line that we'd be doing 30+ laps up this hill. It wasn't long until I was off the back. And then I was counting the number of times I was being lapped. But even at 16th, I was still in the money (20 deep), so I had to keep going. I tried to stick with the field a couple of times, but my hill legs just don't snap that fast. Or maybe it was a mental thing that I couldn't do it? Either way, I have not much to say about this race. I can't say that showing up for it was particularly positive for me. Especially since I haven't been feeling great and my dog was even sicker.