BCMCA Comox Dove Creek RR - 1st

Only three in my age group, but one was Mike Secov who is currently leading the BCMCA standings for my catagory. So getting past him in the final sprint was something. The sprint was the both the peak 30 seconds (544 watts average) and 10 seconds (746 watts average.) Very flat with a long (2km) approach. With 200m marker. Treated it like a track sprint. Followed Mikes wheel until 200m, then attacked. This got me 1st in age group and 4th overall.

There was a slight situation at about 400m, Dave Mercer mis-shifted and his chain (apparantly) jammed, launching him into the air about 2 feet. Right in the middle of the field towards the front. I was following Mike at this point and we went around to the left.


The 40 year olds had caught us on the start of the third (of four) lap at the top of the short but snappy climb. Almost got past us, but Mike managed to get on them. So I had to go too. Painful.

The same hill on the last lap was worse. Best (worst) 1 minute for the day (400 watts average).

Weather was good, reasonably cool with broken clouds. Course was clean and dry.

Dove Creek RR