VAHS Mountain Bike Race #1 - Miller School

The season is well on its way, and with the start of spring also comes the start of the Virginia High School mountain bike series. The first race was on a course that I know very well, the Miller School of Albemarle trails. I wasn't very nervous before the race and I was ready to take on the short 2 laps in the JV category. I was pretty confident but wasn't sure if I'd win or not. The beginning was super fast but and I was in a bad position so I had to use energy to move up. After that, I was very out of breath but stuck in the front group. I was on the front of the race for a while but worked too hard and eventually got passed by one, and then another. I got pushed back all the way to fourth position but stayed on the wheel of the third place guy. He ended up crashing right before the finish and caught back up, but I out sprinted him. I ended up getting third. I am pretty disappointed with that result but third place isn't too bad. I didn't like the short distance but the course was pretty fun. I am third overall which is a good start to the series. I am already looking forwards to the next race.