So i have had my two week 'Rest period' and have started preparing for my 2011/2012 cross season!
From the season gone, i have learnt so much that i can use to help me train, race, and prepare better. The 4 races i did in Belgium have given an unbelievable amount of confidence and also something to aspire to. Not being lapped by Mathieu Van Der Poel, Dutch second year champion, and son of the legend Adrie has to be a highlight. I know exactly where i want to be next season and that place is the top! Hopefully i will use what i have learnt successfully!
Most Exciting Race
In my opinion, it would have to be the CC Ashwell Eastern league race where i was leading with Josh Parkin and long time rival, and friend Alan Trolove. We were zooming around the fast course unable to shake each other off until the last lap where i finished second to Josh. It reminded me of a early season world cup, with Pauwels, Nys, Stybar and Albert battling it out for the win!
Worst Race
If I'm honest... All of the national races were disastrous for me. I dont know why i went so badly in them at all. It could have been preparation, it could have been the legs etc. I just hope to change that next year.
Most annoying
The final race of the season; The 'Nordzee cross' Superpresteige in Middelkerke. I was so excited but came down with a cold on friday when we arrived at the venue. From the start i went backwards.
Best bit of Kit 1
The best bit of kit i have would no douby be my Lazer Gensis helmets supplied by www.ciclosuno.com . The Roll-sys retention system is amazing and provides a really snug and secure fit whilst looking great at the same time!
Best bit of Kit 2
Of course my Shimano M310 shoes. These were given to me by a good friend at the national championships and they took my liking immediately. They are offered as custom fit but are fine to use without. The reason i like them is the protection offered like no other manufacturers footwear. The reinforced heels and side help protect you from any bashing about and the grip on the bottom is superb!
Favourite Picture
My favourite picture is no doubt this one from the snowy cross at Broome Heath, Norfolk.
Favourite moment
This is a hard one but i would have to say finishing 12th in a high prestige Belgian race in Bredene, or in the bar the night before the race at Middelkerke. That was a great night with great company!
Worst
When i was laying on the icy floor at Koksijde not 10 minutes before my race, in so much pain from what was a suspected dislocated elbow after crashing in the warm up. It was so hard to have to admit to the possibility of missing the race you had built your season around.
Looking foward to next season
The Koksijde Nieuwelingen race for sure! I want to improve here as it was an amazing experience. This will be my main race of the 2011/2012 season.
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