If You Finish Last, Did You Really Race?

I love (and hate) two bee races! Let me explain. First off Conn and his great group of volunteers are wonderful. If you can get to any of their races, you won't be sorry. And after my showing today I realize I need to get to more!
For me, all Conn's races follow the same pattern. 1. The race starts out at a comfortable pace, and I start thinking that my training must be paying off. 2. There are several accelerations, but I hold it together. I see all the Hammers around me, and I start dreaming of a cat 3 upgrade. 3. The race actually begins, and I see the string of riders through glazed eyes leave me behind. 4. I find several other riders just like me, and pace line it to the finish. and finally 5. Start wondering what I can do better next off season to stay with the pack just one more hill longer before being dropped.
This pattern stayed true to form on Sat. But you have to have a first race of the year sometime. I did have two teammates in the race, and they both did quite well. Bill Ford got 4Th overall, and Chad Bishop was a much better teammate than me (off the back). Not sure how Chad finished, but they are both riding strong this year.
See everyone next race!