Afton Cyclocross Racing

I covered another race this last weekend. Actually got to race this one, and it was fun. Afton is a local ski hill, so any event there is bound to contain some elevation. Race course planners sent we unfortunate racers up a rather large "run-up". A run-up is essentially what it sounds like. You run up it, rather than ride. You are carrying your bike slung across your shoulder. Pain soon follows. Most run-ups are short little interruptions to a bike race, but this was a monster. It was about 75 feet of 25% grade hill. It was also thick, wet grass. Sounds like fun, eh?

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