Back on Track

Title is so cliche... but it just had to be said!!!

Got out for my first race start at the track tonight. Boy what a blast!!!!!!

Was very unsure of what to do, so for the first race (all in scratch) I just sat at the back of B grade and watched... rolled in last, happy to have completely my first track race!!!

Second race was a 10 laps points race with a sprint every second lap. The idea is to get the least amount of points.

First sprint I was second over the line, Second sprint I was first, Third I was second, Fourth I was second.. By this stage I didn't know who had what points, so just tried my hardest and managed to get to the line for another first... Lucky for me I did as I needed the win to take out the race!!! WOOHOO VICTORY!!!

The last race was a 16 lap A and B combined scratch race with prizes for first A and B rider over the line. I started right at the back just to keep out of the way and get a feel for what the pace was going to be like. 10 laps in and the legs are absolutely screaming and I'm the only B grader left with around 7 other A graders. Manage to swap a few turns and try and conserve some energy... Unfortunately I was at the front on the bell lap so just wound it up as hard as I could and managed to hold onto third place overall!!!

Pretty stoked in general. Track racing seems to come pretty easy for me. I love the short sharp stuff... And having a bit of endurance base sure does help. Looking forward to next week!!!!