2009.05.11 - Lost it…
Yesterdays World Cup in Bern was the hardest race for me so far this year.
The 4 laps and in total 138km and 1680 hm made that I lost the World Cup leading and the jersey that I just started to like so much…
Last time over the long climb Kirstin Armstrong attacked in the bottom. Both me and Marianne followed, first easily and the closer we got to the top the more my legs were screaming… 50m from the top Kirstin attacked again… and my screaming legs turned into blocked logs :( To watch them ride away was nothing I want to see again but atleast I gave everything. I just had to accept that they were 50 meters stronger this day.
From behind a group of 8 riders came and the uncontrolled chasing started, with the gap growing to the two escapers as a result. The only thing I could do was to stay concentrated for the sprint. Every point counts and a 5th place for me gave me a 2nd place in the overall World Cup, only five points behind Marianne.
So the fight continues… Next time will be in Montreal, Canada on the 31 of May.
But first Tour de l´Aude. 10 days of racing in France, starting from Friday…
Comments
2009.05.12 - mammut
Don´t worry – be happy….Some things comes and goes. This one will come to you again.
You are the best! Wish you and your team good luck in France!
2009.05.12 - Bart
I reckon you will not give it up just yet!! Keep going!!
2009.05.13 - Ivan DW
You did your outermost best, so, chin up ! All the best in the Tour de l’Aude.
2009.05.13 - Patrick Laureys
A lost battle is not a lost war! Patience and perseverance! Keep trusting in yourself, you’re a winner!
Have fun in France!
2009.05.15 - åke
kom igen Emma mjölksyra i lårmusklerna drabbar alla förr eller senare dagsformen kan vara skillnaden mellan att orka de sista 50 meterna eller inte.lycka till i canada.
åke o siv vagnhärad
2009.05.11 - Derek
All the very best for you and the RedSun team in the Tour de l’Aude. I’m sure you’ll do brilliantly. It’s a great part of France and I only wish I was down there watching.