What a fun race as my first race of the year! The team rode well, controlling the race from beginning to end. The plan was to keep the field together and set up Shelley for each sprint. We looked at the race as an opportunity to execute team work. This was Megan's first 'real' track race, there was some early lap bumping which pushed Megan onto the apron, she handled herself perfectly. protecting the sprinter was her job today and she did it well. She and I raced the front setting a keen tempo to keep the field strung out up to the first sprint. Hanan and Kelly watched for any attack attempts. Shelley scooped up maximum 20 points. This was Hanan's first AVC race and she had no problem maneuvering through the 20 strong field. I am definitely inspired to get back on the bike and get in shape!
Mass start track racing is the perfect arena to hone in the team work skills, while track 'purists' frown upon it and its not allowed in World Cup competition, its a great chance to encourage new track riders to participate. Riders like Megan and Hanan who are both great road racers and will be both
capable of winning track races, have an opportunity to race for a team mate - bridge to a break or ride a break, or perhaps attack the field, its building blocks to racing for themselves and a huge confidence booster. It also is important in building synergy within the team which becomes very important out on the road. ~ Niki
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