del monte: 1 sharratt: 1. rubber match next year

Well, Sharratt got even today.

Today was the Peterborough Sprint. It went as well I was hoping. I ended up 2nd overall (the dude listed in second was steered off course on the run, making his run split too fast).  What is significant about this race is that the last time Dave and I went head-to-head was the only time in history that I beat him (note: he didn’t wear a wetsuit and didn’t ride a TT bike). Since then (2004), however, he has crushed me at pretty much everything (especially Guitar Hero). So today was his chance to even the Peterborough score. And he did it.  1:1. See you in 2010.

I felt great throughout the race, particularly on the bike, which I was really excited about. I know I was almost 4minutes slower that my 2004 self but a/ the 2004 run course was much faster; b/ there may (or may not) have been a tiny bit of drafting on the 2004 bike; and c/ if you take 3 years off, it takes a few to come back. So I’m trying…

Overall, it was an excellent weekend. I certainly do love our wonderful sport.  And, of course, thanks to my best and more beautiful cheerleader!