Name: Bill Kemmerer
City: Easton
State: Pennsylvania
Country: United States
Category: Beginner
Team: None
Race Bike: GT I-Drive 5
Tires: Nevegal Stick-E
Conditions: Dry
How was your fitness level going into this race?
Above average, but improving. This was a training race for me with the real goal the 24hrs of Allamuchy. I just wanted to see how I placed.
Were you happy with your position going into the singletrack?
No. I started slow and didnt pass too many people at first. This being my first real 2 lap race I wanted to see how fast eveyone else was. I didnt want to rub elbows since this really wasnt a competitive race for me.
Were you strong from start to finish?
No. I started weak on purpose and finished stronger.
Did you have any unusual problems?
None.
Were you happy with the way the race was run?
Yes but I dont really have too much to compare it too.
Did you have any interesting experiences during your race (exchanges with competitors/spectators)?
I stayed behind this dude for a little bit, thinking I would just settle into a brisk pace and see how it went. We paced racers here and there, but it soon became apparent that he was still too slow for me. I passed him 3/4 thru the first lap and started chasing the leaders down but it was really too late. The leader had a huge gap in place already. The fastest riders from NYFD in the masters class caught up to me. It was fun to exchange postitions with them a couple of times. They are good riders.
Anything you would like to add?
Looking forward to more :)
