We made a team executive decision to vote with our feet (wheels?) and register for the Nebraska State Championship Road Time Trial en masse. Sunday morning, 6 strong and beautiful Sheclismas hit the pavement in the so-called "race of truth" -- 24 miles, solo.
All photos courtesy of Dan Farnam.
Of course, we at
Sheclismo World Headquarters all know Sydney Brown is the fastest woman in Nebraska, but it was nice to have her bring home a medal for the team proving as much. She cranked it out in one hour and 47 seconds. So sleek and fast.
Emily Hoesly, who came into the cyclocross scene last fall, joined in on the team spirit and made it across the line our fastest Cat 4 in 1:11:07.
On my shiny new road bike, I was just 40 seconds shy of Emily's time, with 1:11:51. More on that new bike and
my experience on my blog.
Allison Hunt came back to the road after a bit of a hiatus, and we're stoked she's rocking our kit. She came through the line in 1:14:21.
Newcomer Emily Grace, who's really the one responsible for getting us all to sign up -- she wants to try a bit of everything before she leaves the States for graduate Physics research in the UK -- threw slicks on her beloved Kona Jake and cranked out the miles in 1:22:43.
And Sara Nispel, who jumped in to register at the last minute, rocked her first time trial in 1:24:02. Note her amazing bar tape style.
Mega-awesome site planning by
Greenstreet Velo -- we got to shower in the Yutan High School locker room. My goodness, that was welcome.
In true Sheclismo style, we celebrated our accomplishments with a little Bulleit. Bring on 'cross season...we're ready.
Looking strong, Ladies!
ReplyDeletePretty big self props, you guys should show up to a real race sometime.
ReplyDeleteShim, I didn't realize you had any expertise in building women's clubs and working with mixed ability new riders. Is this part of your motivational approach? Pretty old school. No wonder there were so many women racing and riding in Nebraska when I started.
ReplyDeleteI've been to a few real races and a mass start event is the last place I'd put tentative first timers on road bikes -- at least until they've had more group riding experience. Some days are for fun and strengthening social bonds, others are for kicking ass. The state TT was the former. As for the latter, CX is coming. :)