Last weekend was the first round of the Quebec Cup and Canada Cup series. Temperature was nice and course was dry. My race as senior expert was 5 laps of the 4.5km loop. the course was all about the 2 major steep climbs were we had to use the grany gear. It was also technical with the rocks and roots in the singletracks.
My strategy was to set a good pace just after the start and see how the other girls will react. After one lap I found myself with a 2 min advance!! My legs were very good that day. It was my day! I was really aggressive but careful for punctures. I was really surprise of my fitness as I ended 1st with a 10 min advance.
Now with that result, I don’t have the choice to pass to the top category(senior pro-elite) really soon. It will be a great challenge for me and the competition will be very strong. I never though one time I would be there in MTB. That is all about passion! Next weekend is Quebec/Canada Cup #2 at Mont Tremblant and maybe I will be at the start line with the best girls of the country. Oh yes…and the bike was perfect. I feel very comfortable on it.
