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Race Recap 2021 Coconut Cup Series #6 - Caloosahatchee Regional Park

      Caloosahatchee Regional Park ( better known as CRP to riders ) in Alva, Florida hosted the Coconut Cup # 6 Southern Florida Series which is a Gone Riding race production. 

     The 11 mile course was ran counter clockwise this year and as has been done for the past few years most classes completed the race by riding an extra "short loop" to get the mileage and times in line. The course undulated through densely vegetated landscapes, which varied between pine flatwoods, cypress swamps, scrub oaks and oak hammocks. With lots of  narrow sandy single track, some areas offering a bit more challenge with cypress knots, roots, and rocks to wend around. These features provided for an interesting race day! 

     I had an incredibly slow start and played it safe over the starting humps that were scatted on the initial start loop. I was forced to take the B line when I saw a pileup at the first mound. This allowed me to gain a few spots. I took a deep breath and remained calm. After ripping through one of the faster sections, I encountered  the first big climb. A rider had a unfortunate mishap and the result was his bike was sideways on the trail and his shoe was off of his foot. With lots of commotion, I opted for a quick dismount and a detour off the trail. From there, I strategically used various sections of the course, to make passes. These sections were the pancake flat trails, or the fast and flowy trails. I put in harder efforts through the tighter, rooty singletrack on trails like Far East. Overall I'm very happy with my race, I rode my limits and managed the pace that I could. I rounded out the day in seventh. 

     I would like to sincerely say thank you to our sponsors. Without their support for events like this it would not have been possible. Thank you ESI Grips, Honey Stinger, Togs and Vittoria Tires








                                      


                       230 Washington St

Location: 18500 N River Rd, Alva, FL 33920, USA

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