Race Recap 2021 FLE # 5 - 30 /60 mile - Santos Classic

     The 2021 FLE #5 - 30/60 - mile Vortex, known as the Santos Classic, took place on 8 miles of pure single track. The course offered lots of punchy climbs along with lots of varying terrain. I had already pre-registered online, the night prior it was calling for rain. The continuous showers throughout the race made for some interesting corners and lines. The rain made it open season for the technically superior riders to excel. 

     I was not super aggressive at the start like I normally am for XC races. I just kind of took off with the group and settled in around mid pack to start. My goal was to get through that first mile with no issues and then settle into a good pace when we hit the flatter single track. The first mile consisted of a newer section with off camber climbs. With the rain this section seemed to challenge many of the riders. I really had no clue who the fast guys were in this group and I honestly did not pay attention to when the leaders pulled away, I just rode my bike as fast as I could at my threshold. What was cool about this race was that I just rode my race. 

    I actually had a really good race. I felt great, rode consistently. I was smooth all day and never had any issues on any of the steep climbs that a lot of people had to get off their bikes to get up. My 3rd lap was almost the exact same time as my 1st lap, so I was really stoked that I did not fade at all. I took no nutrition besides bottles, so I seemed to mix them all just right. My only issues was I burped my rear tire on lap 3.After losing a significant amount of air I was unable to take the high speed corners at speed. The slop that was produced by the rain made my bike unpredictable. After a quick stop. I was unable to fill it up with a shot of quick air.

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