Rain, Rain and more Rain.  As we parked, warmed up, and previewed the course, it just rained.

As we approached the line, and the official was readying us, it dumped.  Bam!!!  Off we went like a herd of desperate cattle in a stampede, looking for cover.  One big attack on the front kept this race strung out and blown to pieces.  Favorites like Van Gilder found themselves standing on the sideline as the race officials weened the course of riders.  In the end, it was a wash (no pun intended).  The stage was chalked up a non-qualifying stage.  With lapped riders in the chase group, many non-lapped riders standing on the sidewalk watching, the officials had no choice but to wash their hands of this stage, and begin a new the next day.

I can say one thing, the time bonus, and the HUGE time gap that Kristen had on the field, as well as, Brooke Miller, it was a shame that they were not rewarded in some fashion for their  stellar efforts.

Gals-What is your individual takes on this race?

We are all still alive and now returned to our somewhat normal lives until the next tornado of bike racing hits.

In the upcoming posts you will read about each riders trials and tribulations with the Nature Valley Grand Prix/Great River Energy Stage Race. What a great group of women that we were able to race with and against. This week of 6 races in 5 days was a very challenging and growing experience for the whole team. Be warned that nothing we say or express can equally paint the picture that we had each day as we stepped up to the starting line or crossed the finish line. I would like to thank all of the wonderful teams that competed with us, and hope that each and every individual finds us as a good addition to the womens pro peleton.

Stay tuned for the day by day, rider viewpoints.

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