Solstice CX and Limestone CX at the Kiln
I had two races left on my calendar for the 2016 season. These would be the last two races before Nationals. Solstice CX and Limestone CX at the Kiln were both in Emmaus, PA - Solstice was a new venue for me and I had only raced Limestone once, a few years ago (which was 2013, in a few inches of snow). After taking a few weekends off for the holiday and recovering from being sick, I was looking forward to seeing friends and getting back out on the CX bike. When I arrived at Solstice, there was a light coating of snow on the ground. I got out for a pre-ride lap, noticing that the ground was frozen and the corners were icy. I talked to a few others about the conditions, what pressure to run, and what lines to take. I went back to check out one section and ate it on a corner. I knew this race would be one that was slower but required more handling skills. As the day progressed, temperatures rose enough to thaw sections of the course, creating a...