Sly Fox 2016
Sly Fox CX. I've seen some funny and insane photos and videos of the race. Plus, it's held at a brewery. So this year I made sure it was on my calendar (sorry NJCX). The Elite races were later in the day. So naturally, I showed up uber early. I watched the Women's 3/4 and Master's women race, cheering on friends on the infamous "hill". I got out for a few laps in between races. The course was...insane. Lots of tight corners and turns, off-camber sections, sick descent and a log. There wasn't much room to pass except on the paved road section (which seemed to have a pretty strong headwind). I watched the races leading up to mine, chatted with friends, and thought about the race. I knew the start would be critical - getting a good position going from the road onto the narrow course. And that's when I started to freak out. The paved start turned into a parking lot with a small curb at the turn. I don't like 1) be...