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Thomas Kabacinski on Mar 21, 2010

Race name: Brooklyn Prospect Park Series Race date: Sunday, Mar 21, 2010

Hi all,

I was visiting family in NYC this weekend and tried to squeeze in a race at Prospect Park. I went out in the Master 35+ field. There were 50 riders in the field. It was 12 laps.

If you ever get a chance to ride there it is a 3.5 mile loop with about a 1/2 mile climb and a nice 1/2 mile descent. The race series is always in prospect on almost every weekend. It tends to be dangerous as well with flaky riders messing around.

The gun went off and the pace was reasonable till the first break went off. It was very early and not one I wanted to get in as they usually don't stay away that long. Sure enough with 5 laps done the heat started up and the attacks went. I was able to stay with the leaders for the first lap of this. The second lap of it I didn't see a group go off but later found out that 8 riders made it away.

There was a small chase for a few laps but the big teams weren't working to bring it back. Another break started a few laps later... I tried to get in it and after about 3/4 of a mile of chasing and not gaining enough ground and the pack behind me I decided it wouldn't last. Well 2 laps later it didn't.

The pack finsihed together since there were only prices for the top 5 and the 8 in the break away ate that up. I hope it is good warm up for the Burnham races this weekend. See you all then..or at least some of you.

Tom