Hoppers Crossing Criterium

Went in the Max Campbell Memorial criterium. Was bumped up to C grad
as no D grade was being raced. They also bumped a few of the faster
graders up to B grade which must of reduced the pace a bit. So I wen
in the race with the aim of not getting dropped. Stayed in the bunc
and watched a few half arsed break aways go, as shabby would say. A
one point in the middle of the race I thought I might get dropped bu
the pace slackened off for the last 15 minutes or so. Pace was up an
down all the time which caused a few moments.

Near the business end a couple of riders got away with about a lap t
go. I didn't see them go as I was too busy trying to not run up th
back of the guys in front and position myself for the sprint. Las
corner I tried to jump on the back of a chain of riders but couldn'
get the wheel. Wasted a moment looking for another wheel when I shoul
have just been going flat out. Ended up coming about 8th in a field o
about 30. The last lap break away guys won and the winner was a
grader. No idea what really happened on the last lap but apparentl
everyone was looking at each other while the break got away.

Thought the D grade guys win was deserved as he always goes in a brea
in the races I've been in rather than just trundle around until th
final sprint.

Watched the A grade race which was a beauty. Attacks all over th
place with only about 8 guys finishing out of a field of about 30.

Cheers
Cheer

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mogulhead