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GDVC Spring Crit #1, 2003, Part 2 by John Ericsson
First off, I must say the team rode extremely well and thanks in particular to John Miller for coming to the front of the group and slapping me upside the head for trying to attack from the front. What can I say, I felt good and needed to warm up, fast. Anyway, once the initial break formed I don't think there were any BD's in it...that's when I went into "oh s$%t" mode and bridged up to the leading group. I know I towed a UW rider up and maybe someone else too. The lead group consisted of myself, two UW riders, two riders from some team I didn't recognize (Green, orange, and white jerseys...something about coffee?...maybe I just wanted some coffee?), and three other riders. I immediately went to the front and told the guys that "if we worked together we could stay away, my guys are blocking". My words must not have been too inspiring as the group never really worked all that well together. One of the UW riders launched an attack with about 7 or 8 laps remaining, but I was able to chase him down. Coming into the final corner I decided to give everyone watching the sprint an example of what "boxed in" means. With riders in front, a rider on my left, and a rider on my right I couldn't go anywhere. I managed to get fifth, a little disappointing, but a good early season result. Again, thanks to the team for doing a great job.