It is a beautiful Sunday morning. Light winds, blue sky, and warming temperatures. Today marks the beginning of the local criterium series. The Green Mountain Bicycle Club has played host to what used to be the only local crit series around. Our own Claude Raineault does a fantastic job running that series. Today the Onion River Sports Team will play host to a “points style” criterium race in Montpelier, Vermont.
Criterium racing is not my favorite. I am not a sprinter though I have improved. The course this morning is a little technical with a nice little incline before a straightaway sprint for points. Repeating this power climb followed by a hard acceleration for an hour wears on even the most fit riders. It is excellent training, especially for power and speed. Our masters team will be out in full force as will the ORS boys. It should be a great time. Stay tuned for the results….