Woodstock

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Permalink Reply by jeff bernaeyge on November 24, 2008 at 1:00pm

it was a great course. just wish i would have dont better. big props though

Permalink Reply by crossboy on November 24, 2008 at 1:20pm

Really wish it hadn't frozen beforehand -- would have been a bit more fun. Good venue, though, and good prep for National-level courses.

Permalink Reply by Pigtails on November 24, 2008 at 1:25pm

the barriers were taller than me! seriously, i'm showing up at the next race with a tape measure and a sawzall.

i'd far rather have more barriers but at a height that juniors and short people don't need climbing gear for.

Permalink Reply by Velosnaps on November 24, 2008 at 2:45pm

This was my favorite course so far!

Permalink Reply by Jason Alvarado on November 24, 2008 at 3:14pm

Nice course, insanely bumpy! Thought I found some pretty good lines during my warmup, but still ended up being tossed around like a rag doll until finally flatting after the wheelpit with 2 to go. But hey that's cross, good times!

Permalink Reply by SuperTick on November 24, 2008 at 5:58pm

Great course, although the barriers seemed a bit closer than the 3m UCI/USAC rule calls for. Heading down towards the lake section after the barriers I actually had my hand bounced right off of the bar. I had a tough time figuring out what kind of pressure to run and think I ended up a bit high. I will have to make sure none of my fillings came loose in my teeth after that course.

I loved the elevation change, especially after Lansing. All this course needed were stairs and sand and it could have been perfect. Can't wait to come back next year.

Damon

Permalink Reply by Jim Nowak on November 24, 2008 at 6:03pm

I also enjoyed the course. Thought the elevation change made a nice flow. If we would of had more normal Nov. weather I believe that the harshness would not have been there. I won't be at Montrose so good luck to all. See you next year at Jackson Park!

jn