Ault Park A’s #4

It was just the three of us tonight; Chip, Nick, and I (Dan Ott was out and was sorely missed). After the usual safety speech from Bill, our very own Chip Dobson made a few announcements about the Hyde Park Blast (Sunday June 28th). After his standing-o’, Chip returned to his rightful place on the right side of Tinsler. The field was little thin but at least 35+ racers were lined-up; including all the really fast guys that I secretly wished would stay home. Our average was toasty 26 mph for the first 10 laps or so and by the end it was hovering just a tad over 25 mph. A break of 7+ men escaped early and unlike last week, I was a lot less nervous and was able to focus on the events as they unfolded. From my perspective the break went too early but no one was really making any effort on the front to pull it in. That is of course until I noticed the pace starting to ramp-up and saw Nick, on the front and leading out the entire field. Nice job! Thanks to Nick’s example, others followed and the break was eventually pulled in a lap or two later. Nick’s effort cost him though, as he tapped-out for the night (and returned to his rightful place on the right side of Stephen Brown.)

Throughout the race, there were several text book counter attacks, as breaks were pulled in. UC made some valiant efforts on the front, as well and should be commended. The “up hill” was a little sluggish at times and there seemed to be a slow and fast lane (left and right lanes, respectfully). Team Dayton had some large numbers but proved to be no match against the Goliath-like Huntington Squad, who continues to play this race like a fiddle. Tenacious-Dobson took a few turns on the front, showing some good fitness and did a good job staying near the front of the race. As for me, I need to do better of following his lead but it was fun just to finish.