CYMBL Race #3

This year CYMBL changed the series format.  In addition to the traditional cross country races, they have added the short track, super D and an uphill time trail disciplines.  Riders competing in the series are required to race in at least one race that isn't cross country.

The third race found us at the Brevard Music Center braving the elements for the short track discipline: see how many laps you can complete in 20 minutes.  The weather...rain, rain, rain.  Conditions...muddy!  T crashed seconds into his first lap, getting a few abrasions and losing a portion of his thumbnail.  It took him a couple laps to recognize his finger would and had stopped bleeding then he "got his race on".  In the end, he placed 4th, completing 9 laps.  (First and second place each completed 10 laps.)

One of the coolest parts of these races is the encouragement from other riders, especially adults. A group of riders from the Pisgah Stage Race pulled into the parking lot as we were packing up to leave.  One guy got out of the car and immediately ran over to Thompson and began asking him about his race, how he felt he did, how awesome it was that his jersey was so muddy it was unrecognizable, how cool his bike was, etc.  It was the perfect ending to boost his spirits and remind him of his accomplishments (even if accompanied by road rash and a missing finger nail)!

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