On Sunday Morning, the weather had experienced some turmoil. The SS race saw temps in the 50's at the end of the race, and when the Women's Collegiate race started it was warmer. The girls all dressed for a sweat drenched effort, and when the cold front slammed through 5 minutes into their race effort, the thermometer dropped like never before quickly pushing into the 20's in less than a minute's time. By the time the elites raced it was FREEEEZING. The track had become incredibly fast and furious. If you have ever witnessed a MTB short track race, well it was basically a long version of short track with tacky turns and smooth lines. One or two short bumpy sections along the way but a course for climbers and power riders. Technical skills were basically thrown out the door as the tight sections were grippy and nearly impossible to wash out on. Katie Compton put on a clinic as her power, climbing and handling skills decimated the huge women's elite field...Katie is looking lean and VERY fast right now and with Nats behind her, must be very excited about her chances this year at Worlds.
Lap Three, the Compton Crush begins in earnst.
And later at the top of the course, which had a substantial and demanding climb, Katie kicks it into overdrive with Gould and Lloyd trying to minimize the damage.
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