Saasveld, George, MTB National #3 SA Champs

Life in Motion is on the road again. Down we go to George for the third national this year.

We went to Johann's house on Wednesday evening so that we will be all ready for early thursday morning when it was time to leave. This time in the car it was James Reid, Melanie, Sbu, Johann and myself. It was a long journey so was happy to eventually arrive at Saasveld.

We were very fortunate to be staying at Alegra's sister's house where she took good care of us. Had so much amazingly good tasting food.

On Friday we went down to register and to practice on the track. The track was alright in that it had two big drops, but the track was also very bumpy.

On Saturday it was the day of the race. I was feeling very confident and ready to race. The track was slighty shorter so we therefore had to do an extra lap. On the start line there was many new faces and everyone else who normally races in Juniors. Everyone is ready to give it their all. There race started, with everyone racing to hit the first bit of the single track ahead. I worked my way up the field so that i was in 3rd place then on my 3rd lap i started getting pains in my lower back and in my hands. Then my lap time soon became slower and slower allowing 3 people to pass which put me in 6th place in the end. James managed to finish in 5th.

After the race we went down to the beach where we all were having fun in waves. Johann and myself were having a competition on who could body surf better... Johann won.

Then on Sunday morning we made the long journey back home.

The next National is on the 4th of April here in PMB, Cascades. Hoping to do a lot better this time round.