,……At least for the next few months, because the last mountain bike race of the season will be taking place within the framework of the 20th Jesteburg People's Run, on October 7th, 2007.
Of course, Thomas and I were there and judging by the looks we received from some of our fellow riders, we deduced that their enthusiasm at seeing us was limited at best.
However, that didn't stop us from competing against a field of 84 people overall.
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We were off at 31mph/50km/h right from the start on the 6.5m/10,5km track. Of course we weren't able to keep up with the tempo of the rider on the Dr. Steinmeier Racing-Team and he pulled ahead with another biker.

Thomas and I needed about another half lap in order to give ourselves enough room and then we were free to make out amongst ourselves, which one of us would end up in 3rd place overall. I finished the sprint 2-3 lengths in front of Thomas, which made me 2nd in my age division and 3rd overall.

Thomas, on the other hand, came in 1st in his age division and 4th overall. All in all a nice conclusion with great weather. Now, the cyclucross season has begun.
See ya,

André Zamponi