Weser Ems Cup, the first race

On monday I was on the MTB, together with the „ Chief“ Pirate Ron in Harburg, yesterday I rode with Ansgar together in Sternwede with my cross-bike a CTF and today we went to a cross-race in Engter/ Bramsche. It was the first run of the “ Weser-Ems Cup 2010” in Engter and also, it was my first cross-race. 40minutes of pushing the pedal and lots of technical stuff is needed...both of them, not my speciality. While I was warming up on the course, even the “kids” passed me, and than I knew where I had to start…all behind. The woman started shortly after the men´s race and passed me very soon, now I got the silence, to become friend with my new hobby. My pulse was a high as it could get, so I “ rode “ this round course with a few pushing/ carrying passages. Round for round it went better for me and finally I was even able to pass 2 guys…now it started to make fun, but after 40minutes it was all over. Totally exhausted but without a crash I passed the finish line. The jostling at the start, I did not have, maybe next time, and I hope, that I´ll soon be used to the high burden after the start and that my “steering art”, will become better soon. The most difficult thing for me was to get back onto the pedals after the running passages, because my shoes and my pedals didn´t want to become a permanent connection. So, lots of stuff to do and learn until the next time… Ready with the preparing... Start…and right behind me the women after me… Thru the trees… ...without a crash, freedom again The others can jump on their bikes… …the others can even ride, where I had to push… …even, get back on the pedals, I have to train!!! Now...driving school is over... Conclusion: Starting last, but not arrived last, it’s a kind of success, but lots of stuff to do!!! I´ll finish much further in front ! Power on… Rainer van Ellen Pirate Triathlon Team Long Distance Crew & Cross Team Supporter

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