Niagara Classic Road Race 2011 - Ontario Cup Road Race #7

My 2011 competitive cycling campaign has come to an end at the 2011 edition of the Niagara Classic held in Pelham, Ontario.  For this final Ontario Cup cycling race, double points were awarded for the top 15 finishers.  After the second accent up Saylor’s Hill, I accepted the fact that my 3rd place overall in the Master 3 Ontario Cup standing going into this race would not stand.  My legs would not respond to the pace of the others up the 2km accent and I completed the race at my own pace.

Overall I am quite happy about my racing performance this year.  I far exceeded my expectations having been away from cycling or any athletic activity for 19 years.  It’s interesting to see that after so many years away from the sport, there are certain races, terrain and situations that continue to suit you better.  Recognizing weaknesses provides me with the desire to work on these over the next 6 months.

I proved to myself that no one is ever Too Fat to Be Fit.  With a conscience effort to eat healthy and exercise, it is possible to return to some form of fitness.  Add some structure and intensity; it too is possible to become competitive which for years I did not think would be possible.