From racing in Brazil at sea level we went up to 2500 meters this weekend in Angel Fire. Having my 23rd birthday this week I was looking forward to race here. The Downhill course was fast, super fast, with a couple of technical sections. As practice progressed, I was starting to feel better and better on my Downhill bike. My qualifying run was not very smooth…I bounced off the track into some trees. Surprisingly, I still qualified in 10th place. My final run went smoothly, I pinned it all the way down, 13seconds faster than my qualifying run! I knew it was a good time and I ended up in 7th place which I am very happy with.
The 4-cross track was the hardest I have race this season. It was very technical, with some massive jumps. My semi final went really well. I was first out of the gate and managed to stay in first place to the line. The final was set to be a tough race against Kintner, Miller and Llanes. Out of the gate I got closed in around the first corner. I was in third place out of the corner and couldn't find away to move up, finishing third. I retain the World Cup series lead with two races to go.
After 8 weeks of straight racing I will be having next weekend off, spending some time at Specialized Headquarters in Morgan Hill.
Special Thanks to the Specialized staff and team mates. I am happy to be a part of the such a great Team. Thanks to the Sram crew for the awesome birthday cake!!
Anneke Beerten
