I got there at the corner at the bottom where the course turns right and heads up the hill. There were big gaps between riders, so they were in straggle mode. A couple of girls went by, and then along comes Christine. Riding and running. Slowly, but not any slower than anyone else, mind you. It was a big hill. About as tall as Steilacoom, but not as steep. The lack of incline was made up for with mud. Rideability varies with strength, gearing, tires, and effort. Even though I was right there, I didn't cheer. Who knows how her race was going? Does she need some random American voice heckling her up the hill? I decided against it and trudged up towards the rest of the race.
The start/finish was down and back on a cool tree lined lane. I caught a picture of her there as she was finishing up. I never saw the front of the race, and it turned out that Katie Compton was there and crushed everyone. You go girl.
Since the race was ending, I did a bit more scouting and then headed towards the rider parking lot.
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