Clujul Pedaleaza – 2nd stage

After a great race in Nove Mesto, not by the result but for the experience I came back in home town for the 2nd stage of our local championship: Clujul Pedaleaza.

I wasn’t fully recovered after the World Cup in Nove Mesto but for me this was a good race to check my shape. The course was nice but a bit wet so I had to careful especially for the roots. The start was delayed, but wasn’t for the first time. If the guys will be able to stick the program it will be perfect !

I had a good start but right after my team mates Eli and Tudor got in the front but I decided to keep my own pace. But every lap I was faster and the last one was the fastest. It was pretty hot outside so the hydration was crucial. Even if was more like a very fast Short Track, having a high heart rate, I’ve finished 3rd overall.

I was waiting for the award ceremony but after four (4) hours I’ve decided to go home as I was the referee for a rugby match too. My team mate Zoli, who was 4th got on the podium for me to have a complete one. I don’t understand why do we have to wait so many hours every single time. That’s a bad habit for most race organizers but I hope that this will change soon.

It’s good when we have a full Team.MarosSport.ro podium but I hope that next time everyone will stick to the program as we are.

Thank you once again to all my sponsors and partners: Maros Bike,Cannondale Bicyles, Ashima, Continental, Sapim Spokes, Adidas Eyewear,Cratoni, Tune, Xpedo, Grip Grab, Sram, Restwise, Joe’s No Flats, Kool Stop,TruckerCo and Light-Bikes.ro and of course to my girlfriend that cheered me up and took the photos.

You can see more photos on my picasa account.

The next race will be the Night Stage from Clujul Pedaleaza, at the second edition. The race course will be almost the same as last year situated in the historical center of Cluj Napoca City.

Cheers,

Vlad