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Monday, April 10, 2006

Anaerobic Distractions



After two disappointing days rolling around in Sea Otter's sand box, I finally felt like we had a chance to race. Yesterday's big show was barely one step shy of a World Cup field and I managed to pop my best result in a Big League XC to date, 21st overall, 6th American.



I had to try to maintain my focus throughout the race as I would look around and see only the world's best World Cup talent. "Oh, boy here we go again".... But this time it was different, I actually felt comfortable. At one point Adam Craig turned around and said "Nick "F@#%ing" Martini what the hell are you doing up here" I replied, "Catching you!". It's on boys....



Here's to getting dirty!



There are all kinds of bike geek distractions out here at the Otter.... I never thought I would say this, but this picture makes me wonder if it is a bummer we are powered by Shimano.

7 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Nick, it was cool to see you and happy to hear that you did well in the xc.
-MIchael (the kid from the short track race)

12:09 PM  
Blogger IronGambit said...

all I can see is "powered sram"

5:31 PM  
Blogger Sean said...

Now there's a reason to switch to SRAM.

BTW, congrats on your performance Nick. Good job!

7:42 PM  
Blogger IronGambit said...

haha I like that your mom said "much respect."

6:09 AM  
Blogger Marty said...

Nice work, Nick!! Those Euros better watch their backs.

11:54 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Nick! Man you are really kickin some ass this year. I almost feel proud to know you now. Seriously man, awesome work.
See you when you get back into the republic.
Marcus

4:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

thats the nicest sram component i've ever seen. i would be very disctracted during a race if i saw that.

12:47 PM  

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