The Leechtown Invitational: Race Recap no.2

Yesterday morning started out grey, but unexpectedly dry.
After several cups of coffee, some last-minute preparation, and lots of indecision about glove choice, I got out the door and down to Recyclistas and the Switch Bridge for registration.

24 racers started, with an always fascinating array of competitors. A good portion chose cross bikes for the day, with a handful on road bikes. A couple of bold SSCXers, and two gallant brakeless track bikes.

A rolling start saw racers through the first 16 km of trail, providing time to strategize, chat, and check out the competition.

As soon as we were across Veterans Memorial, it was game on.

Leechtown Invitational - Video

Huge thanks to Russell Anderson for sending us his GoPro edit from this past weekend's Leechtown Invitational.

You are all animals.

Leechtown

Today was the first of which I hope are many, Leechtown races.
For those of you not familiar with what or where Leechtown is, take a look.

 In my usual procrastinating way I decided to build my Masi SS late last night for the "race." I figured that a SS would be safe as most of the @stuckylife guys run singles. Man was I surprised when the only two SS ( not including the fixies) were Pro city boys, Colin being the other. Well, no refunds so nut up and enjoy the hurt!

Leechtown Invitational - Race Teaser

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The Leechtown Invitational

Get ready for a Sunday in hell.

Congratulations!

If you’re reading this, it’s because we thought you’d be a perfect candidate for our upcoming exercise in self-flagellation and cycling-culture revelry.

Consider this a formal invitation to pit yourself against a field of worthy competitors in Victoria’s finest early-season bicycle race: The Leechtown Invitational.