First Tuesday Night of the '07

I drove down from Chicago today just in time to get on my bike and ride to the crit. The sky was threatening rain as I rode to the crit, but I figured I could always decide not to start. I rode the course, catching up with friends, and eventually overcame my fear of thunderstorms and registered. The crit was fun. I put in some good efforts. The sky however, did continue to darken. With about 10 minutes left in the crit, the rain, lightening, and thunder began. I made a full on effort, half hoping that they'd ring the bell. The bell came the lap later as I took refuge under a pavilion in the park.