Suffice it to say, today was an awesome day. Just from waking up to this point – the day has been truly great. I had a great time at the bike race today. I had spectacular support. I had good legs. I had a great head on my shoulders. My bikes were working great. Just a sweet day.

I’ve written a race report over here. My result really wasn’t that different from any other. With one major difference…. I did not get lapped! That’s right – you read correctly – I did not get lapped. I heard the bell. What a sweet sweet sound. Really, it was like a symphony in my ears.

I had so much fun out there. I kept things in perspective. I raced in a World Cup. I raced with past, present, and future World Champions. I held my own. I finished on the lead lap. I had fun. I smiled. I accomplished a few of my goals. And even better – I smiled while doing it.

The crowd support was incredible. People were supporting me through-out the day. From the warm-up, to the start, to the finish. Marc and Alex were awesome in the pits. Luc took some awesome photos. The Canadians were awesome today – the three juniors did their first World Cup, Erik did his second World Cup – they all cheered me on as well. This was just a great day.

We capped it off with a fine dinner at Sultan’s – many thanks to Erik for the supper. We even had dessert, I had a double chocolate Magnum bar – sweet nectar. Now I’m relaxing with a warm mug of chai tea.

(I don’t know what the Internet connection will be like in Tabor, so this might be the last you hear from me until after the World Championships.)