The time trial was a 20 k course with some rollers and an intense, but short climb in both directions. Arrietta was able to win with a 8 s margin over tough competition from two northern CA women who just aged up.
The 84 k (52 mi) road course started with a 10 mi descent. There were no sharp corners, but the speed built up. Diane lead most of the descent setting a good line for Arrietta to follow. At miles 20-27 there was a climb and descent. The group stayed together and neutralized any breakaways. Everyone was saving their legs for the 22 mi uphill to the finish. There was a steep climb at mile 42.4 that broke the group into two. The lead group worked together to gain some separation on the false flat. The steep 1.6 mi climb started at ~47.5 mi and splintered the group. Arrietta and Marianne Holt (from NC) rode off the front of the group and then Arrietta rode away from Marianne. Arrietta pushed through a headwind to put more separation, climbed another steep 0.3 mi climb, and rode solo to a 1:04 min win.
The 1 k crit course had 7 corners and corner 5 was the site of many accidents. Most races had accidents that required medical attention. Our race had to be shortened to make up time as we were starting 1h late. Diane led the crit for the first half and was able to take all of the corners smoothly and keep the pace high. Arrietta tried to block when Diane and another rider made a break, but other women came around. During the second half Arrietta was able to come to the front and twice was able to slow the pace down and give Diane some recovery. Arrietta lead the last lap and Diane sprinted for the win, with Arrietta taking third.
This was a very successful showing for Trek’s women’s team!
Thanks for reading,
Arrietta
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