Joe Martin Stage 2

Joe Martin Stage Race

Well, we can say we raced today.  We didn't win, but we race.  What a beautiful place to race, you can see Jake is admiring the immaculate pavement.

Fast and Fun.  We put Jake and Efren in the 5 man break, and let Jamis work.  The break rarely makes it on this course 110 mile hilly course, but we had to represent.  The break reached a max of 3:30, but with the attacks being fast and often, the break was doomed.

The plan was a late break away or win out of the break, and with a 9 mile climb, tailwind, and 50k to go, the break back in the field, it was time.  Diaz was relentless on the climb putting in multiple attacks.  I would follow his lead  as we went over the top of the climb,  putting a hurt on the peloton, but the grip of the field was to tight.  We would roll into town in a group of about 70 strong.

As for the finish, we did what we could, with our best finisher, being 14th.  Diaz is still in a good spot in 9th overall and Tyler 3rd in the U23s.  Again today, we are going to try to do some damage.  Thank you to all our sponsors and a big shout out to Cytomax for the great hydration, and Miro our rookie DS, great job yesterday.