a three-peat wasn't in the cards today.. mother nature played her hand and turned the race upside down.. literally for some. a smaller field than in years past.. i guess due to the weather. but the racing was still plenty fast and aggressive.. well worthy of producing a great '07 criterium champion. for me.. not really much to report. i'm a little disappointed but that's the way racing goes. as soon as the rain touch the pavement.. i, mentally, check out. the sad thing was that i was in a three man break with two of the strongest guys in the race (dalhiem (san jose) & seagrave (compliance depot)).. i'm pretty damn sure it would have succeeded had it not rained. once we were caught.. the were crashes EVERYWHERE.. at least two per lap. the notable mishaps were: 1. dille (good to see you back) - into a tree 2. dalhiem - 11 stitches to the chin. I hope you both heal up soon! in the end.. of the 70 starters, there where less than 20 finishers.. with nathan rogut of compliance depot killing it in the sprint. the colonels army rode great today but chopper was definitely the standout. the dude rode unbelievable.. i'm proud of him. on another note.. at least one kiernan was able to brave the weather and finish the race. my angel.. damn she's cute : ) the long road ahead of us!