Jeremy's First American Race Experience

From Jeremy Vennell:

San Dimas was the first race in America with my new American team, Bissell. Having ridden in just about every other country that holds bike races, I thought at least I should be able to adapt to the scene in America without too much trouble. I was told all the inside information on the way American’s race - what to expect, what to do, and what not to do. I started my first race with a fare idea of what was going to happen.

Still, I had some nervous feelings in my stomach. Just how much of what I had been told was true? If it was all accurate, I was actually about to start one of the most dangerous races of my carreer. So I was a little relieved to find out that, for the most part, the race was what I would normally get, anywhere.

It was a highly strung race, especially the Circuit race. The criterium was like watching a hedgehog playing with a balloon. The riders just got faster and faster around the circuit until Bang, down they went!

I guess Americans show their commitment by putting it all on the line.

With many friends I haven’t seen for a long time, the same old friends, and adding new ones every day, I am finding American racing to be the friendlest place to ride.

I am looking forward to more racing and more fun times. Who knows, I might just become a little American (without the accent I hope!)