It was all set up for the red loving Sally to take the dramatic win when he was pipped at the line by a guy with a crooked helmet!! Update: I'd just like to take a moment to acknowledge Daniel, the winner of the Category 5 race at Boat St. He was racing as part of his attempt to qualify for the RAAM (Race Across America), a brutal ultra-endurance bikerace from California to Virginia. Dan looked effortless during the entire race, prompting Clair to mention that he didn't even seem to be winded after 40 minutes and a finishing sprint. His helmet was crooked and that made me laugh, but the guy definitely wasn't a 'chuffer' as Seth mentions in the comments of this post. So congratulations Dan! You certainly would have taken me for a ride if I were mixing it up in there. It was a valiant effort, but Sally's still looking for his first win. No wonder Dave Douglas won't upgrade him yet!The Category 4 race was exciting as well, no crashes but the result was one we here at RHFWD have come to expect when we watch a race that includes our favorite cycling dominator. Craig 'The Red Rocket' Etheridge once again won in his category! I have seen Craig in a number of crits and though he would surely deny the following, I have never seen him lose a crit race. The guy's a machine on the bike and a great guy at all times. Congratulations Craig, we salute you!
Special thanks to Amara Boursaw, cyclist, photographer, and unofficial photo documentarian of the Seattle area bike racing scene. I have never brought up the point with her, but we'll consider her a Red supporter and add her to the list of those protected. Check out her website for fun, funny, and sweet photos of local Seattle racing of all stripes.
