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Note to self. 1) Two laps to go is a good time to launch a big attack. 2) It is good to be decisive when there is an attack. 3) Don’t go on the defensive just because of a fast pace and many big accelerations. Stay in the race! 

The Florida State Time Trial Championship is a 40 kilometer out and back course in St. Cloud, Florida. It features sightlines that extend almost two miles, totally flat terrain and smooth, fast roads. It is always warm and windy.

The other thing I like to say is “It’s not that they can’t chase, it’s that they don’t.” This great event proved all my pithy aphorisms to be true.

Cesar, Mamito and Popo, in addition to being really strong riders and fast sprinters, were very friendly. With gesticulations and smiles, we were able to congratulate each other on a great race, but that was about it. My sprint needs some work (it’s getting there), but not as much as my Spanish. Corro my bicicleta con Cesar, Mamito y Popo!

The first race of the series was held at Vista View Park in Davie, Florida. This park has the distinction of having the only hills in all of Broward County if not all of South Florida.

The Swamp Classic is a two day omnium held in Micanopy, Florida (just outside of Gainesville) in early February. It is among the first USA Cycling road events of the season. It features a road race, a time trial and a criterium.