Early Bird Road Race

It's already been discussed ad naseum on my team's listserver, facebook and again on our team blog so I'll just point you here. Actually I'm pretty excited. My first win ever and against what seemed to be a strong field of about 40 racers. Keeping it in perspective though -- early season race in novice old man category. Not exactly one of the NCNCA monuments (maybe it should be) but I'll gladly take it! Best out and back course I've been on. Scenic rollers, low traffic, nice hill but descent can be sketchy. This year was mild. I've heard that ice and large rocks on the road make it even more dangerous on those blind corners and cattle guards.