We had a great time in Tulsa a few weeks ago even though our firecracker of a sprinter and attacker was back in Austin healing up from two consecutive crash weekends. Friday's crit ended well despite a crash that took out Joseph early on—I snuck down under a bunch of guys in the last turn to pull of a second place. Saturday's crit was super hot. Aaron Sinclair from Houston rode very strong, covered some attacks, and got in a break mid-race. Joseph was also very active covering breaks, going for flyers, then on the last lap made a miracle happen. I was winded after going for a silly prime with 10 laps to go and I slid really far back in the pack. Joseph came back, latched me on to his wheel and with about 1km left, pulled me from about 45th to about 15th and delivered me perfectly into the inside of the last turn. I cut the turn as hard as I could and sprinted the last stretch to get 7th! I could not believe what we had just pulled off. Sunday was really hard for Joseph and I because of the hilly course, but Aaron rode really strong and finished the race respectfully. After everything was said and done, I was able to hold on the 5th overall at the 2009 Tulsa Tough.
The team will be headed to the Alkek Velodrome this weekend for a Texas Cup race. Wish us luck.
Colton Jarisch of Velossimo and I warming up along the river in Tulsa
Friday night's strategic parking on the inside of the first turn
Saturday's Crit finish line parking job
Hustlin'
Saturday after LaFico made a miracle happen
We heart Tulsa
Joseph hearts salsa
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