BSG Triseries - Abrahamsrust

After a 2 week break from racing the first race it was time for the 2^nd event of the series. This will be a much smaller elite field due to the fact that a many of the athletes will be in Auckland for World Champs. The main contenders for the elite race is Erhard, Pieter, Jeff, Chris, Michael and I.

The swim was unusually fast because we were such a small group of athletes that started. Jeff was out in front as normal with myself following him about 6 seconds back. Pieter, Chris, Erhard and I were with me in the swim pack. The four of us formed the main pack chasing down Jeff so that we would become the main pack.

Once we caught Jeff we cycled well together with only a few hiccups along the way. Chris somehow managed to drop off the pace and it was a four way race for top honours.

Jeff, Pieter, Rudolf, Erhard on the way to T2

 I had a fast transition and was out first but that only lasted for about 200m when Erhard and Pieter came flying past me. I thought to myself then well third place it is for me today. But after 1km on the run I saw I was slowly starting to catch Pieter. this gave me hope and I went for it on the run. I managed to catch him at 2km. I put in a small surge just to get a gap and then settle back into my rhythm. Erhard was too far ahead to try and catch; he had the victory wrapped up and in the bag.

On my way to the finish

 In the end I came 2^nd, I was very happy with that result as it was the best position I have ever achieved in the BSG series. So things are eventually starting to look a bit brighter for me this year.

Next weekend the race will be at Hartebeespoort Dam.

Until then

Cheers

Rudolf