Lowes TT Series Finale

This past Wednesday was the final event for the Lowes Time Trial Series. After five of six events, Amy was poised to win the women's 30-34 division series, and despite not being a series contender in the top-heavy fixed-gear division, I was looking to continue my trend of improving my time. After a summer of soggy weather, conditions were near-perfect, with temps in the low 70s and almost no wind, a rarity at the speedway.

I finished my last gallop of the year in 25 minutes, 32 seconds (23.49mph), a new PR and good for 5th in the fixed-gear division and equalling my best single-event placing for the year. I finished 7th out of 16 for the over series.

Still fatigued from her half-marathon effort on Saturday, Amy clocked a time of 26 minutes, 2 seconds at an average speed of 23.05 mph. Despite being 30 seconds off of her PR set last month, she still had her second-fastest time to date. More importantly, it was more than enough to secure first place in her division for the overall series, capping off a great year in which she lowered her time by over four minutes.

Starting just 30 seconds apart, we spent much of the race in close proximity. Good bud Will Turk got this cool pic of us on the front stretch.

The 2009 women's 30-34 Lowes Time Trial Series champion.

The medal presentation in the speedway winner's circle.

Speaking of our good friend Will, he posted some additional pictures and very entertaining video at his blog site. Please check it out here!