Tuesday – Stage 1:  Johnstown Circuit Race – 120km

Today’s course was a 40km undulating loop that had a gradual QOM at about the midway point of the loop.  It was a gradual climb that could be climbed in the big ring.  I got into a number of attacks but none of these lasted more than a few km’s.  I missed a break in the 2^nd lap, when a group of 9 got away, but strong chasing by Trek soon brought the field back together in the final loop, to set up a field sprint for Laura Van Gilder (Trek).

The final 5km of the course are very technical with the course weaving its way through rough narrow streets.  It was imperative to be up near the front to have a chance at a top ten place.  With 3km to go, Nicole Freedman (Rona) took an inside corner and as she wiped out, Laura Van Gilder (Trek) and Susan Sonya (Saturn) tumbled over the top of her in a spectacular crash.  I managed to dodge through the carnage, and get back into the remains of the peloton.  Amy Jarvis (Rona) attacked at the 2km mark and I went with her.  We gained 5 seconds on the field but we were swarmed with 1km to go.  I jumped back into about 20^th spot and at 500m the sprint started.  I gained a couple of places to finish in 16^th position, while Julia Farrell finished in 14^th place.  Hiroko Shimado and Ann Marie Miller got caught behind the crash but chased back on to finish with the peloton.  Erinne Willock was also stopped by the crash but combined with an asthma attack, she lost a minute or so on the peloton.  Julie had a tough day, and after losing contact with the peloton somewhere in the 2^nd lap, had to a long ride alone but made the time cut.

There was no change to my GC position and Manon Jutras (Rona) remained the tour leader.

Wednesday – Stage 2:  Johnstown – Altoona Road Race – 160km