Racing on Saturday started good for me. My heats were pretty strong and I had some good battles going on. Riding full laps on a SX track is though, because I could just hold on to my handlebar. It’s just my wrist that makes it even more difficult. Anyway, I qualified for the quarterfinal. My start was not so good (like all day), so I had to make up some ground during the race. At the end I was in 5th position until Bubba Harris rode off the track. I got 4th place with some luck and that means semi final. With this semi final I nominated myself for the Olympic Games in London later this year and that was my goal in Chula Vista. 5th place in the semi final wasn’t enough for the main event.
I’m happy about my nomination for the Olympics after being injured for a few months, but I have to work on some things to get back in shape for a 100%.
Like to wish my teambuddy Jelle v Gorkom a speedy recovery, because he had a big crash in Chula Vista and is still in the hospital. Stay strong Jelle!
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