I’m too sexy for my tutu

Tutu Bruiser Crew (l to r): me, M.J., April, Kat, Jaime

A few weeks after our Walla Walla trip, I had the opportunity to participate in my first race at the Marymoor Velodrome. (It wasn’t exactly as serious as the races Nick competes in on Friday nights, but I’m sure it’s way more fun!)

Remember the movie Breaking Away? Picture an abbreviated reenactment of the famous race at the end of the movie. Teams compete in a relay-style race – one bike per team.

Costumes are mandatory; there’s even a prize for the best looking team.

April gives Kat’s tutu a final fluff before taking to the track.

M.J. puts the finishing touches on Chris’s mariachi costume.

The gun went off promptly at 3 p.m. with USCF officials looking on. (This was an official race after all.) April shot off the start line and helped our team – the Tutu Bruiser Crew – take an early lead.

Our success didn’t last, however. I’m not saying that we came in last…but it was pretty darn close!

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