Rayse Reeport Part 3

So there I am. First dude down the hill, pretty decent time on the board, and friends all around. Let the ribbing begin. Luckily I don't have TOO long to wait, as the riders started every 30s, and there were about 60 of them. I guess that works out to about half an hour, but it felt like longer. Could have been the "support" I was getting from my friends.


By the way, here is pic or two of me coasting near the finish line. Looks like I borrowed someone else's arms for the pics.

Anyhoo, so one by one they come down - all over seven minutes, and some even more - none near my time. Even with only about ten riders to go I'm not daring to feel confident, the disappointment of last race still fresh in my mind. Then....some fast dudes. One dude gets within 2s, another close to him. I'm really sweating now. couple of slow guys, at this stage I notice that my friends are all carrying, but not drinking, beer cans. One friend is even shaking his. odd.

My "team capatin" Mr Fukuda, says that as I'm currently in the lead, I should walk out where everybody can see me...really odd. I don't wanna go, so they start pushing me, I am helpless to resist. really, really odd.

Two more guys - both well over seven minutes. Last rider - he's really flying, looking the goods. What a strong finish - shame about the rest of his ride, coz I'M THE WINNER!!!!!!!!

My friends congratulate me, then it becomes apparent what the beers are for. No champagne was to be had, next best thing. At least it was a hot day....