Bella Party in Boulder!

By Amy Dombroski
Boulder, Colorado


It was an epic weekend of racing in Boulder, with two UCI races put on by DBC Events - Saturday at the Boulder Reservoir and Sunday at Fairview High school. The Velo Bella crew represented! Barb flew in from CA, and our Boulder team was in full force with Tash, Jen, and Monique. I think both days we had four of us in the top 15...not too shabby!

My legs didn't feel too great on Saturday. I had a good first lap, but couldn't hold onto the pace. It was my maiden voyage on the bling Easton wheels, and my first time riding tubulars. It was definitely different, and will take some time to get used to. I kept thinking I was rolling off the rim on the corners because the sidewalls are so supple, I guess?


Sunday was much better, my legs are coming back. I did have a rough start, which concerned me a bit, and a few bobbles on the first lap. Taking a corner a little too hot, I crashed and my bike landed on my head and I went through some of the fencing. You can see in the above picture that my left shifter is fairly broken. Luckily I have a single front chain ring, so I don't need it to shift, but the brake doesn't work (is that a bad thing?) After getting an ugly first lap out of the way, I was cruising. Barb and I got to work together a bit, which doesn't happen too often in cross. It was so great to race in Boulder and have friends cheering my name, instead of the girl's names in front of and behind me.

It was a very fun weekend. Thanks to Missy, Brother Dan, and Challenge Tires for your help in the pit!

Barbarella and me:

Klunkster Tasha:
Tiara Tilley:
THE Barb:
Mo Hein:

Editor's Note: Cyclingnews caught Barb and Jen in action, too!