Doon n Dirty XC 1st Place

So it happened! I won a race. Last year I did this race and came 4th so it was great pleasure I found myself atop the podium at the end of this one.
The 3 lap race had a long hard climb followed by a great descent in each lap. On the first lap I powered ahead of the pack on the climb and never saw another competitor until I lapped one. At the finish line I collapsed in a heap, lungs bursting but feeling absolutely over the moon, especially as the second place rider has been a Scottish XC champion.
The race took place in Craigengillan Estate in Dalmellington which will make a great trail centre with a bit of development.