Race Report: Watsonville Criterium P12

Date: July 6th, 2024

AVRT Racers: Jon, Cam, PA

[Report written by PA]

This Saturday race kicked off a great weekend of racing crits in Monterey Bay. The course was a blast—had a neat little hill and some twisty corners that kept things interesting.

Right from the start, it was clear we were in for a fast one with guys like Tobin and Ryan pushing the pace. I thought a break might actually stick, so I hung at the front for most of the race, keeping an eye on the big moves while trying to save a bit for the end.

After about 45 minutes of all-out racing, it looked like we were heading for a group sprint. I was gearing up to mix it up in the final dash, but Ryan went for a super early sprint on the last lap. Caught me a bit off guard, and I just couldn't catch up to the lead group that sprinted for the win, ending up 6th at the line. Jon pulled off a strong sprint from the main group and snagged 8th.

What a day!