Call-ups were all messed up. We were lined up based on when we registered instead of crossresults handicap so it was quite mix in front of me.
Pretty good start, I think 6th by the first switchback turns. Unfortunately the leader dumped it on some acorns right in front of me and I had to unclip to untangle my wheel from his, dropped a handful of spots there. The starts are such a gamble.
The course had some long, flat stretches which suited the crit racers but also some tight off camber turns and some mud so overall a pretty good mix but no place for a recovery. I was chasing the stragglers from the front group and getting chased by one other for the last 3 laps. Managed to catch one guy but was passed right before the finish by the chaser finishing 7th.
link to video of start.
https://youtu.be/j9I_y7hP_XA