Karen W gets top ten at Sterling

Karen Williams rocked the course Saturday at the 17th annual Sterling RR placing 7th out of 37 finishers in Womens Cat 4. The race was a brisk 24 mi, rolling terrain with a finish climb. It was great seeing CCRT women in action! On the first lap Daria passed the entire field and moved up front (I would presume to get Karen in good position before the hill). At the start of the 2nd lap there was a two rider break and Karen and I found ourselves in the chase group where we stayed for the remainder of the race. At several times the pace got "pokey" and Karen was there to liven things up - sprinting ahead while everyone chased. 1 mile from the finish I passed the field and got in front thinking I might be able to give Karen more protection before the rocket boosters launched. At that time some CycleLoft gal screamed up the right side and the small group of 12 chasers split apart. Karen got out of the saddle on the finish climb and flew by a few women. Yeah Karen!

http://www.bikereg.com/Results/2011/05/07-Sterling-Road-Race.asp