Harlem Skyscraper 6-16-2024 - Men's 4/5 2nd Race - Dropped Early

This was my first ever proper crit. I got pulled after 10mins. The field was 70+ deep. I was off the back (maybe 60th wheel) at the start because I couldn't clip in...and then I was nervous on turns for the first 2 laps. Turn 2 was narrower than I expected and I think turn three had a sunken manhole cover. A gap opened up quickly in the back of the race and I moved up too late to really do anything about it...and then I didn't have it in my legs to close it by myself.

You can see me braking my way through turns early on and then taking them with more confidence as things progress. I would not consider this fear conquered, however. For all the turning practice I've done, I still don't have many reps in crowds.

Here is my strava update on this race:   / strava