Czech National Single Speed Championships

Nearly a week after the race here are some pictures of our latest little cycling adventure.
Last Friday, Carsten and I took a day off to participate in the Czech National Single Speed Championships which were held at Singltrek pod Smrkem.
The location itself would've been reason enough for the 2+ hour drive to Czech Republic. Though, as it turned out, the race wasn't just set at an awesome location but was also organized by someone with a deep love of the sport.
The venue, Cory, an American, and his Czech wife's organization of the event, as well as a good-spirited group of fellow cyclists all turned it into a memorable day.

I managed to snatch the women's title from the Czech. Zdeněk, the Czech male winner, was unbelievably fast. Again, congratulations on the win, Zdeněk.

As one of the prizes, Zdeněk and I both got our very own "Champion" jackets with personalized embroidery. Thanks to Cory and his wife for putting so much effort and love for detail into the event.

In the competitive men's field, Carsten took an impressive 4th place!

Post-race family portrait

Courtesy of Tomáš we were able to use the newly-built Singltrek Centrum as a base where we all enjoyed some post-race beverages and much-appreciated hot food (it was a sunny but chilly day). It was fun to chill out and chat with some like-minded souls.
Also, it was nice to catch up with Tomáš whom I hadn't seen for quite a while.

Beautiful scenery at the end of a perfect day.