Kikkan!!! Taking a victory lap after an amazing double victory weekend!!! So fun to be a part of! |
The Parliament Building. |
The Streets of Quebec City. The City is very European feeling. |
The
Quebec Sprints were held in Old Town Quebec City. This proved to be not
only a fantastic venue for racing but also for spectating. We literally
raced just below the steps of the Parliament Building. Apparently on
Friday while were we were all huffing and puffing along the course
during the Team Sprint, the parliament was still in session. I wonder if
they felt a little distracted???
Not only did I get to compete...I was also able to stay at the World Cup hotel. As silly as it may seem, this is a big deal! The past couple of World Cups I have done I have stayed with friends or friends of friends. This can be nice for the local experience but logistically being in the same location as everyone else makes the whole day much easier! The Hilton was located just steps from the start line and every meal was a buffet and always warm!!! I had a wonderful time catching up with my fellow Americans who have been racing on the World Cup this fall and the other Americans who I compete against in the Super Tour but never get to relax over a cup of coffee with!
Fans climbing the fences and walls around the course. |
The first turn of the course with the Parliament Building in the background. |
The fans yelling and cheering along the finishing stretch. |
Kate Fitzgerald, myself and Lauren Fritz happy to be at the World Cup. |
The Jumbo-Tron a few blocks away for spectators at the Equipment Expo. |
There was an Awesome showing of USA Fans!!! |