Took a basic EOS camera to round 4 of the National Cyclocross Trophy in Milton Keynes. 

A cold day with splashes of winter sunshine. 

These are a few incidental shots.

I finished 11th from the field of 25. Had some annoying pedal issues on lap 1 and 3. After a muddy run up I just couldn't engage the cleat and for nearly a whole lap I balanced the right-hand pedal, occasionally kicking it to clear mud or just in angst that I was engaging. 

The first time up the steep weaving switchback I was too nervous to climb out the saddle for fear of slipping off the tiny metal surface. My calf began to twitch with the onset of cramp. A flood of riders came past. 

On the second approach past the pits finally, quietly clicked into place.

On the final lap I prayed it wouldn't do it again as I drew closer to 12th place. I was in luck and put my head down dug in as I saw 11th ahead, it came down to the final corner before the start finish, I got to the bend first, held the line and as soon as my tyre touched tarmac began to sprint. Nail the position on the line. 

December is packed with important CX races, which will make base building over Christmas alittle easier. 

1st Dec - National Trophy, Milton Keynes

7th Dec- Soudal Classic, Scheldercross Anterpen (C1)

8th Dec- Regional Championships

14th Dec - National Trophy Bradford

21st Dec - Bbank Post Trophy, Essen (C1)