Went to Olympic Trials yesterday and it was such a crazy race to watch. Just being there was making me nervous like I was about to race myself. The pressure to perform for these guys was something else. With it all on the line for the 7 guys in the gate, aside from dR who will be the coaches pick regardless, it was do or die.....
Mikey has been working hard since becoming resident athlete at the training center and he is flawless on that track. He sacrificed a lot to come through on yesterdays victory. He missed the Worlds and has based everything around this one race. When I started reading on message boards that people were doubting his ability, saying he will only be a threat in time trials, I was dumb struck! Mike was so confident (sorry Mike don't mean to put you on blast) that he called me and said something to the affect of, "Yo DB you're coming Saturday right? Bring some dress shoes, I got a hotel at the Hardrock and a table at this club called Ivy so you might need nice shoes. Don't tell Coach G I booked this stuff in advance though cause he'll be pissed!" Hahahah! That's when I knew for sure that Mikey was going to hold it down. Some times you just know when its your time to shine. Watching the award ceremony and seeing Mikey on cloud 9 was such an awesome feeling. To see your friend work so hard for something and finally achieve it is nearly as good as being in his shoes. Congrats Mike Jones. In proving that your fast time trial would only be icing on the cake, you showed that you will be a big threat in August as well.
Cisar looked really good but had an unfortunate crash in his first moto and was a bit shook up after. He still showed a lot of heart and came out and was still riding strong. When you take a head slam like he did it's pretty hard to perform at full capacity. Donny was on point and showed while he will be the coaches pick with a strong 2nd place finish. Herman ended up 3rd which is cool. He put his bid in for coaches pick as well. My guess will be Cisar and/or Herman for the alternate spot.
The Ivy party was pretty cool. Mikey was getting his celebration on and it was cool to step out on the town with Coach G. Officer Bennett was on the scene but I don't think he made it through the line outside the club. I think Mikey forgot to call Kyle for the official club "bring your dress shoes" invite. I think Kyle had his Vans on but the bouncer said they look like sneakers so off he went. Unlucky.
I'm back up in Orange County now and Mikey is continuing celebration of his Olympic Berth, pool side at the Hard Rock SD. The life of a player.
Photo attached, although bad quality because I forgot my camera and only had my sidekick (phone), Mikey at Dicks Last Resort downtown San Diego with some goofy hat that they made him. He was pumped!
Next up. Prunedale.