I agree Phil, aside from the wind, rain, and cold, it was a great weekend! You guys really rocked it out!!
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After riding the new skip section at night I really don't think I'll ride the B's again unless I have to. That is such a sweet piece of singletrack, especially at night 
I liked that section too, very fun stuff....I think it does take a few min. more, but I feel "fresher" for the rest of the lap and make up the time by the end. YMMV.kenbentit said:After riding the new skip section at night I really don't think I'll ride the B's again unless I have to. That is such a sweet piece of singletrack, especially at night
Ooooh, totally changed my mind on the bypass, come race day! Of my 6 laps, I took it on my 3rd when it opened up, and I regretted it the moment I was on it. For ME, it was too big of a mind-eff to feel like I was being taken far-off into yonder, not to mention with wind-hammered legs, the ascent on the bypass still hurt! I decided I would rather get B*tch Slapped and get it OVER with, from then on.
As to my race, I went into it without any training, so I expected to ride a couple of laps and then just enjoy the vibe of the event, but turned out that I felt great during my pre-ride Friday, so ended up doing 6 total. Three on Saturday, in that horrific wind, then I hung it up for the night, as the cold and rain hit at the end of my third lap. Besides that, Walt had built a roaring fire, and ain't no way I was leaving THAT again!
The next morning I felt great, and as everyone mentioned, the trails were pure sticky heaven, so I kicked out another 3, and then enjoyed the ultimate reward of a tri-tip sandwich. :thumbsup: Got 3rd place in the solo SS cat, thanks to my Pit Boss Walt, who made ALL of the difference in this year's experience. Having somebody there between laps, with everything you need to keep you focused on your riding, is key. Every lap, he was there with a warm jacket to put around my shoulders, a bottle of Ensure for calories (Perp makes me yarp), and Ibu' as needed, not to mention endless smiles, words of encouragement, and a willingness to march back and forth from the Pit to the Course, cowbell in hand, every single lap. I came to LIVE for that section on His & Hers, and listen for the sound of him yelling for me as I approached. Big thanks to him for everything he did, but especially getting me out on that 6th lap when I was perfectly content to hang it up at 5. <3
Great seeing familiar faces, and making new friends, and thanks to all who took the time to introduce or re-introduce themselves to me out there, and good job to all who took it on out there in that stinkin' weather!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
As to my race, I went into it without any training, so I expected to ride a couple of laps and then just enjoy the vibe of the event, but turned out that I felt great during my pre-ride Friday, so ended up doing 6 total. Three on Saturday, in that horrific wind, then I hung it up for the night, as the cold and rain hit at the end of my third lap. Besides that, Walt had built a roaring fire, and ain't no way I was leaving THAT again!
The next morning I felt great, and as everyone mentioned, the trails were pure sticky heaven, so I kicked out another 3, and then enjoyed the ultimate reward of a tri-tip sandwich. :thumbsup: Got 3rd place in the solo SS cat, thanks to my Pit Boss Walt, who made ALL of the difference in this year's experience. Having somebody there between laps, with everything you need to keep you focused on your riding, is key. Every lap, he was there with a warm jacket to put around my shoulders, a bottle of Ensure for calories (Perp makes me yarp), and Ibu' as needed, not to mention endless smiles, words of encouragement, and a willingness to march back and forth from the Pit to the Course, cowbell in hand, every single lap. I came to LIVE for that section on His & Hers, and listen for the sound of him yelling for me as I approached. Big thanks to him for everything he did, but especially getting me out on that 6th lap when I was perfectly content to hang it up at 5. <3
Great seeing familiar faces, and making new friends, and thanks to all who took the time to introduce or re-introduce themselves to me out there, and good job to all who took it on out there in that stinkin' weather!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
I rode 1 and that was it for me. That wind was more that I cared to deal with. Maybe I'll try again next year if perfect weather can be assured.
Great job to all of you who toughed it out.
A few pictures of Friday's sunset, the starting line, and when the clouds began to roll thru camp at 5.
Great job to all of you who toughed it out.
A few pictures of Friday's sunset, the starting line, and when the clouds began to roll thru camp at 5.
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With that wind, it was hard to keep my bike on the trail. Didn't help that I rode it with my POS nightrider lights. I couldn't see a damn thing.kenbentit said:After riding the new skip section at night I really don't think I'll ride the B's again unless I have to. That is such a sweet piece of singletrack, especially at night
Good job to all who toughed out another stormy 24. We had a great time. Here are some pix;
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