I survived the 1st day of binge training, Lynda Wallenfels style. What a great ride. The ride was modified a little due to mud and snow at high elevation so we did an out-and-back. Total ride time was 4 hours 50 minutes, 3535 feet of climbing and 50 miles. The single track was narrow, well packed in most areas, deep sand in others and sometimes it was lined with cactus and lava rock. I made it through without any flats but one guy got 8, that's right 8 flats! We had two bad accidents with one guy dislocating a finger and cutting it down to the bone and another guy went over the bars and ran the end of the bars into his ribs - ouch. We have the usual minor falls and scrapes, but everyone survived. The weather was a little on the cool side most of the day and started out at 39 when we departed at 0915 and the high got up to 60. We finished off the day at Bajio for a Mexican feast and the usual bragging session. What a great was to end a great day.
Thanks for a eventful 1st day Lynda. You're a great hostess and have started a cool event that will only get bigger. We started with 22 hardcores and will probably have 21 toe the line tomorrow. So far I'm feeling good-to-go and ready for another challenge. I hope I feel that way when I get up. If I can survive day 2, that will be a big deal for me. Here's a few pictures from todays event.
The peleton on Bluff Street.
The first climb up the power line trail.
Which way do we go!!!
The Legend himself, Dave Harris.
Chris Holley and Bart Gillspie checking out the ledge.
Adam topping off his Camelback at the 20 mile mark.
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