Well this time we are off to Cortez Co for the "12 Hours of Mesa Verde...." We had to drive through the "4 corners" so we were able to stand in 4 states at one time...The drive was long, and not very much to look at for most of it, but always fun to drive a different road...
I wanted to race the 12 hours of mesa Verde for several reasons:
1- I had heard it was the funnest course out there from all my Revolution Team Mates.
2- I wanted to complete a 12 hour race while I felt strong enough to do so...You never know!
3- I needed another event to build my base for preparation for Point2Point race at the end of the year.
In regards to the course, oh my gosh...it was the best race course I've ever ridden, really great for a 12 hour event. Just enough climbing to make it hard and a ton of fast flowy single track. The first lap was to fast after that everyone seemed to spread out a touch and calm down.
I felt pretty strong through out the race, it was good to ride with friend and teammates, there were a large showing from northern Utah and again, what makes these events extra fun is seeing friends and getting to see them through out the day out on course and at camp. But by lap 4 things were starting to ache a bit, my feet were getting some hot spots and my legs were starting to lose some push...I did eat and drink well all day so I never cramped at all...another reason to do more events is to sample different drinks and foods and to see how your body responds to them in an actual event. I did electrolytes in my water and ate food on every lap, I even did some pizza between laps 4 and 5...all good on the food and fluids.
But by lap 6, 10 hours plus into the event I knew this would be my last lap...that was at 99 miles into the day...I was feeling done. I ended up taking 3rd in my category, all good with me, just had a great day of riding and had a fun, fun weekend with Lolly...I know I say it alot, but I love my wife...she is the best pit person ever!! She is always there with food, water, and support....which means a smile and on occasion a kiss...and I just enjoy the road trips with her to see new places and meeting new people in the process.
This event was defiantly a good 12 hour event if your interested in doing a 12 hour race, I will be back for sure next year, Lolly willing.
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| 1st lap...warming up, time to take off jackets and arm sleeves |
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| lap 5... |
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| This guy on a unicycle did 4 laps...amazing |
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| look ma, no shoes.....after more than 11 hours, shoes had to come off... |
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One tired biker.. |
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3rd place in the Old Geazer catagorie... |
