Wow, what a stage. Someone said at the post race "look on the bright side you've just done a ride you'd never normally do!" Yeah, you're right, that was a one off experience (until I race it again next year!) Views from the top of the climb are stunning and after a beer it was worth it.
We had one of those days that didn't quite go to plan. Started well, then 'POW', Jeff's chain popped. Put us back a bit and I think we pushed a bit too hard - rookie mistake. Travelled (if you don't speak the Queen's English drop an L) up the resort on single track to 11,200ft. Then back down to the base 9,600ft, and then back up to 12,400 ft with the hikeover the pass. Drew, thanks for the tip "walk fast" - got it too late. Rolled over the pass into Copper base area- buddy Mark Woolcott was over there clicking pics. Check out his site
http://markwoolcottphotography.com/
There's a good chance you've seen him at Front Range races.
Anyways we rolled the bike path back towards Frisco and cut up the Peaks trail. Now that had a few kicks waiting for my Butt! Some good stuff there to race along.
Popped out at the Peak 9 area in Breck and I have to say - those racers hanging in the tent looked battered and lightly fried. Perhaps that was the indicator I missed about food today "fish and chips, not fake mash stuff!"
Big shout out to the number of folks how asked "you ok?" when the chain popped. Good atmosphere here amongst the racers. Plus some awesome organisation (Queen's) at this race.
Tomorrow is the day. Podium would be nice for the stage. Dream on rookie!
later, lynx
footnote- please excuse the English- I'm English! Hence it's not Bastardised English, often called American English on your spell checkers
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