The LT100 has come and gone this year. Floyd Landis entry in the race made for a great event, Many more starters (rumors of over 1000) much faster times (sub 8 to be in the top 20, and great weather, ok, you probably can't attribute the weather to Floyd, but who knows. Dave Wiens remains that champion, I think most in the crowd were rooting for him. He won with a new course recorde 6:58!!!
I had a good race. I felt strong, hydrated, and only had one small mechanical issue that brought me to a grinding hald on the decent of Columbine. It did not cost me much time and I was on my way shortly. I ended up 52nd with a 8:29. I think I can shave some more time off of that.
On a not so great note, Jan Bear, and 11 time finisher, crashed on the descent of the North Face and broke his femur. He is one tough guy and I would guess they had to talk him out of doing the surgery to pin the femur himself. His wife, Kim, got her 1000 mile buckle, first woman to do so. She pretty much had the whole crowd in tears as she presented Ken and Merilee, the event organizers, with gifts when they were giving her the big belt buckle. She is a class act.
I rode the scott hardtail and was thrilled with it. It climbs like it is on crack and descends pretty well also, The jarring on top of Columbine shoook the chain out of the derailuer and the front chain rings, other than stopping for a minute to fix that, I had no complaints or issues.

slacker blogger

I am a total slacker in regards to my blog... which is probably ok, as I believe I am the only one reading it. I told by wonderful wife that I had a blog and she didn't believe me, which is also ok... I am not much of a writer and SHE is an editor... literally.

This weekend is the LT100. I am going to ride the scott and should be 4 to 5 pounds lighter for the climbs than last year. Also, I think I am in better shape overall. Should be a great race.

J9 and I rode the tandem partway up the ski area road this weekend to cheer on friends that were doing the santa fe hill climb. My road bike was in the race, ridden by Dale, and they did well together.

enough for now.