The Dead Dog Classic is my favorite race of the summer road season. It’s not because I’m a strong racer and get good results; I’m not and I don’t. It’s not because it usually happens around my birthday, but it is fun when recovery food at the end of the final stage is birthday cake (thanks Darcy!). I love racing my bike – planning, training, looking at data, tapering, prepping, getting nervous, and going out there and racing. The DDC for me epitomizes what is best about the local ACA race scene – challenging courses, beautiful scenery, tons of friendly volunteers, and a well-organized event, start to finish. Add in the after-race BBQ, a New Belgium cruiser raffle, and a prize list for all categories, throw in a 2 hour drive from home, and it’s perfect.
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I was pretty excited when I first found out about the 40 mile mountain bike enduro that was to take place in July in Lory State Park, just west of Fort Collins. It’s a first time event, and I took advantage of the early registration in March to snag one of the 150 coveted entries. Continue Reading »
