If you're still thinking about racing, think positive. Come out and have fun, ride your bike, drink some beer, eat a hotdog, and watch mountain bike videos on our big screen. If you're definitely not racing, come out and volunteer or just hang out and watch and enjoy the atmosphere.
Kari and I are headed out to Turkey this morning to re-mark the trail. The markings I put up a couple weeks ago were only preliminary markings, so don't worry- it will be well marked.
The race shirts are pretty cool I think. Hopefully you'll like them.
Senator Tom Adelson is coming out tomorrow to start the race with my .357 magnum. He's running for mayor of Tulsa, so give him hell.
Registration and packet pickup should be simple tomorrow starting at 630a. I'll explain all the rules pre-race. But there will be a LeMan's start, which means you'll run a short distance to your bike. Laps are about 6.5 miles and there is no aid on the course, except in the timing area. You are welcome to set up a spot for yourself around the timing area to access your gear and personal aid. If it rains, don't fret. The ground is a bit sandy. I think a little rain would make the course faster and easier to ride.
See you tomorrow!
DoubleShot Duathlon Keystone...
I rode Keystone again yesterday and I changed my mind about the course. We're going to ride in the same direction we raced the XC race. It's just too awkward riding the other way. If you've trained at all out there, I'm sure (like me) you're familiar with the trail one way. So when you're facing the retention pond, go into the woods on the left. Follow the big loop- hang left whenever you have a choice. I'm not going down through Ray's cutoff into the field, so just stay on the main trail. By my computer, the long loop is 5.35 miles and the short loop is 2.13 miles. I haven't decided exactly what to do with that. But I'll keep you posted.
This weekend I'm going to have to stay focused on SIX IN THE STICKS.
Check yourself for ticks!
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