DSDu Keystone

Ok Duathletes.

I drove out to Keystone on Wednesday afternoon.  Rode round and round exploring different options.  This isn't firm yet, but I think I'm going to run the race in the opposite direction Ray ran the Keystone Cross Country Mountain Bike Race.  So instead of running off into the woods on your left (as you face the pond), you'll take off on the right.  As I mentioned before, the trail choices out there are limited, so I'm pretty sure we're going to run the short loop (with maybe one detour) and bike the long loop.  Honestly, Wednesday was the first time I've ridden Keystone the opposite direction.  It felt like I was riding left handed.  But I really think the trail was more pleasant that way.  Most of the climbs that way are easier and some of the climbs going the other way turn out to be fun little descents.  I did get off my bike going up the steep climb out by the road and in the rock garden on the way back to the parking lot.  But for the most part, it was enjoyable.  Of course, I wasn't riding race pace.

I need to get out there and cut away a few thorns and tree branches.  We'll flag the course before the race and we'll also have some HELP out on the course to direct you and make sure you don't accidentally cut the course.  I'm pretty sure all the runners will be off the course before you can get around on your bike, but it's possible we'll have some laggers.  Also possible you'll get run up on from behind by cyclists while you're on the second run.  As long as everyone is paying attention and calling out when you want to pass, we should be fine.

Feel free to ask questions here.