Here's a few highlights until we can give more details when we are home:
Day 1-- they ran out of water @ both aid stations! Brutal...brutal...brutal. A lot of riders complained and they have solved the problem. Crazy day on the trails - tons and tons of single track made it a very long day. We were on our bikes for 7.5 hrs today.
Day 2 -- Longest stage of the race -- 125km -- mostly connector roads -- tons of dust in record Island heat (36 degrees and 39 with humidex) We were on our bikes for 8.5 hrs today.
Day 3 -- Best day so far (although our time doesn't reflect such) But we totally enjoyed the trails today. The last 20km would just not end for us tho -- very technical trail -- lots of riders complaining. We were on our bikes for 9 hours and 13 minutes today -- yikes!
Two ferry crossings to start the day (5am bus leave) tomorrow and the then we race @ 11am. Then it's a mix of trail for 65km before we end the day.
Mark (our support crew) has been a total life-saver -- at the end of the day we don't even want to see our bikes, never mind take care of them -- he's been awesome making sure we have everything we need and more! He got a little break today and was water skiing in Port Alberni after seeing us off this morning. Great to see family and friends @ the start/finish -- really helps keep us riding.
Time to ice our weary legs and get some rest. Enjoy some photos.
5 comments:
It was great seeing you guys come across the finish line in Port yesterday! We are very proud of you. We'll be cheering (and praying for you through this heat) along the way. GO Team GO!
Wow! You guys are amazing. The fact you're just doing this crazy race with the intense heat is a phenomenal accomplishment. We're proud of you guys and will celebrate when you visit in September. Boyd Biking & Adventures Rocks! Stay safe out there.
Wowie! I agree with Paul - it's an accomplishment no matter what! Is that the track in Port? If so... how nostalgic is that!? Even just riding there, amongst everyone eh? Way to go :) We are off to Cochrane tomorrow (July 3rd to 7th) and then on to Salmon Arm (July 8,9,10) and then maybe on to Fairmont....
Way to go Boyds!! Wicked to hear that you guys are pulling through the stages... sounds like the terrain, distance and heat are making it a tough one... but hopefully you're getting a few chances to enjoy the scenery! Amazing that you get to race with some crazy elites and true bike legends! (Tinker Juarez, awesome!) Keep up the great work guys, can't wait to hear the race report when you get back. Wish we could be there to cheer you guys on!!
High Five to the Schwartzee Support Team!!... way to keep these guys rollin' Schwartz!
Way to go team Boyd!!! Sounds like you are having fun. I can't wait to see you photos and hear all about the race. My butt has sympathy seat pain for you guys........
I will have some beers on your behalf.
See you soon.
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