I thought I might as well post something useful... this race was the hardest most difficult painful strenuous thing ever. I will rest more prior to the race next time... I know I can do better.
The first 27mi went right on schedule. I got to aid station 2 in just a hair over 3 hours, but after that came the Curtis Creek climb... going from about 1,700ft up to about 4,500ft in 9 miles... most of the climbing coming in the second half of that road. I grunted through it without getting off and pushing, but paid the price for that. The remainder of the race got worse and worse for me. By the time I got to aid station #4 at the 44mi mark after another long climb I was exhausted. The remaining 20 miles was only completed due to willpower.
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Rich,
This is Drew from Salt Lake City writing you back. The ORAMM looks like it took a pound of flesh out of you. Way to power through the last 20 miles :) The Titus Racer-X 29'ner is incredible. I am finally riding a bike that fits me. Decided to use 2.2Python "Tubeless Ready" tires. No one will advertise 29'ner tubeless yet, but the day is coming. Right now I am experimenting with PSI, but 35PSI front and back has been working out real well. Only been on three rides and the difference has been incredible. Lucy wants me to keep the 26" bike so I will ride it and she can keep up with me. We are headed down to Moab on the 12th of OCtober for a week of riding :) Life is good!
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