Race day 4:15am, I’m awake and making breakfast; oatmeal with yogurt, hemp seed, blue-berries and raspberries; two hard-boiled eggs; a large bottle of tasty beverage[various juices along with some Perpetuem, hemp seed and ground flax seed] and one half cup …
With the Vapor Trail 125 just three short weeks away and following last weekend’s triumphant Leadville Trail 100 experience, a really big ride is in order for this weekend. How a road ride? But not just any road ride but …
Friday was registration kit pick-up and the mandatory pre-race briefing. Saturday was race day. Sunday I returned to Salida with a shiny new belt buckle. Since then I’ve had ample opportunity to reflect on the whole experience that is the …
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Later this morning, with bikes, gear and food loaded into Kimberly’s truck, I’ll make the 60 mile drive from Salida to Leadville, CO. There’s a mandatory briefing session to attend at 11am, as well as a race package to collect. …
Well, I think I’m just about packed for Leadville. Certainly Isabelle is ready. Race-day kit all set out plus all the food I’ll want. I’ve got extra clothing and extra food to grab at the crewing area. Sophie is ready …