Receiving a few texts from our rider - we would like to share a bit with you!
Day 2 - Kevin was able to finish the course at a good pace until the last 2 miles of mud. Feeling really strong he rode in at 46 miles in 7 hours. Ending at about mid-pack of 200 out of 400.
Day 3 - Kevin sends a text message to his team manager - "Day 3 done - 41 miles in 7 hours. Had to show the locals how to ride the rocks downhill. One more day - should be good! Currently in 98th overall!" Kevin took his JabberWocky down for the race and by day 3 the only issues he had were the front brake pads! Once they were changed he was back in business. Kevin sends one more message, "you should see the geared guys struggling in the mud! Rides are brutal but fun". The volcano climb happened on the 3rd day. 12,000 miles up and 12,000 miles down, brutal conditions, people getting hypothermia and it rained the entire way down.
Day 4 - FINISHED...made it through with no problems...other than a twitchy eye and sore ribs from a slide down a mud hill! Racing in Masters A class on a rigid singlespeed..."Most difficult thing I have ever done. So many crazy stories. Spoke with TeamDicky - he says it's absolutely the hardest race he has ever completed!" Kevin continues with the following: "Mud, sand, waist deep water, raging rivers and railroad beds - best ride I've ever had. PS: Jabbers float in deep water!"
Thanks for the tip Kevin. We're glad you're heading back and we've enjoyed the journey with you! Congrats again. You kicked ass!
