Traverse 2009

So yeah ... I'm getting tired of these events. This was my third Traverse and every year the event is pretty much the same. Line up at 7AM, ride for about 5 and a half hours, cross the finish line and then cruise over and eat El Pollo Loco at O'neil.

The course is the same, it's always hot and my race time is always about the same.

I will say that this year I had some pretty bad cramps. Worse than the last two years. I think I need to train more specifically for certain races. My guess is that I wasn't used to being in the saddle and climbing for long periods of time.

All the riding leading up to the Traverse dealt with short climbs and short descents and so my body wasn't quite ready for longer climbs.

Some pictures ...

From Traverse 2009

From Traverse 2009

From Traverse 2009

From Traverse 2009

Not sure I'm going to do this race again next year. If I feel like I'm quite a bit faster next year I'd like to set a new personal best, but if I'm at roughly the same place in regards to my form, then I'd rather skip it.

I think the only race left this year is 24 hours at Hurkey in September. Hopefully we can get a team together.