bike hills (mountain) 7:40:00 [3] 43.0 mi (10:42 / mi) +8448ft 9:01 / mi
shoes: FSA SL-XC Michelin AT
legs a bit tired. maybe from the run the night before or 2 weeks off the bike. Went for the triple and got the double. Hit crystal first and the group of 9 went out at a good clip. lagged a bit but didn't want ot push with all the climbing ahead. After first, Roger and Kim dropped. Halfway up second Av dropped and Hayes came bounding up the hill. i felt a bit better on this climb and rinn and I stayed together the entire way while RVG and the two fast guys took the lead.
At the top, RVg was pale and decided to call it early and head dowd ranger with hayes who had to leave early. Rinn and I were pretty beat so we called it after palisades. the two fast guys pushed on for the triple hurling insults about adventure racers as they went. But my wife is happy that I am here now instead of still on the mountain.