RockstAR! I rode as the mountain bike sweep, first on the 8-hour course and then on the 4-hour course. (This GPS track is the 8-hour course.)
I carried a monster backpack and took down the course marking signs as I went. On each course, I had a great chat with the team that finished last on the bike leg. I was sincerely hoping that if anyone had bike problems, it would be (a) something they knew how to fix, or (b) a flat tire. By the time I arrived, there was only one team on either course with technical difficulties. Fortunately, they knew what they were doing so I only had to deal with FDFs while I waited.
I had a couple of silly falls on the short course because I was riding soooooo slowly that the big signs sticking over my head knocked me off balance when they caught on branches. I should have just walked my bike instead of trying to be a hero by riding at 1 kph.
RockstAR is always a fun, well-organized event and this was a good way to stretch my legs without doing anything too crazy before next weekend.
There were some CPs around the camp that included tasks, e.g. diving to find a CD.
SistaP has volunteered at so many races that she got to staff the prestigious (and physically demanding) Dock CP!
Ursula, last year's Canadian Death Race winner, gave me some tips.
PhattyJR Jr. was there. A tiny cutie!
Mummy raced while Daddy kept his daughter smiling!
This is one of the few races that is truly fun for families who are watching. Gally was racing with Beowulf while Mrs. Gally and the kids hung out at the beach.
Harps and Relentless were at the finish line 40 minutes early but didn't cross it right away. "We *think* we got all the CPs. Did we get this one? Yup. This one? Yup."
They got all the CPs!
Mique was there snapping photos.
Katie and Jaxson were there too.
Team "The Scenic View" was back!
'Bent and Pat-hectic teamed up in the extremely competitive 2-person Male category. As predicted, they placed 4th overall in the event - a very Canadian thing during the Olympics. Great job, guys! Pat-hectic was undoubtedly the highest ranked racer using platform pedals and had probably spent less time in a canoe than most people on the race course. As an Aussie, he aced the swimming-related CPs, and 'Bent (who is great with a slingshot) finally got to use his skills in an event.
After my duties, I got to hang out on the beach.
Ang and Arthurd won the 2-person Female category!
Dee, Aud and WandAR won the 3-person Female category.
Team TA3 (Eco, Myka, 2-Min) was proud to place 3rd just a few months after 2-Min became a Mom.