2009 January Mountain Bike Marathon--12th

Not an official race, just a "Training Ride" but my first ever event that required registration.  Rode my new Motobecane Fantom Team with 345g Kenda Klimax Tires.  Debilitation cramps caused a lot of walking the last 4 miles...finished in 3:39:20 (12th in 35-49, 28th overall).  A humbling learning experience that gave me the bug to try a real race.  What did I learn?  That I am not likely to come in last, and that is comforting.