Saturday, September 10, 2011

2011 Shenandoah 100 -- 62nd

September 4th, held at George Washington National Forest, Stokesville, Virginia.
Single Speed Division: 100 miles (more like 98).  A paltry 7.3 mph (total time). :(
Soul Cycles Hooligan single speed w/ 32:20 gearing.  Tires: Wolverine 2.2's w/tubes (no flats).
Came in 62nd out of 66 SS'ers. ~393rd of ~519 riders. :( Several mistakes made this race a poor one.  I rode too hard the week before and had tired legs.  I dressed too warm (should have went sleeveless) and I wrecked too much.  Wreck #1 bruised my shoulder as I was knocked ~20 feet down a ridge (into sticker bushes).  Wreck #2 broke my hand in two places.  Live and learn.  At least I still finished, and I will be better prepared for my next 100 miler.  More info here.