Fortunately I have some kick ass new tires from Continental – the Race Kings. Heck yes!

These tires are some of the best I have used so far.

Rick da man and I talked some nutrition and pacing strategy on the phone. It always helps to have a plan rather than to “go out and go hard.” although that has worked before! Basically the race is 60 miles and I’m hoping to finish between 5 and 5.5 hours.  We’ll see… I do not know what to expect – it may take way longer.

My stem mojo. Yes, it plays music. My roommate loves kid’s cereal, and this was a toy that I stole. Now I can rock out all the time!

Today, Yuki, Jeff, Jason, and I pre-rode the first 8-10 miles of the course. It was fun and WET! It’s going to make for a dirty day tomorrow, and I love getting all muddy!!!

Thanks, but I hope I don’t need it!!! EEEP!

Some pics from the pre-ride:

There are some powerclimbs, gravel roads, and lots of technical singletrack from what I hear.

Some spots are tight and if you don’t pay attention, you’ll hit your handlebar on a tree and down you go.

photo courtesy of Yuki

As you can see, there will be no room to pass on the singletrack in the beginning, hope I am behind some good riders

Go boyz!

Jeff’s best intimidation face.

New buddies! Mia Phillips and Sarah Parish. They’ll kill it tomorrow.

My legs felt good today and I’m looking forward to tomorrow.  I hope the weather holds out.  See you on the other end of 60 miles.  Then it’s back to Colorado.