This is a satellite image of the Syllamo Trail area. As you can see, the typography looks brutal. Add 350 mountain bikers, a course that is 99% single-track, large rocks, some creek crossings, 4905 feet of climbing, and I'm quite sure brutal is a very good adjective to describe this race. I realize I have a little over three month to get ready for this thing, but I can't help but worry. I feel like I should train even harder. Yeah, I'm obsessing.
There is a good map and trail descriptions here.
Bad Branch Loop,
12 miles, 880 ft. elevation, Beginner.
Jack’s Branch Loop,
14 miles, 1280 ft.elevation, Intermediate.
Bald Scrappy Loop,
7.3 miles, 970 ft. elevation, Intermediate.
White River Bluff Loop,
4.5 miles, 385 ft. elevation, Advanced.
Scrappy Mountain Loop,
12 miles, 1390 ft. elevation, Advanced.
3 comments:
You're making me want to sign up for this!
Get on the waiting list and come join the madness. There's always a few spots to open up.
Well, I tried to get on the waiting list, but the email addy given is defunct. I'll try again...
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