Off-Roading in June

After the Fort Classic, I was riding off the nice pavement and into the woods and onto the gravel. On  June 16, I participated in the WVMBA event Big Bear 2X12 bike relay. I teamed up with former Dynamic Physical Therapy Cycling powered by Pathfinder rider Laura Kelly to complete 2 laps each of the awesome course. While we only competed against one other womens sport team, we were able to put in some solid lap times and take 2^nd place. The race, including the Mountain fest event post-race, was great, and I hope more teams will participate next year. I love mountain biking in West Virginia!

Next up, THE HILLY BILLY! I have been looking forward to this race since last year when I got my first cross bike. I was nervous the week before the race, but I knew my months of training would get me through this tough race. I set a goal time for myself and the weather couldn’t have been better; I can’t imagine what that race would have been like after rain. I found a great riding partner and settled in for the suffer fest. I always know that I can complete anything that I put my mind to. I never thought that I would not finish the race, even when I saw several “causalities” at ever aid station. My strategy was to pace myself and keep well hydrated and nourished. I again relied on CamelBak lemon-lime elixir to keep up on electrolytes and Raw Revolution bars for fuel. I trucked along, somehow managed not to cramp up and finished in my goal time! I still do not know how JR Petsko found some of the “roads” on this race. What a great day to be a part of the Dynamic Physical Therapy Cycling powered by Pathfinder team!

Me and my riding Buddy!

Thanks Fred Jordan for all your great race pictures.