Last Friday Mykyta, Tom, Ben, Vickie and I set out for Prescott, AZ to race the Whiskey Off-Road, a 50-mile race starting and ending in downtown Prescott. I had done the 25-mile option a few years prior, so I mostly knew what to expect of the course. The 12-mile out and back into Skull Valley would be new to me and I’d been hearing stories of how awesome it was (sarcasm). This out and back is the only difference between the 25 and 50-mile routes.
by : laura knight
I will admit my choice in purchasing the the cobalt 11 wheels was mostly driven by vanity. Some of you who know me may not find that surprising.
posted by : willie
I used to think the post-ride pain and numbness in the nether region was just part of the game. Thankfully, as I’ve learned, it doesn’t have to be.
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The more we race, the more bikes we have to work on (we’re thankful for that, btw), and the more serious our training becomes, the harder it is to write race reports. And who wants to read anyway? Here’s a collection of photos from the recent race – The US Cup XC race in Fontana. Lover it or hate it, the new course is challenging, techincal, and actually very fun compared to some of the tamer SoCal XC courses.