Hi Linda!

I had to laugh about the t storms in your reply because I got caught in a what I thought was brewing up to be a mother of a storm! Either case, I will be going back because besides that it was a FUN ride!!!! Alot like some of the stuff out west once you get up the side of the mountain. I'm still struggling with roots and pop up steep climbs. And I got so lost. I was only about a quarter mile from the parking lot but just kept going round and round with my map and thunder overhead! Yikes! Have you ever ridden Freetown? It reminded me of Freetown but a little less remote.

I might do the pre ride and then decide, can you register the day before for the race? I have met the fine folks at the Bike Barn that put it on and they were telling me about the Vermont 50 but I just decided right now that's not a good idea as I haven't been training like I should be and gained WAY too much over the winter.

I don't know what my problem is right now, I'm so anxious to ride in a race out here. I guess I just need to do it and get over it. Part of my problem is getting out and riding. Before I jetted out my door in Tahoe and was on the back part of Mr. Toads in 15 minutes, now I have to load up and drive. Not sure how long I will stay out here but I can't just drop mtb. That's not gonna work!

I have to say tho that the roads here have helped me get on the road and up mileage which have made me a little faster and got some of the chowdah winter poundage offa me !

Thanks for replying! Karin