Dar's GEARS Report

[mtbdarby]

I'm not a runner! This Lemans start was a joke - it was more like a 50 yard dash. For the longer races its usually a 1/4 to 1/2 mile run which is harder with the camelback. What I did with that was bring extra bladders so I wouldn't have to fill them. Fill them 3/4 full the night before and stick them in the freezer. You can top them off before the race.

I will have to start running soon to do the longer Lemans start at the end of July. I did fine with out solid food (except one sport bean package). Now I know what I need to do or not do between laps and to have your cooler set up near the course so you don't have to hike to get to your vehicle. I know a lot of 12 and 24 hour rides that do this on their own.

Here's a couple of pix.