This is a popular course, lots of peeps from pgh go up, just an easy 4 hr drive north. Runs a short, fast, smooth ~6mi loop within Holiday Valley Ski Resort, up the mountain, along the ridge and then back down. Ellicotville Bikes is always a cool place to stop by, and so is the Ellicotville Brewing restaurant.Past years we have crashed on some local floor space, this year we decide to primitive camp near the transition area. Also, different this year....JP and I do Coed Duo. In the past, I have done Womens Duo & Solo here, but never the Coed Duo. Reigning champs Gotch and Bittner, will be the target! Paula and I have battled back & forth constantly over the last few years, so I know our times will be close! We leave the boys race up to them!
There was an awesome turn out from pgh this year on the podium spots! DH took overall Duo and lots of pittsburgh first timers came out to give it a try and made it look fun!
In the end, we got the champs by moments. This is only the second duo JP & I have ever done, our first was 12hr VKnob back in 2002, a race that goes into the night, against all men & we won! Between these Duos & a 24hr Duo with Eric Kriberney in 2007 (got 2nd against all men!), I can say it is pretty stressful to do these with someone WAY faster than yourself! The extra pressure can be a little overwhelming, but both of these guys are super nice good sports about it & made it a great experience to have done! If you ever have to chance to pair up with someone such a different pace than yourself, give it a try & have fun!!
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