Cosmic Kid
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| 12/03/2019 08:55 AM |
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Desperately wanted to pull the trigger on this today....registration was open for over 20 minutes before it filled up. Thought for sure it would fill immediately.
Unfortunately, Kid #2 is headed to college next year and there is a strong likelihood that the race weekend would overlap with dropping her off....at a minimum helping her get ready and just being around to ease her nerves. Since she doesn't know what school yet, I couldn't risk the $$ and having to sacrifice the slot. |
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Orange Crush
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| 12/03/2019 09:33 AM |
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You can always go on a dime and ride Cottonwood west side gravel climb. Still one of the most scenic climbs I ever did.
I am thinking of signing up for Grinduro Mt Shasta Sep 17 and Levi's Growler Oct 3 and spend the time in between riding in CA. The rides are planned just gotta sell it to home front. |
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longslowdistance
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| 12/03/2019 11:38 AM |
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| Cottonwood Pass in CO? West side was gravel when I rode it many years ago - buff gravel, and stunningly beautiful scenery. Not much air up there. |
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Orange Crush
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| 12/03/2019 12:50 PM |
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LSD - correct; I rode the Cottonwood west side gravel back in 2013. Plenty of air for riding but when I got off my bike and tried to walk up to a lunch spot not so much. Stunning indeed.
Between the different climbs I did that trip (Trail Ridge, Mt Evans, Independence, Cottonwood, Sugarloaf) it was by far the most scenic one.
Sugarloaf was the only hard one LOL. |
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Cosmic Kid
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| 12/03/2019 04:35 PM |
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Registration was open for a full 20 minutes this AM before it sold out. Was surprised it lasted that long....especially since I heard that 1100 slots were taken through team deals / early registrants from last year.
Maybe in 2021.... |
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Orange Crush
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| 12/03/2019 05:00 PM |
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| This has got to be terribly disappointing especially since you seem to be reduced to running, is that what triggered it hahaha? |
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Cosmic Kid
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| 12/03/2019 05:18 PM |
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LOL....no, it just looked like an awesome event.
As for running, I kinda have it in the back of my head to give a full IM one last shot next year. I'll age up in 2021 so the timing could be right. But I know I need to improve my run...so I am gonna just try and rebuild my base casually for the rest of the year and see how it feels.
Problem is I kinda have a lot on my Goal list for 2021....DK Redemption, possible IM and SBT GRVL. Could be a bit too ambitious, ya know?!?!?  |
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Orange Crush
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| 12/03/2019 08:23 PM |
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| Three peaks in a 4 months span may be challenging. You will also finally need to learn to swim. |
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Cosmic Kid
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| 12/03/2019 09:49 PM |
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Well, I am thinking about IMTX, which is in April so I would peak for that and just switch my focus to riding after that. Wouldn’t worry about a “peak” per se for DK...would just let my fitness carry me through.
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