24 Hours of Sunlight: Update 3

Alright...camera is busted. Don't know why but I'm not happy. I am happy about potentially being half way done my obligation for the day however. Four laps down, four to go. With the exception of the first lap, where I got way too excited, I've been pretty steady and feel like I have four more just like it left in me. But who knows.

The team is surpassing all expectations, currently in line for a podium finish in the Mens Senior Category and a top-1o overall finish. But again, ANYTHING can go wrong seeing as though we're only seven hours into this thing.

My next two shifts will be at roughly 11PM and 12:40AM. Ouch.

24 Hours of Sunlight: Update #2

That's me in the middle. The one with the qualtity hind quarters.

Time: 12:48.

We're two laps in. I went out WAAAAY too fast and clicked off a 37:35, and Nick came through clutch with a strong 41:46. Right now we're sitting in 11th place overall, but more importantly, we're coming through with good times, and if we keep that up, the rest just takes care of itself. The climb is pretty mellow, easier than some of the local climbs we train on. The descent, on the other hand, is a bit hairy. Fast and steep in parts, with 300+ racers on it, it will be an ice rink by about 9 PM.

Todd is out there now. In the meantime, I need to get my boots dry, skins dry, body dry, and refuel. Next lap coming up in an hour or so.

24 Hours of Sunlight: Post 1

Time: 9:10 MST

Just arrived at our B&B, and it is PLUSH. Fireplace, two bedrooms, heart-shaped hot tub*, the works. But most importantly.....WIFI. So I will do my absolute best to live-blog from the race when I'm not out climbing or descending. Here are a few pics of our posh pad.

That's Nick. He's a key part of the squad, and he's been sick as a dog all week, so he's got a tough task ahead of him. We're still waiting on our other two guys. We've got 1 hour until the race meeting, then I'll be starting my climb at 11:00 sharp, so I'll get back to everyone soon after!

Wish us luck!

* May not be true