The Ruby Race

Well like almost every race this year, we where greeted with another course soaked by the night rain. Ruby, unlike other courses becomes this greasy, muddy single track on one side of the river then, a sandy rooted track on the other side of the river. This is a perfect combination for our bikes chains, bottom brackets and more! The CycleTherapy shop is going to love us!

We had four riders out at Ruby and each one of us had at least one wreck or bike part that need to be replaced due to the conditions. Our elite rider Mark P. lost the bolt for his rear brake making a already difficult race become more challenging. But, with his skills he was able to claim 4th overall. Derek H. had a good ride but it to included challenges that you don't face on a normal DRY race day but, of the four of us that raced the most amazing story was our rider Forbes D.

There is a downhill section that follows a really tight switchback and on this steep downhill ( a place I wreck during the Sunday pre-ride) Mr. D. decided to do a little trail blazing. The result was a front wheel that resembled a taco. His bike was useless, he, on the other hand, was still in the race. He managed to get his bike across the river and take 1st place in his age group!

We would like to give special thanks to Forbes family for coming out to cheer for him and the team! It was a real boost! Also, thanks to Team Sandbag and Tailwind for another eventfull race!