The notion that I'm going to be on my bike and racing at the end of March instills a certain degree of motivation and one healthy dose of fear. This isn't just some mid-winter entertainment...this is the Ouachita Challenge. Pronounce it 'Wash it aw', accent on the first syllable. Living where it is pretty flat, I might be dubbing this the "Ouch"it-all Challenge It's 60 miles through the mountains of Arkansas, approx. 4500' of climbing, about 65% singletrack. The 200 rider limit for the race has been met. Looks like there will be five Michigan riders in that 200.
Other upcoming races on the short list:
Lumberjack 100 (www.kisscross.com)
Iron Cross: America's longest cross race
Ice Man: which is already full and it isn't until November!
More to be added but it is tough to narrow them down. I'm looking forward to more mtn. bike events this year and doing more of the endurance stuff. This might be where my 'years of life' could be an advantage.
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