Life is full of firsts... When you have one, for the most part, embrace it.
Two hours prior to the start of the Marathon MTB race at Detroit Lakes, was locked out of the motel room. When I say 'locked out', I mean the motel staff couldn't even break in the room... Ha
Almost had to resort to a cartoon worthy escape out the 2nd floor window with a ladder... Would have been more worthy had we kept bikes in the room...
Shift to race-
Detroit Lakes Mountain Rec Area, new trails worthy of your attention and ride. Some people worked real hard to create some 'flow' trails and maintain the old school trails way out back...
The race for me was a buzz kill, at the starting line they modified and pulled out the old school trails and shortened the race. I went from amped to 'ok then, another hot lap mind numbing 3 hour sport race'. My guy the Pirate went so far as to get out of the starting shoot and go get his money back- another first.
In the end, wasn't cheated, the trails were soft, slick, and some mud, so that was enjoyable... Had no 5th gear, kept looking down at pain of the black/ blue calf from Thurs at Buck. My bike had me in a leg lock, with one of the Hillside guys applying pressure by falling on top of me... I tapped out. But finished the race in a huff... Lame on my part.
Race results-
LINK
Note- I do appreciate the Series folks replying to my request to make the Marathon course diverse. The majority would want as much challenge as possible to be included in a long race.
Up next, Mankato and 4 hours of 20 min sport laps like last year??? That was another first, I wont forget.
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