Thursday Anticipation

1) Transition. Or, the race to settle all scores, sporting or otherwise.It sounds like the chief snowball thrower/tackler/heckler might even make an appearance from out west.

2) But before we get there, we have to finish off this season first. The last race of the 2008 MBCX season is nigh. It looks like another good one.


3) All of which means Nordic Cross is coming soon. Stay tuned.

4) No Nordic Cross for the North Carolina chapter this year. But we are now officially signed up for TMHTE. In true FGBC style, it's as much a party as a bike race. If anyone's looking for a winter vacation idea, you could do much worse than this. Feb. 7-8, 2009. Note, however, that you must find a partner.


Here's the official description:

Starting at Midnight Friday night Feb 6th and racing until Noon Sunday (36 hours) Teams of two riders will race to reach up to 36 checkpoints. There will be six separate stages each with their own mandatory checkpoints and unique format. There will be time trials, specific routes, and PMBAR & Double Dare style 'choose your own adventure' stages all centered around White Pines group campground. There is no entry fee. There will be no prizes. This race will be about glory and suffering, pain and endurance, fun and..... no fun at all. There will be no amenities other than beer, toilets, a campfire, and a light charging station at the campground. You will need to bring EVERYTHING else you may need for the weekend. Please do not underestimate the extreme difficulty of this event. If 150 miles of Pisgah in February isn't your thing.... This isn't your race.

5) And finally, it is worth pointing out that the Spring Ride Countdown is about to reach another milestone, as it prepares to dip under 200 days. Sweet.