Result: 14th Single Speed

After arriving at the Warrior Creek race site, I still had one big question on my mind that needed to be answered. 

To single speed or not to single speed.

After getting the tent setup in a strategic location for the rest of the incoming 29er Crew and Fisher Bikes crowd, I sat down and began to ponder the question.

My goal for the day was just to get in a high quality training day, and have some fun riding these spectacular trails.  Along that line I went with the Superfly Single Speed that I have brought along.  I left my geared Superfly in the tent. 

When others began arriving, they asked why my number was on the single speed.  When I told them, they laughed.  "Have you ever ridden these trails before, Tony?".  No, I answered.  "Ohhhhh...." they would reply.  "They are PERFECT for a single speed.  What gear ratio are you running?"  When I responded with 34/17 a evil laugh would emit from their souls.    Uh oh.

Turned out not to be all that bad, with only 2000 vertical feet per 9+ mile loop.  Super fun, amazingly flowing trail that kept you interested the whole time.  The legs did start to get tired as the hours clicked on, but I had a wonderful time.

Blood glucose was perfect all day.  The continious monitor was a gigantic help. 

Top 5 things heard at the 6 Hours of Warrior Creek:

1) Where is my Superfly?  No really.  Where the heck is it?

2) Nice Blinglespeed!

3) Did anyone see a pig on the back side of the course?

4) Man, those dogs are freaking me out!

5) Dude this trail is as flat as your driveway.  Really it is.