Timmy Tracks

           Since my last post in making the bold statement that I was going to race the 24 hours of the Nine Mile forest Solo.  I have actually raced the 24 hours this last weekend. It was as much of a mental and emotional endeavor as it was a physical one.

            It was my first time to do such an event. To race 24 hours off-road non stop. I was not sure what to expect and I didn’t even know if I could ride for 24 hours straight. You can take breaks or even naps if you want, but my goal was to stay moving, even if I had to walk, and not take more than a ten minute break between laps.

            My pit stops on average were two minutes, my longest being five minutes when I changed lights and my clothes at 2 am. I changed my clothes every six hours to feel fresh.  I had great support with my daughter (Agnes) and two friends (April and Melissa) helping me. Their support was very valuable in my ability to keep going around the clock. They made sure I had food and water every time I came around every lap.

            I did it. I raced for 24 hours straight. I rode 17 laps for 241 miles.

            I took tenth place at the 24 Hour Solo National Championships. The link below will take you to the lap times and placing.

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