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  1. Cameron
    11/01/2009 at 6:30 pm | #1

    Ok, so all that stuff I said last week about 4 lap races! What was I thinking?! Next time I start b**ching about lap count just punch me in the face. But seriously: awesome course, true Flandersesque mud and muck, new wooded segment a nice addition. I was middle of the pack and finished in 32 minutes flat. Perfect. Bring on Northbrook.

  2. Kevin Flowers
    11/01/2009 at 7:38 pm | #2

    Yes, great course, well-organized. Big props to Rob Kelly and crew.

  3. Petra Lynn Hofmann
    11/01/2009 at 7:55 pm | #3

    Thank you to everyone who encouraged me during this race. I really appreciate all the comments, they certainly added to the experience and fun. Today I managed only 2 laps of 4 and I look forward to reaching the goal of completing an event before the end of the season.

    P

    • Justin
      11/01/2009 at 9:35 pm | #4

      You will get there soon. Just Stick it out.

    • Dee Dee
      11/01/2009 at 10:05 pm | #5

      Petra
      WOW!
      I wanted to jump for joy when I saw you on the starting line today!
      You have great determination!
      You should be just as famous as the “Guy in blue” and “Flannel Man.”
      I hope to see you next week in Northbrook!
      Dee Dee

    • julie
      11/02/2009 at 9:26 am | #6

      That was an awesome fun ride- way to go Petra! Hang in there, you’ll do it.

  4. Kevin
    11/01/2009 at 8:02 pm | #7

    Moved from 4B last week to masters 30+ to get that extra 15 mins of racing in. Started towards the rear of the group and made my way to about 15-18 by the 2nd to last lap when disaster happened. What I thought was just my chain off out of the woods ended up being a snapped rear derailleur. It took a few seconds of fumbling through the goop to see the root cause. Catastrophe failure of the RD. Chain stay got chipped (glad I do not have a carbon frame). Still, this was the first DNF of the season but I can still honestly say, today was the most fun I have had yet. Hopefully I can get a replacment on this week so I can race Sunday. Just a blast. Thanks.

    • ScottV
      11/01/2009 at 9:28 pm | #8

      Kevin,

      I know a few shops that would be willing to help you out. :-) —–>>>

  5. HappyCrosser
    11/01/2009 at 8:03 pm | #9

    Nice work Petra! We were in the same race today…keep working hard and you will reach your goal for sure!

  6. Mike Grimm
    11/01/2009 at 8:04 pm | #10

    Yeah, my 45 minute race somehow turned into a 54 minute mudfest. Bargain.

  7. Justin
    11/01/2009 at 9:42 pm | #11

    Thanks to anyone who came out to race today, and made it a success.

  8. 11/01/2009 at 10:05 pm | #12

    So…I managed to lose the softbox for my camera flash somewhere between the finish and the muddy trenches. It’s rectangular, whitish, plastic, about 1″ wide x 2.5″ long x 1″ deep.

    If anyone found it, can you comment here or e-mail me directly? (liz.farina@gmail.com) I’ll be at Northbrook and can get it from you then.

    Great job today everyone!!!! That course kicked ass.

  9. 11/01/2009 at 10:08 pm | #13
  10. bill
  11. 11/02/2009 at 7:41 am | #15

    Doin it in the mud, favorite course yet !!
    or maybe i just have so much fun every week, I forget about the sunday before

  12. 11/02/2009 at 9:14 am | #16

    Many thanks to the lady yelling out coaching advice by the barriers near the rivers during 4B. I have no idea who it was because of the racing induced stupor. Its a nice change from “YOU’RE ON A MOUNTAIN BIKE WHAT ARE YOU DOING”.

  13. dave pilotto
    11/02/2009 at 11:38 am | #18

    I found a white Defeet short sleve base layer near s/f. I am holding it for ransom.

    • Cameron
      11/02/2009 at 11:56 am | #19

      what’s a base layer? :)

  14. 11/02/2009 at 11:44 am | #20

    Another great race weekend. Quick write up here: http://iridecourage.blogspot.com/2009/11/yes-sir.html

  15. 11/02/2009 at 1:01 pm | #21

    The Geisha Course Destroyer was amazing and my favorite halloween costume…

  16. J
    11/02/2009 at 2:16 pm | #22
  17. Justin
    11/03/2009 at 9:07 am | #23

    J :
    http://taticycles.com/p/337

    I’m glad you appreciated my bacon/dollar combo. : )

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