Course question

So we asked Dan the race director a few questions about the new course, this is what he had to say and he asked we share so here you go:

"Yup, your little adventure is now turning you in a famous group. Well, let me try to answer as much as I can.

Fell Free to post my answer on your blog.

Contrarily to common belief, I am normal and a good guy.Well.. kind of.

Northern Vermont is Very Rugged and requires knobby tire. If you try to go semi slick you will bike the equivalent of over 100 miles: NOT a good idea.

All our course is on Private land and I therefore cannot afford posting the course on the Net in respect to the land owner. What I can tell you is that the last 24 miles are all New. The course has been measured on map only so far at 65 miles with approximately 12,500 feet of Climbing.

The last climb is 2000 feet on a loging road with no shade what so ever. If it's a hot day, you will cry for your mother,If it's a rainy day you will cry for your father. I am not joking. YOU WILL CRY.Litterally either way. You can quote me on that one.

I have been following your blog, You seem to be riding 6, 7 hour ride with 4 to 5,000 feet of gain. I think you are doing good. Just keep in mind that this is going to be an great adventure with lots of Mud, water climb and awsome scenery.

Once trained properly, a good sense of humour would be your best asset. Our race has gained a reputation to be a killer only because most do not like to believe the warning on the web site. You seems to have done your homework, congratulation. You will not regret all the hours that you have put on that saddle.

You will love the race and I promisse you that it will leave you with lifetime memories.

Keep up the good work, ride safe and keep in mind that no matter how hard you train,it will hurt.Just get use to the idea


Dan"


SO TWAF will try to stay hydrated so we ensure enough water in out system so that we still have tears to cry on the last climb!


DEA