Brass Monkeys - Round 2

As expected at Caesars Camp, the course had several taxing climbs. The main hill was seemingly endless, repeatedly kicking up again and again. However, it will be the loose, rocky vertical incline later in the lap that will be forever etched in the memories of the riders.

Over-heating was my initial problem. I was one of a minority of riders who’d opted for overshoes and arm warmers. Chasing around the dry trails in relatively mild temperatures, this looked to be a big mistake.

Then the wind picked up and it started to rain. The trails became increasingly treacherous and slippery. Finally my overshoes were invaluable as I plunged on through the seven mile mudfest. To give an idea of how bad conditions became, my first lap was 37minutes, but by the end I was sliding around in 48 minutes.

Lots of muddy SDB jerseys out on the course!

3rd Ian Petherbridge  3hr Grand Vet
35th John Reay 3hr Grand Vet
15th Ben Connor 4hr
38th Andrew Jarman 4hr Vets
21st Oli Fenton 2hr
40th Peter Wilsdon 2hr
13th Olive O'Leary 2hr
29th Andy Goodyer 2hr Vets
44th Damian Redman 2hr Vets