Black Fly Challenge - June 11, 2011

[mattchuck2]

Rode the Black Fly challenge last Saturday. Conditions were Brutal. Even the fastest times were abut 25 minutes longer than the usual times. With tired legs, mental exhaustion, and a sandy crotch, I finished the 40 miles in 3:19:57. Some pics:

Full Report Here

 

[deadheadskier]

That does sound brutal. What was the prize for first place?

 

[mattchuck2]

That does sound brutal. What was the prize for first place?

Money for Experts ($90 1st, $70 2nd, $50 3rd), Prizes for Sport-Beginner (Box o' stuff to pick from).

 

[bvibert]

Sounds like one heck of a ride! Congrats on doing so well!

Thanks for posting the report and pictures.

 

[BackLoafRiver]

Thanks for posting a link to the full report. Man, sounds like a rough ride. That dirt road looks like miles of misery.

Glad you made it through. Over 3k of vert? Pretty sweet. Congrats.