Thursday, February 2, 2012

Now What?

I thought I had my Summer racing plans worked out.

Generally I like to do one or two big epic events.

I planned on racing the Breckenridge 100    Breckenridge 100.
I really loved this race last year and was looking forward to some redemption on Loop 3.  Well this year they have changed the race from a Saturday race to a Sunday race.  Sunday races don't work with my schedule so unfortunately I will not be able to make the Breckenridge 100 this year.  I am seriously bummed.  The race organizer said the UCI threw him a curve ball and he had to move it back a day this year.  Hopefully next year it  is on a Saturday again and I can race it.

Of course I entered my lottery ticket into the Leadville 100 again this year.  But lets be honest, its a shot in the dark anymore to get in Leadville.  I have tried the last 6 years and have only gotten in twice.  An entry this year would be great but I am not counting on it.

So now what?

I really love high elevation races nestled in the pines with soft loamy dirt.

I really had not even looked at a race calendar as I thought I had it all figured out.

2 comments:

Dave said...

yeah, i'm facing the same thing. Luckily, we have the wonderful folks at Utah State Championship Series that have put together a couple 50 milers this summer. You know there will be plenty of PCP2P entries available a week before the race and there's the Crusher which seems like a cool race as well. I've considered Pierre's Hole up in Grand Targhee as a viable option to consider as well.

Daniel Zvirzdin said...

Leadville Siver Rush 50 is that same weekend. Not too expensive, and it's supposed to still be somewhat difficult. I have an in-law family reunion in Winter Park that weekend so I'll probably do that race to retain my sanity.