Crank the Shield finished with a beautiful day of riding... starting at Sir Sam's ski resort before heading out ona long road section before hitting some Hydrocut and then some wicked singletrack... After a very cold 12km ride to Sir Sam's, both steve and i had a few "technical" problems staying with the lead group, and came onto the road section behind by a few hundred feet.... which steve quickly pulled back so we could enjoy the Kabush Pain Train on the paved road and gravel road sections... had a GREAT ride with this front group, enjoying the company, challenge, moose sighting and social aspect.... but we knew there would be a time when it would end... so we finished the last 15km rolling through some fantastic singletrack and many sections that had a West Coast feel to it with moss, large trees and short cliffs.... finished up the day stongly in 8/9th positions and another 15min ahead of 2nd place.... gaining us the Coveted CTS Champion Jersey and the admiration of countless fans.... maybe?? Great food, great laughs and well deserved rest at the finish line before making the Trek back home and some quality Family Time... An amazing race / ride with some great company, delicious food, fantastic trails, and years of memories and exaggerated stories for the future..
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| Collecting the CTS Jersey and plaque after Re-fueling with BBQ |
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| I think i look much happier after Day 3 than i did after Day 1, non? |
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| You know it's a cold start to your ride when your ClifShots are frozen.... |
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| The number to beat that weekend... |
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| As beautiful as the mist rising off the lake was on Sunday morning, it was a sure sign of a cold morning and possibly a good excuse to have an extra slice of bacon and pastery... "Barnes... that's your 3rd Chocolate Croissant, eh?" |
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