Bike 5:32:30 [4] 49.31 mi (8.9 mph) +6379ft
shoes: Peri
6 Hours at Woodstock. Yowza. I was nervous about this race because I'm not a big fan of the many lap race, and there were gonna be some fast women there. Jen Tillman ended up switching to team, and Carla Williams (the NUE circuit winner) showed up but also raced on a team. Still learning pacing and nutrition. Went out a bit fast on the first lap. Passed Nankman, the eventual winner, who passed me back on lap 2. 2nd place passed me on lap 3, and I never saw them again. I had a planned pit after lap 3, which also included an emergency portapotty visit. New camelbak, bottle and handful of food. My low back was tightening up, and my der sounded like there was gravel in it for the rest of the race, but it held up. The creeks and sand were hard on derailleurs today. The goal prerace was 6 laps. By the start of lap 5, I had no desire for a 6th. Back was screaming. I putzed around the 5th and crossed 2.5 min after the cutoff to start another lap. Shucks :) It was good enough for 3rd, and I'll take it for my first 6hr!
