Trek 7:12:55 [3] 22.57 mi (19:11 / mi) +4517ft 16:07 / mi
34c slept:7.5 shoes: Salomon Wings Pro 2
Racing with JT but as solos so he could also get a map.
Traveled with Rootstock and Rev3 pretty much through the first 12 controls (B3, B1, B2, B4, B5, P, O, N, M, L, K, J, G, H, Q) where Rev3 opted for a different route. At E we split from Rootstock and hit D and C but ran into them again at B. Next was A then back past E where we saw Rev3 punching, then on to F, F1, I, R, F2, F3, F4 and F5 where we lost sight of everyone. We then punched B10, B9, B11 solo but ran into Rootstock once more at B8. We stayed locked together to B6 and B7 where JT and I punched first. We had not intended to race back but when JT looked back he didn't see them following and I thought they might have bolted to the road. We ran back our intended route and expected to see them on the road as we approached but there was no sign of them and we made it back to the finish for the win.
Very fun course. It may not have been clearable in dry conditions in its original format with the additional climb required.