I thought if it was ever fitting to preview an upcoming race, this weekend's U.S. National Mountain Bike Championships would be the one.
I just came across a few interesting stats on the XC course itself:
Course lap: 4.2 miles/lap
Steepest climb: 19% grade
Number of times I will suffer up this climb: 6
Steepest descent: -48% grade
Number of times I will try to avoid crashing down this elevator shaft: 6
Number of times I will try to avoid crashing down this elevator shaft: 6
Total vertical gain: 5400'
Number of Pros expected at the start line: 90
Number of amatuers expected at the start line: 1400
If ever there were a course fitting enough to crown a national champion, this would be the one...
Number of hours I expect to be out there suffering: 2.5
Number of calories I expect to burn during the race: 2700
Number of calories I expect to intake during the race: 620
Number of National Titles I expect the Stunt Double to claim in his class: 1
Number of National Titles I expect to claim in my class: 0
Number of beers I expect the Mrs. and the Stunt Double to consume while cheering for my sorry ass: 7.5
Predicted weather: either cloudless and 85 degrees, or apocalyptic lightening and rain
My expected 'working-class Pro' view at the start line:
Stay tuned...
3 comments:
We will be thinking about you. You think the Mrs. and SD will only drink 7.5 beers between the two of them in 2+ hours? Hmmmmm, they need some work.
I also thought the 7.5 beers was a low estimate, but maybe the SD wants only 1 or 1.5, in which case I could definitely take care of the balance.
You can do it Deed!!!
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