XTerra Lory

I'll be there. Did it last year and yes, wicked hot. It was 90 when I finished. There's very little shade anywhere. Fingers crossed for clouds and a breeze . The bike isn't terribly challenging but there are lots of opportunities to pass us slower pokes which is good (although I'm sure you're in a faster division so your second lap should be the only one you'll have to worry about us slower riders). It's a well run race and the swim is gorgeous.

Be wary of the sharp turns and you'll be fine . I'm only worried about the one really sandy section near the bottom of the long (and very fun) downhill. I fishtailed a bunch in that sand pit during my pre-ride a couple weekends ago. I did see a bunch of flats last year but only one or 2 crashes. Like I said, I'm in the slower group so I don't get going that fast to begin with .

Hey guys, this is definitely a great race.  I can't race in it this year due to my glute min/psoas/ITBand flaring up.  In saying that I have a registration spot for sale!  I have the paperwork ready for whoever wants it ($80 OBO), I got it from the race director, Lance P.

Let's see... I swim a pretty consistent 1:50 / 100yrd. I was out of the water at 15:06. There's no way I swam faster than normal since I breast stroked in spots to avoid congestion. So, best case the distance was ~ 800 yds. I think if they went any further we'd run into the wall . It took me almost 2 minutes to get from the water to the timing mat at T1 but I walked the majority. It did feel like forever but I don't think it was quite 1/4 mile.

I'll be interested to see what they do with this race and Curt Gowdy next year. Sounds like they're thinking about swapping the dates. Lory won't be any cooler in July.

Have fun out there!