I raced it last year and really liked the course. Plan to do it again this year. I don’t have a dropper and wouldn’t buy one for this race, although it would be nice as you descend the Seven Oaks trail (miles 5-7 on the profile below). But then you’d have to carry the weight up Radford, which is LONG (some 3,300 ft. of elevation gain between miles 26 and 35). Other than that, I recall a lot of single track, but nothing too technical that would require it. Overall it was an enjoyable experience, and the Skyline trail is killer. Just make sure you have enough energy to enjoy it as it comes right after the big climb.
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