UPDATE It certainly turned out differently than we anticipated, but we have a ton of learnings and got a concentrated batch of race experience leading into our higher priority events for 2019. It was a great race! The podcast is now live on all podcast channels and YouTube and Facebook. […

I agree with you. Every time you quit a race it gets easier next time. I respect @Nate_Pearson even more for wanting to continue.

I raced it, I only saw Pete 2 times and hollerd at him. Curious what your recovery window is post this event.

[image] dprimm: @Pete How does it work racing like this when you race normally for Cliff Bar? Did you wear TR kit or Cliff Bar kit? [image] bherbers: On the road, I suspect he’s contractually obligated to wear the Cliff Bar kit, but on the dirt it could be fair game. Yes, this is it. R…

Respectfully disagree. Riding more for one day is going to have ZERO detrimental impact 2-3 months from now.

[image] Bplgocards: Riding more for one day is going to have ZERO detrimental impact 2-3 months from now. Unless you go over the bars.

Not to mention the added risk of a wreck or other injury due to fatigue. There was little if anything to gain, and more risk on a loss by continuing in a C-Race. Live to fight another day… rings true in some cases and I think so in this one.

Just seems like a soft decision to me after the guys have hyped their participation in the event for months… confirms that I am #teamNate I guess. And I’m not buying the fatigue and risk of wreck argument. There were solo riders that beat the TR team.

Good call, those wood fired pizzas were so good! Must’ve had a great swanny to pick it up for him

Great call - our team doubled up on night laps and it definitely helps for recovery. Otherwise even with a 4 person team you’ve only got about an hour to ‘relax’ after factoring in warm-up/cool-down/pizza :wink:

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stevemz February 21, 2019, 9:30pm 146

If you get sick and it takes you out for a week or two, that can be multiple weeks worth of gains erased.

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