After arriving at the Warrior Creek race site, I still had one big question on my mind that needed to be answered.
To single speed or not to single speed.
After getting the tent setup in a strategic location for the rest of the incoming 29er Crew and Fisher Bikes crowd, I sat down and began to ponder the question.
My goal for the day was just to get in a high quality training day, and have some fun riding these spectacular trails. Along that line I went with the Superfly Single Speed that I have brought along. I left my geared Superfly in the tent.
When others began arriving, they asked why my number was on the single speed. When I told them, they laughed. “Have you ever ridden these trails before, Tony?”. No, I answered. “Ohhhhh….” they would reply. “They are PERFECT for a single speed. What gear ratio are you running?” When I responded with 34/17 a evil laugh would emit from their souls. Uh oh.
Turned out not to be all that bad, with only 2000 vertical feet per 9+ mile loop. Super fun, amazingly flowing trail that kept you interested the whole time. The legs did start to get tired as the hours clicked on, but I had a wonderful time.
Blood glucose was perfect all day. The continious monitor was a gigantic help.
Top 5 things heard at the 6 Hours of Warrior Creek:
1) Where is my Superfly? No really. Where the heck is it?
2) Nice Blinglespeed!
3) Did anyone see a pig on the back side of the course?
4) Man, those dogs are freaking me out!
5) Dude this trail is as flat as your driveway. Really it is.
