We are off!

Been loading the truck since last night, 2 bikes, 10 gallons of water, 80 bucks worth of junk food and potatoes.
Ohhh yeah!

A foggy but warm morning from 2005...

Here is a pic of last years' race, about 0600 at dawn. The fog was kind of warm, I was WAY overdressed.
My glasses totally fogged up, finally I took them off and just rode.

A few suggestions from a old timer....Thanks, Ron!

Here are a few tips that I have picked up from several years of doing these events.

Food:
Preparing your food ahead of time can be a big plus, the more things you can do up front to maximize your rest time the better. Typically, I like to eat good quality foods that are easy to digest.
Small red potatoes are a great fuel source and easy to eat on the fly.
Sandwiches, pasta, and energy bars, will become a staple.
Red Bull, or some other quick energy drink is an invaluable element.
You won’t really need a cumbersome camelbak on this course, I estimate lap times to range from 42 to 50 minutes. 1 small bottle should be plenty while on course. Run light and fast.

Transitions:
The transitions can make or break your race, a minute lost every transition relates to 24 to 30 minutes lost over the course of the race.
It’s a good idea to have your bottles mixed up and ready to go before you hit the sack, one for your lap, and the other for after. We want to be down in the timing/transition tent 10 minutes before the estimated arrival of the rider on course.
You can drink your Red Bull while waiting.
Warming up can be a double edge sword, it may make you find your rhythm sooner, but you will expend valuable energy and sacrifice sleep time.

Between Laps:
What you do between laps can also make or break your race. As soon as you return from a lap it’s time to start thinking about your next, here is what I typically like to do as soon as I return, in virtually this order:
1. Start drinking the pre-mixed bottle of Endurox, along with 1 Race Cap Supreme. This insures that you are staying hydrated and keeping the fuel tank topped up.
2. Change cloths.
3. Prepare bottles for next lap, 1 for the lap, 1 for after.
4. Eat if you feel hungry.
5. Check the bike and equipment and make sure it is ready to go for the next lap. If your next lap is a night lap, make sure your lights are mounted and batteries charged up.
6. Lay out what your riding clothes for the next lap.
7. Calculate what time you will need to be up and ready to go, and set alarm.
In addition to it just being a time saver, it also prepares you for an emergency situation should a rider have a mishap on course and the rotation needing to be changed. You will be ready in a moments notice.
A good team works like a well-oiled machine, and your machine should be well oiled.

Now that you are ready for your next lap, it’s time to rest.

Equipment:
Bring everything, and the things you have two of bring them.
Prepare for the worst, hope for the best. Leave nothing to chance.