I went out to Soldier Creek yesterday again for the 10 lap challenge - even though I was still feeling a little residual effects from the stomach virus that left me bedridden monday. The guys have been doing great work on that place. The areas that were mud-filled were no longer mud-filled since new drainage was added, a really terrible sandy area was re-built to flow better, and a new mile or so of trail was added.
We started out and did one lap including the new bit of trail. Its a little more tight and technical than the flowy part that we use as the 'challenge'. There were some tight turns and thin bridges (one of which I nearly came off of) It was really a nice little section of trail - and I think I will go out that way this weekend to get a few laps in.
By the way, as you may or may not know, it gets hot in Florida. Last week was cool, and I was able to grind through 10 laps using one 24oz bottle. Not so this week. After six laps I was done - I felt like I could not drink enough liquid. I went through almost 2 bottles in 45 minutes. My stomach was groaning, and I guess being sick for a couple of days really dehydrated me. I should have known better - since Tuesday I went out for about 30 miles at night (and it was pretty cool) and I drank almost an entire 100oz camelbak. I did manage some decent laps, though. Each lap is about 1.3 miles and my best lap was 6:57. I have to say much of the night was frustrating, as there were a lot of people just dicking around on the trail. I got stopped by some dude just standing in the way at the top of a sandy climb, and I got stuck behind some guy and his dog going seriously slow on a couple laps. So, I called it after 6. There is always next week!
Oh, some of the bling for the bike has begun to come in. I will post some pics this weekend after getting everything installed.
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