Random race talk: It's a bad year to be a Jason, all three of them have scratched now. Same with Larry, they're both out now. 

Lee Craigie posted about a severe allergic reaction holding her up - she made an alpine start to ride over Union Pass this morning, but it looks like she got a lift south to Brush Mountain Lodge this afternoon. I hope her race isn't over. 

At least two of the top ten are dealing with broken bikes too - Kristin reported that "Arthur is challenged by a broken front shock, but he's going to push to Steamboat, get it fixed". Ben has a crack in his carbon frame now, but after finding nothing compatible/affordable in Breckenridge, it looks like he's pushing on!

Looks like Lee has broken her bike too
https://twitter.com/leecraigie_/status/876980195919527936

Looks like Eric S has gone on a museum visit rather than heading on up to Brush Mountain Lodge

Does anyone know the name of the guy riding the green Jones with a fat front? That's some extra rolling resistance for the TD

Tori seems to have slowed to walking pace. Hope she has enough food and water for a long walk.

Looks like Justin has finished the Union Pass section. Should be straight through to the finish now with detours to avoid.

Meanwhile further down the pack Aidan has started his run in and taken a big chunk out of the gap between himself and the two riders ahead of him. Don't think he's settling for sixth

Domencq and Temple are out too: http://www.actionandmotion.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=3&Itemid=4

I'd have thought it worth their while continuing even if they can't win this year just to get the experience under their belts for next years attempt.