Question...why are Forest & Dan (ITT'ers) showing up on the finishers results?

Erick Lord finished last night shortly before 10pm!

Way to go!

Great job to everyone who's already finished and to all of the riders still rolling out there.

Jen Lord

Anyone know why they are taking the highway out of Borrego vs. the very sandy back road shown on Trackleaders and used last year?

I think it was because of the sand and the heat.

And so starts my weekend of watching dots move across my computer screen. Refresh...Refresh...Refresh...

Got a call from Erick Lord, he broke his rear shifter around mile 86 and can't shift gears. Looks like he will have to make a big detour into Tucson this morning. This will cost him a lot of time, but hopefully a shop will have a new shifter for him and he will be able to keep going.

He definitely wasn't planning on this being a single speed race.!

WOOHOO!!!

GO ERICK!!!!!

Just talked to Erick, he is in Oracle refueling.  He was getting there just as Matt F was rolling out.  Max came in shortly behind him.  I asked if he left the summit with Brad and he said yes, but shortly after they started the descent they lost sight of him. 

Erick was very happy to get to town before the sun went down and is looking forward to the cooler temperatures of the night. 

Sending safe thoughts to everyone still out on the trail.

Hey all, sad to report that Jill is out of the race due to some mechanical/tire issues. Major bummer, I know she has really been looking forward to the race and really wanted to be (one of) the first women to finish, but there is always next year for a kick ass ride. 

I talked to Erick when he was at Summerhaven & about to indulge in some pizza with Matt Fusco & Brad Mattingly.  That was shortly before 1pm (AZ time).  I am surprised to see that Brad's spot is still at the top of the mountain. 

Erick appears to be just outside of Oracle now and I expect to hear from him while he is there.  I will post once I do if there is anything interesting to report.