Two Days To Go
24.09.2009
The EPC Men and their YETI’s, prior to heading out for more course previewing.
Easy day today in Utah. The EPC men and I headed up to Snowbasin for an easy ride of the upper loop of the course this morning. This 40 minute section of the course has a short bit of steep climbing before a rocky rolling section and final switchback descent into T2. It’s a section of trail that is good to see more than a couple times to get the lines down and dial in tire pressure and such. After the ride we waited for Ed to do his TV interview piece. Every year since 2006 an EPC athlete has been featured on XTERRA TV’s coverage of the USA Champs (Me in 2006, Julie in 2007, Cary in 2008, Ed in 2009). Pretty cool stat! After the media coverage, we headed down the hill to the lake for a swim, before heading back for lunch and a nap.
Ed getting his fame on for XTERRA TV.
Prior to our riding today we enjoyed the super posh accommodations that Snowbasin has to offer. This is by far the sweetest XTERRA venue on the circuit. The restrooms in the main lodge are something to behold. Marble, brass, and oak abound. Private rooms to do your business in (are we still on that?), and plush towels to dry your hands afterward. Very Nice.
That’s me admiring the exquisite marble inlays.
Luke loosening up pre-ride in the bathrooms foyer
Rickey stunned (and possibly a bit relieved) by his accomplishment