Anyone from the greater Denver area driving out to this year's RPI in Ketchum / Sun Valley?
Due to family contestants, I am flying out, but I would LOVE to find someone who is driving and might be willing to take my race bike out for me. I would happily pay some solid cash for this convenience.
If you or someone you know is heading out there this weekend, please hit me up!
Thanks! Have a great race. I have done this event the past two years, this will be my third in a row. The course is great. Big wide open spaces. Challenging. The on-course aid stations and support are top-notch. And the pre- and especially post-race festivities are probably the best I have ever seen. Great food, music, swag, great vendors, and they close down an entire section of downtown Ketchum for the entire thing.
Rebecca and her team and sponsors do an awesome job!
The course is great. Big wide open spaces. Challenging. The on-course aid stations and support are top-notch. And the pre- and especially post-race festivities are probably the best I have ever seen. Great food, music, swag, great vendors, and they close down an entire section of downtown Ketchum for the entire thing.
Rebecca and her team and sponsors do an awesome job!
I hope your ride/race went well.
Everything he said above is spot on. Hands down, the best ride I've ever done. The Lagunitas was flowing freely, the potatoes were tasty and the residents were so unbelievably friendly. I did the "ride" version, took dozens of pictures along the way and was blown away by how fast the racers were. The guy who won the 50 miler averaged over 20mph and he wasn't in a paceline. He fought the headwind all by his lonesome.
A few pictures .....
My ride - I used Maxxis Rambler 40mm set up tubeless. I added the Lauf Grit a week before the trip and the improvement in handling and comfort is phenomenal. This was after Saturday's pre-run and single track fun led by Rebecca. Wood River in the background
Pre-race packet pickup and vendor display. Super relaxed atmosphere and nice tunes. This rig was also positioned at Aid #1
Every brand, material, gearing, suspension etc. was on display. Lots of famous racing folks too.
Me - the Garmin recorded 34° at the start. I never got overheated with the jacket & leggings.
Miles and miles of stunning views & vistas
There's another 100+ photos and I'll definitely be back for more next year.
