I figured if you’re bored with race reports, you can see what all was happening back at camp (and home).

You’ll hear from a lot of people that go to TSE that “summer camp” atmosphere makes this one of the most fun races you can go to because almost everyone stays on site. I definitely agree- I stayed at Rimmey Lodge.

 

Lodgemates (L to R) Sue, Brian, Jesse, and Micheal

 

My own little corner, which eventually spread to the bunk next to me

 

Brian Matter and I both wore the green Enduro jerseys for Stage 3

 

 

As the week went on, I made new friends, like Sonya (we obviously were having a lot more fun than everyone else on that climb)

and Sam (who did not, contrary to the report on Twitter, eat the puppy)

 

The major mishap of the week was the Jet 9 breaking on Enduro Day

 

Brian Matter also had food poisoning the night before the last stage, but managed to keep his 3rd place spot anyway

 

Then, there was stage 8.

 

And a long drive home the next day, followed by a garage-sized explosion of bike parts in various states of repair/disrepair

 

I’m now in the throes of recovery. Yesterday, despite a good breakfast, I think I bonked during yoga class. Today, I went for an easy ride, which was much more successful (albeit slow). I’ve stripped the Jet9 down so that it’s ready to go back to Niner as soon as the warranty frame arrives. The goal is to have it up & working again (with upgrades!) before the State Championship XC race on the 16th.

I’m also buying a scooter as soon as a few parts sell. Awwwwww yeahhh