The Vermont 50 MT Bike

Here is a shout out to my mountain biking peeps coast to coast. In an effort to gain a more intimate relationship with my newfangled East Coast Roots, I have decided to enter what I understand is one of the best rides/races this side of the rockies. Not as gruelling or intense as the Leadville 100, but still a challenge and should be quite fun. 50 miles in under 12 hours. Should be do-able, right? We are going to make it a family camping and cheering on affair from Sept. 27th 2008 until Sept. 29th 2008. Click here for more info:

http://www.vermont50.com/index.html

I know attendance at this race for most of you is highly unlikely, but just thought I'd throw the invite out there in case you want to come view the fall foliage. You can ride it, run it, relay it, or drink beer on the sidelines and cheer me on. I will be needing all the support I can get, trust me (and if you want to help push me up the hills, I wouldn't complain).

Anyway, I'm super excited about it and am throwing any and all excuses out there for potential visitors! As motiviation for this event, I would like to leave you with this pearl of wisdom: