Let me first say ths race is not for the faint of heart… Course starts on top of a hill maybe only 500′ but you will climb it 20 times at sprint speed. Top of the hill goes into a slight downward sloap into a hairpin descente to 700-800 yards of flat into 2 quick right-turns into to a couple step ups and a quick 200 yard climb onto a flase flat back to the S/F. Repeat. I made some bad choices in the week and very limited rest and recovery time. I had no idea what I was in-store for. Finished back of the pack in E4’s and off the back in the M35+4’s.
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Erik Camacho
Larry
congrats Erik. Santa Cruz truly is a “classic” course. One of my favorites! Cat’s Hill is another great course. Good luck in your training, AND in your recovery.
bill_brier
Good race Erik. I’ve yet to try Santa Cruz. Sounds as hard or harder than Cat’s Hill.
Bill
erik_camacho
Thanks guys, I think I am still recovering 4 days later. I am only doing 1 category at Cats Hill.
Erik