I witnessed the most grueling feats of endurance, perseverance, steel nerves, and skill on ground I have ever seen. You can watch them ride it out, fall, get up and try again and again. But when you look close enough to see their faces is when you ride a mile on their wheels.
This young man, Eric, was the last through the day course. I'm glad I watched him through the Texas Stadium, a section of ledge shelfs, and the Triple Threat. His humor and perseverance impressed me and everyone else that stayed to cheer him on. From Montrose, CO, I suspect he'll be back, and better. To me, he was a winner.
After watching only a fraction of what they went through, I can't imagine riding it again in the darkness. Three of them did, but only two completed the course.
You could sure recognize those riders with trials background. What a difference!
This was my first attempt at action shots (sports) and I discovered the power of burst. Uh oh. That's dangerous. I'm going to need more memory cards.......
I mentioned to Bill about combining vids from the event onto one DVD for all of us, or those who would like to see or have one. I have a few and Bill has an outstanding one. If anyone else took videos and is interested in combining them onto a DVD, let me know.
If only I was even a quarter as good as these guys, (and 15 years younger), I would ride dirt all day and never go anywhere else.
If only...........