Pre-ride photo's

The kids just waiting for the big kids to get ready, then try to drop them the entire pre-ride.
The Goat getting a lesson from the Master Rachael.
The kids at the front pulling us along.
The kids stayed at the front the entire lap and set a brisk tempo.
Just the big kids going to ride Red Bud.

Jeremey showing how the secret rock garden is ridden.
Sara on the start up on the rocks.
Sara getting to the top.
Rachael just getting started.
John rolling along.

John hitting a bike stopping rock.
Jeremey doing it a 2nd time.
Jeremey getting to the top.
John and Rachael looking at the beautiful view at the top.
Rib Mtn to the North of 9 Mile.

The pre ride was a good time. The kids set the pace and at the end they did slow a bit but not much. They were all railing the single track and rocking the open fire roads. These kids are going to be fast when they all turn like 15 and 16 in 3 years. They are dropping most racers in the sport already. I think the race course was a good one but there was a lot of great trails that would have made the race even better. I enjoyed riding the pre ride and trails that haven't been used int he WORS race for about 5 years, only the 24-9. Also a little dis pointed that the single track in the pines weren't used as they always have been in the past. Maybe next year. I'll post the race pictures tomorrow. Have to save something. Later..