If this was the last time I get to race on a team with Lauri Webber, than I am glad this went down the way it did. I would have been devastated if we didn't need our best effort to win, and if we weren't successful after so many great results together. Not too many people know this but Lauri (and Buddy) were the ones that talked me back to mountain bikes, and why I started racing a single speed. None of this Spot brand whore, fatmarc, single speed silliness would have happened if they didn't talk me down from the road. I have so much respect for Lauri; she truly is one of my favorite people in the world. I joke about her being neurotic, but really, she just covers up mine. Lauri and I have done a lot of 12/24 hour races together. The best races of my life have been as a teammate of Lauri's. I trust her inherently. She is a dear friend. Viva la france my friend, viva la france...
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Shit dude, I think I'M gonna cry. Good stuff. These are fond memories that you all will share in the years to come.
Other than your direct competition I don't think there was a person there not rooting for you all.
Funny story about Jeb: One lap in the a.m. he's behind me. I say "you want to pass dude?" he says "ok, thanks!" to which in my f-ed up solo ear/brain combo at that hour says "oh sorry, I mean you want to pass lady?" (DOH!) To which he passes I realize it's him and say 'er, I mean boy, dude, MAN! whatever!!! (DOH!!)..."
Jesus H! How many times could I put my G.D. foot in my mouth??? I'm a "Larry David like" idiot.
Take care.
JM
Yeah !!!
Great job to everyone esp Jeb for his first of many team races !!
Awesome story and photos of the race..sorry Carol and I missed out, but I was definitely thinking of you'all around midnight when I was going to bed !!
KC
dude
thanks for making us all cry over your blog....nice report...awesome race!!!
lv
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