I tweaked my lower back the weekend before lifting a heavy box of kitty litter and the chilly temps meant I needed to keep riding as my back started to stiffen up. I felt bad for bailing and going off the front (sort of as H&P aka Phil was ahead...he came back as I was still climbing to provide support and encouragement...KUDOS Phil!).

As a result of my needing to keep going...I came within 2:23 of my PR from gate to shack.

http://www.strava.com/activities/123080414

There was a photographer up there too...and pics can be found here:

http://glendoramtnroad.blogspot.com/...gmr-today.html