Sorry - If it was a lottery, I'd be fine with that, but I just followed the rules. I plan on making it at least through Marion (I've got enough training to do that now), and to the top if I can train hard enough. I've ran the NYC marathon and the Marine Corps Marathon, which both used to be open entry, but now are (I think, I could be wrong) entirely lottery and/or charity/sponsor events. I've had a goal of doing Mt. Mitchell for at least 10 years, and am OK with the sponsoring cycling club handling entries the way they see fit. If they turn it into a lottery, I'll get in line.
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2020 Giant Defy 2
Fuji Cross Pro
Scattante 650-R trainer bike
'06 Kona Jake the Snake