Originally Posted by kmc91011

Wes isn't a pro mtn biker. He is an elite (below semi-pro and pro). He is pretty new to bike racing (road and mtb) and the guy just has a big engine (ex cross country)...

Our bearclaw guy, Lyle, won the 5s - he is semi-pro mtb...

Sorry to hear about the bad cramps Joseph... You have had a run of bad luck. I have been cramping in longer, harder races too. I use elite, but still have some cramping... I am not sure what else to do...

I did the 40+ (4/5) and got 9th. First lap felt good and I tried to go with the 3 strongest guys on the climb of the 2nd lap and went a little too deep. I then got gapped on the last part by the climb by the next group and rode by myself behind them (almost got back on after the descent). The three guys stayed away, then the 5 that I lost hold of... The guy who won is the guy who won the 4s at SDSR and also rode away from us at Cyclovets in the 35+ (4/5). Super strong climber...

I did 4 hard races in one week (Cyclovets RR, Ojai crit, and 2 at Sea Otter) and I don't think I was recovered all the way. I rode better on a practice run there 3 weeks ago... But I'm trying to get the full experience in my first season ;-)

Not sure about SLR...

Good job everybody!